Birmingham could lead high-tech revolution

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

BIRMINGHAM could become a hub for high-tech robotics work in the biggest shake-up of the business landscape since the industrial revolution, an in-depth industrial report has claimed. Read

Severn Trent blames cash-conscious customers for profits fall

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

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Golden times for jeweller in Sheldon

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

LEADING Midland jewellers Rex Johnson & Sons have launched a golden new business venture – with the reopening of the former Crown post office building in Sheldon. Read

Ten-year wait for adapted house for family with disabled child

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

A MUM whose son is severely disabled has been waiting more than ten years for an adapted house from Birmingham City Council. Read

BIRMINGHAM shoppers can rescue their beauty and help West Midlands Ambulance service at the same time.

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

House of Fraser, on Corporation Street, is holding a summer gala where shoppers can save up to 20 per cent and support the trust’s motorcycle paramedics. Read

Councillors get their hands dirty for Erdington town centre

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

TWO Erdington councillors helped members of the Erdington Town Centre Partnership to spring clean the High Street. Read

14 new cases of swine flu connected to Birmingham school

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

A FURTHER 14 people connected to a Birmingham school have been diagnosed with swine flu taking the total of Britain’s largest outbreak up to 64. Read

A HAVE-a-go hero shopkeeper sent four gun-toting robbers packing – by stubbornly refusing to hand over his takings.

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

Despite staring down the barrel of a pistol, furious dad-of-four Reg Rowe called the raiders’ bluff when he refused to open the till to his off-licence in Hamstead, Birmingham. Read

Birmingham could lead high-tech revolution

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

BIRMINGHAM could become a hub for high-tech robotics work in the biggest shake-up of the business landscape since the industrial revolution, an in-depth industrial report has claimed. Read

Golden times for jeweller in Sheldon

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

LEADING Midland jewellers Rex Johnson & Sons have launched a golden new business venture – with the reopening of the former Crown post office building in Sheldon. Read

Erdington voters' view of MPs expenses scandal

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

Claire Dennis, a 20-year-old student, said: “I would probably vote for Sion Simon but I want to see tighter regulations towards expenses. Read

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

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Big music night at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

MUSIC lovers can have a picnic at Birmingham Botanical Gardens for their Midsummer Big Band night on June 21 (6.30pm).Proceeds go to the attraction’s education programme. Call 0121 454 1860 for tickets. Read

A HAVE-a-go hero shopkeeper sent four gun-toting robbers packing – by stubbornly refusing to hand over his takings.

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

Despite staring down the barrel of a pistol, furious dad-of-four Reg Rowe called the raiders’ bluff when he refused to open the till to his off-licence in Hamstead, Birmingham. Read

Woman hurt in M42 crash

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a three-car car crash on a Midlands motorway. Read

Travellers' views after ten years of the tram

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

CIVIC dignitaries from the region will embark on a one-off journey on Sunday to celebrate ten years of the Metro. Read

Metro upgrade plan part of revolutionising public transport

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

AS the Metro advances to its tenth birthday, plans are well underway to secure a package of improvements which would revolutionise public transport in the region. Read

Senior Tory lends support to Midland MP over expenses row

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

SENIOR Tory William Hague has described Julie Kirkbride’s decision to quit the House of Commons over her expenses as “a personal tragedy”. Read

Travellers' views after ten years of the tram

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

CIVIC dignitaries from the region will embark on a one-off journey on Sunday to celebrate ten years of the Metro. Read

Metro upgrade plan part of revolutionising public transport

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

AS the Metro advances to its tenth birthday, plans are well underway to secure a package of improvements which would revolutionise public transport in the region. Read

14 new cases of swine flu connected to Birmingham school

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

A HAVE-a-go hero shopkeeper sent four gun-toting robbers packing – by stubbornly refusing to hand over his takings. Read

Lorry driver killed on M6

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

Fire officers using cutting equipment worked through the early hours to remove the man’s body. Read

Carol Vorderman launches Neighbourhood Heath Watch in Yardley

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

TV PRESENTER Carol Vorderman is urging people in Birmingham to talk to their neighbours in a quest for a healthier lifestyle. Read

A TEAM of employers from an insurance company will be going potty for to raise money good cause.

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

Norwich Union workers will be improving the garden and play area of the Foundation for Conductive Education on Russell Road, on Monday. Read

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

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BIRMINGHAM shoppers can rescue their beauty and help West Midlands Ambulance service at the same time.

May 29 2009 | Birmingham News

House of Fraser, on Corporation Street, is holding a summer gala where shoppers can save up to 20 per cent and support the trust’s motorcycle paramedics. Read