Top Stories for 4 April 2009

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Lifeline for Jaguar Land Rover workers Apr 04 2009

CRISIS-hit Jaguar Land Rover looks set for a £270 million cash bonanza following months of agonising waiting for 13,000 West Midlands workers and their families.Read

Yardley Wood granny told to get off "fat backside " by former boss Apr 04 2009

A BIRMINGHAM granny has won nearly £17,000 in compensation after her former boss told her to “get off her fat backside and do some work”.Read

Yardley Wood love rival murder trial: DNA on knife handle Apr 04 2009

BLOOD on the handle of a knife which was used in the murder of a Birmingham woman matched the DNA of her love rival, a court heard.Read

Sandwell and West Brom hospitals to cook meals in-house to cut waste Apr 04 2009

BIRMINGHAM hospital bosses are bringing back freshly-cooked in-house meals on wards after a report showed bought-in dinners were among the worst in the country for going to waste.Read

Racing enthusiast has rare photograph of Red Rum Apr 04 2009

Mr Allen has a rare photograph of Red Rum, probably the greatest race horse in history, signed by champion jockey Lester Piggott.Read

Birmingham chef turns to candlepower to cook up a storm Apr 04 2009

LIGHTS! Salmon! Action!Read

Reform call for MPs’ expenses Apr 04 2009

REFORMS to MPs’ expenses are urgently needed to restore public faith in Britain’s political system, a West Midlands MP has warned Gordon Brown.Read

Sheldon teenager overcomes disability to vie for UK beauty crown Apr 04 2009

A BIRMINGHAM teenager born with one hand and four kidneys is vying to become the fresh face of Britain after being spotted by a model talent scout at the Clothes Show.Read

Archbishop Vincent Nichols hailed by Birmingham's Anglican leader Apr 04 2009

BIRMINGHAM’S Anglican leader today applauded the appointment of the city’s Archbishop Vincent Nichols as the new head of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales.Read

Man held after drugs police swoop on city centre apartment Apr 04 2009

POLICE were today continuing to question a man who was arrested in a drugs swoop at an upmarket Birmingham city centre apartment.Read

Hodge Hill MP Liam Byrne backs criminal clean-up scheme Apr 04 2009

BIRMINGHAM MP Liam Byrne has backed a new scheme offering city residents the chance to elect local eyesores they want to be cleaned up by criminals.Read

Smethwick man bailed over robbery claim Apr 04 2009

A MAN who claimed he had been robbed of £120 at knife-point appeared in court accused of making up the story.Read

Three flee after crash in Hall Green Apr 04 2009

THREE men fled from a car after it went out of control, smashed into a lamppost and was hurled 30 metres onto a central reservation.Read

New leads in search for Kidderminster man Apr 04 2009

POLICE searching for missing Midland man Damian Tudge are continuing to follow up a number of reported sightings after a television appeal.Read

Solihull fund-raiser given jazz send-off at funeral Apr 04 2009

A “TIRELESS” fund-raiser has been given a musical send-off to the sounds of his favourite jazz tunes.Read

Mock emergency evacuation in Stirchley Apr 04 2009

POLICE cordoned off a city street and evacuated more than 60 from their homes following a major alert.Read

Community groups get a cash lifline from the police Apr 04 2009

CASH-strapped community groups have been given a £250,000 lifeline – thanks to the sale of lost and suspected stolen property never been reclaimed by its owners.Read

Nine out of ten Brummie mums feel under pressure to diet Apr 04 2009

NINE in every ten Birmingham parents feel pressured to lose weight because of examples set by celebrity mums in glossy magazines.Read

Birmingham's canals and rivers attract over 6,000 birds Apr 04 2009

IF you think the sky is the best place for birdwatching in Birmingham, think again - a survey discovered that the city’s canals and rivers are teeming with rare species.Read

Highgate school pupils consulted on new Birmingham library Apr 04 2009

PUPILS from a city primary school were given the VIP treatment as they became the first people in Birmingham to be officially consulted on the new library.Read

Jaguar Land Rover looks to recruit young engineering talent Apr 04 2009

JAGUAR Land Rover is fighting back against the recession – with plans to invest in youth by taking on more than 40 apprentices.Read

Yardley school pilots health drop-in service for pupils Apr 04 2009

A SECONDARY school in Birmingham is to pilot a new drop-in health advice service for pupils aimed at safeguarding them from the dangers of drugs and teenage pregnancy.Read

Penderford man who kidnapped ex-girlfriend jailed Apr 04 2009

A man who waited behind a bush before pouncing on his ex-girlfriend and dragging her into the car was jailed for 18 months.Read

Birmingham firms to lead way on cans recycling Apr 04 2009

BIRMINGHAM is set to lead the way in new national workplace recycling scheme.Read

Birmingham familes have chance to walk with dinosaurs at museum Apr 04 2009

FAMILIES can step back in time and come face-to-face with prehistoric beasts at Thinktank’s Walking With Dinosaurs exhibition.Read

Pallasades and Birmingham Mail line up an appealing Easter Apr 04 2009

THE Pallasades Shopping Centre’s Easter Egg Appeal, supported by the Birmingham Mail, is cracking ahead with dozens of treats already donated by generous Brummies to help give the city’s youngsters a great Easter.Read

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