Sep
2008
Articles from 23rd Sep 2008
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Gordon Brown unveils a tonic for Britain
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
PRESCRIPTION charges will be abolished for five million NHS patients, under plans to create a “fairer” health service unveiled by Gordon Brown this afternoon. Read
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Liam Byrne: New Street stays as Birmingham's rail hub
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
Liam Byrne rejected the findings of an inquiry by the Commons Transport Committee which described the planned £600 million makeover of New Street as a cosmetic project which would not solve Birmingham’s lack of rail capacity. Read
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15 hospital wards closed by norovirus bug
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
TWO Midland hospitals have been forced to shut 15 wards between them and cancel operations after outbreaks of the deadly norovirus bug. Read
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Families fight for future of Chelmsley Wood primary schools
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
A GRANDMOTHER made an emotional plea for the future of a local primary school, branding moves that could see it shut down as cruel on children. Read
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MPs back clamping ban
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
CAR clamping and the towing away of vehicles should be outlawed according to almost all Birmingham and Midland MPs. Read
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Call to ban Birmingham's car clampers
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
CITY councillors in Birmingham today called on the Government to make wheel clamping illegal. Read
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Liam Byrne: New Street stays as Birmingham's rail hub
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
THE Minister for the West Midlands has ruled out a new rail station in Birmingham, arguing that New Street will remain the heart of the city’s rail network for up to 30 years. Read
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Tina Turner back for Birmingham dates
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
TINA Turner fans across Birmingham will be hoping for simply the best night of their lives when the legendary queen of rock’n’roll performs in the city for the first time in more than a decade. Read
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Joe the Gorilla dies at Twycross Zoo
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of a Midland zoo’s first gorillas, which became a favourite of children and adults over four decades, has died. Read
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Birmingham pupils get advice on bullying
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
SCHOOLS in Birmingham are being invited to a meeting aimed at launching a new anti-bullying scheme in the city. Read
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Tragedy of woman who died five days after cancer diagnosis
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
A NURSERY school manager died five days after being diagnosed with cancer – following months of being told that she only had irritable bowel syndrome. Read
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Solihull pupils get organic food for thought
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
A SCHOOL in Solihull has been selected as a ‘flagship’ centre for a new project aimed at growing organic food. Read
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Appeal as Childline volunteers in Birmingham overwhelmed
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of vulnerable children’s desperate pleas for help are going unheard in Birmingham every year. Read
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Artist Simon Mendy out to put Birmingham on the map
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
AN INTERNATIONAL artist is hoping to put Birmingham back on the mural map after falling in love with the city. Read
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Birmingham ad campaign to target London
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
A MAJOR city council advertising campaign promoting Birmingham as a great place to do business is to be launched in London. Read
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Birmingham Council ban circus clowns from blowing trumpets
Sep 23 2008 | Top Stories
TRUMPET playing clowns have hit a sour note with Birmingham council officers who have banned them from using the instruments. Read
