Mar
2009
Articles from 10th Mar 2009
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Teenager airlifted to hospital after being hit by a truck
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A teenage boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a truck in Dudley. Read
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Huge increase in Cannabis farms found in West Midlands
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
The number of cannabis factories raided by police has risen sharply in the past five years, with an increase of almost 500 in the West Midlands, it has been reported. Read
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West Midlands police officer accused of death by dangerous driving
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A serving West Midlands Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a pedestrian by dangerous driving. Read
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How hazardous waste dump-recycled generator may have killed Halesowen Navy man
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
An oxygen generator which exploded killing two British nuclear submarine crewmen - one from Halesowen in the West Midlands - may have been recycled from a hazardous waste dump to cut costs. Read
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A FULLY-working Uzi sub-machine gun and live ammunition were found during a police raid in the West Midlands, it emerged today.
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
Detectives from West Midlands Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit swooped on a property in Merridale, Wolverhampton, last Friday, following a tip-off. Read
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THE family of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey today demanded to know why his Ulster barracks was not guarded by fully armed soldiers.
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
Sentry point soldiers carrying assault rifles had been replaced by civilians armed with pistols at the Massereene Barracks as part of the Northern Ireland peace process. But the “softly softly” tactic proved useless when a terrorist gang struck on Saturday night, unleashing more than 60 bullets in 30 seconds as a pizza delivery was made to the base in Antrim. Read
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A BIRMINGHAM police officer has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a student pedestrian died in a road accident.
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
The 20-year-old victim was found in the Birmingham Road, Meriden, near Solihull, by paramedics at 1.30am on Sunday. Read
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A 66-YEAR-OLD pervert has been put behind bars for 13 years for a string of sickening sex attacks on children.
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
Judge Michael Challinor told Mark Allen, of Hillside Road, Wrens Nest, Dudley, he was just able to reduce the sentence because of his ill-health. Read
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Children's hospital manager criticised for 'not facing the music'
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
BOSSES at two troubled Midland hospitals have been criticised for not “facing the music”, but instead quitting on the eve of high-profile investigations being made public. Read
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CITY library bosses have pulled a dramatic U-turn after refusing to display promotional flyers and posters for a season of plays about terrorism.
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
The series of three plays The Bus, Terrorism and Talking to Terrorists are being staged at the Crescent Theatre in Brindleyplace later this month – but staff at Birmingham Central Library refused to display any promotional material. Read
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Land price crash scuppers care homes plan
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
FALLING land values have scuppered Birmingham City Council’s ambitious plan to build six more modern care centres for elderly people. Read
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Boy seriously hurt in collision with truck in Dudley
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BOY believed to be in his early teens was airlifted to hospital after being badly injured in a collision with a truck. Read
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Council-run meals-on-wheels service to disappear by 2012
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE council-run meals-on-wheels services for elderly people in Birmingham looks set to disappear by 2012. Read
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Continuity IRA claims responsibility for policeman's murder
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE dissident republican Continuity IRA claimed responsibility today for the murder of a policeman in Northern Ireland. Read
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A BIRMINGHAM police officer has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a student pedestrian died in a road accident.
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
The 20-year-old victim was found in the Birmingham Road, Meriden, near Solihull, by paramedics at 1.30am on Sunday. Read
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THE family of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey today demanded to know why his Ulster barracks was not guarded by fully armed soldiers.
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
Sentry point soldiers carrying assault rifles had been replaced by civilians armed with pistols at the Massereene Barracks as part of the Northern Ireland peace process. But the “softly softly” tactic proved useless when a terrorist gang struck on Saturday night, unleashing more than 60 bullets in 30 seconds as a pizza delivery was made to the base in Antrim. Read
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Ex-Northfield MP Roger King's warning on manufacturing jobs
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
TOP UK industry boss Roger King – who is campaigning for a £10 million emergency loan for LDV from Birmingham City Council – has warned that Britain could become “a nation of coffee shops”. Read
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Awards night honours best of Birmingham's Broad Street
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
SEXY burlesque dancers and a fire twirling juggler heralded the start of this year’s Best of Broad Street Awards. Read
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Perry Barr hit-and-run death crash: Police plea over car
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE hunting a death crash hit-and-run driver today made a fresh call for witnesses and information. Read
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Plans for a 'super college' have been hit by further delays
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A DECISION on two major college developments in Birmingham and West Bromwich has been hit by a further delay. Read
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Father-of-three exposed as 'most violent terror fanatic
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
TO MANY members of the Alum Rock community, Parviz Khan was a normal father-of-three who cared for his sick mother. Read
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Warwickshire man killed by gyrocopter
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
TWO people are being quizzed by police after a hunt supporter died when he was hit by a gyrocopter at an airfield. Read
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£125m Regal Tower set to be approved for Birmingham city centre
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A £125 million mixed-use scheme in Birmingham city centre – including a major new hotel and a luxury restaurant – is set to get the go-ahead in the next key stage of the city’s rebirth. Read
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Children's hospital manager criticised for 'not facing the music'
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
BOSSES at two troubled Midland hospitals have been criticised for not “facing the music”, but instead quitting on the eve of high-profile investigations being made public. Read
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Land price crash scuppers care homes plan
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
FALLING land values have scuppered Birmingham City Council’s ambitious plan to build six more modern care centres for elderly people. Read
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Boy seriously hurt in collision with truck in Dudley
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BOY believed to be in his early teens was airlifted to hospital after being badly injured in a collision with a truck. Read
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Father-of-three exposed as 'most violent terror fanatic
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
TO MANY members of the Alum Rock community, Parviz Khan was a normal father-of-three who cared for his sick mother. Read
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Awards night honours best of Birmingham's Broad Street
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
SEXY burlesque dancers and a fire twirling juggler heralded the start of this year’s Best of Broad Street Awards. Read
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Perry Barr hit-and-run death crash: Police plea over car
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE hunting a death crash hit-and-run driver today made a fresh call for witnesses and information. Read
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Plans for a 'super college' have been hit by further delays
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A DECISION on two major college developments in Birmingham and West Bromwich has been hit by a further delay. Read
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Boy seriously hurt in collision with truck in Dudley
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BOY believed to be in his early teens was airlifted to hospital after being badly injured in a collision with a truck. Read
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Police officer gunned down in Northern Ireland
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A POLICEMAN has been shot dead in what is being described as an “evil deed” by “terrorists” in Northern Ireland. Read
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Land price crash scuppers care homes plan
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
FALLING land values have scuppered Birmingham City Council’s ambitious plan to build six more modern care centres for elderly people. Read
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Children's hospital manager criticised for 'not facing the music'
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
BOSSES at two troubled Midland hospitals have been criticised for not “facing the music”, but instead quitting on the eve of high-profile investigations being made public. Read
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Family of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey want answers
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey today demanded to know why his Ulster barracks was not guarded by fully armed soldiers. Read
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Birmingham police officer arrested in student death probe
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM police officer has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a student pedestrian died in a road accident. Read
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Watchdog to investigate claims that vets are charging too much
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
PET lovers in Birmingham are being ripped off by greedy vets who are charging over-inflated prices on hundreds of treatments, it was claimed today. Read
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Auschwitz survivor tells West Midlands pupils her harrowing story
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A HOLOCAUST survivor has shared her harrowing tale of courage with hundreds of West Midlands school pupils. Read
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City council leader Mike Whitby denies he intends to quit
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council leader Mike Whitby has scotched persistent rumours that he intends to quit the top job next year. Read
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£125m Regal Tower set to be approved for Birmingham city centre
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A £125 million mixed-use scheme in Birmingham city centre – including a major new hotel and a luxury restaurant – is set to get the go-ahead in the next key stage of the city’s rebirth. Read
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Heroic Marine lends his support to new Mail campaign
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
JUST over a year ago Birmingham Marine Matt Croucher performed an act of bravery that changed his life forever. Today, the George Cross winner recalls the moment he dived on an exploding grenade to protect his fellow soldiers. PAUL BRADLEY reports. Read
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Police investigation into Small Heath arrest
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
AN INTERNAL investigation has been launched after a knife-wielding man suffered serious arm injuries as police tried to arrest him. Read
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Birmingham schoogirl's short story selected for national publication
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
SCHOOLGIRL Rebecca Hardy is used to telling stories. Read
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West Midlands police revamps website to give behind-scenes look
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse at life in the Thin Blue Line as part of the launch of its new website. Read
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Grieving Birmingham mum's call to lower cervical cancer screening age
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mother whose daughter died from cervical cancer is campaigning for health bosses to stop putting “cost-cutting” over young women’s lives. Read
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Great Barr children's nursery in fight for survival
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A NURSERY in Birmingham has been given just six months to find a new site or face closure. Read
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Birmingham bottom of 'runner-friendly' city list
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has been named as the worst city in the UK to be a runner. Read
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Great Barr residents cut fuel bills in eco challenge
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A GROUP of Birmingham residents have proved they’re green by name and green by nature after cutting their energy use in a national competition. Read
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Birmingham mum tells of fears for her disabled children
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mum of two children with cerebral palsy and epilepsy has told of how the death of David Cameron’s son Ivan sparked fears for her own son and daughter. Read
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Library‘s U-turn in ‘terror’ play row
Mar 10 2009 | Top Stories
The series of three plays The Bus, Terrorism and Talking to Terrorists are being staged at the Crescent Theatre in Brindleyplace later this month – but staff at Birmingham Central Library refused to display any promotional material. Read
