Nov
2008
Articles from 19th Nov 2008
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Plane forced to make emergency landing at Birmingham International Airport
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A PLANE had to make an emergency landing at Birmingham airport this morning. Read
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FIREFIGHTERS were called after flames from a garden shed spread to a neighbouring garage in Birmingham.
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
One crew from Sutton Coldfield and one from Erdington attended the blaze in Birch Close, Walmley, at about 6.15pm yesterday. Read
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Five teenagers hurt in Small Heath crash
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
FIVE teenagers had a lucky escape after they walked away from a car crash with only minor injuries. Read
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World toilet day raises awareness of sanitation in developing countries
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
WHAT a way to go! As people around the globe marked World Toilet Day today, Brummies revealed that texting, reading newspapers and playing on their PlayStations are some of the things they get up to while they are on the loo. Read
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Miliband's plea to release hijacked oil tanker's crew
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
FOREIGN Secretary David Miliband called for the immediate release of the hijacked crew of a giant oil tanker, including two Britons, after the vessel anchored off the coast of Somalia. Read
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Petrol price cut again by Asda
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
SUPERMARKET giant Asda today reignited the fuel price war by lowering its petrol prices to 90.9p per litre. Read
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BNP want a Police investigation into members listed on web
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
THE far-right British National Party has demanded a police investigation after a full list of party members was posted on the internet. Read
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The Hairy Bikers pick a Midland tree for Christmas TV special
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
TELEVISION cooks the Hairy Bikers pulled up at a Midland Christmas tree farm during filming for their new show. Read
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Birmingham scientists at forefront of revolutionary cancer treatment research programme
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM scientists are at the forefront of a multi-million pound research programme to revolutionise cancer treatment, with the help of courageous Midland patients. Read
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Plans to scrap planned body scanners at British airports is welcomed by MEP Philip Bradbourn
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
MOVES to scrap planned new body scanners at British airports have been welcomed by a Midland Euro MP. Read
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Aston pub offers pensioners 99p lunches in a bid to beat the credit crunch
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
WITH the economic crisis on everyone’s lips you hardly pass an hour without somebody mentioning the credit crunch. Read
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Council bosses' £7,000 Christmas bash
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES at Birmingham City Council are planning to spend almost £7,000 of taxpayers’ money on a lavish Christmas party for themselves. Read
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Walsall homecare agency's registration cancelled
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND homecare agency has had its registration cancelled by an industry watchdog after care levels were found to be “well below acceptable levels”. Read
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Jacqui Smith in tough vice crackdown
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
HOME Secretary and Midland MP Jacqui Smith was today due to launch tough new plans to clamp down on prostitution and lap dancing clubs. Read
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Midlands' professional workers under threat of redundancy
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
THE Midlands’ professional classes have been warned they face a surge of redundancies next year as the recession bites deeper. Read
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£81 million plan for new magistrates’ court in Birmingham
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
THIS is the £81 million vision of Birmingham’s new magistrates’ court. Read
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Jury retires in murdered biker case
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY at Birmingham Crown Court has retired to consider its verdicts in the case of six bikers accused of murdering another biker on a Midland motorway. Read
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Doctors: Rickets is returning to Birmingham
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
THE VICTORIAN children’s disease of rickets has made a shock return to Birmingham after decades of lying dormant, public health bosses have revealed. Read
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Visitor numbers down at Walsall Illuminations
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of the Walsall Illuminations today defended the annual family attraction as it emerged this year’s visitor numbers were down to an all-time low. Read
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Homes with lower bills boost
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS are delighted after the first phase of a £25 million eco-housing development was completed. Read
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Cannock pedestrian attacked at midnight
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting two thugs who attacked a pedestrian as he walked along a Midland road at midnight. Read
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Bournville house praised by eco-award judges
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM eco home which received high praise from environmental campaigner David Bellamyhas impressed competitionjudges. Read
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Region set for obesity battle
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
SEVEN in every 10 men in the West Midlands will be obese by the year 2050 if there is no change to their couch potato lifestyle, health officials have warned. Read
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Two Midland dancers step out in Swan Lake at Lichfield Garrick
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
WHEN the curtain rises on Swan Lake at Lichfield Garrick tonight it will be a special celebration for two families whose youngsters are in the show. Read
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Barges can cope in choppy waters
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
SKIPPERS on Birmingham’s waterways are aiming to stay afloat during the recession with a raft of business innovations. Read
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Council steps in to keep Test cricket
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council is preparing to use legal powers to force owners of properties standing in the way of a £30m refurbishment of the Edgbaston county cricket ground to sell the buildings to developers. Read
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Black Country Living Museum scoops three awards
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country tourist attraction has scooped three industry awards. Read
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Charity floral demonstration with live music at St Mary's Church Centre in Kingswinford
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A FLORAL demonstration evening with live music is being organised by a Black Country church in the run up to Christmas to raise cash for a good cause. Read
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West Midlands MEP Philip Bushill-Matthews is to quit as leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament after just six months.
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
The Droitwich-born businessman found himself in the role after former leader Giles Chichester, an MEP for South West England, resigned when he was accused of misusing expenses. Read
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Man spied up ladies' skirts
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN acting suspiciously in a Birmingham shopping centre had rigged up a contraption in order to secretly film up women’s skirts, it was discovered. Read
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Box clever for schools
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of items of clothing, toys and toiletries are heading for Africa after pupils at two neighbouring Birmingham schools joined forces in a mammoth charity appeal. Read
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Light Up a Life event to remember lost loved ones
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
PEOPLE across the Midlands are being invited to remember a loved one through a unique celebration this Christmas. Read
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Thousands expected at Santa Parade in Stafford
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
REAL reindeer will pull Santa’s sleigh into a Midland town this weekend to herald the start of Christmas celebrations. Read
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Major cash award for Mapledene Primary in Sheldon
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
CHILDREN at a Birmingham primary school are in line for a major cash award after developing plans for a ‘playground paradise’ for their community. Read
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City in market for ‘world’ showpiece
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A “WORLD MARKET” should be staged in Birmingham during the summer celebrating the city’s diverse cultures and drawing in new visitors. Read
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MORE than 200 people from Birmingham were today listed as members of the far-right British National Party in a secret document leaked over the internet.
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
The list identified more than 12,000 people as current or former supporters of the party, exposing many to the risk of dismissal from work, disciplinary action or vilification. Read
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Talksport fires Jon Gaunt for 'Nazi' jibe
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A FORMER Radio WM presenter has spoken of his disappointment after he was sacked for calling a Conservative councillor a “Nazi” and an “ignorant pig” live on air. Read
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Heroic war veteran dies at age 94
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
A Second World War hero who stopped the enemy capturing a vital bridge in Italy has died. Read
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Mum pays tribute to ‘one-in-a-million’ son
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
THE heart-broken mother of a Black Country schoolboy who died after a ten-year battle with a rare disease has paid tribute to her ‘one-in-a-million’ son. Read
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Birmingham scientists at forefront of revolutionary cancer treatment research programme
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM scientists are at the forefront of a multi-million pound research programme to revolutionise cancer treatment, with the help of courageous Midland patients. Read
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The Hairy Bikers pick a Midland tree for Christmas TV special
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
TELEVISION cooks the Hairy Bikers pulled up at a Midland Christmas tree farm during filming for their new show. Read
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Bmibaby flight makes emergency landing at Birmingham International Airport
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
DOZENS of airline passengers suffered a scare today when their plane made an emergency landing at Birmingham airport. Read
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Midlands fire chief resigns
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
THE man in charge of West Midlands firefighters resigned today for personal reasons. Read
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Police investigate after man found dead in Halesowen churchyard
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
Man found dead Read
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John Sergeant quits Strictly Come Dancing
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
JOHN Sergeant dramatically quit Strictly Come Dancing today. Read
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West Midlands Fire Service chief Frank Sheehan resigns after child porn arrest
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
THE man in charge of West Midlands firefighters was forced to resign after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. Read
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MORE than 200 people from Birmingham were today listed as members of the far-right British National Party in a secret document leaked over the internet.
Nov 19 2008 | Top Stories
The list identified more than 12,000 people as current or former supporters of the party, exposing many to the risk of dismissal from work, disciplinary action or vilification. Read
