Nov
2008
Articles from 21st Nov 2008
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Probe into phone calls made by BBC DJs Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand have been ruled to be 'grossly offensive'
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE obscene phone calls to actor Andrew Sachs broadcast by the BBC were “grossly offensive” and there was no justification for broadcasting them, the corporation’s governing body said today. Read
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West Yorkshire police probe blaze near home of BNP member
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE obscene phone calls to actor Andrew Sachs broadcast by the BBC were “grossly offensive” and there was no justification for broadcasting them, the corporation’s governing body said today. Read
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Lavish A-list party to launch new Atlantis resort in Dubai included a performance from Kylie Minogue
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A LAVISH A-list three-day party for more than 2,000 guests kicked off in Dubai with a performance by Kylie Minogue. Read
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Murder hunt after Halesowen churchyard body find
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
By Chris Henwood Read
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Fierce fire in Handsworth uncovers cannabis factory
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
By Alison Dayani Read
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Lively debate on the furure of regional journalism at Autsin Court, Birmingham
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
Championing the media in the Midlands Read
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Woolworths 'teetering on brink of collapse' as rescue deal falters
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE stores arm of Woolworths looked close to collapse today after the near 100-year-old retailer’s lenders apparently refused to sign up to a financial rescue deal. Read
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By Chris Henwood
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNING Smethwick families were celebrating today after hearing a bail hostel which opened in their quiet cul-de-sac without their knowledge is to close on Government orders. Read
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Murder hunt after Halesowen churchyard body find
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
By Chris Henwood Read
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POP queen Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie’s eight-year marriage was over in just a few minutes today.
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
Their marriage ended in a “quickie divorce” at the Principal Registry of the Family Division in High Holborn, London. Read
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Plan to reintroduce beavers to the UK entered next phase with the arrival of four families from Norway
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
The mammals were captured and will spend the next six months in quarantine. Wildlife staff hope to release them into the Scottish countryside next year. Read
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Take That announce Coventry show
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE prayers of Take That fans in the Midlands have today been answered with the group announcing a regional date on their forthcoming 2009 tour. Read
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Singer Tracy Chapman discusses new album
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
BROUGHT up in Cleveland, Ohio, and now residing in San Francisco, Tracy Chapman is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her classics such as Baby Can I Hold You and Fast Car. She has just released her ninth studio album Our Bright Future. Read
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Hairy Bikers' star Dave Myers says his biggest fear is going blind
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
HAIRY BIKERS’ star Dave Myers has revealed his biggest fear – going blind. Read
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New crime-buster to help witnesses
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A CRIME-busting role to help victims in Birmingham nail the yobs who blight their lives is to be created in the city. Read
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Take That to play at Ricoh Arena in Coventry
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE prayers of Take That fans in the Midlands have today been answered with the group announcing a regional date on their forthcoming 2009 tour. Read
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Firefighters find cannabis factory in Handsworth
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS tackling a fierce house blaze in Birmingham discovered it was being used as a makeshift cannabis factory. Read
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Space wars at hospital
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
PATIENTS and their relatives are facing waits of up to 30 minutes to find somewhere to park at a Birmingham hospital, after building work closed off 30 visitor spaces. Read
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£110m site is new car park for Xmas
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE vacant site of the long-awaited £110 million Edgbaston Galleries shopping centre has been turned into a car park – nearly five years after the huge scheme was first mooted. Read
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UFO involved in a dramatic incident
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A POLICE helicopter flying over Birmingham narrowly avoided tragedy when it nearly collided with a UFO, a report has claimed. Read
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Rebuke for review cop
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A POLICE inspector been disciplined over the way he carried out a review of an investigation into an assault on an Asian store manager in Birmingham. Read
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Family sought of WW2 war veteran
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM military enthusiast is turning detective in a bid to uncover the story behind a collection of Second World War medals. Read
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Liberal Democrat leader in pledge to Midlands
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg pledged to make the West Midlands a central part of a green revolution in manufacturing during a visit to Land Rover’s plant in Solihull. Read
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Patient notes - second slip-up
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
CONFIDENTIAL patient notes have been posted out to random strangers in a blunder by Birmingham mental health workers. Read
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Birmingham planners to monitor chicken warehouse parking problems
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A BUSY chicken warehouse has been given another year to prove it can be a good neighbour following claims it has brought chaos to a city centre street. Read
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Plan to reintroduce beavers to the UK entered next phase with the arrival of four families from Norway
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
The mammals were captured and will spend the next six months in quarantine. Wildlife staff hope to release them into the Scottish countryside next year. Read
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Snow forecast for the weekend
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE Midlands could be set for snow this weekend with a blast of Arctic weather set to sweep the country. Read
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D-day for Jonathan Ross over Sachs call
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
JONATHAN Ross was due to learn whether he could return to his job as a BBC presenter after the Andrew Sachs row today. Read
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Lavish A-list party to launch new Atlantis resort in Dubai included a performance from Kylie Minogue
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A LAVISH A-list three-day party for more than 2,000 guests kicked off in Dubai with a performance by Kylie Minogue. Read
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Lively debate on the future of regional journalism at Austin Court, Birmingham
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE great and the good of Midlands media gathered in Birmingham to debate the future of the region’s television, radio and newspapers. Read
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£80 million injection for car firms to go green
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE automotive industry in Birmingham has been given an £80million cash injection to help develop green technologies. Read
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Teen knifed a stranger in the face
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER who stabbed a complete stranger in the face with a kitchen knife in a Walsall supermarket has been made the subject of a secure hospital order. Read
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Pervert hypnotherapist faces jail for child sex abuse
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A PERVERT hypnotherapist who persuaded young girls to strip during “spiritual” massage sessions in Birmingham was told by a judge: “Expect to go to prison.” Read
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The Barber of Seville - a delight
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
The Barber of Seville Read
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Fourth day of deliberations for jury in biker murder case
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY at Birmingham Crown Court was today in its fourth day of deliberations to try to reach verdicts in the case of six men accused of murdering a Hell’s Angel biker on a Midland motorway. Read
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Four new universities could be built in the West Midlands
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
UP to four new universities could be built in the West Midlands. Read
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Plan to build new campus at City University
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S City University has finally been given the go ahead for its new £150 million campus at the heart of the Eastside regeneration zone. Read
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Licensing bosses to decide on first lap-dancing club in Sutton Coldfield
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
LICENSING bosses will next week decide whether to approve a controversial bid to open Sutton Coldfield’s first lap-dancing venue. Read
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Peter Andre switches on Merry Hill Christmas lights
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THE Christmas season arrived in the Black Country, courtesy of the ever popular Peter Andre. Read
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Cliff Richard at the NIA, Birmingham - Review
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
IF there really is an elixir of youth then Cliff Richard seems to have cornered the market has he sang and danced his way through 42 numbers in a three hour and ten minute show at the NIA. Read
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Shoppers queue for bargains as top Birmingham retailers slash prices
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
SAVVY shoppers in Birmingham have been queueing for early Christmas bargains as top retailers slash their prices. Read
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Police release CCTV footage after girl robbed
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
The 14-year-old victim was leaving a Co-op store on Walsall Road, Great Barr, with a friend when they were confronted by the female robber. Read
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Birmingham gourmet Lynn Mirza launches home catering service
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN who helped to run one of Birmingham’s most successful Indian restaurants frequented by a host of celebrities has launched a new catering business. Read
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Glass kiln is the centrepiece to a new Black Country development
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
A FIERY piece of Black Country history has been preserved thanks to developers. Read
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Police are appealing for missing Kidderminster father Damian Tudge to get in touch
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today appealed for a father of two to get in touch with his family after he disappeared more than six days ago. Read
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National award for community projects
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
The Ladywood-based Housing Education Initiative beat scores of community projects to make it to London twice for national awards ceremonies. Read
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Opera Company’s impromptu performance at hair salon
Nov 21 2008 | Top Stories
THERE was plenty of cutting-edge opera as customers at a Birmingham salon got a close shave with the Barber of Seville. Read
