Mar
2009
Articles from 26th Mar 2009
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Map of Birmingham schools in gang report
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
THIS is a map of the schools featured in a report naming Birmingham schools at risk of becoming "feeder" schools for gangs. Read
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Rubery police officer in court in connection with model's murder
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A West Midlands police officer has appeared in court alongside her son. Read
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Man critically injured after being hit by object through windscreen
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A man was airlifted to a specialist trauma unit with severe head injuries after an object smashed through the windscreen of his car in Wolverhampton. Read
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Sword-wielding robbers target Smethwick shop
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
Two men armed with a sword have threatened a shopkeeper in Smethwick during an attempted robbery. Read
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Hunt launched for Bromsgrove pub car park attackers
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
Police are hunting two men who attacked a motorist in a pub car park in Bromsgrove before stealing his vehicle. Read
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Walsall skewer death pensioner: Coroner records open verdict
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
The "bizarre" death of an 80-year-old Walsall man originally thought murdered with a barbecue skewer remains a mystery after a coroner returned an open verdict. Read
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West Midlands rail strike chaos delayed by RMT
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A strike by 100 train conductors at London Midland which threatened travel chaos for commuters across the West Midlands has been put back a week following a legal wrangle. Read
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Smethwick shopkeeper threatened with sword in armed robbery
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
MEN armed with a sword threatened a shopkeeper in Smethwick during an attempted robbery. Read
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Restoration work on Jewellery Quarter factory begins
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
WORK has begun on a £750,000 pound restoration project to create a museum in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. Read
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Mortgages misery for Birmingham LDV workers
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
DOZENS of LDV workers struggling to keep a roof over their heads are being denied mortgage protection payments by a “Catch 22” loophole. Read
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Thieves 'fast cash raid' at Yardley Wood restaurant
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
RAMRAIDERS left a scene of devastation after trying to steal a cash point outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Yardley Wood this morning. Read
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Longbridge woman admits attack on mum at bus stop
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A “DRUNKEN” woman who assaulted a mother at a Birmingham bus stop has been spared jail. Read
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Mortgages misery for Birmingham LDV workers
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
DOZENS of LDV workers struggling to keep a roof over their heads are being denied mortgage protection payments by a “Catch 22” loophole. Read
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Fordrough pub murder: Police try to trace drinkers
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the murder of “peacemaker” Tracy McConnell outside a Birmingham pub were today continuing efforts to trace drinkers who were there that night. Read
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Police and council at war over Birmingham gang list
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A WAR of words has broken out between Birmingham’s chief education officer and West Midlands Police over a list of city schools which violent gangs may prey on for recruits. Read
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Police try to trace drinkers after man killed at Fordrough, West Heath
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the murder of “peacemaker” Tracy McConnell outside a Birmingham pub were today continuing efforts to trace drinkers who were there that night. Read
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Birmingham Walk of Stars to include Midland football heroes
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE famed Broad Street Walk of Stars in Birmingham is all set to go football crazy this summer. Read
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£200m would be needed for municipal bank
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
AT LEAST £200 million and more than two years’ planning would be needed by Birmingham City Council to gain regulatory approval to set up a municipal bank. Read
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital: ‘Lessons to be learned’
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE new chief executive at Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s said the Trust needs to be more “open and transparent” after coming under fire from health scrutiny leaders for keeping them in the dark about a major inquiry. Read
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McAllister shines in Pullman's three-hour epic at the Rep
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
AFTER the breathless and mysterious adventures of Part 1, battle lines are drawn up in this second part of Philip Pullman’s fantasy epic. Read
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Squatters' anger at 'heavy handed' tactics of county cricket club
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
WARWICKSHIRE County Cricket Club contractors were today accused of flouting the law by forcing their way into a squat. Read
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Historic day for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S marketing chief believes the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital will become a major draw for investment and welcomed the addition of the city’s name to the official title. Read
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City orchestra visits Wilson Stuart Special School in Erdington
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S world famous symphony orchestra dropped in at a Birmingham special school after it was booked by a High Street bank. Read
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Review: Pete Doherty at Birmingham Academy
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
YES, before you ask, he did turn up. And yes, Pete Doherty was on this planet. Read
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Mortgages misery for Birmingham LDV workers
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
DOZENS of LDV workers struggling to keep a roof over their heads are being denied mortgage protection payments by a “Catch 22” loophole. Read
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Review: Metallica at Birmingham LG Arena
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE rock monster that is Metallica trundled into Birmingham aiming to prove it was bigger, badder and better than anything that had gone before. Read
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The Apprentice: Birmingham's Anita Shah booted off
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
APPRENTICE reject Anita Shah confessed she was “gutted” to be fired after the first task of the series - but backed one of the female contestants to win the coveted contract with Sir Alan Sugar. Read
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Birmingham school's speed gun survey shocker
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
SCHOOLKIDS fed-up with speeding drivers outside their school took matters into their own hands in a bid to slow motorists down. Read
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Charity dinner marks 50th anniversary of Blues' star's death
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A CHARITY dinner is being held to support research into the disease which killed a young Birmingham City player at the age of just 29. Read
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New treatment brings fresh hope to Kaitlan
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE Birmingham girl paralysed since she was a toddler has been given fresh hope of walking after family and friends rallied round to raise £15,000 for pioneering treatment. Read
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Strongman adds pulling power to Mail Fun Run
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
WORLD strongman Dave Gauder is to herald the start of the Birmingham Mail Fun Run with a spectacular stunt. Read
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Restoration work on Jewellery Quarter factory begins
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
WORK has begun on a £750,000 pound restoration project to create a museum in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. Read
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Landlord of Digbeth pub in noise row attacks council
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE manager of a pub threatened with closure over noise has lashed out at council chiefs. Read
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Threat to blood testing jobs in Edgbaston
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
UNION leaders are trying to halt controversial plans to cut NHS blood testing jobs in Birmingham and move work to a new “super-centre” in Bristol after it emerged lab workers were struggling to cope with extra workloads. Read
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Longbridge woman admits attack on mum at bus stop
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A “DRUNKEN” woman who assaulted a mother at a Birmingham bus stop has been spared jail. Read
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Suicide worries with Wolverhampton health trust
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A HEALTH trust has been ordered to take action after high numbers of mental health patients committed suicide. Read
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Desperate appeal to foster abandoned dogs in Midlands
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND rescue centre is appealing for foster homes for its dogs as the recession has brought a rush of abandoned pets. Read
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Boxing champ Nigel Benn's surprise visit to Worcester church
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
WORSHIPPERS at a Midland church were knocked out by a surprise appearance by boxing legend Nigel Benn. Read
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Quinton cyclist riding to Paris to help nuns’ Harborne care home
Mar 26 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who beat cancer is preparing for his next challenge – a 300-kilometre cycle ride. Read
