Nov
2008
Articles from 6th Nov 2008
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House prices fall by 15 per cent
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
The value of property tumbled by a further 2.2 per cent during October as the market continued to be squeezed by the mortgage drought, Halifax said. Read
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£200k of cocaine seized from a polish national in Birmingham by the UK Border Agency
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE haul of cocaine worth at least £200,000 on the streets has been seized by investigators as it was being smuggled into Birmingham. Read
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Lord Jones of Birmingham's blueprint for success
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
EDITOR, BIRMINGHAM MAIL Read
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Bank slashes interest rates by 1.5 per cent
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE Bank of England today cut interest rates by 1.5 per cent in its most dramatic attempt yet to rescue an economy on the brink of recession. Read
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Land Rover UK sales tumbling
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
LAND Rover was today facing more woes after UK sales for October plunged by more than half, just days after a major round of redundancies was announced. Read
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Fire crews battle blaze at derelict pub in Cannock
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS battled through the night to control a huge inferno at a derelict Midlands pub. Read
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New library firm named
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE planned £193 million Library of Birmingham has taken another step forward with the appointment of Midland firm Carillion as official contractor. Read
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Sarah Palin: "If I lost McCain one vote, I'm sorry"
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
SARAH Palin said she was sorry if she 'cost John McCain even one vote' and believes it was giving her too much credit to blame her for the Republican defeat. Read
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Lessons for David Cameron from U.S elections
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG inexperienced leader facing a battle hardened veteran. That was the US presidential election. But it could be the choice British voters face in 18 months time. Read
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Barack Obama starts work on new administration
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
PRESIDENT-elect Barack Obama will start forming his new administration today as America prepares for its first change of power since the September 11 terror attacks. Read
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Lessons must be learnt from West Midlands - Alistair Darling
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE Chancellor was told that Britain could learn from the West Midlands’ response to the collapse of Rover, as he met business leaders in Whitehall. Read
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Birmingham hypnotherapist denies charges of indecent assault on schoolgirl
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN allegedly abused as a child by a hypnotherapist in Birmingham was encouraged to carry on with a course of “spiritual massages” after he showed her photos of other women he claimed had received help from him. Read
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Middle Quinton eco-town would 'create traffic'
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
A PLANNED 6,000-home new town in the Midlands has moved a step closer to reality, despite a Government admission the so-called eco-town will lead to more cars on the roads. Read
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50 tackle blaze at Jade Garden restaurant in Redditch
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
ROADS around central Redditch were expected to remain closed for much of today while firefighters ensure that a blaze which gutted a Chinese restaurant is properly doused. Read
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Mike Whitby in appeal to car giant SAIC
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE leader of Birmingham City Council is to make a personal plea to the board of SAIC, urging the Chinese automotive giants: “Keep faith with car production at Longbridge.” Read
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Career as a building surveyor is full of zing
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
One minute you could be helping with plans for a new development, the next could be spent on a construction site checking the quality of work or examining the condition of an existing a building. Read
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Disneys' Finding Nemo on Ice at NIA is slick but lacks passion
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
JUST when the United States of America was celebrating the election of Barack Obama, it seemed entirely appropriate to be watching this year’s star-spangled Disney on Ice production at the NIA. Read
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£200k of cocaine siezed from a polish national in Birmingham by the UK Border Agency
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
£200k worth of cocaine seized Read
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Dickie Bird judges sausage competition
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
BANGERS of the firework variety were not the only ones filling the Birmingham air with smoke. Read
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Families flock to Pype Hayes Park for firework spectacular
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of city families flocked to Pype Hayes Park to enjoy a fantastic fireworks spectacular from Birmingham City Council. Read
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Tory plans for high speed rail line
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM would gain a major railway station under a Conservative government, it has been revealed. Read
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Dance group to perform show in haunted castle
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
The BTEC dance group, from Matthew Boulton college in Sutton Coldfield, will perform a routine on Friday November 15 in Dudley Castle after being inspired by tales of ghostly goings-on at the castle. Read
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Young Tividale jewellery designer to present Prince Charles with gold pin
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG jewellery designer is pinning her hopes on a royal seal of approval for her award-winning collection. Read
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Birmingham police use granny gang
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
GRANNY gangs hanging around the streets in hoodies and baseball caps – beamed direct to a mobile phone. Read
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Popcorn rush as Quantum of Solace scores a hit at Birmingham cinema
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE record-breaking release of the new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace has sparked a latter-day gold rush at Cineworld Broad Street. Read
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Bring Me The Horizon show new maturity at The Academy
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
Maturity on the horizon Read
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Call to remember fallen
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILIES in Stafford are being urged to remember fallen soldiers with their Mayor. Read
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Performance at The Drum traces an epic voyage to the Caribbean
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
PERFORMERS from across the Caribbean and the UK are hoping to inject a little spice into your Saturday night with an educational and entertaining evening dedicated to the sun-drenched isles. Read
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Suspected drug dealer arrested
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
The 27-year-old man was arrested by Staffordshire Police on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply after being found with 250 tablets, believed to be ecstacy, in Stafford town centre. Read
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American man Eugene Sands vows to never leave side of wife
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
American Eugene Sands came to Britain in 2003 after promising Warstock-born wife, Iris, he would bury her next to her parents at Robin Hood Cemetery in Shirley – and never leave her side. Read
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West Midlands Police use bluetooth technology
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE Thin Blue Line in Birmingham has developed teeth as part of a new communication drive with the public. Read
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Strike action at recycling sites
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
A THREE day strike has been called by angry workers at 13 recycling centres across Staffordshire. Read
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Fire crews battle blaze at derelict pub in Cannock
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS battled through the night to control a huge inferno at a derelict Midlands pub. Read
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Frankley porch arson attack
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
Porch razed by arsonists Read
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Police launch crackdown on known criminals
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
A DOZEN hardened thieves preying on shoppers and workers parking in Birmingham city centre are being targeted in a new car crime crackdown. Read
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Car thief is jailed after flouting ban
Nov 06 2008 | Top Stories
Leon Carbado was ordered not to set foot inside any public or private parking area last month for two years under an anti-social behaviour order. Read
