Jan
2009
Articles from 13th Jan 2009
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Anxious JLR workers tell of their fears for future of car giant
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE worry and anxiety etched on their faces speaks volumes. Read
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A call to Government to clarify position on JLR
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
OPPOSITION MPs have demanded the Government explain why it is taking so long to make a decision about support for Jaguar Land Rover. Read
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Man rescued from fire in block of flats in Turves Green
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was rescued from a burning flat where the fire was so severe that the flames shattered the windows. Read
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Police make appeal over two missing Dudley teenage girls
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
FEARS are growing for the safety of two teenage girls who have been missing from their homes for more than a fortnight. Read
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Anxious JLR workers tell of their fears for future of car giant
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
Jaguar and Land Rover workers spoke of their dejection, fear and frustration as the crisis over the future of their company deepens. Read
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A call to Government to clarify position on JLR
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
OPPOSITION MPs have demanded the Government explain why it is taking so long to make a decision about support for Jaguar Land Rover. Read
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Pensioner charged with neglect of 40 felines in her home
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER has gone on trial at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court accused of neglecting 40 cats she kept at her home. Read
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Teenager killed by car in Birmingham was X Factor contestant
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER who died after a road accident in Birmingham city centre was an X Factor contestant, it was revealed today. Read
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A patient died after a doctor at City Hospital failed to spot warning signs
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
FAILINGS by medics at a Birmingham hospital led to staff missing “warning signs” that a patient had a life-threatening condition before she died, an inquest heard. Read
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Centro may start late night trains
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
CONCERT and theatre-goers may be able to catch late trains home in a bid by transport bosses to improve night-time rail services in Birmingham. Read
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Handsworth train repair firm fined over electric shock to worker
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
A COMPANY has been fined £75,000 after a train technician suffered a severe electric shock while carrying out repairs. Read
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Bromsgrove post office shooting: Eight arrested
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
MURDER squad detectives hunting the killers of Midland postmaster’s son Craig Hodson-Walker today arrested five men and three women in swoops across Birmingham. Read
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Death of Great War veteran
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of three remaining veterans of the First World War in Britain has died, aged 108. Read
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Land Rover worker's a winner with the Birmingham Mail
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE first winner of the Birmingham Mail’s Home Goods Week competition was toasting her success today after scooping a new Panasonic microwave – weeks after her old one broke down. Read
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Two men rescued from river in Kidderminster
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men were treated in hospital after being pulled from a Midland river by paramedics. Read
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Funeral of Corporal Robert Deering to be held in Birmingham
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a Birmingham Royal Marine who was killed by a booby trap while trying to help fellow soldiers will be held in the city tomorrow. Read
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Council to discuss saving annual Walsall Illimunations event
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
WALSALL’S autumn evenings look set to be lit up again this year after council bosses said they want to see a U-turn on proposals to scrap the town’s illuminations. Read
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Lifebelts damaged at Shenley Fields, Valley Parkway and Manor Farms lakes and pools
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS and schools are being urged to warn youngsters about the possibly fatal consequences of vandalising lifebelts at city lakes, pools and beauty spots. Read
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Replica Batmobile fails to sell at National Exhibition Centre auction
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
IT WAS a Dark Knight for the owner of an imitation Batmobile after the vehicle failed to sell at auction. Read
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Warning over distraction burglaries in Moxley, Walsall and Streetly
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a spate of distraction burglaries. Read
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Former Birmingham Lady Mayoress Joan Lewis dies, 89
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER Lady Mayoress of Birmingham has died. Read
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Credit crunch delays announcing winner of Birmingham's road repairs contract
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE credit crunch has delayed the signing of the new £2.2 billion contract to repair and maintain Birmingham’s roads over the next 25 years but city bosses insist the deal is still on track. Read
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Bird lovers will have chance to get close up in Birmingham
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
BRUMMIE garden bird lovers can get up close with their feathered friends this weekend. Read
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Birmingham dustman bins rubbish diet to lose TWO STONE in weight
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
A DUSTMAN who binned his rubbish diet is reaping the rewards and has lost more than TWO STONE! Read
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Old stars unite to support Aston Villa's Paul Birch
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
EX-VILLA and Baggies players came together on Saturday to collect funds for Paul Birch to help him in his battle against bone cancer. Read
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Generous Birmingham people's shoeboxes of gifts delivered to children in Ukraine
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
CHRISTMAS is over for another year, but for needy children in the Crimea, the season of goodwill continues. Read
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Birmingham Royal Ballet's principal dancer wows crowds in Beijing in a homecoming tour
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
WHEN Birmingham Royal Ballet principal Chi Cao steps on stage in Beijing this week it will be a triumphant homecoming for the dancer, who trained in the Chinese capital. Read
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Highgate teenager too scared to return to Wilmcote Tower flat after vandals strike
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM teenager whose flat was attacked by vandals three times in a week is now too frightened to live there. Read
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Winson Green boy, 14, attacked outside his Handsworth school
Jan 13 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating an attack on a 14-year-old boy outside his Birmingham secondary school. Read
