Downward spiral of a wasted life Dec 5 2002
Bullied at school and later by her peers because she was so small, Mickey never felt she belonged anywhere. more
Sandy
Sandy said: "Although I am determined to keep fit I'm finding it harder and harder to make it to the gym. more
Bhupinder
Bhu said: "I've been aiming to go to the gym three times a week but must confess I only actually made it once - although I am definitely going tonight! more
Anne
Anne said: "I've managed to get to the gym three times this week and am delighted to have now lost two stone! I can't stop beaming! more
Storm leaves trail of angry scenes Oct 29 2002
Thousands of rail passengers were caught up in chaotic scenes at Birmingham New Street station yesterday as the storm-ravaged rail network struggled to resume normal service. more
Midlands in chaos Oct 28 2002
Rail commuters suffered a nightmare journey to work today as national and local services were plunged into chaos following yesterday's storms. more
M-way blocked by lorry blaze Oct 28 2002
Thousands of rush hour motorists became ensnared in major tailbacks today after emergency services took more than four hours to deal with a burned-out lorry on a motorway hard shoulder. more
Buses get the hump Oct 25 2002
Proposals to carpet two busy roads with jumbo-sized speed humps have been dropped after Travel West Midlands warned city transport chiefs: "We'll take our buses away." more
Car bandits in paradise Oct 24 2002
A major commuter network used daily by thousands of shoppers and workers was today named as the city's top blackspot for traffic jam bandits. more
Coach bid in reverse Oct 24 2002
A war of words broke out today as Birmingham's long-awaited £7 million coach station was driven back to the drawing board. more
£250m airport bid Oct 23 2002
A £250 million airport creating up to 20,000 jobs could be developed on the edge of the Black Country, it was revealed today. more
A Record Breaker Oct 23 2002
This year's International Motor Show at the NEC is set to smash attendance records and bring an estimated £30 million to local businesses over the next fortnight. more
WBA may soothe airport row Oct 22 2002
Transport officials have asked a small airport to prepare a detailed study amid increasing support for its expansion. more
Rail chaos alert over fire strikes Oct 21 2002
Birmingham's New Street station could be plunged into chaos by rail staff refusing to work over safety fears caused by firefighters strikes, union leaders warned today. more
Airlines back expansion plans Oct 16 2002
Airlines have given over-whelming backing to the expansion of Birmingham International Airport. more
The £145m jambusters Oct 16 2002
The Transport Secretary today announced a string of new "jambusting" improvements - some tackling the M6 through Birmingham. more
City faces high price if airport closes Oct 15 2002
A decision to close Birmingham International Airport in favour of a new site in Warwickshire would have an immediate effect on investment in the city, the city councils economic advisor warned.
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