Apr
2009
Articles from 1st Apr 2009
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Birmingham pupils celebrate clean sweep of Key Stage 2 successes
Apr 01 2009 | Birmingham News
PRIMARY schools in Birmingham are celebrating a third consecutive year of improved performance following publication of today’s annual classroom test results. Read
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Israel seeks peace with Arab world
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Israel's new leader Benjamin Netanyahu promised to seek "full peace" with the Arab and Muslim world. Read
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Council 'warned in 2005 over young'
Apr 01 2009 | National News
An official warning about a council's child protection services was made several years before the deaths of five children known to the authority, it has been reported. Read
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Plunge father in inquest challenge
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A father who threw his two children off a hotel balcony, killing his son, is going to the High Court to challenge an inquest verdict. Read
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Brown and Obama hold economy talks
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown is to hold talks in Downing Street with US president Barack Obama on the eve of the crunch G20 summit to rescue the world economy. Read
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Book reveals Jade's message to sons
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Cancer victim Jade Goody's hopes for her children have been unveiled in poignant final message. Read
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Rhys killer's mother faces sentence
Apr 01 2009 | National News
The mother of Rhys Jones gunman Sean Mercer is due to be sentenced for lying to detectives investigating the schoolboy's murder. Read
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Magic bullet targets and kills MRSA
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Scientists have created a light-activated "magic bullet" that targets and kills MRSA. Read
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Forces start to withdraw from Iraq
Apr 01 2009 | National News
British forces' withdrawal from Iraq began when the UK's top commander and his headquarters staff flew out of the country. Read
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Obama flies in ahead of G20 summit
Apr 01 2009 | National News
US president Barack Obama has arrived in the UK as world leaders gathered in London for the crunch G20 summit to seek global agreement on tackling the recession. Read
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Major shake-up for local councils
Apr 01 2009 | National News
England's network of local authorities is to undergo its largest shake-up on a single day since the 1970s, as 44 district and county councils are replaced by just nine serving 3.2 million residents. Read
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Unions call for minimum wage rise
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Union leaders have called for further increases in the national minimum wage as they marked the 10th anniversary of the statutory rate being introduced. Read
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'Magic bullet' kills MRSA
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Scientists have created a light-activated "magic bullet" that targets and kills MRSA. Read
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Royal Mail plan under fire from MPs
Apr 01 2009 | National News
The Government's controversial plan to part-privatise the Royal Mail has come under attack from a cross-party committee of MPs which complained about a "lack of transparency" about the proposals. Read
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Man 'hawking MPs' expenses details'
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A newspaper has claimed it had been offered computer discs containing full details of MPs' expenses claims for the last five years for £300,000. Read
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Man collapses and dies at G20 rally
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A man HAS collapsed and died during G20 protests, London Ambulance Service has said. Read
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16 feared dead in helicopter crash
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Sixteen people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in the North Sea. Read
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Queen welcomes Obama to Palace
Apr 01 2009 | National News
The Queen enjoyed a joke with US President Barack Obama as she welcomed him to Buckingham Palace for a much anticipated first meeting. Read
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Hopes of finding survivors 'bleak'
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has described the search for survivors after a helicopter ditched in the North Sea as "extremely bleak". Read
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G20 rioters 'will be tracked down'
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Violent protesters who attacked police and stormed a bank will be tracked down and prosecuted, Scotland Yard has said. Read
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Queen welcomes Obama to palace
Apr 01 2009 | National News
The Queen enjoyed a joke with US President Barack Obama as she welcomed him to Buckingham Palace for a much anticipated first meeting. Read
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Eight bodies discovered after crash
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Eight bodies have been recovered and another eight people remain missing after a helicopter crashed in the North Sea off the north-east coast of Scotland. Read
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Mob vandalises bank in G20 protests
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Masked anarchists have stormed a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland in the City of London as the G20 protests turned violent. Read
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Car parts workers' protest spreads
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Worker protests against job cuts at car parts firm Visteon has spread across the UK. Read
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10 feared dead in helicopter crash
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Up to ten people are feared dead and six more were missing after a helicopter ditched in the sea off north-east Scotland. Read
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Probe as human head found in field
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Police are investigating the discovery of a human head in a field. Read
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Helicopter ditches in North Sea
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A helicopter with 16 people on board has ditched in the sea off the coast of north-east Scotland, the Coastguard said. Read
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Balcony killing verdict 'flawed'
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A coroner's verdict on a father who pushed his two children off a hotel balcony, killing his son, was flawed by a "really quite serious error of law", a High Court judge has said. Read
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Human head found in field
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Police are investigating the discovery of a human head in a field. Read
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Bank vandalised in G20 protests
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A violent mob has targeted a Royal Bank of Scotland building in the City of London as the G20 protests spiralled into violence. Read
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River murder couple jailed for life
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A woman and her lover have been jailed for life for murdering her husband and then trying to cover up the killing. Read
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Jail for couple who killed shopper
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A couple who killed an innocent shopper after a row over queue-jumping have been jailed. Read
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Man who killed videogame fan jailed
Apr 01 2009 | National News
A man who murdered his partner after she became obsessed with computer games has been jailed for life. Read
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Mother of Rhys's killer jailed
Apr 01 2009 | National News
The mother of Rhys Jones gunman Sean Mercer has been jailed for three years for lying to detectives investigating the schoolboy's murder. Read
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Probe after remains found in field
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Two police forces are working together to investigate the discovery of human remains found about 80 miles apart, a spokeswoman has confirmed. Read
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City workers taunt G20 protesters
Apr 01 2009 | National News
City workers waved £10 notes at G20 protesters as thousands descended on London's financial heartland. Read
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Footballer quizzed in assault probe
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Premier League star Djibril Cisse has been arrested on suspicion of common assault following an incident outside a lap dancing bar. Read
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Do not give in to fear, urges Obama
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Barack Obama has warned G20 leaders against giving in to "fear" and getting into a blame game, on the eve of the crunch summit to rescue the global economy. Read
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Rhys probe: Couple lied to police
Apr 01 2009 | National News
The parents of the boy who armed Rhys Jones's killer have pleaded guilty to lying to detectives investigating the schoolboy's murder. Read
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Car parts job cuts action spreads
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Protests against job cuts at car parts firm Visteon spread when workers attempted to occupy more factories. Read
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Protesters march on central London
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Protesters have gathered in the capital for a series of demonstrations to coincide with the start of the G20 Summit. Read
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UK and US 'united against crisis'
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has insisted Britain and the US are united in their determination to tackle the "unprecedented" economic crisis. Read
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Chef's family 'going through hell'
Apr 01 2009 | National News
The family of missing chef Claudia Lawrence will be going through "absolute hell", the media advisor for Gerry and Kate McCann has said. Read
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City braced for wave of protests
Apr 01 2009 | National News
Thousands of protesters are to descend on the heart of London for a series of G20 demonstrations. Read
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Paul McGrath column: Why Aston Villa should be optimistic about Manchester United game
Apr 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
NEVER mind all the doom and gloom, Villa should look at the positives ahead of Sunday’s daunting trip to Old Trafford. Read
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Aston Villa: Battle of the Brads looms in goal
Apr 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Brad Guzan has vowed to increase the pressure on current Aston Villa number one Brad Friedel in the battle for a first-team spot. Read
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Aston Villa latest: Live chat with Bill Howell
Apr 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
We will be chatting live at 1pm tomorrow to Aston Villa writer Bill Howell. Read
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Gareth Barry urges Aston Villa fans to get behind the club
Apr 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Villa have tumbled out of two cups and seen Arsenal whittle away a six-point lead and turn it into a three-point advantage over the last six weeks. Read
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Stiliyan Petrov is set to sign a new Aston Villa contract
Apr 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
STILIYAN Petrov has given his strongest hint yet that he is poised to agree a new contract with Villa. Read
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England duty is a tonic for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry
Apr 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA midfielder Gareth Barry admits being with England on international duty is a welcome distraction from the pressures at Villa right now with his side losing their grip on fourth place in the Premier League. Read
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Moseley elated at league extension ruling
Apr 01 2009 | Moseley RFC
MOSELEY have welcomed the Rugby Football Union’s decision to allow them to extend the National One season. Read
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Moseley elated at league extension ruling
Apr 01 2009 | Moseley RFC
MOSELEY have welcomed the Rugby Football Union’s decision to allow them to extend the National One season. Read
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Vote for Birmingham Mail readers' Birmingham City player of the season
Apr 01 2009 | Birmingham City News
THE Birmingham Mail is giving you the chance to salute the team’s top man – and rub shoulders with him and the rest of the squad at the club’s glittering player-of-the-season awards dinner. Read
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Relief for Birmingham City as injuries heal
Apr 01 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES’ injury woes have started to ease significantly. Read
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Birmingham City are obsessed with title - Carsley
Apr 01 2009 | Birmingham City News
LEE Carsley has urged Blues to make every remaining game a cup final in the Championship and try to ‘over-power’ the opposition. Read
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Anchor man needed to bring best out of West Brom's Valero
Apr 01 2009 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray believes Borja Valero is potentially Albion’s ‘most talented footballer’, who has been held back by a lack of midfield enforcer next to him. Read
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Unsettled Hoefkens can quit West Brom in summer
Apr 01 2009 | West Brom News
MANAGER Tony Mowbray has told Carl Hoefkens to go through the correct channels if he wishes to leave Albion this summer. Read
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West Brom need five wins from eight to survive
Apr 01 2009 | West Brom News
Goalkeeper Scott Carson believes West Brom need five wins from their last eight games to have a chance of achieving Barclays Premier League survival. Read
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Yates wary of Woking as Kidderminster Harriers face make or break time
Apr 01 2009 | Non-League
MARK Yates has warned Kidderminster Harriers to forget about their previous meeting with Woking as they bid to complete a league double in tonight’s Blue Square Premier fixture. Read
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Leamington benefit from Nuneaton and Atherstone's derby draw
Apr 01 2009 | Non-League
LEAMINGTON were undoubtedly the biggest winners as title rivals Nuneaton Town and Atherstone fought out a cracking 2-2 draw in last night’s A5 derby. Read
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Title in reach for Lambs
Apr 01 2009 | Non-League
IT WAS billed as a potential title decider and Tamworth’s 1-0 victory at fellow contenders Southport last night means the Lambs are now the firm championship favourites. Read
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Title in reach for Lambs
Apr 01 2009 | Non-League
IT WAS billed as a potential title decider and Tamworth’s 1-0 victory at fellow contenders Southport last night means the Lambs are now the firm championship favourites. Read
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Leamington benefit from Nuneaton and Atherstone's derby draw
Apr 01 2009 | Non-League
LEAMINGTON were undoubtedly the biggest winners as title rivals Nuneaton Town and Atherstone fought out a cracking 2-2 draw in last night’s A5 derby. Read
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Yates wary of Woking as Kidderminster Harriers face make or break time
Apr 01 2009 | Non-League
MARK Yates has warned Kidderminster Harriers to forget about their previous meeting with Woking as they bid to complete a league double in tonight’s Blue Square Premier fixture. Read
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MPs' homes cash row at the double
Apr 01 2009 | Jon Walker
ATTENTION inevitably focused on Jacqui Smith, the home secretary, when details of MPs’ expenses were published this week. Read
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Simon hits out at ‘lie-in’ jibe
Apr 01 2009 | Jon Walker
BIRMINGHAM MP Sion Simon has hit back after Tories accused him of having a lie-in instead of doing his job. Read
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The homes cash goes in two by two
Apr 01 2009 | Jon Walker
ATTENTION inevitably focused on Jacqui Smith, the home secretary, when details of MPs’ expenses were published this week. Read
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Ladabie comeback not enough to win for West Bromwich Albion reserves
Apr 01 2009 | West Brom Match Reports
MIDFIELDER Joss Ladabie’s comeback from a two-month injury lay-off could not stop Albion from slumping to defeat at Portsmouth. Read
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Revenge won't motivate Murray
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray insists he will not be gunning for revenge when he meets Fernando Verdasco in the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Read
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KP defends IPL intentions
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen has defended his decision to play in the Indian Premier League only a few days after complaining of homesickness during England's lengthy tour of the Caribbean. Read
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No appeal for Toyota
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Toyota has decided not to pursue an appeal against the penalty imposed against Jarno Trulli following Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. Read
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Shares in Southampton suspended
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Shares in the parent company of Southampton have been suspended after the business failed to secure additional funds ahead of a March 31 deadline. Read
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Ferguson, McGregor dropped by Scotland
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor have been dropped for Scotland's World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night following a breach of discipline, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed. Read
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Ferdinand not getting carried away
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Rio Ferdinand insists England have "still got a lot to prove" despite their flying start under Fabio Capello which has put them on course for the 2010 World Cup finals. Read
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We can cope with injuries - Capello
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Fabio Capello insists he has enough strength in depth to ensure his impressive start to life as England manager continues, despite having to call on his fifth-choice striker for Wednesday night's World Cup clash with Ukraine. Read
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The return of king Al
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Alan Shearer is expected to be confirmed as Newcastle's new manager - with eight games to save his boyhood club from relegation. Read
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Shearer to take Newcastle job - Reports
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Alan Shearer is to take over as Newcastle manager until the end of the season, according to reports. Read
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Quins go top as Wasps fold
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Wasps surrendered their Guinness Premiership title after an inspired Bath sunk them by 22-14 points at the Recreation Ground. Read
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Germans too strong for battling Wales
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Germany cruised to a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over a brave, if outclassed, Wales. Read
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Keane denies Italy at the death
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Robbie Keane kept the Republic of Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification alive with a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw with 10-man Italy. Read
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Feeney seals crucial win
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Northern Ireland kept alive their hopes of making it to South Africa with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park. Read
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Scots earn crucial win
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Ross McCormack and Steven Fletcher both claimed their first international goals to keep Scotland's World Cup dream alive with a crucial 2-1 win over Iceland at Hampden. Read
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Terry saves England
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Captain John Terry's late goal kept England on course for the 2010 World Cup finals as they maintained their 100% group record with a 2-1 victory over Ukraine at Wembley. Read
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Magpies confirm Shearer appointment
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle's record goalscorer Alan Shearer is to return to the club as manager for the remainder of the season. Read
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Wise leaves Newcastle
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle's executive director (football) Dennis Wise has left his position at the club after just over a year in the job. Read
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Berbatov: United will dig deep
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Dimitar Berbatov insists Manchester United will stay strong as they bid to recover from their mini-slump. Read
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O'Sullivan edges O'Brien
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Ronnie O'Sullivan fended off a determined challenge from Fergal O'Brien to secure a first-round victory at the Bank of Beijing China Open. Read
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Burley decision backed
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor were today condemned by fans and former players for the late-night drinking session that saw them axed for Scotland's vital World Cup qualifier with Iceland tonight. Read
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Consistency key for Murray
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray is determined to maintain his consistency as he prepares for a Masters quarter-final against Fernando Verdasco on Thursday in Miami. Read
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Bellamy blow for Wales
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Wales captain Craig Bellamy is out of tonight's World Cup qualifier with Germany in Cardiff. Read
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Hamilton adamant over McLaren's strength
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton is adamant McLaren are the strongest team in Formula One, and the reason why he will quickly be back in the hunt for wins. Read
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Shearer close to Newcastle return
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Alan Shearer was on Wednesday afternoon thrashing out the details of his sensational return to Newcastle. Read
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Murphy breezes through in China
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Former world champion Shaun Murphy lost just one frame as he breezed through to the second round of the Bank of Beijing China Open. Read
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White out for season
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Salford winger Paul White will miss the rest of the season after aggravating a knee injury in the Reds' 48-12 defeat at Hull KR. Read
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Craigan ruled out
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, the Irish Football Association have confirmed. Read
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Duo set for City return
Apr 01 2009 | National Sport
Daniel Sturridge and Benjani Mwaruwari could return for Manchester City at Arsenal on Saturday, with Michael Johnson and Martin Petrov not far behind them to give the Blues a timely lift. Read
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Paul McGrath column: Only Birmingham City can stop Wolves now
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
THERE will be nothing to keep the Wolves from the Premier League door if Alex McLeish’s promotion-chasers fail against Mick McCarthy’s Championship leaders next Monday. Read
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Wolves hit by bad injury ahead of clash with Birmingham City
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
Wolves winger Michael Kightly has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a broken metatarsal. Read
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Chelsea's Mancienne praises Wolves loan spell
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
CHELSEA and England Under-21 defender Michael Mancienne has praised Wolves for their help in boosting his career following his loan spell at Molineux earlier in the season. Read
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Pressure is never far away say Wolves boss McCarthy
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy has revealed he can never really get away from the trials, triumphs and tribulations of Championship football even during his recent few days’ break to the sun-drenched beaches of Dubai. Read
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Injury stunner for Michael Kightly
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES winger Michael Kightly could be out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken toe during a behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday. Read
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Wolves' Michael Kightly could be out for rest of season
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
Petrov set for new Villa deal Read
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Wolves' Michael Kightly could be out for rest of season
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES winger Michael Kightly could be out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken toe during a behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday. Read
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Chelsea's Mancienne praises Wolves loan spell
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
CHELSEA and England Under-21 defender Michael Mancienne has praised Wolves for their help in boosting his career following his loan spell at Molineux earlier in the season. Read
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Pressure is never far away say Wolves boss McCarthy
Apr 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy has revealed he can never really get away from the trials, triumphs and tribulations of Championship football even during his recent few days’ break to the sun-drenched beaches of Dubai. Read
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Shirley edge past Silhill for BCFA Cup victory
Apr 01 2009 | Other sport
SHIRLEY Athletic saw off local rivals Silhill to lift the BCFA Saturday Junior Cup – but not before a battle that went into extra-time. Read
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Tom Ross: Aston Villa, Wolves and West Brom fans need to stop moaning
Apr 01 2009 | Tom Ross Column
I WONDER if football is becoming enmeshed in the TV celebrity world that has taken over our lives such as Celebrity Come Dancing, Big Brother, X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent et al. Read
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Online petition to save van maker LDV gathers pace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people are signing up to an online petition to save LDV as hopes of a resumption of production at the Birmingham van-maker next week stalled. Read
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G20 Summit: Car industry is on agenda, says Gordon Brown
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THE fate of the car industry will be on the agenda as Gordon Brown meets world leaders, including Barack Obama, for the G20 Summit. Read
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Tory councillors against Birmingham municipal bank plans
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby has come under pressure to drop plans for a municipal bank – from ten of his own councillors. Read
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Nintendo Wii used to help stroke victims
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM medics have revealed a new weapon in their battle to rehabilitate semi-paralysed stroke victims – a Nintendo Wii. Read
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Judges take community views on board during trial in Birmingham
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
FED-UP families will finally be able to tell judges and magistrates how crime blights their lives. Read
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Help to safeguard city's small businesses
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is to have five new town centre managers as part of £1 million recession-busting measures to help small businesses. Read
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Artist Stephen Wiltshire captures Birmingham's new skyline
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
AN EXHIBITION by autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire is being held in Birmingham to mark World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow. Read
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A PRIVATE members’ club in Kings Heath is opening its doors to the public to raise money for the Help the Heroes injured servicemen charity.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The Loyal Caledonian Corks are hosting darts and dominoes competitions in their Alcester Road South base on Friday, then karaoke, a car wash, a raffle and Elvis tribute on Saturday. The events are free. Read
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Staffordshire Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE primary school pupils have a good reason to celebrate success today, after once again achieving higher than average Key Stage 2 results. Read
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Solihull Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A TRIO of primary schools in Solihull are sitting pretty at the top of the national academic tree for their pupils’ performances in today’s Key Stage 2 tables. Read
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Worcestershire Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
PRIMARY schools in Worcestershire were enjoying a touch of restored pride today following publication of the national Key Stage 2 results. Read
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Black Country Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
SENIOR education officials across the Black Country were all smiles today after thousands of 11-year-olds achieved another set of excellent classroom test results. Read
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Top accountancy firm on four-day week
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 people at financial giant KPMG in the Midlands have opted to work four-day weeks or take reduced-pay sabbaticals after the firm launched a cost-cutting drive. Read
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Birmingham Chamber survey paints worrying picture of economy
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Chamber of Commerce and Industry has praised the “fighting spirit” of businesses in the region, after painting one of the grimmest pictures of the local economy ever in its latest quarterly survey. Read
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Birmingham airport runway extension plan given go-ahead
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to extend the runway at Birmingham International Airport finally got the go-ahead last night from Solihull Council. Read
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Review: Lionel Richie at LG Arena in Birmingham
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
HE’S one of the greatest Motown artists that has ever lived and Lionel Richie’s two-hour extravaganza at the NEC last night proved exactly why. Read
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Rail line closed after fireworks found in Erdington flat
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of commuters were caught up in rail chaos last night after the Birmingham to Lichfield Cross-city line was suspended due to a security alert in Erdington. Read
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Breast Cancer Campaign urges Brummies to 'step on it'
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
PEOPLE out and about over the May Bank Holiday weekend are being asked to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. Read
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Edgbaston clinic treating obese patients from Ulster
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
TWENTY NHS patients have travelled to Birmingham from Northern Ireland to receive specialist treatment for obesity at a private clinic. Read
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Birmingham youth group angry at charge to use community centre
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A GROUP of youth leaders have been told to cough up £80 a month to use a Birmingham community centre to help deprived youngsters off the street. Read
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Birmingham sexual health review over teenage pregnancies
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR shake-up of sex and relationships education is needed in Birmingham’s schools if the city is to tackle the problem of its alarming teenage pregnancy rate. Read
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Birmingham tennis tournament to serve up a claim to sport's birthplace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A TENNIS tournament celebrating Birmingham’s claim to have invented the game is to be staged by business professionals. Read
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Birmingham author scoops six figure deal
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM writer has signed a six-figure deal for her next two novels, one of which is set in the city. Read
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Soccer legend John Barnes gives backing to Score Ethiopia campaign
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England football star John Barnes is urging young footie fanatics across Birmingham to help provide much-needed sports facilities for children in Africa. Read
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LDV crisis: Birmingham City Council promises to keep supporting firm
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City Council has pledged to explore further avenues to support the Washwood Heath-based van maker LDV. Read
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Erdington fireworks find: 25-year-old man arrested
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A 25-year-old man has been arrested under the Explosives Act after police found a stash of fireworks at a flat in Birmingham. Read
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Chemical spill in Erdington
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
Seven people have been evacuated from a commercial property after a chemical spill in Birmingham. Read
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Yardley Wood love rival murder trial: Boyfriend tells of anguish
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The boyfriend of a Birmingham woman accused of murdering a love rival has told a jury he loved both women and could not bring himself to break up with either of them. Read
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G20 protesters clash with police
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
ANGRY scuffles broke out when protesters confronted police as thousands of G20 protesters descended on London’s financial heartland today. Read
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THE fate of the car industry was on the agenda as Gordon Brown meets world leaders, including Barack Obama, for the G20 summit.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The Prime Minister greeted the US President in London in preparation for the meeting of world leaders tomorrow. All Metropolitan leave was cancelled as thousands of protesters prepared to descend on London today for a series of G20 demonstrations. Read
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Top accountancy firm on four-day week
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Birmingham Chamber survey paints worrying picture of economy
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Online petition to save van maker LDV gathers pace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people are signing up to an online petition to save LDV as hopes of a resumption of production at the Birmingham van-maker next week stalled. Read
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Wife and lover jailed for life over River Severn murder
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A Stourport woman and her lover have been jailed for life for murdering her husband and then trying to cover up the killing. Read
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Chester Road crash: Paramedic critically ill
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PARAMEDIC was fighting for life today after the ambulance she was travelling in collided with a van and then ploughed into the car park wall of a fast-food restaurant. Read
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A MAN whose burned body was found in his Birmingham home had been bound by his hands and feet and beaten over his face and head, it emerged today.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
Police said Mark Clarkson, aged 48, may have been still alive when his house was set on fire. Read
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Handsworth and Lozells families to have say on crime
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
FED-UP families will finally be able to tell judges and magistrates how crime blights their lives. Read
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Quinton fire victim had been beaten
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN whose burned body was found in his Birmingham home had been bound by his hands and feet and beaten over his face and head, it emerged today. Read
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Top accountancy firm on four-day week
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Birmingham Chamber survey paints worrying picture of economy
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Online petition to save van maker LDV gathers pace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people are signing up to an online petition to save LDV as hopes of a resumption of production at the Birmingham van-maker next week stalled. Read
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THE fate of the car industry was on the agenda as Gordon Brown meets world leaders, including Barack Obama, for the G20 summit.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The Prime Minister greeted the US President in London in preparation for the meeting of world leaders tomorrow. All Metropolitan leave was cancelled as thousands of protesters prepared to descend on London today for a series of G20 demonstrations. Read
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Paramedic critically ill after Erdington crash
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PARAMEDIC was fighting for life today after the ambulance she was travelling in collided with a van and then ploughed into the car park wall of a fast-food restaurant. Read
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Police ID body found in Quinton flat fire
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today named the man whose burned body was found inside a fire-ravaged house in Birmingham as occupier Mark Clarkson. Read
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Lichfield parents kick up a stink over dog poo poster swear word
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has outraged parents by putting up a dog fouling sign close to a school saying “Pick **it up!!”. Read
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Sleeping man resuced from flat fire
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was led to safety from a burning flat by firefighters after he fell asleep and his kitchen caught fire. Read
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Lichfield parents kick up a stink over dog poo poster swear word
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has outraged parents by putting up a dog fouling sign close to a school saying “Pick **it up!!”. Read
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Birmingham Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
PRIMARY schools in Birmingham are celebrating a third consecutive year of improved performance following publication of today’s annual classroom test results. Read
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Lichfield parents kick up a stink over dog poo poster swear word
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has outraged parents by putting up a dog fouling sign close to a school saying “Pick **it up!!”. Read
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Sleeping man resuced from flat fire
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was led to safety from a burning flat by firefighters after he fell asleep and his kitchen caught fire. Read
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Ambulance crew hurt in Erdington crash
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of an ambulance crew were badly injured when their vehicle collided with a van and then ploughed into the car park wall of a fast-food restaurant. Read
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Nurse shortage link to higher than normal death rates in Midlands
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
SEVERE nurse shortages have been linked to higher than normal death rates at some Midland hospitals in a new report by watchdogs. Read
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Woman accused of knifing 'love rival' to death
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN embroiled in a love triangle stabbed her rival to death before going to work and then sunbathing in a park, a court heard. Read
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Wing wizard Nicholls wants front role in future
Apr 01 2009 | Walsall FC News
ALEX Nicholls has been a revelation this season as a flying winger but the Walsall youngster still believes his future lies in leading the attack. Read
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Warriors aim to stop Quins
Apr 01 2009 | Worcester Warriors RFC
WORCESTER will aim to put a dent in Harlequins’ Guinness Premiership play-off ambitions at The Stoop tonight with a side featuring five league debutants. Read
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Warriors aim to stop Quins
Apr 01 2009 | Worcester Warriors RFC
WORCESTER will aim to put a dent in Harlequins’ Guinness Premiership play-off ambitions at The Stoop tonight with a side featuring five league debutants. Read
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Colin Tattum: Why there will be no end to the yo-yo life for Birmingham, Wolves and West Brom
Apr 01 2009 | Sports Talk
THERE have been dire warnings recently that ten football clubs could go to the wall. Read
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Quay to great break
Apr 01 2009 | UK Holidays
MY HAPPIEST childhood memories were of camping holidays on the Welsh coastline. Read
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Glorious gardens at home
Apr 01 2009 | Travel News
FORGET Monet’s gardens – cheaper and much closer to home, plant lovers can banish the winter blues by exploring the glorious gardens of scenic Sussex this spring. Read
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It was all thanks to Roger my eyes were opened to Island gems
Apr 01 2009 | Holidays Abroad
IT DIDN’T take long for a former Birmingham maths teacher to give me the right equation to help make a holiday spring to life. Read
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Revealed: Tottenham's new stadium
Apr 01 2009 | Premier League
Tottenham have revealed the latest plans for their new stadium - including the possibility of an ice rink outside the ground. Read
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Manchester City get boost ahead of Arsenal clash
Apr 01 2009 | Premier League
Daniel Sturridge and Benjani Mwaruwari could return for Manchester City at Arsenal on Saturday, with Michael Johnson and Martin Petrov not far behind them to give the Blues a timely lift. Read
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Why Alan Shearer should be made Newcastle's full time boss now
Apr 01 2009 | Premier League
Former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall has called on Alan Shearer to be appointed Newcastle manager for the long term. Read
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Tottenham pledge regular Europen football if new stadium is builty
Apr 01 2009 | Premier League
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy insists the club will not have to guarantee regular European football to fund their new stadium. Read
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Why Alan Shearer can keep Newcastle United up
Apr 01 2009 | Premier League
Alan Shearer has been hailed as the man to keep Newcastle in the Barclays Premier League ahead of his expected return to St James’ Park. Read
