Mar
2009
Articles from 4th Mar 2009
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Birmingham jobs blow as engineer IMI slashes workforce
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands has been dealt another major economic blow with the loss of around 250 jobs at IMI, it was revealed today. Read
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Former coach's shock at attack on Sri Lanka cricket team
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER Warwickshire and Worcestershire cricket ace Tom Moody has said the attack on Sri Lanka’s cricketers which left eight people dead was “nearly inevitable”. Read
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Former coach's shock at attack on Sri Lanka cricket team
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER Warwickshire and Worcestershire cricket ace Tom Moody has said the attack on Sri Lanka’s cricketers which left eight people dead was “nearly inevitable”. Read
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TOP auto industry boss Roger King today challenged Birmingham City Council to grant crisis-hit LDV a £10 million emergency loan to help save 7,000 UK jobs from the scrapheap.
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
The Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association also added his weight to calls for state support for the stricken Washwood Heath van maker and warned: “LDV must not fail.” Read
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Birmingham jobs blow as engineer IMI slashes workforce
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands has been dealt another major economic blow with the loss of around 250 jobs at IMI, it was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham-based IMI cuts 10% of workforce
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham-based engineering firm IMI has said it had cut 10% of its workforce since December as a dramatic downturn in global markets rocks the business. Read
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M6 chaos after six-lorry pile-up
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A SERIOUS crash involving half a dozen lorries brought chaos to one of the busiest stretches of the M6 near Birmingham today. Read
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TOP auto industry boss Roger King today challenged Birmingham City Council to grant crisis-hit LDV a £10 million emergency loan to help save 7,000 UK jobs from the scrapheap.
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
The Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association also added his weight to calls for state support for the stricken Washwood Heath van maker and warned: “LDV must not fail.” Read
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Birmingham City Council business shake-up brings £400m savings
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A RADICAL programme at Birmingham City Council is on course to save £400 million only three years after being implemented. Read
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Former coach's shock at attack on Sri Lanka cricket team
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER Warwickshire and Worcestershire cricket ace Tom Moody has said the attack on Sri Lanka’s cricketers which left eight people dead was “nearly inevitable”. Read
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Elderly man fights for life after Erdington blaze
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
AN ELDERLY man is fighting for his life in hospital after he suffered serious burns at a house fire. Read
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Good economy news: Wolverhampton firm sees profits up 55%
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
Wolverhampton-based support services and construction giant Carillion has defied a worsening economic climate with a booming order book and 55% hike in annual profits. Read
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Police extend bail of murder suspect lorry driver
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
Police have extended the bail of a foreign lorry driver who was arrested on suspicion of murdering a 36-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Warwickshire. Read
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Body found at bottom of flats in Birmingham city centre
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
THE car park of a Birmingham tower block was sealed off by police today after the body of a man was found. Read
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Lorries crash at Junction 4 of M6
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A SERIOUS crash involving half a dozen lorries brought chaos to one of the busiest stretches of the M6 near Birmingham today. Read
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Birmingham City Council business shake-up brings £400m savings
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A RADICAL business transformation programme at Birmingham City Council is already on course to save £400 million only three years after being implemented, the local authority’s chief executive insisted today. Read
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Hope for St George’s Day parade in West Bromwich
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
Trevor Collins, from the Stone Cross St George’s Day Association, met with Sandwell Council events manager Tony Potter yesterday to look at getting the annual parade, which has been billed as the biggest in England, back on. Read
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Birmingham City Council business shake-up brings £400m savings
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A RADICAL business transformation programme at Birmingham City Council is already on course to save £400 million only three years after being implemented, the local authority’s chief executive insisted today. Read
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City leaders challenged to help save LDV
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
TOP auto industry boss Roger King today challenged Birmingham City Council to grant crisis-hit LDV a £10 million emergency loan to help save 7,000 UK jobs from the scrapheap. Read
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Police chief cites security as reason to scrap 2009 Bulldog Bash
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A WARWICKSHIRE police chief said he would like to see the Bulldog Bash biker festival scrapped this year on security grounds. Read
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Crufts launched at Birmingham NEC
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
DOG owners were straining at the leash today as Crufts 2009 was launched at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. Read
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Schools raise their attendance levels
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
SCHOOLS in Birmingham are winning the battle to ensure that pupils stay in the classroom rather than play truant or take holidays in term time. Read
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£12m boost for education in Birmingham
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM schools are to receive a £12 million cash boost a year early, as the Government tries to kick-start the economy through a programme of public spending. Read
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Caroline Spelman MP to pay back £9,600 over expenses breach
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
MERIDEN MP Caroline Spelman is to repay £9,600 after an inquiry found she unintentionally misused House of Commons expenses. Read
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Acorns hospice forced to cut jobs to save money
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
Children’s hospice charity Acorns has reached crisis-point and is being forced to make redundancies and cut services immediately to survive the credit crunch. Read
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European shoppers flocking to Birmingham
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham is fast becoming a shopping destination for Europeans keen to make the most of the strong buying power of the Euro. Read
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Jobs axe looms over MG at Longbridge
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
The West Midlands automotive industry took a further blow with the announcement that job cuts are looming at MG in Longbridge. Read
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Controversial Currys store set for £35million in sales
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
The West Midlands is the model for Currys and PC World owner DSG International’s plans for up to 50 megastores as part of a revamp of its UK business. Read
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Meridan parishioners' prayers answered with £242,000 windfall
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
THE prayers of parishioners at an ageing church have been answered after they were awarded more than £200,000 to complete restorative works. Read
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Long service award for Warwick Castle worker Matthew Halford
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
FIFTEEN years ago Matthew Halford was selling ice creams at Warwick Castle’s gift shop. Read
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Duo follow in footsteps of Samuel Johnson and David Garrick
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
TWO historically-styled guests arrived in Birmingham to celebrate the 300th anniversary of a journey made by Midland author Samuel Johnson and actor David Garrick. Read
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Views sought on Castle Bromwich academy plan
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A ONE-TIME failing school in Castle Bromwich may be turned into an academy – with one of its more successful neighbours acting as sponsors. Read
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Birmingham air cadets' squadron is up and flying again
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM squadron of air cadets that was on the brink of closing down has pulled together to secure its future. Read
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Dignity in care awards held in Edgbaston
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
KIND-hearted Birmingham volunteers have been encouraged to sign up as “Dignity Champions” in a drive to improve standards and recognise carers who make a difference across the city. Read
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Dudley dad's four-year jail sentence after cannabis cache discovered
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A 38-YEAR-old Midland dad caught with nearly £3million of cannabis when police raided his semi-detached home has been jailed for four years. Read
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Birmingham City University lecturer in BNP row
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A LEFT wing organisation is trying to remove a lecturer from a Birmingham university because of his alleged membership of the Far Right British National Party. Read
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Dispersal order for drunken Erdington youths
Mar 04 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW lout-buster’s charter is to be introduced to tackle boozed-up gangs who are blighting the lives of families. Read
