Mar
2009
Articles from 12th Mar 2009
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New top cop says he's looking forward to the challenge ahead
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A POLICE chief who has led a purge on form filling to keep his officers out on patrol has been named as the new Chief Constable for the West Midlands. Read
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Gyrocopter death: Man charged with murder
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a hunt supporter killed in a collision with a gyrocopter. Read
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Memorial service for murdered Birmingham soldier Sapper Mark Quinsey
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
Soldiers from the 38 Engineer Regiment and 19 Light Brigade were mourning the loss of Sapper Quinsey at Massereene Barracks, in Antrim, where he was killed five days ago. Read
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Perry Barr firm Savekers goes into administration
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Cadbury rejects plan to tax chocolate in obesity fight
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
CADBURY today rejected a call to control obesity by taxing chocolate, arguing that the food stuff is already hit by VAT. Read
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LDV accuses Government of 'backing tortoises, not hares'
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
CRISIS-HIT LDV has accused the Government of “backing tortoises, not hares” over a £2.3 billion funding package as the UK automotive sector pleads for more urgent action. Read
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Gyrocopter death: Man charged with murder
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a hunt supporter killed in a collision with a gyrocopter. Read
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West Midlands top cop is looking forward to new challenge
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A POLICE chief who has led a purge on form filling to keep his officers out on patrol has been named as the new Chief Constable for the West Midlands. Read
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50p bet nets Cheltenham punter £35,115
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
The mystery racing fan staked just 50p – and walked away with £35,115 after his five-fold accumulator came home. Read
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Fake DVDs worth £200k found in Digbeth flat
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
They included pirate copies of the multi award-winning Slumdog Millionaire and latest Hollywood blockbusters Watchmen and Confessions of a Shopaholic, which are not yet in the shops. Illegally copied Bollywood movies and hardcore pornographic DVDs were also seized by investigators at the apartment in Digbeth. Read
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Birmingham uni students take part in fun world record attempt
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
SPLAT! Hundreds of Birmingham students turned out for custard pie chaos in a bid to break a world record. Read
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Dismissed pilot allowed former Birmingham City footballer Robbie Savage in cockpit
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
AN AIRLINE pilot sacked for allowing Premiership footballer Robbie Savage on to his flight deck was a “larger than life character” with a chequered disciplinary record, a tribunal heard. Read
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Joe Pasquale and Ray Quinn lined up to star in Christmas pantomime
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
TWO top TV stars have signed up for one of the UK’s biggest Christmas pantomimes at the Birmingham Hippodrome this year. Read
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Equal pay appeal for playground supervisors is successful
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 2,500 playground supervisors at Birmingham primary schools will receive up to £7,000 each after settling an equal pay claim. Read
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Birmingham doctor is struck off after child porn conviction
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A SENIOR Birmingham doctor has been struck off the medical register after being convicted on child pornography charges. Read
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Snow Patrol gig was all white - but forgettable
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
Snow Patrol, Read
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Drug factory found in Solihull suburb
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A CANNABIS factory was discovered in a plush house in a leafy Midland suburb. Read
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Subway lettuce up nose YouTube prankster is spared jail
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A SANDWICH bar worker sacked after footage of him stuffing lettuce up his nose appeared on YouTube has been spared jail. Read
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Estate agents praise Birmingham Mail property pull-out
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
ESTATE agents today described a new property pull-out in the Birmingham Mail as a way of bringing fresh hope to the housing market. Read
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Birmingham trucker hijacked and threatened with stun gun
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM trucker was hijacked and threatened with a stun gun by robbers who stole his trailer and load of copper wire. Read
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Birmingham University research gives insights on city
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
THE recent demise of the Rover car plant and the growing influx of asylum seekers are among a range of stories about the city which are to appear on a new website dedicated to ‘Brummies’. Read
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Official launch of Taste of Birmingham showcase
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
FOODIES were licking their lips as Taste of Birmingham 2009 held its official launch. Read
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West Bromwich bus workers scoop £100,000 in Lotto draw
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BUSMAN’S bonus of more than £100,000 is heading for a Black Country works syndicate after lottery success. Read
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Tamworth Castle Grounds could get new skate park
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNG people in Tamworth could soon be entertained with a new skate park. Read
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Aston Villa play host to Let's Get Cooking event
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
ASTON VILLA are hoping to “cook up” success both on and off the field. Read
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Malmaison hotel pledge to Birmingham Mail Charity Trust
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
LUXURY city centre hotel Malmaison is making the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust one of its two charities of the year. Read
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Birmingham Arena begins to make its mark
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
A TOPPING out ceremony was held to mark a milestone moment in the multi-million pound redevelopment of a major Birmingham venue. Read
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Police praise public for help in closing cannabis factories
Mar 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today praised the public for playing a major role in shutting down record numbers of cannabis factories across the West Midlands. Read
