Sep
2009
Articles from 23rd Sep 2009
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Catholic 'joy' at Pope visit rumour
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Catholics are "filled with joy" at the prospect of the first official papal visit to the UK, their leader in England and Wales has said amid reports Pope Benedict XVI is to visit next year. Read
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Obama urges world to 'stand united'
Sep 23 2009 | National News
US President Barack Obama has hit back at critics who blame America for the world's ills and demanded other countries join his efforts to solve them. Read
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Bloody Sunday report to be delayed
Sep 23 2009 | National News
The Government has been stunned by a new delay in the publication of the findings into the £200m Bloody Sunday Inquiry. Read
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Madeleine book may spark £1m payout
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Madeleine McCann's parents have been told they could receive more than £1million compensation from a former police detective who claimed their daughter was dead. Read
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Obama urges world to stand united
Sep 23 2009 | National News
US President Barack Obama has hit back at critics who blame America for the world's ills and demanded other countries join his efforts to solve them. Read
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I want premier job, declares Clegg
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Nick Clegg has insisted he is a serious challenger for Number 10 as he declared: "I want to be Prime Minister." Read
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Glitter banned from foreign holiday
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Paedophile Gary Glitter has been blocked by the courts from travelling to Europe for a two-week holiday. Read
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Italy crash victim battles for life
Sep 23 2009 | National News
A 62-year-old woman is in a critical condition after a motorbike crash in Italy that killed her husband and two other Britons. Read
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Strangler-muggers handed life terms
Sep 23 2009 | National News
A "ruthless, predatory and vicious" serial mugger who throttled and robbed victims, including designer Nicole Farhi, has been jailed for life with a minimum of 14 years. Read
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Warheads exluded from nuclear offer
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Britain's offer to scale back its nuclear deterrent does not include proposals to cut back on warheads, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. Read
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New guidance over assisted suicide
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Relatives of people who kill themselves will not face prosecution as long as they do not maliciously encourage them and assist only a "clear settled and informed wish" to commit suicide, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said. Read
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Lib Dems promise work for under-25s
Sep 23 2009 | National News
All unemployed young adults would be offered work, training or education after three months as part of a "90-day promise" made by Nick Clegg. Read
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TV presenter rescues woman and baby
Sep 23 2009 | National News
TV presenter Nick Knowles has said that his "blood ran cold" when he saw an overturned car and found a woman and her eight-week-old baby girl trapped inside. Read
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Brown avoids pledge over warheads
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Britain's offer to scale back its nuclear deterrent does not include proposals to cut back on warheads, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. Read
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PM Brown is 'determined' to stay on
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has brushed off rumours that he might quit ahead of the general election, declaring: "Of course I'm going on." Read
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Pressure mounts on Attorney General
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Attorney General Baroness Scotland is under growing pressure after a ministerial aide quit over her breach of immigration law. Read
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BBC chiefs slated over Strictly row
Sep 23 2009 | National News
BBC bosses have been condemned at the Liberal Democrat conference over the axing of Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips. Read
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Bikers killed in Italy crash named
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Two of the Britons killed in a motorbike pile-up in Italy have been named by the Foreign Office. Read
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British bikers die in Italy crash
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Three Britons have been killed in a road accident in Italy, the Foreign Office has said. Read
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Fears allayed over assisted suicide
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Relatives of people who kill themselves will not face prosecution as long as they do not maliciously encourage them and assist only a "clear settled and informed wish" to commit suicide, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said. Read
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Madeleine parents back in Portugal
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Kate McCann has returned to Portugal for the first time since being quizzed by police over her daughter Madeleine's disappearance. Read
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Glitter awaiting travel ban ruling
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Paedophile Gary Glitter is due to learn whether he can leave Britain for a short holiday. Read
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Wills doesn't want to be 'ornament'
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Prince William has said he does not want to be seen as a royal "ornament" and he is determined to improve on his parents' charitable work. Read
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Drink-driving charge judge resigns
Sep 23 2009 | National News
A Crown Court judge charged with drink driving has resigned after being arrested for the second time. Read
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Household rubbish sent to Brazil
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Household rubbish including old underwear, nappies and meat were found in containers shipped to Brazil for recycling, the Environment Agency has revealed. Read
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New doctors link to mortality rate
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Emergency patients are more likely to die in NHS hospitals when their admission coincides with an influx of newly qualified doctors, a study has suggested. Read
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US and China in pledge on climate
Sep 23 2009 | National News
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao have each vowed urgent action to cool an overheating planet, even as prospects dimmed for a full treaty by the end of the year. Read
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Assisted suicide guidelines due out
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Guidelines are being published clarifying whether people are likely to be prosecuted if they help relatives or friends commit suicide. Read
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CBI in warning over economic growth
Sep 23 2009 | National News
The pace of the UK's economic recovery will slow early next year as demand slackens in the wake of a planned VAT hike, the CBI has warned. Read
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Jobseeker allowance for hero pilot
Sep 23 2009 | National News
An airline pilot hailed a hero after helping to crash-land a stricken passenger jet at Heathrow airport is set to receive jobseeker's allowance. Read
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MPs accuse BBC Trust of 'arrogance'
Sep 23 2009 | National News
The BBC's governing body has been accused of "arrogance" by an influential group of MPs over its response to criticism of the corporation's commercial arm. Read
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Sydney dust cloud paints city red
Sep 23 2009 | National News
A pall of red dust blown in from the Outback has clogged the skies over Sydney, diverting international flights, disrupting public transport and prompting a spike in emergency calls from people suffering breathing difficulties. Read
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Ousted chief to 'risk everything'
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Baton-wielding Honduran soldiers used tear gas and water cannons to chase away thousands who demonstrated outside the Brazilian Embassy, leaving deposed President Manuel Zelaya and 70 friends and relatives trapped inside without water, electricity or phones. Read
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Probe after helicopter death crash
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Air accident investigators were sifting through the wreckage after a helicopter crash that killed two people. Read
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Assisted suicide guidelines out
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Guidelines are being published clarifying whether people are likely to be prosecuted if they help relatives or friends commit suicide. Read
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Mandelson trades blows with Tories
Sep 23 2009 | National News
The long-running political row over spending cuts shows no sign of fading after Lord Mandelson said investment in public services was always due to fall regardless of the recession. Read
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Attorney General's job in balance
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Attorney General Baroness Scotland's job remains in the balance after she was fined £5,000 for employing an illegal worker as a housekeeper. Read
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US and China make climate pledge
Sep 23 2009 | National News
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao have each vowed urgent action to cool an overheating planet, even as prospects dimmed for a full treaty by the end of the year. Read
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Brown may reduce nuclear deterrent
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown will signal his readiness to scale back Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent as part of an international deal to dramatically cut the world's nuclear arsenal. Read
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Clegg makes appeal to Labour voters
Sep 23 2009 | National News
Nick Clegg will urge voters not to sleep-walk into a Tory government as he appeals to disenchanted Labour supporters to back the Liberal Democrats instead. Read
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Relations 'strong' after Lockerbie
Sep 23 2009 | National News
The US ambassador to London said the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Al Megrahi has not hurt relations between Britain and the United States. Read
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UPDATED: Aston Villa 1, Cardiff City 0: Full Time analysis
Sep 23 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
abriel Agbonlahor ensured Aston Villa avoided more Carling Cup humiliation with his third-minute goal sufficient to overcome Cardiff at Villa Park. Read
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I want to win Carling Cup says Aston Villa manager
Sep 23 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill has reassured the claret and blue faithful that he would love to lift the League Cup with Villa and understands the club’s affinity with the competition. Read
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Marlon Harewood loan move to Newcastle would suit all parties, says Aston Villa boss
Sep 23 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill is convinced Marlon Harewood’s imminent loan move to Newcastle will benefit all parties – whenever Toon owner Mike Ashley finally sanctions the deal. Read
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Aston Villa: O'Neill - No room for players' egos in the good old days
Sep 23 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill believes modern-day footballers think they can call the shots and the Villa boss reckons player power has now changed beyond all recognition. Read
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Aston Villa v Cardiff City: Enckelman's braced for fans' 'welcome'
Sep 23 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
PETER Enckelman is braced for a potential first playing return to Villa Park tonight admitting he would probably get a warmer welcome at St Andrew’s. Read
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Aston Villa v Cardiff City: Live match coverage
Sep 23 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Our Aston Villa team of Mat Kendrick and Lisa Smith will be online tonight from Villa Park to provide you with live match updates and banter. Read
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Birmingham City takeover edges nearer
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
Carson Yeung has moved closer to completing his takeover of Birmingham after his company, Grandtop International Holdings, increased their share capital in the midlands club to 81.7%. Read
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Teen ace Dan Preston 'shocked' by debut
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
TEENAGE defender Dan Preston admitted that his unexpected Blues debut came like a bolt out of the blue. Read
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Sunderland 2, Birmingham City 0: Colin Tattum's Big Match Verdict
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
IT TOOK just four minutes for Sunderland to score and set the tone for a straightforward passage through to the next round of the Carling Cup. Read
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Birmingham City: Stuart Parnaby will face Bolton
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
FEARS of a serious injury to Stuart Parnaby have been allayed. Read
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Birmingham City: Young guns lift McLeish's spirits on a bad night
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
DEBUTANTS Ashley Sammons and Dan Preston left Alex McLeish pleased on an otherwise bad night at Sunderland. Read
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Sunderland were just too strong for us says Alex McLeish after Birmingham City defeat
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish admitted that Sunderland were just too good for Blues Read
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Young Ashley Sammons tells of Blues debut delight
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
ASHLEY Sammons has vowed not to rest on his laurels after the “privilege” of making his Blues debut. Read
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Sunderland v Birmingham City: The fans have their say
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
So Birmingham City have crashed out of The Carling Cup in a totally forgettable encounter at the Stadium Of Light. Read
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Sunderland v Birmingham City: How it unfolded
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham City News
As usual Colin Tattum and Andy Walker joined Bluenoses from all over the world for our live blog at last night's game - here's how it unfolded... Read
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West Brom: Live webchat with Chris Lepkowski
Sep 23 2009 | West Brom News
Our Man At The Albion will be online tomorrow morning at 10am tomorrow to discuss all things West Brom. Read
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Arsenal 2, West Bromwich Albion 0: Chris Lepkowski's Big Match Verdict
Sep 23 2009 | West Brom News
SO it wasn’t too painful for Albion after all. Read
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West Brom: Jerome Thomas says sorry to players
Sep 23 2009 | West Brom News
JEROME Thomas was waiting to apologise to his West Brom team-mates following his first-half sending-off. Read
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West Brom: We were unlucky - Kiely
Sep 23 2009 | West Brom News
DEAN Kiely feels West Brom were unlucky not to produce a Carling Cup shock against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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West Brom boss proud of players
Sep 23 2009 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo was 'proud' of his West Brom players' performance at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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Arsenal v West Brom: Chris Lepkowski's match report and player ratings
Sep 23 2009 | West Brom News
SO it wasn't too painful for West Brom after all. Read
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Tamworth slip after goalless draw with Altrincham
Sep 23 2009 | Non-League
TAMWORTH slipped back to fourth place in the Blue Square Premier after finishing with a goalless draw at Altrincham last night. Read
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City planners invited to demonstration of revolutionary new silencers at Bees' Perry Barr track
Sep 23 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
BIRMINGHAM are looking to take a massive step towards securing their future at next week’s Joe Thurley Memorial meeting. Read
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Old Firm pair progress
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Scott McDonald led the way as Celtic showed their determination to hold onto the Co-operative Insurance Cup by dumping Falkirk out 4-0, while arch-rivals Rangers progressed beating Queen of the South 2-1. Read
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Toure ensures City progress
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City captain Kolo Toure steered the club into the fourth round of the Carling Cup by scoring the winner in extra-time to beat Fulham 2-1 at Eastlands. Read
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Toffees thump Tigers
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Everton were barely extended as they cruised into the fourth round of the Carling Cup with an emphatic 4-0 defeat of under-strength Hull. Read
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Welbeck sends 10-man United through
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Danny Welbeck's second-half goal proved enough to send 10-man Manchester United into the Carling Cup fourth round with a 1-0 win over Wolves. Read
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Andrew concerned by French issues
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Rob Andrew has admitted that Riki Flutey's shoulder injury has brought into sharp focus the problems England have with key players being based in France. Read
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Bell takes Renault reins
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Bob Bell has been appointed Renault's acting team principal for the remainder of the Formula One season in the wake of the Singapore race-fixing scandal. Read
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Strauss warns England's under-achievers
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Captain Andrew Strauss has provided a veiled warning that England's one-day team are playing for their futures at the Champions Trophy. Read
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Button: We're well prepared
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Jenson Button is hoping several hours of simulator work will help him strengthen his grip on the Formula One world title. Read
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Campbell in limbo after quitting County
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Sol Campbell could be left in limbo until the January transfer window after walking out on Notts County. Read
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England to face Brazil
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
England will play five-time World Cup winners Brazil in a friendly in Qatar on Saturday, November 14. Read
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Campbell quits County
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Sol Campbell could be left in limbo until the January transfer window after walking out on Notts County. Read
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Renault set to continue in F1
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Renault has confirmed its intention to remain in Formula One, despite the stain on their reputation caused by the Singapore race-fix scandal. Read
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County confirm Campbell exit
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Notts County have confirmed Sol Campbell has left the club "by mutual consent" after the former England defender asked to cancel his contract following only one game. Read
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No decision over Harmison
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
England captain Andrew Strauss insisted no decision has yet been made on the future of Steve Harmison. Read
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Wimbledon dream prompts Henin return
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
A burning desire to win Wimbledon is one of the major reasons why Justine Henin has decided to return to the professional ranks next year. Read
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Yeung inches closer to takeover
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Carson Yeung has moved closer to completing his takeover of Birmingham after his company, Grandtop International Holdings, increased their share capital in the midlands club to 81.7%. Read
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Police 'not investigating Diouf claims'
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Everton insist there is no police investigation into allegations by El-Hadji Diouf that bananas were thrown at him at Goodison Park on Sunday. Read
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Police set to look at racism allegation
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Police are set to continue their inquiries into an allegation that Blackpool striker Jason Euell was racially abused during the Carling Cup defeat by Stoke at the Britannia Stadium. Read
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Sheikh Mansour completes buy-out
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Sheikh Mansour has completed a 100% buy-out of Manchester City. Read
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Hughes wants 'less hysteria' over City
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes has called for some balance in the analysis of Manchester City. Read
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Campbell's County dream over?
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Sol Campbell's future as a Notts County player is in doubt after only one game, according to reports on Wednesday morning. Read
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Onions relishing Trophy test
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Graham Onions refuses to be daunted by the task which faces him and his England team-mates over the next week. Read
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Symonds: 'Misguided devotion' behind crash
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Pat Symonds has revealed it was out of "misguided devotion" to Renault he engaged in one of sport's greatest conspiracies. Read
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Hart 'delighted' as Pompey prevail
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart was not just relieved but delighted with his side's 3-1 win over Carlisle in the Carling Cup - and insisted his team are showing form that suggests their perilous Premier League position is false. Read
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Di Matteo 'disappointed' with Wilshere
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo hit out at Arsenal teenager Jack Wilshere for his part in Jerome Thomas' sending-off as Arsene Wenger's young Gunners moved into the fourth round of the Carling Cup with a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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Benitez satisfied by Reds reward
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez felt his much-changed team were rewarded for their hard work after edging past Leeds 1-0 in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night. Read
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Robins pleased with home win
Sep 23 2009 | National Sport
Barnsley boss Mark Robins claimed that Tuesday night's 3-2 Carling Cup win over Premier League new boys Burnley is proof his side can defeat big teams at home. Read
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Wolves: Manchester United to get no quarter - McCarthy
Sep 23 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy has warned Wolves they must take the game to Manchester United otherwise they could end up being ‘slapped’ by the Premier League champions. Read
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King Arthur deserves an England spot
Sep 23 2009 | Other sport
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Alex McLeish deserves great credit for the job he is doing at Birmingham City
Sep 23 2009 | Tom Ross Column
IT’S about time Alex McLeish got some credit for the job he has done at Blues under difficult circumstances. Read
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Cannabis factory discovered in Birmingham house
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE found hundreds of cannabis plants in a swoop on a house in Birmingham. Read
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TV charts the highs and lows of wounded soldiers at Selly Oak Hospital
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
TONIGHT millions of television viewers can see for the first time how soldiers horrifically injured serving their country are treated at a Birmingham hospital. Read
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A FATHER-of-two has died after firefighters rescued him from a burning flat in Erdington.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
The man, believed to be in his late 30s, was found inside the second floor flat of a four-storey block, in Swan Gardens, at about 4pm yesterday. Read
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A HISTORIC Midland brewery today insisted it will carry on making its famous beers – even though the company has collapsed with unpaid debts of more than £1 million.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
Highgate Brewery, in Walsall, which makes Highgate Dark Mild as well as the Davenports range of ales, went into administration last week, and was immediately snapped up by two property developers. Read
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By Mark Cowan
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE cyclist who suffered serious head injuries in a collision with a double decker bus in Birmingham has died of his injuries, it was revealed this afternoon. Read
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ARSONISTS are believed to be behind a blaze at a car repair garage in Birmingham.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
Fire crews were called to Motive Auto Vehicle Salvage on Rock Road, Ward End, after two vehicles were set alight in the garage yard. Read
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City Car Club plans to double in size in Birmingham after buying rival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COMPANY that rents out cars by the hour is set to double in size in Birmingham after acquiring a rival. Read
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Land Rover eyes a winner by taking Freelander 2 into India
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
By Graeme Brown Read
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Teen cyclist dies after collision with double decker bus
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE cyclist who suffered serious head injuries in a collision with a double decker bus in Birmingham has died of his injuries, it has been revealed. Read
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Birmingham's leading the way in turning around failing schools, says minister
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has led the way in helping schools improve and escape the threat of closure, according to education secretary Ed Balls (below). Read
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Gok Wan replaced by Myleene Klass for Style in City after being taken ill
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
STYLE guru Gok Wan has pulled out of one of Birmingham’s biggest fashion events after becoming ill and has been replaced by TV presenter Myleene Klass. Read
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Land Rover eyes a winner by taking Freelander 2 into India
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
By Graeme Brown Read
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City Car Club plans to double in size in Birmingham after buying rival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COMPANY that rents out cars by the hour is set to double in size in Birmingham after acquiring a rival. Read
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Fan fined for invading pitch in Blues v Villa derby
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
AN “over-excited” football fan has been fined for invading the pitch during the recent local derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Read
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Pilot arrested in Birmingham airport drink probe
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TRANSATLANTIC airline pilot was arrested at Birmingham International Airport after it was reported to police that he smelled of alcohol. Read
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A HISTORIC Midland brewery today insisted it will carry on making its famous beers – even though the company has collapsed with unpaid debts of more than £1 million.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
Highgate Brewery, in Walsall, which makes Highgate Dark Mild as well as the Davenports range of ales, went into administration last week, and was immediately snapped up by two property developers. Read
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Man in court over 999 murder call
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been committed to the Crown Court charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a call from someone falsely confessing to be the murderer. Read
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A FATHER-of-two has died after firefighters rescued him from a burning flat in Erdington.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
The man, believed to be in his late 30s, was found inside the second floor flat of a four-storey block, in Swan Gardens, at about 4pm yesterday. Read
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Mugged Halesowen boy loses sight in one eye
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A KEEN young athlete has been forced to quit the sport he loves after being blinded in one eye for the sake of a mobile phone. Read
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Highgate Brewery goes into administration but insists beer will still be made
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A HISTORIC Midland brewery today insisted it will carry on making its famous beers – even though the company has collapsed with unpaid debts of more than £1 million. Read
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Jailed TV presenter Ashley Blake could lose honorary degree
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
JAILED TV presenter Ashley Blake could be stripped of his honorary degree, it was revealed today. Read
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Fan fined for invading pitch in Blues v Villa derby
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
AN “over-excited” football fan has been fined for invading the pitch during the recent local derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Read
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Pilot arrested in Birmingham airport drink probe
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TRANSATLANTIC airline pilot was arrested at Birmingham International Airport after it was reported to police that he smelled of alcohol. Read
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Land Rover eyes a winner by taking Freelander 2 into India
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
LAND Rover is hoping for a sales boost after launching the Freelander 2 into the emerging Indian market. Read
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City Car Club plans to double in size in Birmingham after buying rival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COMPANY that rents out cars by the hour is set to double in size in Birmingham after acquiring a rival. Read
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Birmingham flat blaze man dies after being rescued
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died after a flat fire in Birmingham, despite attempts by paramedics and doctors to save him. Read
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Man in court over 999 murder call
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been committed to the Crown Court charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a call from someone falsely confessing to be the murderer. Read
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Man fascinated with buses took single decker from Nechells depot
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN with “a fascination for buses” took a single decker from a depot and went on a two-hour joy ride around Birmingham city centre, leaving a trail of damage behind him. Read
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Buyout plan in move for new hospital
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
HOSPITAL chiefs are preparing to make compulsory purchase orders on properties where they plan to build a new £484 million hospital for west Birmingham and the Black Country. Read
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Sandwell Hospital faces being downgraded under controversial maternity care plans
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
FINAL options on controversial plans to merge maternity units across Birmingham and the Black Country have been drawn up for public consultation – all of which see Sandwell Hospital downgraded. Read
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Birmingham's leading the way in turning around failing schools, says minister
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has led the way in helping schools improve and escape the threat of closure, according to education secretary Ed Balls (below). Read
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Birmingham Mail Charity Trust creates calendar of animal pictures
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
MAKE every date purrrfect with the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust and help raise cash for worthwhile causes. Read
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Boy, 15, airlifted to hospital after crash with bus in kings Norton
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A BOY cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a bus in Birmingham. Read
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Cannabis factory discovered in Birmingham house
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE found hundreds of cannabis plants in a swoop on a house in Birmingham. Read
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Hero pilot Peter Burkill to receive jobseeker's allowance
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
An airline pilot from Worcester hailed a hero after helping to crash-land a stricken passenger jet at Heathrow Airport is set to receive jobseeker's allowance. Read
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Volunteers build rival version of Birmingham City Council website
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A group of volunteers is building a rival version of Birmingham City Council’s website which they believe improves on the £2.8 million official site pilloried by the internet community on its launch earlier this month. Read
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Birmingham doctor to go to Syria to find children
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A doctor who claims her husband abducted their two children is leaving behind life in Birmingham to focus her search in Syria. Read
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BBC programme follows injured soldiers inside Selly Oak Hospital
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
TONIGHT the British public will see how troops who have suffered horrific injuries are treated at Selly Oak Hospital as television cameras are let on to the highly secretive wards for the first time. Read
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Bulldog Bash: Police vow to ban next year's festival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs insist they will continue efforts to ban the annual Bulldog Bash biker festival – despite the fact that this year’s event passed off peacefully. Read
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Public banned from getting paper copies of city council reports
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE tiny band of public-spirited citizens who bother to attend Birmingham City Council meetings are finding life even more difficult – after officials banned them from having copies of agendas and reports. Read
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Father of Worcestershire girl in river boarding tragedy promised probe by New Zealand Prime Minister
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A LETTER from the grieving father of a Midland tourist who died in a river adventure trip in New Zealand has persuaded the country’s prime minister to order a review of extreme sports. Read
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Midlands police seize £800,000 of cannabis plants
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
THREE men were arrested in a drugs raid in which more than £800,000 worth of cannabis plants were seized. Read
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Perry Barr store move will create 50 jobs
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR high street chain is relocating one of its Birmingham stores with the creation of more than 50 jobs. Read
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Experts perplexed by medal mystery
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
IT IS a riddle that has stumped the military’s finest team of expert investigators. Read
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Traders fight back on the High Street by working together
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
IT is commonly thought that local shopping centres and independent retailers are having the life sucked out them by giant out-of-town retail parks, shopping malls and major centres. Read
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Cannock couple find their back garden has disappeared
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COUPLE returned home from Lanzarote to discover most of their back garden had disappeared. Read
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Body found in Lichfield park pool is named
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN whose body was found in a Lichfield park has been named. Read
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Teenager snatches handbag of Cannock woman, 61
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting a teenage thief who snatched a woman’s handbag as she walked home from a shopping trip. Read
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Firefighters free trapped horse in Solihull
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TRAPPED horse was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck between a pile of bonfire wood and a fence. Read
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Kingstanding jobs fair to match employers with job hunters
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
JOB-seekers and businesses are being encourage to register for a new jobs fair being held in Birmingham. Read
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Worcestershire donor operation child celebrates third birthday
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
AS ENERGETIC James Jenkins cheerily paddles out of the sea it is hard to believe the youngster was once so desperately ill that his life hung in the balance. Read
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Former teacher and pupils to celebrate change of Northfield school to nursery
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER pupils and a teacher of a Birmingham school which was forced to close almost a year ago have been invited back to see the empty building brought back into use. Read
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Perry Common cigarette smuggler given suspended jail sentence
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A “DESTITUTE” man who repeatedly tried to smuggle cigarettes and tobacco despite being stopped and given warnings, has avoided being jailed. Read
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Birmingham Mail Charity Trust calender
Sep 23 2009 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
“There’s no living with her since she became one of the November models in the Mail’s new charity calendar...!” Read
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I'm hungry for goals, says Walsall striker Darren Byfield
Sep 23 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL striker Darren Byfield is encouraged by his blossoming strike partnership with Troy Deeney – but wishes that he was getting all the goals. Read
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I'm hungry for goals, says Walsall striker Darren Byfield
Sep 23 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL striker Darren Byfield is encouraged by his blossoming strike partnership with Troy Deeney – but wishes that he was getting all the goals. Read
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Ashley Giles set to keep faith in Warwickshire squad
Sep 23 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
ASHLEY Giles today outlined his desire to keep together the Warwickshire squad which has unveiled its promise by putting in a storming finish to this season. Read
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Ian Bell has happy memories of Old Trafford ahead of Championship trip
Sep 23 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE’S decision to bat first backfired spectacularly when their championship match with Lancashire started at Old Trafford today. Read
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Ian Bell has happy memories of Old Trafford ahead of Championship trip
Sep 23 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
IAN Bell is back on happy hunting ground in Manchester this week when he aims to help Warwickshire clinch the Championship runners-up spot with victory over Lancashire. Read
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Ashley Giles set to keep faith in Warwickshire squad
Sep 23 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
ASHLEY Giles today outlined his desire to keep together the Warwickshire squad which has unveiled its promise by putting in a storming finish to this season. Read
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A Scilly idea but a great place to go
Sep 23 2009 | Travel News
LOOKING for the perfect end-of-summer or autumn short break? Read
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Cromer's a canine paradise
Sep 23 2009 | Travel News
ACCORDING to The Kennel Club, dogs are banned on beaches during the summer by at least 60 of the 90 councils with coastline under their authority – however the beauty about holidaying in Cromer, north Norfolk, is you can holiday and sunbathe with your pooch! Read
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Making a Bolt for it
Sep 23 2009 | Travel News
HOLIDAYING at home for families this year means the family pet may get to go too – and with a new guide from Visit Britain created to mark the launch of a new Disney canine superhero, there really is no excuse for man to leave his best friend behind. Read
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Chance to relax in the country
Sep 23 2009 | Travel News
SPECIAL two-night Autumn Gold short breaks are on offer up to November 30 from one of North East England’s leading country house hotels. Read
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Enjoy music festival on island idyll
Sep 23 2009 | Travel News
FOR those looking to enjoy a sunny late autumn break, the Aruba Music Festival in early October provides the perfect solution. Read
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Greener holidays go online
Sep 23 2009 | Travel News
FIRST Choice has unveiled its new online Greener Holidays brochure for summer 2010. Read
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Follow the author trail
Sep 23 2009 | Travel News
EDINBURGH hotel group The Town House Collection is now celebrating the city’s rich literary history with a package for book lovers. Read
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Flight of fancy to see Santa
Sep 23 2009 | Holidays Abroad
“WAKE up,” we whispered to our two children in the dead of night, “We’re going to see someone special.” Read
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Parad-ice found!
Sep 23 2009 | Holidays Abroad
‘PASSPORT, passport... NOW’ snarled the Russian border guard, the nozzle of his Kalashnikov thrusting un-nervingly in the direction of my face. Read
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Arsenal youngster reveals how advice from a legend is spurring him on
Sep 23 2009 | Premier League
Sanchez Watt has vowed to put the sound advice of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to good use by helping fire the young Gunners to Carling Cup glory. Read
