Jan
2009
Articles from 8th Jan 2009
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Bank of Ireland's Solihull mortgage office to close with the loss of 165 jobs
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
ANOTHER 165 jobs are to go in the West Midlands with the closure of the Bank of Ireland’s mortgage office in Solihull, it was revealed today. Read
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Tamworth branch of Fleet Air Arm Association to close due to dwindling numbers
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S the end of an era for naval men from across the West Midlands. Read
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Chancellor Alistair Darling says there are no plans to print billions in extra cash to help economy
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling moved today to quash speculation he was planning to print money to ease the impact of recession. Read
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Birmingham backs Stechford stab attack trader
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail today joined with the city’s business community to commend the bravery of a newsagent who was stabbed in an early morning store robbery. Read
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Birmingham tax firm hit by arson fire raid
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY centre tax firm was badly damaged in an arson attack today. Read
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Interest rates axed to 1.5 pc
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
INTEREST rates were today cut to their lowest level for more than 300 years – to an historic 1.5 per cent. Read
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Bank of Ireland to cut 600 jobs
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
ANOTHER 165 jobs are to go in the West Midlands with the closure of the Bank of Ireland’s mortgage office in Solihull, it was revealed today. Read
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Competition to find young voices for West Bromwich litter campaign
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN in West Bromwich are to become the voice of a new CCTV campaign waging war on town centre litterbugs. Read
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Warning issued over walking or skating on frozen waterways in Birmingham
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THIS picture says it all – more than a dozen children play on a frozen lake in Birmingham, ignorant of the danger they are in. Read
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Senior union official urges Gordon Brown to act over JLR
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE most senior union UK car industry official today urged Gordon Brown to act immediately over Jaguar Land Rover and warned: “The industry is on the point of collapse.” Read
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Burst water pipe floods road in Lichfield Road in Aston
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS faced rush-hour chaos today after a water mains burst and flooded one of the main routes into Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham Mail reporter finds army fitness test a tall order
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
“WHAT are you – a man or a mouse?” Read
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Birmingham backs Stechford stab attack trader
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail today joined with the city’s business community to commend the bravery of a newsagent who was stabbed in an early morning store robbery. Read
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West Bromwich escaped prisoner 'feared for his life'
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
Escaped prisoner feared for life Read
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Band of England set to cut interest rates
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE Bank of England was ready to make history today by slashing interest rates to an all-time low to battle a deepening recession. Read
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Mini on new stamp design
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THESE are some of the iconic designs Royal Mail has chosen for the first stamps of 2009, including one of the Midlands’ finest inventions – the Mini. Read
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Baby dies in nappy sack suffocation
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
A CORONER today warned about the danger of plastic nappy sacks following the death of a Birmingham baby who was suffocated by one of them. Read
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Urinating binman is suspended
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM binman who was caught on camera drunkenly urinating in the driveway of a house and swearing at the owner before he collapsed has been suspended and could face the sack. Read
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Escaped prisoner feared for life
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
A FUGITIVE conman, accused of injuring three police officers with his car as he escaped, claimed he feared for his life, a court heard today. Read
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Disruptions to rail service has cost business £38m
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE chaos on the West Coast Mainline during the past week has cost business a ‘shocking’ £38 million, it was been estimated. Read
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Neo-natal care unit at Heartlands Hospital reopens
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM neo-natal intensive care unit which was closed off after a baby died and seven others were affected by an outbreak of a deadly bug has re-opened. Read
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Competition to find young voices for West Bromwich litter campaign
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN in West Bromwich are to become the voice of a new CCTV campaign waging war on town centre litterbugs. Read
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Frank Bruno in city to launch free inner-city gym offer
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
BOXING hero Frank Bruno will be pulling no punches when he reveals a scheme giving residents in Birmingham’s inner-city free gym membership. Read
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Bartley Green head teacher made an OBE after helping to transform school
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE head teacher of a Birmingham secondary school returned to the classroom after the festive break with a little extra something to show off to colleagues and pupils. Read
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Birmingham City Council steps up fight with child obesity
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE fight against childhood obesity is being stepped up in Birmingham. Read
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Big screen in Victoria Square has cost £1m
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
TAXPAYERS have stumped up an “obscene” £1 million for Birmingham City Council NOT to switch on a giant television screen. Read
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Warning issued over walking or skating on frozen waterways in Birmingham
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THIS picture says it all – more than a dozen children play on a frozen lake in Birmingham, ignorant of the danger they are in. Read
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Tamworth branch of Fleet Air Arm Association to close due to dwindling numbers
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S the end of an era for naval men from across the West Midlands. Read
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Cadbury's origins revealed in new online archive of historic shopping guides
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
POPPING out to buy Cadbury’s finest doesn’t take much effort these days. Read
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Church welcomes posters on Midlands buses promoting atheism
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands church leaders today welcomed a new advertising campaign which has seen buses across the region decked out with slogans like: “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life”. Read
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Birmingham's Birchfield Harriers look for future Olympic athletics talent
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
COULD you be the next Paula Radcliffe, future Jonathan Edwards, or a British Usain Bolt? Then Birchfield Harriers wants to hear from you. Read
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4D cinema is new attraction at Drayton Manor
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
A SENSATIONAL 4D cinema experience will be the new attraction at a Midland theme park. Read
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A ‘good as gold’ tribute paid to son killed in crash
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE parents of a teenager killed in a car crash in a country lane have paid a heartwarming tribute to their “promising” son. Read
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Birmingham City Council's housing service has been rated among the best
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council’s housing department has been named as one of the best in the country. Read
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Kingstanding community project gets £320,000 lottery aid to help vulnerable people
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
ISOLATED people living in Birmingham are set to get a helping hand, thanks to a £320,000 lottery windfall. Read
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Druids Heath school wins community ethos award
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
A POLITICIAN has presented a Birmingham school with an award to recognise its efforts to engage parents and the wider community. Read
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Birmingham Royal Ballet takes classics to China
Jan 08 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet is following in the footsteps of the Olympics – and taking its shows to China. Read
