Apr
2009
Articles from 1st Apr 2009
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LDV crisis: Birmingham City Council promises to keep supporting firm
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City Council has pledged to explore further avenues to support the Washwood Heath-based van maker LDV. Read
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Erdington fireworks find: 25-year-old man arrested
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A 25-year-old man has been arrested under the Explosives Act after police found a stash of fireworks at a flat in Birmingham. Read
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Chemical spill in Erdington
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
Seven people have been evacuated from a commercial property after a chemical spill in Birmingham. Read
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Yardley Wood love rival murder trial: Boyfriend tells of anguish
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The boyfriend of a Birmingham woman accused of murdering a love rival has told a jury he loved both women and could not bring himself to break up with either of them. Read
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G20 protesters clash with police
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
ANGRY scuffles broke out when protesters confronted police as thousands of G20 protesters descended on London’s financial heartland today. Read
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THE fate of the car industry was on the agenda as Gordon Brown meets world leaders, including Barack Obama, for the G20 summit.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The Prime Minister greeted the US President in London in preparation for the meeting of world leaders tomorrow. All Metropolitan leave was cancelled as thousands of protesters prepared to descend on London today for a series of G20 demonstrations. Read
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Top accountancy firm on four-day week
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Birmingham Chamber survey paints worrying picture of economy
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Online petition to save van maker LDV gathers pace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people are signing up to an online petition to save LDV as hopes of a resumption of production at the Birmingham van-maker next week stalled. Read
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Wife and lover jailed for life over River Severn murder
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A Stourport woman and her lover have been jailed for life for murdering her husband and then trying to cover up the killing. Read
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Chester Road crash: Paramedic critically ill
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PARAMEDIC was fighting for life today after the ambulance she was travelling in collided with a van and then ploughed into the car park wall of a fast-food restaurant. Read
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A MAN whose burned body was found in his Birmingham home had been bound by his hands and feet and beaten over his face and head, it emerged today.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
Police said Mark Clarkson, aged 48, may have been still alive when his house was set on fire. Read
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Handsworth and Lozells families to have say on crime
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
FED-UP families will finally be able to tell judges and magistrates how crime blights their lives. Read
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Quinton fire victim had been beaten
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN whose burned body was found in his Birmingham home had been bound by his hands and feet and beaten over his face and head, it emerged today. Read
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Top accountancy firm on four-day week
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Birmingham Chamber survey paints worrying picture of economy
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Tom Scotney Read
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Online petition to save van maker LDV gathers pace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people are signing up to an online petition to save LDV as hopes of a resumption of production at the Birmingham van-maker next week stalled. Read
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THE fate of the car industry was on the agenda as Gordon Brown meets world leaders, including Barack Obama, for the G20 summit.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The Prime Minister greeted the US President in London in preparation for the meeting of world leaders tomorrow. All Metropolitan leave was cancelled as thousands of protesters prepared to descend on London today for a series of G20 demonstrations. Read
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Paramedic critically ill after Erdington crash
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PARAMEDIC was fighting for life today after the ambulance she was travelling in collided with a van and then ploughed into the car park wall of a fast-food restaurant. Read
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Police ID body found in Quinton flat fire
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today named the man whose burned body was found inside a fire-ravaged house in Birmingham as occupier Mark Clarkson. Read
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Lichfield parents kick up a stink over dog poo poster swear word
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has outraged parents by putting up a dog fouling sign close to a school saying “Pick **it up!!”. Read
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Sleeping man resuced from flat fire
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was led to safety from a burning flat by firefighters after he fell asleep and his kitchen caught fire. Read
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Lichfield parents kick up a stink over dog poo poster swear word
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has outraged parents by putting up a dog fouling sign close to a school saying “Pick **it up!!”. Read
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Birmingham Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
PRIMARY schools in Birmingham are celebrating a third consecutive year of improved performance following publication of today’s annual classroom test results. Read
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Lichfield parents kick up a stink over dog poo poster swear word
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has outraged parents by putting up a dog fouling sign close to a school saying “Pick **it up!!”. Read
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Sleeping man resuced from flat fire
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was led to safety from a burning flat by firefighters after he fell asleep and his kitchen caught fire. Read
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Ambulance crew hurt in Erdington crash
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of an ambulance crew were badly injured when their vehicle collided with a van and then ploughed into the car park wall of a fast-food restaurant. Read
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Nurse shortage link to higher than normal death rates in Midlands
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
SEVERE nurse shortages have been linked to higher than normal death rates at some Midland hospitals in a new report by watchdogs. Read
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Woman accused of knifing 'love rival' to death
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN embroiled in a love triangle stabbed her rival to death before going to work and then sunbathing in a park, a court heard. Read
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Online petition to save van maker LDV gathers pace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people are signing up to an online petition to save LDV as hopes of a resumption of production at the Birmingham van-maker next week stalled. Read
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G20 Summit: Car industry is on agenda, says Gordon Brown
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
THE fate of the car industry will be on the agenda as Gordon Brown meets world leaders, including Barack Obama, for the G20 Summit. Read
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Tory councillors against Birmingham municipal bank plans
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby has come under pressure to drop plans for a municipal bank – from ten of his own councillors. Read
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Nintendo Wii used to help stroke victims
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM medics have revealed a new weapon in their battle to rehabilitate semi-paralysed stroke victims – a Nintendo Wii. Read
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Judges take community views on board during trial in Birmingham
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
FED-UP families will finally be able to tell judges and magistrates how crime blights their lives. Read
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Help to safeguard city's small businesses
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is to have five new town centre managers as part of £1 million recession-busting measures to help small businesses. Read
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Artist Stephen Wiltshire captures Birmingham's new skyline
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
AN EXHIBITION by autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire is being held in Birmingham to mark World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow. Read
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A PRIVATE members’ club in Kings Heath is opening its doors to the public to raise money for the Help the Heroes injured servicemen charity.
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
The Loyal Caledonian Corks are hosting darts and dominoes competitions in their Alcester Road South base on Friday, then karaoke, a car wash, a raffle and Elvis tribute on Saturday. The events are free. Read
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Staffordshire Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE primary school pupils have a good reason to celebrate success today, after once again achieving higher than average Key Stage 2 results. Read
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Solihull Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A TRIO of primary schools in Solihull are sitting pretty at the top of the national academic tree for their pupils’ performances in today’s Key Stage 2 tables. Read
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Worcestershire Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
PRIMARY schools in Worcestershire were enjoying a touch of restored pride today following publication of the national Key Stage 2 results. Read
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Black Country Key Stage 2 results
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
SENIOR education officials across the Black Country were all smiles today after thousands of 11-year-olds achieved another set of excellent classroom test results. Read
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Top accountancy firm on four-day week
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 people at financial giant KPMG in the Midlands have opted to work four-day weeks or take reduced-pay sabbaticals after the firm launched a cost-cutting drive. Read
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Birmingham Chamber survey paints worrying picture of economy
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Chamber of Commerce and Industry has praised the “fighting spirit” of businesses in the region, after painting one of the grimmest pictures of the local economy ever in its latest quarterly survey. Read
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Birmingham airport runway extension plan given go-ahead
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to extend the runway at Birmingham International Airport finally got the go-ahead last night from Solihull Council. Read
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Review: Lionel Richie at LG Arena in Birmingham
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
HE’S one of the greatest Motown artists that has ever lived and Lionel Richie’s two-hour extravaganza at the NEC last night proved exactly why. Read
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Rail line closed after fireworks found in Erdington flat
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of commuters were caught up in rail chaos last night after the Birmingham to Lichfield Cross-city line was suspended due to a security alert in Erdington. Read
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Breast Cancer Campaign urges Brummies to 'step on it'
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
PEOPLE out and about over the May Bank Holiday weekend are being asked to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. Read
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Edgbaston clinic treating obese patients from Ulster
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
TWENTY NHS patients have travelled to Birmingham from Northern Ireland to receive specialist treatment for obesity at a private clinic. Read
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Birmingham youth group angry at charge to use community centre
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A GROUP of youth leaders have been told to cough up £80 a month to use a Birmingham community centre to help deprived youngsters off the street. Read
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Birmingham sexual health review over teenage pregnancies
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR shake-up of sex and relationships education is needed in Birmingham’s schools if the city is to tackle the problem of its alarming teenage pregnancy rate. Read
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Birmingham tennis tournament to serve up a claim to sport's birthplace
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A TENNIS tournament celebrating Birmingham’s claim to have invented the game is to be staged by business professionals. Read
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Birmingham author scoops six figure deal
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM writer has signed a six-figure deal for her next two novels, one of which is set in the city. Read
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Soccer legend John Barnes gives backing to Score Ethiopia campaign
Apr 01 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England football star John Barnes is urging young footie fanatics across Birmingham to help provide much-needed sports facilities for children in Africa. Read
