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Birmingham schools at risk of feeding gangs Mar 24 2009

EIGHTY-three Birmingham schools were today named as being at risk of becoming “feeder” schools for the city’s most violent gangs.Read

Fordrough pub murder: CCTV footage could be vital Mar 24 2009

CCTV tapes seized from the pub where doting dad Tracy McConnell was beaten to death could help to catch his killers, murder squad detectives believe.Read

Fordrough pub murder: Pub closed indefinitely after fight death Mar 24 2009

THE Fordrough pub, where family man Tracy McConnell, was murdered has been closed indefinitely.Read

Probe to be launched over MPs expenses Mar 24 2009

A SLEAZE watchdog is set to launch a wide-ranging inquiry into whether MPs abuse their expenses after another government minister came under fire over claims for a second home.Read

Review: Lily Allen at Birmingham O2 Academy Mar 24 2009

IT’S been three years since Lily Allen released her acclaimed ska-pop debut album Alright Still.Read

Man in court over gyrocopter murder of hunt supporter at Long Marston airfield Mar 24 2009

A MAN has appeared in court accused of the murder of a Midland hunt supporter who was hit by a gyrocopter propeller.Read

Birmingham at risk of flooding over next 20 years Mar 24 2009

BIRMINGHAM heads a list of cities and towns likely to be increasingly at risk of acute flooding over the next 20 years.Read

List of Birmingham schools at risk of becoming "feeder schools" for gang Mar 24 2009

The list of schools named in a report as being at risk of becoming "feeder schools" for gangs.Read

Bulldozers move in at site of eyesore Swan shopping centre Mar 24 2009

A CITY suburb’s skyline will change forever when Yardley’s ugly duckling Swan Centre is razed to the ground.Read

Council leader in talks over rescue plan for Birmingham van maker LDV Mar 24 2009

BIRMINGHAM City Council leader Mike Whitby has met LDV bosses for “constructive” talks to help save around 7,000 UK jobs, it was revealed today.Read

THE boss of industrial giant Tata, owners of Jaguar Land Rover, today spoke of his “bewilderment” at the attitude of the UK Government towards the automotive industry. Mar 24 2009

Ratan Tata also described his frustration that the aid requested by JLR had so far failed to materialise.Read

Midlands businessman arrested over alleged £520,000 theft Mar 24 2009

POLICE have arrested a leading Midland businessman following the alleged theft of up to £520,000 from the upmarket letting business he runs.Read

Week off for Jaguar workers Mar 24 2009

WORKERS on the XK line at Jaguar have been stood down for another week of non-production – 24 hours after colleagues worked a weekend of overtime.Read

Violence broke out as rival gangs fought for territory Mar 24 2009

Violence broke out as gangs fought for turfRead

Midlands businessman arrested over alleged £520,000 theft Mar 24 2009

POLICE have arrested a leading Midland businessman following the alleged theft of up to £520,000 from the upmarket letting business he runs.Read

CCTV footage could be vital in West Heath pub murder probe Mar 24 2009

By Edward ChadwickRead

West Heath pub closed indefinitely after fight death Mar 24 2009

THE Fordrough pub, where family man Tracy McConnell, was murdered has been closed indefinitely.Read

Street Influence document warns of risks of ignoring gang problem Mar 24 2009

SCHOOLS may be unaware of the problem of gang culture or “in denial” allowing it to thrive under the surface, according to the Street Influence document.Read

TEACHERS and parents are warned to look out for the following signs of gang membership: Mar 24 2009

n Graffiti in and around school, particularly displaying postcodesRead

Violence broke out as rival gangs fought for territory Mar 24 2009

Violence broke out as gangs fought for turfRead

Blues' French star Franck is in a class of his own Mar 24 2009

BLUES favourite Franck Queudrue has handed out the odd footballing lesson in his time on the field of play.Read

Week off for Jaguar workers Mar 24 2009

WORKERS on the XK line at Jaguar have been stood down for another week of non-production – 24 hours after colleagues worked a weekend of overtime.Read

Erdington-based EPE secures new contracts worth 'millions' Mar 24 2009

A FIRM in Birmingham is celebrating after clinching contracts potentially worth millions of pounds.Read

Violence broke out as rival gangs fought for territory Mar 24 2009

Violence broke out as gangs fought for turfRead

Midlands businessman arrested over alleged £520,000 theft Mar 24 2009

POLICE have arrested a leading Midland businessman following the alleged theft of up to £520,000 from the upmarket letting business he runs.Read

College fear over £84m campus bid Mar 24 2009

THE head of a Birmingham college has warned that it stands to waste nearly £4million if plans for a new £84m campus are scrapped due to a Government funding crisis.Read

Van has vital part to play for Birmingham charity Mar 24 2009

A GENEROUS car dealership has donated a £17,000 van to a Christian charity which helps drug addicts turn their life around.Read

Erdington-based EPE secures new contracts worth 'millions' Mar 24 2009

A FIRM in Birmingham is celebrating after clinching contracts potentially worth millions of pounds.Read

Report puts Birmingham top of flood risk table Mar 24 2009

BIRMINGHAM heads a list of cities and towns likely to be increasingly at risk of acute flooding over the next 20 years.Read

Spooky fun at Warwick Castle this Easter Mar 24 2009

FAMILIES are being encouraged to snap up tickets to the opening of a new £800,000 ghoulish dungeon at an historic Midland castle.Read

Schoolgirl helps police catch internet pervert Mar 24 2009

AN ALERT 11-year-old schoolgirl will today pick up a special achievement award from 10 Downing Street after she spotted a paedophile trying to groom her on the internet.Read

Major plans to boost healthy lifestyles in Worcestershire Mar 24 2009

HEALTH chiefs have announced plans to invest more than £20 millionin improvements across Worcestershire over the next five years.Read

Centro orders London Midland to improve rail services in Birmingham Mar 24 2009

TRAIN operator London Midland has had its knuckles rapped over rail services in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham German market rakes in £67 million Mar 24 2009

BIRMINGHAM’S love for guzzling Gluhwein and its thirst for wurst saw the city’s German market rake in a staggering £67 million last Christmas.Read

Cop Idol talent search starts in aid of Birmingham hospice Mar 24 2009

WEST Midlands Police launched their search for some arresting new talent as this year’s Cop Idol contest got under way at Pallasades Shopping Centre.Read

MP for Selly Oak calls for end to pre-paid gas premium Mar 24 2009

SELLY Oak MP Lynn Jones is calling for an end to higher charges for some of Birmingham’s poorest gas customers.Read

Campaign against violent behaviour towards women visits Birmingham Mar 24 2009

A CAMPAIGN aimed at ending violence against women and girls is coming to Birmingham as part of a selective tour targeting only a few regions across the country.Read

Students given lesson in consequences of drink-driving Mar 24 2009

STUDENTS at Walsall College have been getting some hard-hitting lessons in road safety.Read

Blues' French star Franck is in a class of his own Mar 24 2009

BLUES favourite Franck Queudrue has handed out the odd footballing lesson in his time on the field of play.Read

Midland cancer nurse meets Prince Charles to launch campaign Mar 24 2009

A MIDLAND cancer nurse got a once in a lifetime chance to detail her worthy work to the Prince of Wales at a special reception in honour of charity Marie Curie.Read

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