Top Stories for 28 March 2009

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LDV handed a £2.5million council lifeline Mar 28 2009

STRUGGLING LDV was today thrown a vital £2.5 million lifeline by Birmingham City Council in a major step towards survival for the cash-strapped van maker and 7,000 jobs.Read

Man stabbed outside Wolverhampton bookies Mar 28 2009

A 46-year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital today after being stabbed outside a betting shop, police said.Read

Police and council stand united over Birmingham gang list Mar 28 2009

POLICE and council bosses have ended their war of words over the controversial list of 80 city schools where violent gangs may seek recruits.Read

Pilot jailed for being over drink limit at Birmingham Airport before flight Mar 28 2009

AN AIRLINE captain has been jailed for being over the drink limit while in charge of a jet packed with holidaymakers minutes before it was due to take off from Birmingham Airport.Read

Rail staff in strike threat Mar 28 2009

RAILWAY ticketing staff across the country could take strike action amid claims that a Birmingham rail manager was sacked hours after applying to join a union.Read

Stourbridge schoolteacher spared prison after pub fight Mar 28 2009

A BLACK Country schoolteacher described as a “bully” has been spared time behind bars after he attacked a man in a pub.Read

Aston Manor Road Transport Museum facing eviction Mar 28 2009

THE future of a popular museum housing Birmingham’s historic collection of bygone buses and trams has been cast in to doubt after city leaders axed funding.Read

Big-hearted Brummies help buy new £2.3m Tamar lifeboat Mar 28 2009

THE generosity of big-hearted Birmingham families will soon be helping to save the lives of sea farers in Wales.Read

Fordrough pub murder: Eleven arrests in case Mar 28 2009

ELEVEN people have been arrested and bailed in connection with the murder inquiry into the death of “peacemaker” Tracy McConnell.Read

Sweet smells for Birmingham car park:Your views Mar 28 2009

PLANS are afoot to pump sweet fragrances around one of Birmingham’s busiest car parks in a bid to overpower more unpleasant aromas.Read

Aldi trading standards case stopped after court blunder Mar 28 2009

A BLACK Country schoolboy scarred by “unsafe” camping equipment was let down by a trading standards blunder that saw the wrong company brought to court.Read

Birmingham landmarks in darkness for climate change message Mar 28 2009

IT will be lights out across Birmingham tonight as residents join activists as part of an international climate change event.Read

Top marks for Sutton Coldfield school celebrating new building opening Mar 28 2009

A SECONDARY school is celebrating moving into a new building by receiving a prized report from Government inspectors.Read

Birmingham school gets visit from renowned orchestra Mar 28 2009

IT’S the long and the short of it!Read

Redditch library's £1m revamp is underway Mar 28 2009

A MAJOR £1 million refurbishment project at Redditch Library is underway.Read

Public meeting to be held over Edgbaston cricket ground revamp Mar 28 2009

POLITICAL big hitters, the church and scores of residents are lining up to battle £30 million plans to expand Edgabaston cricket ground at a public meeting next week.Read

Birmingham hypnotherapist’s offer to cancer victims Mar 28 2009

A BIRMINGHAM hypnotherapist who was diagnosed with cancer was holding free therapy sessions today aimed at helping others fighting the disease.Read

Big demand for new Monarch Cyprus service from Birmingham airport Mar 28 2009

BOSSES of a low cost airline which launches a new route linking Birmingham airport with Cyprus have been stunned by the sale of seats ahead of the first aircraft taking to the skies tomorrow.Read

NEC show aims to put fun back into science lessons Mar 28 2009

THE sparks flew in Birmingham as the latest innovations in education were put on display.Read

Plans for school near proposed Bordesley Green unit for criminals Mar 28 2009

PROTESTERS strongly opposed to a medium secure unit for convicted criminals in Birmingham have been given a new reason to continue to fight the plans.Read

Birmingham debt advisers are thanked by Gordon Brown Mar 28 2009

A BIRMINGHAM-BASED charity which is helping thousands of people a week over mounting debt worries has received the ultimate credit approval from the Prime Minister.Read

Bishop Challoner Catholic School top of Ofsted class Mar 28 2009

A SECONDARY school in Birmingham is feeling top of the class after receiving a glowing report from national education inspectors.Read

Bartley Green woman allowed Harborne flat to be used by prostitute Mar 28 2009

A BIRMINGHAM woman who allowed her flat to be used by a prostitute has been handed a £250 fine.Read

Housing blow to Walmley rail station hopes Mar 28 2009

PLANS to restore a former Birmingham railway station have been scuppered after the green light was given for new housing on the site, it is claimed.Read

Stars support Birmingham charity's cookbook Mar 28 2009

CELEBRITIES have sprinkled their stardust all over a new cookbook to raise money for a Birmingham charity.Read

Firmin create badges for parents of loves ones in armed conflict Mar 28 2009

LEGENDARY Birmingham button-makers Firmin and Sons are creating worldwide military history with new badges saluting the role of the nation’s parents in armed conflicts.Read

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