http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/safety-fears-over-late-night-pharmacy-opening-in-midlands-97319-25109193/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/safety-fears-over-late-night-pharmacy-opening-in-midlands-97319-25109193/ ANGRY residents have stalled the development of a late night pharmacy on their doorstep claiming it will encourage noise, nuisance and anti-social behaviour. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/birmingham-council-golf-course-to-become-city-cycling-centre-97319-25106542/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/birmingham-council-golf-course-to-become-city-cycling-centre-97319-25106542/ A LOSS-making municipal golf course is on track to get a new lease of life as a cycling centre for the city. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/12million-new-harborne-swimming-pool-is-finally-approved-97319-25105825/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/12million-new-harborne-swimming-pool-is-finally-approved-97319-25105825/ BUILDING work can now begin on Birmingham’s first new swimming pool for more than 20 years after city planners gave the scheme the thumbs up. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/city-council-bows-to-pressure-over-meeting-agendas-97319-25102372/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/city-council-bows-to-pressure-over-meeting-agendas-97319-25102372/ MEMBERS of the public can once again pick up paper copies of Birmingham City Council agendas at public meetings. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/06/cannock-factory-blaze-sees-a-busy-bonfire-night-for-crews-97319-25107382/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/06/cannock-factory-blaze-sees-a-busy-bonfire-night-for-crews-97319-25107382/ DOZENS of firefighters spent the night tackling a major blaze on a Cannock industrial estate. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/05/midlands-mps-welcome-expenses-reform-97319-25097889/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/05/midlands-mps-welcome-expenses-reform-97319-25097889/ PROPOSED reforms of MPs’ expenses, which include ending claims for mortgage interest and employment of family members, should be adopted in full, according to many Midland MPs. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/birmingham-mps-welcome-findings-of-kelly-report-on-expenses-97319-25090656/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/birmingham-mps-welcome-findings-of-kelly-report-on-expenses-97319-25090656/ BIRMINGHAM MPs today broadly welcomed the report by the standards watchdog. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/anger-over-disruption-to-remembrance-sunday-service-in-centenary-square-97319-25088524/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/anger-over-disruption-to-remembrance-sunday-service-in-centenary-square-97319-25088524/ A EX-SERVICEMAN and former Lord Mayor of Birmingham has accused the city council of letting down war veterans by starting building work in Centenary Square just two weeks ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/birmingham-could-launch-autumn-arts-festival-in-2013-as-part-of-bid-to-become-uk-city-of-culture-97319-25081540/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/birmingham-could-launch-autumn-arts-festival-in-2013-as-part-of-bid-to-become-uk-city-of-culture-97319-25081540/ A Birmingham autumn arts festival, on a size and scale to rival Edinburgh and Paris, could be launched in 2013 as part of the drive to become the UK City of Culture. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/council-dismiss-fears-that-birmingham-s-german-christmas-market-might-fail-to-get-liquor-licence-97319-25078652/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/council-dismiss-fears-that-birmingham-s-german-christmas-market-might-fail-to-get-liquor-licence-97319-25078652/ BIRMINGHAM City Council has dismissed claims that the annual German Christmas market might fail to get a liquor licence. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/27/birmingham-council-passes-motion-demanding-massive-cuts-in-off-peak-bus-ticket-prices-97319-25018561/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/27/birmingham-council-passes-motion-demanding-massive-cuts-in-off-peak-bus-ticket-prices-97319-25018561/ BIRMINGHAM’S poorest families are being forced off the buses by sky-high fares, say council chiefs, who today demanded ticket prices be slashed. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/26/approval-for-birmingham-bmx-park-97319-25011639/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/26/approval-for-birmingham-bmx-park-97319-25011639/ BIRMINGHAM’S preparations to host the 2012 BMX World Championships are off to a flying start with approval for a new purpose-built track and ramp. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/24/bail-hostel-ban-on-sheldon-hotel-scheme-97319-25001546/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/24/bail-hostel-ban-on-sheldon-hotel-scheme-97319-25001546/ CITY planners have told the architects of a controversial hotel scheme they cannot operate it as a bail hostel, refugee centre, care home or student dorm. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/23/conservatives-retain-sutton-coldfield-seat-after-a-poor-turnout-97319-24999430/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/23/conservatives-retain-sutton-coldfield-seat-after-a-poor-turnout-97319-24999430/ VOTERS stayed at home in a Sutton Coldfield by-election as the Conservatives retained one of their safest seats in Birmingham. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/23/birmingham-clinch-deal-for-usa-athletics-team-to-be-base-for-2012-countdown-97319-24997918/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/23/birmingham-clinch-deal-for-usa-athletics-team-to-be-base-for-2012-countdown-97319-24997918/ “THE Olympics are coming to Birmingham”. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/20/homes-for-edgbaston-pub-site-occupied-by-protest-squatters-97319-24965573/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/20/homes-for-edgbaston-pub-site-occupied-by-protest-squatters-97319-24965573/ A BID to build homes on the site of a former Birmingham pub occupied by squatters demanding more affordable housing is set to be approved later this week. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/20/deal-to-bring-american-athletics-to-birmingham-ahead-of-2012-olympic-games-confirmed-97319-24971245/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/20/deal-to-bring-american-athletics-to-birmingham-ahead-of-2012-olympic-games-confirmed-97319-24971245/ A LONG-awaited deal to bring American athletics to Birmingham ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games will be signed with appropriate razzmatazz this week. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/17/bosses-are-wild-about-a-1m-boost-to-sutton-park-97319-24949389/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/17/bosses-are-wild-about-a-1m-boost-to-sutton-park-97319-24949389/ BIRMINGHAM’S largest park has scooped a £1 million windfall to boost wildlife and heritage and make it more attractive for visitors and help it to keep its free roaming cattle. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/16/council-wants-birmingham-city-fc-to-host-football-at-2012-olympics-97319-24946387/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/16/council-wants-birmingham-city-fc-to-host-football-at-2012-olympics-97319-24946387/ BIRMINGHAM City Council today urged the new Blues owners to consider hosting Olympic football in 2012. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/15/call-to-preserve-st-paul-s-square-three-storey-limit-97319-24932339/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/15/call-to-preserve-st-paul-s-square-three-storey-limit-97319-24932339/ A THREE-storey limit on homes and offices surrounding Birmingham’s historic St Paul’s Square must be preserved, according to city conservationists. Birmingham News