Aug
2008
Articles from 11th Aug 2008
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Firefighters rescue cow in a hole in Sutton Park
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Twenty firefighters rescue a cow that had fallen down a storm drain in a Birmingham park. Read
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Gay Village and Chinese Quarter could become BID
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter, the Arcadian and the Hurst Street Gay Village could be set up as an entertainment hub to match Broad Street, according to members of an influential planning group. Read
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Birmingham knife project goes national
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham project is being used as a model for young volunteers who will help police flush out shopkeepers illegally selling knives to children. Read
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Handful of weapons seized at trouble-free Bulldog Bash
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
More than 20 weapons were seized during a £1.4 million police operation designed to ensure a bikers' rally passed off without incident. Read
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Mailbox sorry after tourist is stopped from taking photos
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Managers at The Mailbox have apologised to a tourist who was called a “terrorist” by security guards while trying to take photos of the building. Read
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Eco-town at Long Marston to get tram route
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Developers are promising to invest in an environmentally-friendly tram link between Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham if they get Government permission to build a 6,000-home eco-town in south Warwickshire. Read
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Water bill increases hard to swallow
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Midland water firms have warned consumers their bills could go up by as much as 11 per cent above inflation between 2010 and 2015, after submitting their draft business plans to regulator Ofwat. Read
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Archers of Ambridge to join the walk of stars
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Eddie Grundy, Phil Archer and the rest of Ambridge’s rural community are set to get a taste of the high life in Birmingham. Read
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Shore crabs rescued from bucket in Shropshire
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
A bucket full of crabs which were dumped in a suburban street miles from their natural habitat have been saved. Read
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Small business owner’s plea for help as banks clamp down
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
A Midland businesswoman claims her company is struggling to stay afloat because of bank restrictions and a lack of Government help. Read
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Digby Jones in China to look beyond London 2012 Games
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Lord Jones of Birmingham has his sights set on the 2016 Olympic Games as he heads to Beijing to promote British industry. Read
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Severn Trent expects bills to rise in line with inflation
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
Households have been warned of water bill hikes after firms submitted their draft business plans to regulator Ofwat. Read
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Ex-Shrewsbury goalkeeper facing jail over sex picture blackmail
Aug 11 2008 | West Midlands News
A former Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper is facing jail after admitting using sex images to blackmail a Premiership footballer. Read
