Violent assault on train traveller

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A TRAIN traveller was punched to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head in a vicious, unprovoked attack at a Birmingham train station. Read

Police swoop on Quinton home

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

POLICE swooped on the home of a Quinton man suspected of dealing in stun guns and batons today. Read

Protests at Coseley Baths closure

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

HUNDREDS of protesters crammed into a public meeting to demand Coseley Swimming Pool be saved from closure. Read

Coseley swimming pool gas leak was "20 minutes" from disaster

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

FIREFIGHTERS tackling a dangerous gas leak at Coseley Swimming Pool which left nearly 50 people needing medical treatment said they were “20 minutes” away from a major disaster. Read

Anti-flab jab trader stripped of £800k

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A MILLIONAIRE Birmingham businessman who made a fortune selling unlicensed and potentially dangerous anti-flab injections has been stripped of £800,000. Read

Birmingham charity collector pocketed the cash

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A BOGUS charity collector who claimed he was raising money for an animal charity but pocketed the cash has been given a suspended jail sentence. Read

Fordrough pub death: Death suspect freed for 21st birthday bash

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

Jason D’Aguilar is charged with the manslaughter of 46-year-old Mr McConnell, who was found collapsed outside the Fordrough pub, in West Heath. Read

Birmingham NEC staff furious over random drug and alcohol testing

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

CASUAL workers across the NEC empire are being targeted with random drugs and alcohol tests in a tough clampdown. Read

Grandad has new lease of life after prostate cancer recovery

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A SIMPLE blood test for prostate cancer has given Birmingham grandfather-of- three Gordon Hobson a new lease of life. Read

Six men in court over second-hand car scam

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

SIX men were due to appear in court today accused of conspiracy to rob second hand car buyers lured to Birmingham in search of a vehicle. Read

Protests at Coseley Baths closure

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

HUNDREDS of protesters crammed into a public meeting to demand Coseley Swimming Pool be saved from closure. Read

Violent assault on train traveller

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A TRAIN traveller was punched to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head in a vicious, unprovoked attack at a Birmingham train station. Read

Case reviews into 50 patients at shamed Stafford hospital

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

NEARLY 50 patient case notes from shamed Stafford Hospital are being independently reviewed following the Healthcare Commission investigation. Read

Land Rover launch high-tech fleet in New York

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

LAND Rover has taken the New York International Auto Show by storm by unveiling two world firsts on its new range of vehicles. Read

Spaghetti Junction named 'most feared'

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

SPAGHETTI Junction has topped the bill as the most feared road interchange in the UK. Drivers become sweaty-palmed and queasy at the thought of using the M6 Gravelly Hill Interchange, which got its better-known name from a Birmingham Mail journalist. Read

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Coseley swimming pool gas leak: 50 people treated

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

NEARLY 50 people, the majority of them children, were treated by paramedics after a chlorine gas leak at Coseley Swimming Pool. Read

Birmingham school pupils gear up for their own motor show

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

THE world’s leading motor shows including Detroit, Tokyo and Frankfurt have a new rival – the playground of a Birmingham school. Read

Battle re-enactment at Tamworth Castle

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

LET battle commence. Tamworth will take a step back in time to celebrate St George’s Day. Read

Birmingham photographer's 4am Project prompts worldwide craze

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

MOST people are fast asleep at four in the morning. Read

Acocks Green parents lead campaign for more organ donors

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A GRIEVING Birmingham couple whose son died before they could find a liver donor used their tragic memories to encourage shoppers and workers to save lives. Read

Virgin Trains accused of trying to close down small rail rival

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

VIRGIN Trains has been accused of trying to force a smaller train rival out of business with attempts to launch a “spoiler service” in the region. Read

Long-serving Solihull chiropodist retires

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

VERRUCAS, nail fungi, corns and calluses are all in a day’s work for Penny Woods. Read

Stop and Search offensive launched to trap Lichfield fly-tippers

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A TOUGH new campaign has swung into action in a bid to catch hundreds of suspected fly-tippers in the act. Read

Wednesbury in appeal over old Birmingham photos

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

HISTORY lover Chris Stanley has opened up a photo album for Birmingham Mail readers showing images of Birmingham and the Midlands 80 years ago. Read

Birmingham black cab drivers angry over age rules

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

DOZENS of angry Hackney Carriage drivers have staged a protest against council proposals which could see their vehicles scrapped. Read

Author Richard Beard appointed director of Academy of Writing at BCU

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A LEADING author has gone back to ‘school’ to direct a writing diploma at a ­Birmingham university. Read

Birmingham residents warned over opportunist crime

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

LETTERS have been sent to Birmingham residents, warning them not to leave themselves open to opportunist thieves. Read

Row over Quinton shop allowed to sell alcohol

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

DOZENS of residents from a ­Birmingham estate said they were “disappointed” after the council approved plans to allow a grocery shop to sell alcohol. Read

Birmingham jewellery students showing their sparkle

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

ASPIRING Birmingham jewellers are showcasing their latest designs at an exhibition in the city. Students from The School of Jewellery on Vittoria Street will showcase their latest wares, created using a pioneering laser technique. The Birmingham Assay office supported the up-and-coming designers who used laser marking to explore pattern. Read

Walsall Road tram plan laid to rest

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

PROPOSALS to run trams down Walsall Road have finally been laid to rest in latest transport plans. Read

Punctuality on West Midlands buses under fire

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

COMMUTERS are being short changed when it comes to the reliability of West Midland bus services. Read

Stately fun at Shugborough Hall this Easter

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A MIDLAND stately home will lay on a packed programme this Easter. Read

Course for improving your English

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

CITY College Birmingham has courses coming up in both English for Speakers of other Languages and computing, with enrolment about to start. Read

IT route to good wage and security

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

THE IT industry is a great place to be, being right at the forefront of everything in industry, commerce and the public sector. Read

Hygiene warning for Russells Hall Hospital

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A MIDLAND hospital has failed to reach adequate hygiene standards during surprise on-the-spot checks by a health and social care regulator. Read

Builders behind £29m Highgate college nominated for award

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

BAM Construction has been nominated for a 2009 Built in Quality education award for the £29 million three-storey crescent-shaped Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College in Birmingham. Read

Fascinating glimpse into past life of 100-year-old Yardley Primary

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

A FASCINATING insight into the life of a Birmingham primary school over the past 100 years is to take centre-stage during its centenary celebrations. Read

Erdington residents complain of neglect of verges

Apr 09 2009 | Top Stories

People living in Short Heath Road, Erdington, say the verges on one side of the street remain a danger despite Birmingham City Council admitting repairs were needed a year ago. Read