May
2008
Articles from 14th May 2008
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High-roller BMW driver did 145mph
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
A 59-year-old man caught "showing off" at 145mph in his BMW received a four-month suspended sentence yesterday. Read
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Seven-year-old Cyril heading for Royal College of Music
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
A gifted seven-year-old Birmingham schoolboy has won a place at the Royal College of Music in London. Read
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Birmingham man wins human rights case over eviction
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that a Birmingham man’s right to privacy and to a family life was violated when he was evicted from his home by the city council. Read
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Rohan joins the Manchester Run to raise money for autism
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
A recruitment consultant from Edgbaston is taking part in this Sunday’s BUPA Great Manchester Run to raise money for the National Autistic Society. Read
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Eight-year-old tells court of being pushed onto Birmingham railway
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
A frightened eight-year-old boy covered his face with his hands after he had been pushed onto railway lines as a train approached, Birmingham Crown Court was told. Read
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Time for west to honour its global debt pledge
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Despite promises made by the G8 leaders in Birmingham 10 years ago to tackle the global debt crisis, millions living in the world's poorest countries still face a life of misery, a new report has found. Read
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Video games, soap operas and the glorification of crime
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Video games that glorify gangs and soap operas with violent storylines are leading young people into a life of crime, says a mother whose son was stabbed. Read
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The Cherie Blair crime roadshow calls in on Birmingham
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Can a TV series really help combat violent youth crime? George Kotschy witnessed the show, with Cherie Blair as the star, at Birmingham's Town Hall. Read
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Prince Charles visits Land Rover and Selly Oak Hospital
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
The Prince of Wales praised Land Rover for its global presence and its work to combat climate change as he visited the West Midlands. Read
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Midland Metro tram named after Billy Wright
May 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Football legend Billy Wright has been celebrated at a ceremony naming a Midland Metro tram in honour of the Wolves and England star. Read
