Oct
2008
Articles from 8th Oct 2008
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Witnesses describe biker Gerry Tobin's murder on M40
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Two men travelling in convoy with a Hells Angel when he was shot dead in Warwickshire have described the last moments of his life to a murder trial jury. Read
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Man stabbed at Birmingham city centre bus stop
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham city centre was brought to a standstill after a young man was stabbed during Wednesday night’s rush hour. Read
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Swimming club kids miss out on free access to pools
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Children taking part in Birmingham swimming club events will miss a Government offer to provide free pool access to all under-16s. Read
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West Midland companies neglected by RDA's
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Businesses in the West Midlands are being neglected by a Government quango set up to boost the region’s economy, a Commons inquiry has been warned. Read
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Horse of the Year Diamond Jubilee Show record expected
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Organisers are predicting record numbers of enthusiasts to attend for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC this week. Read
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Unemployment rockets in West Midlands
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Unemployment has increased dramatically in parts of the West Midlands, according to the latest official figures. Read
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Jury chosen for Glasgow and London car bombs trial
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Prosecutors believe two doctors, one from Staffordshire, accused of mounting car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow were motivated by Islam, a court heard. Read
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Man died in digger at farm owned by wife of JCB chief
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
A market gardener fell to his death riding in a digger bucket at the organic farm owned by JCB chairman Sir Anthony Bamford’s wife. Read
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Birmingham libraries to go self-service
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
A self-service system for borrowing books from Birmingham Central Library has been so successful that it is to be rolled out across the city. Read
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Birmingham developers too slow with community payments
Oct 08 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council is increasingly resorting to legal action to force development companies to pay millions of pounds worth of planning fees. Read
