May
2009
Articles from 22nd May 2009
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Senior police officer charged after fatal accident
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A senior police officer has been charged with misconduct and failing to stop at the scene of an accident in which a student was killed, the Crown Prosecution Service said today. Read
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ONE pupil has swine flu and nearly two dozen others at a Birmingham primary school are suspected of having it, it was revealed today.
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Welford Primary School, in Handsworth, was forced to shut today after the outbreak. Read
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BIRMINGHAM’S Bullring is to remain closed indefinitely as an investigation continues into a chemical leak which led to 33 people being treated by paramedics.
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Today, a further nine people had to be treated when they went into the centre to open it up but experienced breathing problems. Read
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M&B chief quits over multi-million pound losses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
TIM Clarke, chief executive of Birmingham pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers, quit his £611,000 a year job after the company was forced to write off £69 million after a disastrous bet on interest rates. Read
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Shot 50 times, but I survived
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A WALSALL man has spoken for the first time about how he miraculously survived being shot 50 times in the chest, neck and shoulder during an armed robbery in Nigeria. Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Killer was evil, says detective
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
The detective in charge of the inquiry which brought Mohammed Ali to justice welcomed the guilty verdict and described the killer as an evil "monster". Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Family tribute
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
The family of Yasmine and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif expressed relief that their "barbaric" killer was found guilty of murder. Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Killer showed no remorse
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Described by his own barrister as perhaps the "most hateful" individual jurors would ever have come across, Mohammed Ali's lack of remorse was brought into sharp focus by his defiant testimony in the witness box. Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Man convicted of murder
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A sadistic sex killer who stabbed to death his on-off girlfriend and her sister in a "brutal and depraved" attack was convicted of murder today. Read
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Go Green awards celebrate environment stars
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’s biggest and best green ambassadors were honoured for their successes at an awards ceremony in the city. Read
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Bullring chemical spill: Centre to stay closed for rest of today
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
The Bullring Shopping Centre will remain closed to the public for at least the rest of today. (Friday May 22) Read
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Bullring shut 'indefinitely' after chemical leak
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE Bullring shopping centre remained shut today following a chemical leak - and may not re-open tomorrow. Read
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Man's body pulled from canal
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN’S body was discovered face down in a Birmingham canal. Read
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Midland MP expenses: The full breakdown
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A breakdown of the expenses of Midland MPs. Read
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Inquiry on man hurt after arrest in Sutton Coldfield
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
INDEPENDENT investigators are probing an incident in which a man suffered a serious head injury after being arrested in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Ex-England boss Graham Taylor in Villa Park charity cook-off
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England and Villa boss Graham Taylor found the tables turned at Villa Park when he was the one taking orders – from Hell’s Kitchen supremo Marco Pierre White. Read
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ONE pupil has swine flu and nearly two dozen others at a Birmingham primary school are suspected of having it, it was revealed today.
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Welford Primary School, in Handsworth, was forced to shut today after the outbreak. Read
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M&B chief quits over multi-million pound losses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
TIM Clarke, chief executive of Birmingham pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers, quit his £611,000 a year job after the company was forced to write off £69 million after a disastrous bet on interest rates. Read
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Horror film Tormented has premiere in Birmingham
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A TEEN horror movie filmed in Birmingham received the red-carpet treatment for its premiere in the city. Read
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Swine flu: 24 children tested at Handsworth school
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
ONE child has swine flu and nearly two dozen others at a Birmingham primary school are suspected of having it, it was revealed today. Read
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Bullring chemical spill not treated as suspicious
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A CHEMICAL leak which forced the closure of Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre and led to more than 30 people being treated by paramedics was probably an accident, police said today. Read
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MP's expenses: How Midlands MPs claimed
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP tried to put a £1,300 Persian rug on her House of Commons expenses, it emerged today. Read
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Horror film Tormented has premiere in Birmingham
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A TEEN horror movie filmed in Birmingham received the red-carpet treatment for its premiere in the city. Read
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Man arrested for assaulting woman in Ward End home
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was assaulted inside a house in Birmingham today. Read
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Passengers lucky escape in Kings Norton bus crash
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
PASSENGERS had a lucky escape when a car crashed into the back of the bus they were on in Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, at 6pm yesterday. Read
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Ex-England boss Graham Taylor in Villa Park charity cook-off
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England and Villa boss Graham Taylor found the tables turned at Villa Park when he was the one taking orders – from Hell’s Kitchen supremo Marco Pierre White. Read
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Inquiry on man hurt after arrest in Sutton Coldfield
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
INDEPENDENT investigators are probing an incident in which a man suffered a serious head injury after being arrested in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Man's body pulled from canal
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN’S body was discovered face down in a Birmingham canal. Read
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Midlands MPs expenses revealed
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP tried to put a £1,300 Persian rug on her House of Commons expenses, it emerged today. Read
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Go Green awards celebrate environment stars
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’s biggest and best green ambassadors were honoured for their successes at an awards ceremony in the city. Read
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M&B chief quits over multi-million pound losses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
TIM Clarke, chief executive of Birmingham pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers, quit his £611,000 a year job after the company was forced to write off £69 million after a disastrous bet on interest rates. Read
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Transport minister Lord Adonis in high-speed rail link pledge
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Transport minister Lord Adonis has pledged to unveil plans for a new high-speed rail link between Birmingham and London before the next election. Read
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Beorma Quarter project in Digbeth gets green light
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Work will begin later this year on the £170 million landmark tower development at the heart of Birmingham city centre after it won the wholehearted backing of city planners. Read
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Great Barr woman gets pay-out after hospital failed to spot cervical cancer
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham mother who had to have a hysterectomy after a hospital failed to spot fatal cervical cancer cells during a smear test has won a five-figure pay-out. Read
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Gordon Brown defends Jacqui Smith over expenses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Gordon Brown last night defended home secretary Jacqui Smith over her controversial expenses claims and refused to comment on whether she would be forced to appear before a disciplinary hearing. Read
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Erdington pensioner drops appeal over mistreatment of cats
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A DEFIANT pensioner who kept 40 cats in squalid conditions at her Birmingham home has dropped her appeal against conviction for animal neglect, after costing an animal charity £250,000. Read
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Big travel delays expected over Bank Holiday weekend
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND travellers are set to be hit by serious traffic problems today for the Bank Holiday getaway – but 3,000 drivers can dodge the queues with a free giveaway. Read
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Birmingham leader backs England’s bid to host World Cup
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby today declared that Birmingham is ready to welcome the world’s greatest footballers and gave his full backing to England’s latest bid to host the World Cup tournament. Read
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Birmingham police 'reach out' to career criminals
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE officers have reached out to known offenders to help them to turn their backs on a life of crime. Read
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Children's Hospital development will be a ‘home from home’ for parents
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BRITAIN’S Got Talent youngster who spent much of his life being treated at Birmingham Children’s Hospital got to see a new development that will help thousands of families like his own. Read
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13th annual Birmingham Pride festival hits the streets this month
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
FESTIVAL fever is set to hit Birmingham this weekend as the city plays host to the UK’s largest free gay and lesbian party. Read
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'Cinderella' Birmingham day care centres snubbed
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL officials desperate to close two day centres claim disabled adults are refusing to use them because the buildings offer a service that is “frozen in time”. Read
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Birmingham drugs courier ordered to pay £38,000
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A DRUG courier has been ordered to pay £38,000 as part of a £10 million police crack-down on people profiting from criminal activity. Read
