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Freak accident teen dies

A MIDLANDS teenager hit by the mast of a boat in a 'freak' accident has died in Selly Oak Hospital. Read

Disabled woman assaulted

A WOMAN was subjected to a shocking sex attack as she was riding along a Midland street in her mobility buggy. Read

Crash teenager fights for life

A MIDLAND teenager is today fighting for her life in Selly Oak Hospital after she received severe head injuries in a ’freak’ car crash. Read

Midland chef wins £2.6m in the National Lottery

A MIDLAND chef who won £2.6 million in the National Lottery has been celebrating... with a meal of faggots and chips. Read

Family stand by son accused of double shooting

THE parents of Briton Neil Entwistle said their son was “100 per cent innocent” as jury selection for his double murder trial continued today. Read

Army medics complete France bike ride for injured troops

TWO Midland medics have completed a gruelling tandem cycling challenge across France to support soldiers they treat, injured in war zones from Iraq to Afghanistan. Colonels Jonathan Leach and Robin Simpson, who are both army doctors working in defence medicine at Birmingham University campus, got on their bikes when they heard the 300 mile journey was to enhance the welfare of injured servicemen and women. Read

Two accused on car crash death of Scott Irwin

TWO men have been arrested and bailed in connection with the death of a father killed in a car crash. Read

US trial starts for murder suspect Neil Entwistle

BRITON Neil Entwistle arrives at court charged with murdering his American wife, a former Midland teacher, and baby. Read

Anguish of M5 crash survivors

A MOTHER and daughter from Birmingham who were badly injured in a tragic motorway crash were today recovering in hospital. Read

Neil Entwistle double murder trial opens in US

BRITON Neil Entwistle goes on trial in the US today accused of murdering his wife, a former Midland teacher, and baby. Read

Three killed in M5 horror smash

THREE men died in a horrific high speed crash when a van ploughed through the central reservation of a Midland motorway into oncoming traffic. Read

Rock With Laughter at Ragley Hall this summer

A DOUBLE dose of humour with Jasper Carrott and Lenny Henry is on the way for laughter lovers this summer. Read

Happy couple's search for hero policeman

IT should have been one of the most memorable days of their lives for couple Howard and Jilly Guy as they made their way to hospital for the birth of their second daughter.o Read

Campaigners plan huge rally against Eco town

CAMPAIGNERS battling Government plans to build an eco-town near their homes are to take to the streets in a protest march and rally. Fradley Against Curborough Town (Fact) are urging residents of Lichfield, Fradley and Curborough as well as surrounding areas to join them at the march on Saturday, June 7. Read

Mobility scooters stolen

POLICE were investigating today after callous thieves stole and trashed two mobility scooters and tried to steal another on the same night. Read

Teenager charged over drain thefts

A TEENAGER has been charged with stealing dozens of iron drain covers from a Midland trading estate. Read

Police in talks over extradition of student

BRITISH police are in talks over the possible extradition of a student arrested in the US for allegedly using fake ID to buy a gun for a dare. Read

Midland man allegedly used fake ID in firearm attempt

A MIDLAND university student arrested in America for allegedly using a fake ID to buy a gun for a dare was described by neighbours in his home town today as a “loner”. Read

Tip body: Woman on murder charge

A WOMAN charged with the murder of a Birmingham teenager whose body was found at a waste site has appeared in court. Read

Woman charged with murder of teenager

A woman has been charged with murder after the body of a teenager was found in recycling waste. Read

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