http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/skips-will-need-a-permit-from-birmingham-council-97319-25217871/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/skips-will-need-a-permit-from-birmingham-council-97319-25217871/ THOUGHTLESS builders, DIY enthusiasts and landscape gardeners who drop an estimated 80,000 skips on Birmingham’s pavements and grass verges every year have been warned to get a permit under a new scheme being launched by the city council. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/19/birmingham-council-sorry-for-council-tax-bungle-threats-to-oap-97319-25201141/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/19/birmingham-council-sorry-for-council-tax-bungle-threats-to-oap-97319-25201141/ COUNCIL bosses today apologised for causing anxiety to a retired engineer after he received threatening letters from bailiffs over a £71 council tax bill. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/18/building-work-at-193m-library-of-birmingham-poses-safety-risk-to-pedestrians-97319-25196238/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/18/building-work-at-193m-library-of-birmingham-poses-safety-risk-to-pedestrians-97319-25196238/ BUILDING work to prepare the ground for the new £193 million Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square could pose a safety risk to hundreds of pedestrians walking past each day, it has been claimed. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/18/birmingham-mail-wheel-opening-delayed-for-second-time-in-a-week-due-to-severe-weather-97319-25196255/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/18/birmingham-mail-wheel-opening-delayed-for-second-time-in-a-week-due-to-severe-weather-97319-25196255/ THE eagerly awaited first ride on the Birmingham Mail Wheel has been delayed for the second time in a week due to severe weather. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/bumper-opening-to-frankfurt-christmas-market-despite-foul-weather-97319-25181075/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/bumper-opening-to-frankfurt-christmas-market-despite-foul-weather-97319-25181075/ TORRENTIAL rain and high winds could not dampen the spirit as the Frankfurt Christmas Market enjoyed a bumper opening weekend. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/midlands-councils-slammed-for-delay-in-improvements-to-death-trap-road-97319-25175326/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/midlands-councils-slammed-for-delay-in-improvements-to-death-trap-road-97319-25175326/ BIRMINGHAM and Sandwell Councils have been slammed for “dithering” over safety measures on one of the city’s most dangerous roads. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/14/university-of-birmingham-in-warning-over-false-taxi-firm-claims-97319-25162241/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/14/university-of-birmingham-in-warning-over-false-taxi-firm-claims-97319-25162241/ STUDENTS at the University of Birmingham have been warned that a taxi firm is falsely claiming the backing of the student union. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/13/birmingham-s-german-market-almost-ran-dry-on-first-night-after-customs-problem-97319-25159980/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:34:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/13/birmingham-s-german-market-almost-ran-dry-on-first-night-after-customs-problem-97319-25159980/ THE Frankfurt Christmas market almost ran dry on its first night in Birmingham because of customs officials. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/13/bid-to-bring-anglo-saxon-gold-hoard-home-97319-25155359/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/13/bid-to-bring-anglo-saxon-gold-hoard-home-97319-25155359/ A CASH value could be placed on the Staffordshire Hoard by the end of this month giving Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery its first clear indication of how much it needs to raise to buy the treasure. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/birmingham-museum-and-art-gallery-could-stage-permanent-exhibition-of-the-staffordshire-hoard-97319-25146189/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/birmingham-museum-and-art-gallery-could-stage-permanent-exhibition-of-the-staffordshire-hoard-97319-25146189/ BIRMINGHAM Museum and Art Gallery will become the worldwide centre for Anglo-Saxon archaeology and study if the bid to bring the Staffordshire Hoard to the city is successful. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/council-staff-told-to-expect-the-worst-and-prepare-for-30-per-cent-cuts-in-public-spending-in-birmingham-97319-25151247/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/council-staff-told-to-expect-the-worst-and-prepare-for-30-per-cent-cuts-in-public-spending-in-birmingham-97319-25151247/ COUNCIL staff have been told to expect the worst as they prepare for cuts of up to 30 per cent in funding for public services in Birmingham over the next two years. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/labour-leader-blasts-disgraceful-elected-mayor-consultation-97319-25143269/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/labour-leader-blasts-disgraceful-elected-mayor-consultation-97319-25143269/ BIRMINGHAM City Council bosses have been branded a “disgrace” by an opposition leader for the low-key public consultation over whether the city should have a Boris Johnson-style elected mayor. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/birmingham-city-centre-bar-which-saw-two-consecutive-nights-of-violence-loses-licence-97319-25132061/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/birmingham-city-centre-bar-which-saw-two-consecutive-nights-of-violence-loses-licence-97319-25132061/ A BIRMINGHAM nightspot which saw two consecutive nights of violence and disorder has been closed down for good by council licensing bosses. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/council-planning-committee-furious-over-unauthorised-hostel-conversion-in-stechford-97319-25127070/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/council-planning-committee-furious-over-unauthorised-hostel-conversion-in-stechford-97319-25127070/ A DEVELOPER has been ordered to demolish a massive extension after being branded a “disgrace” by the council’s planning committee. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/blow-to-campaign-for-more-affordable-west-midlands-housing-97319-25126486/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/blow-to-campaign-for-more-affordable-west-midlands-housing-97319-25126486/ THE campaign to build more affordable and council-run homes in the West Midlands has suffered a £20 million blow, it is claimed. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/time-out-for-v-building-on-broad-street-97319-25124238/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/time-out-for-v-building-on-broad-street-97319-25124238/ DEVELOPERS have been told the city will not wait another ten years for building work to begin on the ambitious 50-storey V building. Birmingham News 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/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