Apr
2009
Articles from 27th Apr 2009
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Ex-Lord Mayor Coun Mahmood Hussain in Labour Party row
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER Lord Mayor of Birmingham was today accused of telling a woman she was not a suitable inner-city Labour Party candidate because she is “white and Jewish”. Read
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Yardley Wood woman jailed for killing love rival
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham woman who stabbed her love rival to death has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison. Read
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70-year-old injured in Dudley robbery
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
An elderly man is recovering in hospital after he sustained a head injury in a robbery in Dudley. Read
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Birmingham teenager's body lay unfound in recycling bin
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
The body of a 17-year-old from Birmingham who was killed while acting as a minder for a drugs gang went undiscovered for almost two weeks after being dumped in a recycling bin, a court heard. Read
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A FORMER Lord Mayor of Birmingham was today accused of telling a woman she was not a suitable inner-city Labour Party candidate because she is “white and Jewish”.
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
Coun Mahmood Hussain, who served as Birmingham’s first Asian Lord Mayor seven years ago, is alleged to have made the comment to Elaina Cohen who wanted to stand in the East Handsworth and Lozells by-election. Read
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BBC presenter Ashley Blake denies wounding teen
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
The 39-year-old presenter, who appeared at Birmingham Crown Court, also denied affray and perverting the course of justice. It follows an alleged incident out The Place 2 B restaurant in Chester Road, New Oscott, Sutton Coldfield when a 17-year-old teenager received serious facial injuries in January. Read
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Harborne homes in garden suburb plan put on hold
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 16 new homes in a picturesque garden suburb in Birmingham have been put on hold after a storm of protest from residents. Read
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Swine flu: Birmingham International Airport on standby
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
Medics at Birmingham International Airport have been briefed ahead of the arrival of the Thomson flight from Cancun. Read
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Birmingham priest tells of shock as past is 'raked up'
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
A PRIEST has told of his shock after details of a former Interpol hunt for him were left on cars as he said mass at a Birmingham church. Read
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Moggie fans car rally at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
FANS OF the iconic Morris Minor cars enjoyed a rally in the glorious sunshine. Read
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Police in fresh appeal over teen sex attack
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have made a fresh appeal for help after a young woman was sexually assaulted. Read
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Handsworth shooting: Man charged with murder
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a student who was gunned down following an argument in a Birmingham street. Read
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Hepatitis A outbreak at Solihull primary school
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR children from a primary school in Solihull have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, it was revealed today. Read
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Wolves’ fans get pitch warning
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
MICK McCarthy today warned Wolves’ fans the club will not tolerate any more pitch invasions after his side’s celebrations at clinching the Championship title at Oakwell were marred by over-exuberant supporters. Read
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What is Swine Flu?
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
It is a contagious respiratory illness in pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Read
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Birmingham kidnap victim 'was bound and gagged'
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
A SCRAPYARD boss today told how he saw the man at the centre of Birmingham’s “bomb car” scare bound and gagged with gas canisters wrapped around his body. Read
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Happy trio tell their stories of London Marathon success
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
By Jasbir Authi Read
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Swine flu may already be in UK - Midlands expert
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
A LEADING Midland virus expert today warned that deadly swine flu may have already spread from Mexico to Britain. Read
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‘Naked streets’ cut accidents
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
TRAFFIC lights, bollards, kerbs, railings, speed limits and warning signs could be removed from key city streets under a revolutionary new policy currently being considered by transport bosses. Read
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BBC axes radio legend Tony Butler
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
VETERAN radio star Tony Butler is set to bring the curtain down on a 60-year media career next month after becoming an “embarrassment” to the BBC. Read
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Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi with a colourful parade through Birmingham
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM was awash with a sea of orange as thousands of Sikhs paraded through city streets to mark the annual Vaisakhi festival. Read
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West Mids quango Learning and Skills Council spends £700k on spin doctors
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
BRITAIN’S biggest quango has been strongly criticised for spending £700,000 on external spin doctors in the Midlands in just three years. Read
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Billions wiped off 'Rich List' accounts as recession bites
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND millionaires saw their fortunes disappear over the last year as the recession wiped huge amounts of money from their bank accounts. Read
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Review: Specials at Birmingham Academy
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
THE atmosphere in the Birmingham Academy was electric as the heaving masses waited to witness the return of The Specials, 30 years after they released their debut single. Read
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Designer Wayne Hemingway to compere BYPY awards
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
WAYNE Hemingway, one of the UK’s most recognisable designers, will compere this year’s Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards, sponsored by Cobbetts LLP. Read
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Birmingham City could lose out on financial jackpot
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City will lose out on a financial jackpot if they fail to make it into the Premier League – and the knock-on effect on the city’s economy would be worth millions, experts have said. Read
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Moggie fans car rally at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
FANS OF the iconic Morris Minor cars enjoyed a rally in the glorious sunshine. Read
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Police in fresh appeal over teen sex attack
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have made a fresh appeal for help after a young woman was sexually assaulted. Read
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St George's Day event in Birmingham attracts thousands
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
Ten thousand visitors flocked to Birmingham’s city centre as people got a chance to celebrate St George’s Day on the closest weekend to April 23. Read
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Harborne homes in garden plan put on hold
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 16 new homes in a picturesque garden suburb in Birmingham have been put on hold after a storm of protest from residents. Read
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It's horse play at Lichfield Garrick
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
THEATRE buffs will be given a helping hand to get into the Royal Ascot spirit with a play inspired by the race meeting Read
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Vigilance call after cashpoints targeted
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS have been urged to be vigilant after reports of card skimming incidents at Midland cash machines. Read
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Ultimate showcase for pets in Birmingham
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
ALL creatures great and small are set to descend on Birmingham. Read
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Sheldon kids get boost from police
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE stepped to help a group of school children compete in a national dance and drama competition. Read
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Support growing for Birmingham Mail's bid to fight jobs gloom
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
SUPPORT for the Birmingham Mail’s We Want To Work campaign has come from politicians and business leaders all wanting to see eight of our readers and thousands like them find new jobs. Read
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Elderly give insight on deafness in Birmingham
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
ELDERLY deaf people helped paint a picture of what life was like early last century for hearing-impaired people in Birmingham. Read
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Tyburn Road bus lane axe 'will cause gridlock'
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS to remove a bus lane on one of Birmingham’s main routes will cause ‘gridlock’ for bus passengers, campaigners have claimed. Read
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Crocodile project is unveiled at Newtown factory site
Apr 27 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW multi-million pound housing project has been unveiled at a former factory in Birmingham. Read
