Jul
2008
Articles from 3rd Jul 2008
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Soldiers go on trial over bar brawl
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Nine British soldiers are to go on trial in Cyprus after a mass bar-brawl at the party resort of Ayia Napa. Read
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House searches end in Staffordshire terror probe
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Police investigating a Stoke-on-Trent gang suspected of promoting extremist views have finished searching the last of five houses. Read
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Solihull gym evacuated after gas leak
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Staff and gym members had to be evacuated from a Solihull health club after a poisonous gas leak. Read
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Jobs fears as Taylor Wimpey fails in bid for funding
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Hundreds of jobs look set to be lost in the Midlands after housebuilder Taylor Wimpey failed to secure the £500m funding it needs to fend off the problems of the declining sector. Read
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BBC announces Charles Darwin anniversary programmes
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
The BBC has outlined a raft of programmes to celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin, featuring Sir David Attenborough and Andrew Marr. Read
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Pair of classic Jaguars expected to raise £6m at auction
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Two Jaguars that have played a huge part in the history of the luxury car company have been shown off in London ahead of their sale. Read
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Prosecutor 'certain' soldiers started Cyprus pub brawl
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
A police chief has told a court he was “sure” nine British soldiers, including two from Birmingham, were guilty of starting a mass brawl in the notorious Cyprus party resort of Ayia Napa. Read
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Sun comes out for the Royal Show's opening day
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
The first day of this year’s Royal Show was hailed a success by organisers after thousands of visitors flocked to the event in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Read
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Anonymous evidence bill to be published
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Emergency legislation to guarantee the use of anonymous evidence in court cases is to be published. Read
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Sutton Coldfield care home plan gets go-ahead
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Plans to demolish four houses in order to build a 61-bed private care home for the elderly people have been given the go-ahead in Sutton Coldfield despite protests from nearby residents and the local MP. Read
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Churches to share £7m Lottery funding for repairs
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Dozens of churches and chapels are to receive a share of almost £7 million in grants for essential repairs, English Heritage has announced. Read
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NEC Arena to be renamed as LG Arena after £28m makeover
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
South Korean electronics conglomerate LG has been revealed as the major sponsor behind a £28 million makeover of Birmingham’s NEC Arena which is to be re-built and renamed the LG Arena. Read
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Man in court over death of Aston Villa supporter
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
A man appeared has in court charged with the murder of an Aston Villa football supporter who was struck by a car following the derby clash with Birmingham City. Read
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Barratt to axe 1,000 jobs as housing sector crisis deepens
Jul 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Troubled housebuilder Barratt Developments is to axe 50 jobs from its office in the West Midlands as the crisis in the housing sector deepens. Read
