Birmingham Mail (England) back issues from May 2008:
TB bug infects 30 schoolgirls.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Emma Cullwick CHIEF REPORTER THE worried families of 30 Birmingham schoolgirls were today preparing them for X-rays which will show how badly they have been infected by TB. Skin test checks to see if the pupils at the fee-paying Birchfield Independent ...
Police plea on headless body; MURDER PROBE: Hunt for clues on decapitated man in canal.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Dale Williams DETECTIVES were today continuing to probe the murder of a Black Country man whose decapitated body was discovered in a canal. Officers in Wolverhampton yesterday revealed the identity of the headless skeleton as that of David Daly, aged 31. ...
Name, taxi rank and number... NOSTALGIA: Cabbies on the double to help veterans mark D-Day landings.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nick McCarthy THREE Brummie cabbies and their war hero passengers will land in northern France next week for a five-day trip to commemorate the 1944 D-Day landings. Eighty-seven London black cabs and just three from Birmingham will make the trip on ...
Yam'll get the right train times with help.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... FRUSTRATED Brummies left fed up by automated telephone systems that fail to understand Midland accents could be in for a reprieve, thanks to research by a Birmingham university. People apparently find themselves calling for train times from New Street but are left at their wits' ...
City school 'satisfactory' performer.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Jasbir Authi LADYWOOD pupils are making satisfactory progress, according to government inspectors Staff at John's Ladywood Church of England Primary School provided a welcoming atmosphere for pupils but needed to do more to make lessons interesting, according to their ...
The World: Green 'ignorance'.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... TWO out of five workers are ignoring pleas from their employers to go green. Energy giant E.ON said its research showed the need for improved staff ...
The World: Lennon film row.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... THE widow of John Lennon is fighting to keep private rare footage of the Beatles legend seen hunched over a piano, smoking dope and joking about putting ...
The World: Boot 'deserved'.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... KEVIN Shaw said today that he deserved to be fired from The Apprentice. The 24-year-old bank manager was the latest ...
The World: Bust up for sale.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A DOUBLE headed Roman bust spotted by a British soldier in a Jerusalem market could fetch up to pounds 90,000 when it goes on sale today. The ...
The World: Women warning.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... OBESITY and diabetes in younger women could be affecting death rates from heart disease, it was reported today. ...
The World: Record listeners.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... BREAKFAST show rivals Chris Moyles (right) and Terry Wogan have notched up record listening figures. Wogan, aged 69, has 8.1 million ...
Quiz of the day; The World.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... 1. Which Royal made a secret flying visit into Afghanistan to meet frontline troops? 2. How many adverts drew complaints last year? 3. In which US city does celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay plan to open a ...
McCanns: Madeleine is still alive.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... KATE and Gerry McCann said today they still believe their missing daughter Madeleine is alive and it will only take one piece of information to find her. The couple appeared on GMTV in a live TV interview as they began a new media campaign in their search for the little girl, ...
Mum's tribute to 'shining star' Emily; TRAGEDY: Parents in heartbreak visit after extreme sport death of daughter.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Emma Cullwick and Paul Bradley A MIDLAND couple were today on their way to New Zealand after their 21-year-old daughter drowned in rapids while taking part in the extreme sport of river-boarding. Christopher and Sarah Jordan described their daughter, Emily, ...
Explosion in lesson.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Emma Cullwick SEVEN pupils were taken to hospital and two teachers were treated by paramedics after a bottle containing a potent chemical exploded during a chemistry lesson at a Midland school. Firefighters, paramedics and police were called to Queen ...
Anger at plans for new home.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... CITY planning chiefs are to investigate claims a Sutton Coldfield householder's privacy will be invaded by a new four-bedroom property next door. The planning committee will visit a rear garden at Park View Road, Four Oaks, to consider plans for the new house. It ...
Scared to see tax letters.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... THE complicated tax credits system has left the public so worried about demands for money that they are scared to open letters from the taxman, an MP has warned. Daniel Kawczynski (Con, Shrewsbury ...
MP in call on cartel claim; CAMPAIGN: Suspicions raised over mobile phone deals.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Jonathan Walker POLITICAL EDITOR COMPETITION watchdogs should investigate the mobile telephone networks to discover whether they are operating a "cartel", a Birmingham MP said. Roger Godsiff (Lab, Sparkbrook & Small Heath) demanded an inquiry as he raised ...
Two newbies to UB line-up.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... FORMER UB40 singer Ali Campbell is to be replaced in the band by his brother Duncan, with reggae singer Maxi Priest also bolstering the line-up. Ali Campbell, who fronted the Midland group for 30 years, quit earlier this year. Duncan, a former professional spoon ...
We're not talking rubbish!(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Jasbir Authi CITY school pupils are putting action into words when it comes to saving the planet. A new innovative talking litter bin scheme has been launched at Park View Business and Enterprise School on Naseby Road in Saltley. The chatty ...
Wonder climbing.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... INTREPID climbers are needed to scale Britain's highest mountain - and help a Midland charity reach the summit of a fundraising challenge. Wednesbury-based charity Wonder Years Centre of Excellence needs to raise pounds 20,000 before September to build the final part of its ...
It's Land Rover's diamond geezer! MOTORING: Weekend marks 60 years of 4x4 legend and author's new book.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Edward Stephens MOTORING EDITOR LAND Rover celebrates its 60th anniversary this week - and a two-day event will take place this weekend to mark the milestone. The Heritage Motor Centre plans to celebrate at its annual Heritage Land Rover Weekend this ...
Chance for a say on health.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A NEW Local Involvement Network is to be established in Wolverhampton to give people a better say in local health and social care services. A three-year contract to provide support to a new network of people and organisations has been awarded to a locally based partnership ...
Brit tourists on bus as 7 die in Egypt.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By James Watson, PA BRITISH nationals were travelling on a tourist bus which overturned in Egypt's Sinai peninsula and caught fire early today, killing at least seven people, the Foreign Office said. A Foreign Office spokeswoman was unable to confirm the ...
Boss charged over death of young employee.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... THE boss of a Midland paint stripping firm has gone on trial accused of manslaughter following the death of a young worker who was overcome by fumes. The prosecution at Warwick Crown Court allege that John Leslie Beckett is guilty of causing 21-year-old Dean Cox's death because ...
A glimpse of China.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A NEVER before seen collection of historic images of China is to be displayed in Birmingham. The exhibition, From Canton to Guangzhou, features 130 year-old photographs of the mystical Eastern province which have been released by the Birmingham Library archives and heritage ...
Villa star's brother jailed over drugs; COURT: Six-year sentence for dealing in heroin and crack cocaine.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Gary Marks THE brother of Aston Villa star Zat Knight was today starting a six-year jail sentence for dealing Class A drugs. Carlos Knight, 26, was arrested with his brother on the same day Zat sealed a dream transfer to the club. The central ...
The World: Chemical suicide.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... AROUND 350 people fled their homes in Otaru, in northern Japan today, to escape poisonous fumes after a neighbour killed himself by mixing detergent ...
The World: Terror chief 'killed'.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... THE Islamic Al-Shabab militia said today the man believed to be the head of al Qaida in Somalia - Aden Hashi ...
The World: Cher 'dated Cruise'.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... CHER says she dated Hollywood star Tom Cruise when he was just a "shy boy". The singer and actress discussed the ...
The World: Tour bus tragedy.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A TOUR bus went out of control and crashed in Hong Kong today, killing at least 15 people and injuring 49. Police said they had arrested the driver. The bus was carrying ...
The World: Pigs might fly.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A GIANT inflatable pig that floated off from a US pop concert by former ...
The World: Hitler threat.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... THE world could have faced destruction if Adolf Hitler had succeeded in acquiring nuclear weapons, Israeli president Shimon Peres told a Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony, comparing that era to the nuclear threat ...
The World: Star birthdays.(Features)
May 01, 2008 ... Una Stubbs, actress, 71; Judy Collins, singer, 69; Rita Coolidge, singer, 64; Joanna Lumley, actress, 62; Ray ...
Royal is inspired by pounds 13m project; CAMPAIGN: Duke backs plans for 'accessible and sustainable' cathedral.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Gurdip Thandi AN AMBITIOUS project aimed at turning a landmark Midland cathedral into one of the most accessible in Britain was given a Royal seal of approval today. The Duke of Gloucester paid a visit to Lichfield Cathedral to officially launch the pounds ...
Hot interest in officer lots.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... THE uniform and medals of a former senior Birmingham fire officer fetched pounds 2,800 at an auction in the city. The items belonging to divisional officer James Edward Yapp went under the hammer at Fellows & Sons. Mr Yapp, who was awarded the MBE in 1967, served in ...
City hoop dreams.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A WEEKEND of slam-dunk action awaits basketball fans in Birmingham this weekend. The British Basketball League finals weekend is being staged at the National Indoor Arena on Saturday and Sunday. League champions Newcastle Eagles will play Milton Keynes Lions in one ...
Track and trace callous owners.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: ADRIAN GOLDBERG SHOCKING new figures from Birmingham Dogs' Home show that more pooches are being abandoned in the city than ever before. Between January and March, 702 desperate strays were taken in and given shelter. At this rate, last year's ...
Be prepared for results row.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: ADRIAN GOLDBERG IS IT true that international observers have been sent to monitor the elections in Birmingham today? My sources tell me Robert Mugabe's in town to get a few tips. Joking aside, there's no doubt the city has become a by-word for ...
Kelly joining Woolf pack; SHOWBIZ: Ex-TV presenter stars in Garrick play.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Roger Clarke ACTOR Matthew Kelly is to star in a major production at one of the smallest theatres in the Midlands. Kelly, who has recently appeared in Bleak House on television, and starred in Forgotten Voices in London and Edinburgh last year, is to ...
Swan spreads wings.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A MIDLAND organisation which provides help services and activities for vulnerable people is to expand after being awarded a lottery grant of almost pounds 500,000. Swan Community Care Link, formerly known as Sandwell Women's Agency Network, has changed its name to reflect the ...
Computer appeal.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... AGE Concern Dudley is looking for volunteers to help out at its Merry Hill Activity and Well-Being Centre to provide basic IT ...
Tasty Jay a city school dinner hit! EDUCATION: Star visit is first on new kitchen's menu.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nick McCarthy A BIRMINGHAM school's new kitchen has been opened by R&B star Jay Sean. The singer performed for the young pupils of Somerville Primary School, in Small Heath. The school, which has has 760 pupils, has just received a new pounds ...
Baby campaign hailed big success.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... SANDWELL Council's 12th annual real nappy promotion week has been hailed a success. During last week, advisers visited Sandwell General Hospital to talk to new parents about the benefits of using washable ...
Man died from head injury.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A POST mortem has revealed that a man found lying in the road following an incident outside a pub died from a head injury. A Home Office pathologist carried out the examination of 46-year-old Bryan Hodgkiss, of Lea Hall Lane, Rugeley, yesterday. Police said the ...
Conman spared a jail term; COURT: OAPs deceived over work to home.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Ron Warrilow A MAN who helped con an elderly couple out of pounds 545 for unnecessary repair work to their roof has been spared a prison sentence. Mark Fieldhouse, 46, of Frensham Gardens, Chelmsley Wood, admitted three charges of making a false statement ...
Scene return date.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... BRUM rockers Ocean Colour Scene will be returning to the Wolverhampton Civic Hall stage in December. ...
Deadline for having a say.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... PEOPLE keen to have a say on how housing management in Dudley is run have until the middle of May to express an interest. Dudley Council is recruiting tenant members for its five area housing ...
pounds 10,000 fine for car wash.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A COMPANY operating an illegal car wash has been fined pounds 10,000 by magistrates. Goodname Estate Co ran a car wash on its land in Church Street, Darlaston, near Walsall, without planning permission and failed to comply with an enforcement notice. Walsall ...
Pioneer family centre praised; OPENING CEREMONY: Priory the first of its kind in borough.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Tony Deeley A PIONEERING Midland family centre costing almost pounds 6 million has been given a seal of approval by an MP. Tom Watson (Lab, West Bromwich East), opened the new Priory Family Centre in Dorsett Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, at a community fun ...
Footpath in right direction.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... THE final stage of the Wednesfield Link project to provide a walkway linking Wednesfield and Bentley Bridge Retail Park has got under way. This involves the demolition of properties acquired under the Wednesfield Link Compulsory Purchase Order and will facilitate the ...
Fury over 24-hours booze bid; LICENSING: Police oppose store plan.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nick McCarthy POLICE have opposed a 24-hour booze licence bid by a Broad Street supermarket because they claim it will "increase crime and disorder". In a strongly worded two-page letter of objection, officers from Steelhouse Lane say the plan to serve booze ...
Birmingham Magistrates.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... CASES heard at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on April 22 included: Kimberley Moore, 36, and Mark Moore, 36, of Sedgemere Road, Yardley, failed to ensure their child attended Cockshut Hill Technology College, fined pounds 50, pounds 25 costs; Esat Rexha, 24, of Dudley ...
Magic of the martial arts; REVIEWS MOON WATER Birmingham Hippodrome.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: DIANE PARKES LAUNCHING Birmingham's International Dance Festival, this 70 minute performance gives an indication of the diversity in store. Cloud Gate Theatre of Taiwan offer a totally different interpretation of dance from the classical forms. ...
Shy elegance from Essex; REVIEWS DAVID ESSEX Wolverhampton Civic Hall.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: IAN HALL WITH a wealth of material going back nearly 40 years, it would be hard for any one person to come up with as good a set list and showmanship as David Essex does. Combine this with his shy elegance and you can see why he is still touring and is one of ...
British answer to balti house crisis; EMPLOYMENT: City MP in curry restaurant training call for unemployed.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Jonathan Walker THE recruitment crisis reported by Birmingham balti houses might be solved by training British people to become chefs, Immigration Minister Liam Byrne has suggested. Speaking in the House of Commons, he said the Government had to get the ...
Man locked up after attack on girlfriend.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A 22-YEAR-OLD man who punched and kicked his former girlfriend after he had been drinking heavily has been jailed for eight months. Judge Sybil Thomas said the attack by Wayne Brittain was aggravated by the fact that at the time he was on bail and the subject of a community ...
Sri Lanka changed my life! CAMPAIGN: Charity worker in role switch.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Paul Bradley A VOLUNTEER charity worker followed up her year fighting poverty in Sri Lanka to help a Midlands charity beat the stigma attached to mental health problems. Katherine Allen, aged 36 and from Bewdley, spent 12 months in Asia working for ...
Widdecombe is star guest for hospice fundraiser.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... MP ANN Widdecombe is set to make a guest appearance at a Midland conference centre. The Tory politician and television personality will appear at Deer Park Hall at Pershore in Worcestershire in a bid to help raise funds for Worcesterbased St Richard's Hospice. Ms ...
Chance to have a say on policing.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... MIDLAND residents are being invited to raise any issues affecting them at a series of surgeries being run by their local policing team. Surgeries for Wolverley, near Kidderminster, will be held at the church hall on May 21 from 10am until noon. There will be further ...
Car park's opening day.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A CAR park with more than 100 spaces has opened on the site of a former leisure centre. The long-stay car park has been provided on land formerly occupied by the Gala Baths, in Edward Street, in West Bromwich which closed in 2001 ....
Jasmine has star quality; CAMPAIGN: Ambassador mixes with big names in sport.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nick McCarthy A YOUNG pupil from Kingshurst's City Technology College has rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in British sport in a two-year stint as a young ambassador for the 2012 London Olympics. Jasmine Scott has put in 150 hours of CAS (Creativity, ...
Praise for care.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... BOSSES, youngsters and volunteers involved in Sandwell Young Carers are celebrating an excellent Ofsted report. The organisation, which supports more than 140 young carers across the borough each year, is in its 14th year. The Ofsted inspection report states that the ...
Open invitation.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... A SERIES of university open evenings will be held for people working with children who are interested in studying a degree. The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton, based at the Walsall Campus, will host the events. There will be information about ...
Busting bugs on wards; HEALTH: 80s film inspires infection control programme at hospital.(News)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Alison Dayani HEALTH CORRESPONDENT IF THERE'S something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Bug Busters! Heartlands Hospital has drawn inspiration from a favourite 80's movie Ghostbusters to launch a fun infection control campaign to spread ...