Dec
2011
Articles from 26th Dec 2011
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Man stabbed to death in Oxford Street in London during Boxing Day sales
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
A man has been stabbed to death near Bond Street tube station in Oxford Street, central London, Scotland Yard said today. Read
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Boxing Day Need to Read: The top stories on Birminghammail.net today
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
Here are the top five most read stoires on Birminghammail.net on Boxing Day. Read
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Bargain hunters descend on Bullring for Boxing Day sales
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
Millions of people are expected to hit Britain's high streets today to work off their Christmas dinners while enjoying the Boxing Day sales. Read
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Talking Point: Should Boxing Day football be banned?
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
Throughout the country people are heading for the sales, digging into the endless tubs of Quality Street and in some cases nursing hefty hangovers. Read
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Question Of The Day: Was the Christmas TV a letdown?
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
There is one time of the year that you can guarantee the family will gather around the TV and that's Christmas Day, but how was it? Read
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Special Report: Chelmsley Wood families of David Spencer and Patrick Warren tell of 15-year anguish
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
IT WAS 15 years ago today that two Midland schoolboys left their homes to visit a relative nearby. Read
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Birmingham man jailed for being over limit behind the wheel of kids' bus
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who was disqualified from driving and three times over the alcohol limit when he took a coach full of children to a Black Country school has been put behind bars for 17 months. Read
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Baby Joseph is perfect Christmas gift for Midland couple
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
HE may not have travelled from Bethlehem, but Joseph did arrive just in time to give Midland couple Emma and Mark Chadwick the gift of life. Read
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Sutton Park swimmers keep Christmas Day tradition alive
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
IT was the perfect short, sharp, shock treatment to chase away any festive over-indulgence. Read
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Birmingham riots: Chelmsley Wood teenage looter locked up
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER who went on a looting spree during the riots in Birmingham has been sent to a young offenders’ institution for 22 months. Read
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Tescos new recruits in Yardley
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
THE next batch of recruits at a Birmingham supermarket were welcomed to their new roles during a ceremony. Read
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Perry Barr calendar on sale
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
THE Perry Beeches Art Group has produced a 2012 calendar of local scenes from its artists. Calendars are £6 from Jill Barnard from 0121 358 0781 Read
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Birmingham billboard row as planning permission denied
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
AN ADVERTISING company which entered into a multi-million pound billboard contract with Birmingham City Council has suffered a setback after being refused planning permission. Read
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CPS review into death of electrocuted West Bromwich mum after inquest ruled unlawful killing
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
THE Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that their lawyers will carry out a full case review to reconsider whether anyone should be prosecuted over the death of a Midland mum found electrocuted at her home next to a boiler. Read
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Kings Norton teenager is named an inspiration for her battle with cancer
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
AN “INSPIRATIONAL” Birmingham girl from has been honoured for her courage and determination in the face of a long-standing battle with cancer. Read
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Exploding mobile phone chargers seized in raid on Birmingham wholesaler
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
EXPLOSIVE mobile phone chargers shipped from China have been seized from a Birmingham wholesaler. Read
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Move Parliament from London to West Bromwich says architect
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
A TOP architect has suggested that Parliament should be relocated from London – to West Bromwich. Read
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens launch £60,000 appeal.
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Botanical Gardens has launched a £60,000 appeal to preserve one of its most important attractions. Read
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Frankley folk spooked by mysterious scary sinking sounds
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
A MYSTERIOUS noise, described as ‘sounding like a ship sinking’, appears to be haunting residents in Birmingham. Read
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Illegal samurai swords and knives bound for Birmingham are seized By UK Border Agency officers at port
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
DOZENS of illegal samurai swords and hundreds of other knives destined for Birmingham have been seized by eagle-eyed border officers. Read
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Bournville family delighted at hamper prize after donation to Birmingham Mail and Lord Mayor's £1 Appeal
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
EILEEN and Tommy Dempsey had a Christmas to remember – after winning a £500 hamper from big-hearted Birmingham Wholesale Markets traders. Read
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Massive queues expected in Birmingham for Boxing Day sales
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
HUGE queues of bargain-hunting Brummies were expected outside city centre stores today to herald the start of the traditional Boxing Day sales. Read
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Take a look around Redditch's Hewell Road baths before it closes
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
HISTORY buffs can take a final look around a historic swimming pool as it gets ready to close its doors for the last time. Read
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West Midlands Police say cover up the Christmas rubbish
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police is urging people to wrap up their Christmas rubbish. Read
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Streetly Crematorium gets extra spaces
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
PARKING facilities at a Sutton Coldfield crematorium have been extended as part of a £1 million package of improvements Read
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Walsall builder jailed over £500k trail of misery
Dec 26 2011 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND builder who pocketed more than £500,000 while inflicting misery on homeowners he was working for has been jailed for 21 months. Read
