Jun
2009
Articles from 1st Jun 2009
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PUPILS and staff today returned to the Birmingham primary school struck by the UK’s biggest swine flu outbreak.
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
They started back as health officials confirmed that the number of cases of swine flu linked to Welford Primary, in Handsworth, has now risen Read
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Severn Trent plan 4pc rise in next five years
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Staff rally at Royal Mail sell-off plans
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of angry postmen and women gathered in Birmingham to tell the Government they will not accept the privatisation of Royal Mail. Read
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PUPILS and staff today returned to the Birmingham primary school struck by the UK’s biggest swine flu outbreak.
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
They started back as health officials confirmed that the number of cases of swine flu linked to Welford Primary, in Handsworth, has now risen to 79. But the Health Protection Agency insisted it was safe following a “deep clean” of the classrooms during the half-term break. Read
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Uncertainty remains over LDV factory relaunch
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of LDV workers could face a summer of pay disruption with the long awaited relaunch of production delayed for weeks – as vehicle stocks dwindle at the factory. Read
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Internationally renowned club to pay tribute to Midland diver
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
AN internationally renowned explorers’ club has paid tribute to a Midland diver who died during a dangerous underwater filming mission. Read
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Severn Trent plan 4pc rise in next five years
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Staff rally at Royal Mail sell-off plans
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of angry postmen and women gathered in Birmingham to tell the Government they will not accept the privatisation of Royal Mail. Read
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More sun predicted for Midlands after weekend scorcher
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a weekend – and there’s more to come. Read
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Robbers use stolen car
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A VEHICLE stolen in a knifepoint carjacking in the West Midlands was used in armed robbery 50 miles away, it emerged today. In January three masked men, one armed with a pistol, broke into the Loomis building, in the Beaumont Leys area, and demanded money from staff. Read
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Boy drowns in Midland quarry
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
AN underwater search unit recovered the body of a teenage boy who went missing while swimming in a water-filled Midland quarry. Read
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Child, 3, taken to hospital after Kings Norton blaze
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A THREE-year-old child and a man have been taken to hospital following a house fire in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham industrialist Matthew Boulton to feature on £50 banknote
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
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More sun predicted for Midlands after weekend scorcher
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a weekend – and there’s more to come. Read
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Robbers use stolen car
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A VEHICLE stolen in a knifepoint carjacking in the West Midlands was used in armed robbery 50 miles away, it emerged today. In January three masked men, one armed with a pistol, broke into the Loomis building, in the Beaumont Leys area, and demanded money from staff. Read
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Boy drowns in Midland quarry
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
AN underwater search unit recovered the body of a teenage boy who went missing while swimming in a water-filled Midland quarry. Read
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PUPILS and staff today returned to the Birmingham primary school struck by the UK’s biggest swine flu outbreak.
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
They started back as health officials confirmed that the number of cases of swine flu linked to Welford Primary, in Handsworth, has now risen to 79. But the Health Protection Agency insisted it was safe following a “deep clean” of the classrooms during the half-term break. Read
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Child, 3, taken to hospital after Kings Norton blaze
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A THREE-year-old child and a man have been taken to hospital following a house fire in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham industrialist Matthew Boulton to feature on £50 banknote
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
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Midland MP to 'stop claiming expenses'
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A HIGH-profile Midland Tory MP has said he will stop claiming expenses until an official watchdog’s review of the system is complete. Read
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Lorely Burt reveals expenses claims to Birmingham Mail
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
SOLIHULL MP Lorely Burt is the latest Midland MP to open up her detailed expense claims to the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Bloc Party, The Maccabees and Dizzee Rascal will play first at new 02 Academy
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
They will perform in the autumn at the former Dome nightclub in Horsefair, Bristol Street, which is undergoing a £5 refurbishment to turn it into the new O2 Academy Birmingham. Read
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Britain's Got Talent: Aidan Davis set to team up with Diversity
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNG dance sensation Aidan Davis could team up with the winners of Britain’s Got Talent, his mum revealed today. Read
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Rival slams Sparkbrook MP's £87,729 expenses
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Neil Elkes Read
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Child taken to hospital after Kings Norton house fire
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
House fire child taken to hospital Read
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Hot weather set to stay in West Midlands
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a weekend – and there’s more to come. Read
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Severn Trent plan 4pc rise in next five years
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Boy drowns in Midland quarry
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
AN underwater search unit recovered the body of a teenage boy who went missing while swimming in a water-filled Midland quarry. Read
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More sun predicted for Midlands after weekend scorcher
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a weekend – and there’s more to come. Read
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Birmingham pupils in Apprentice-style business challenge
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM pupils have launched themselves into a business competition. Read
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Robbers use stolen car
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A VEHICLE stolen in a knifepoint carjacking in the West Midlands was used in armed robbery 50 miles away, it emerged today. In January three masked men, one armed with a pistol, broke into the Loomis building, in the Beaumont Leys area, and demanded money from staff. Read
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Birmingham industrialist Matthew Boulton to feature on £50 banknote
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
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Great Midlands Fun Run: 29 people treated by paramedics
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A RECORD number of joggers braved scorching sunshine to take part in the Great Midlands Fun Run – but the heat took its toll. Read
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Review: Dominic Kirwan at the Birmingham Town Hall
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
MIDDLE-AGED women danced in the aisles as the Irish heart-throb’s show. Read
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Worcestershire glider pilot killed in crash
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A glider pilot has died after his aircraft crashed on take off at a Midland beauty spot. Read
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Explorers pay tribute to diver Carl Spencer
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
An internationally renowned explorers’ club has paid tribute to a Midland diver who died during a dangerous underwater filming mission. Read
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Swine Flu: Handsworth school re-opens
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
PUPILS and staff today returned to the Birmingham primary school struck by the UK’s biggest swine flu outbreak. Read
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New police chief Chris Sims starts work
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
West Midlands’ new police chief starts work today aiming to boost public satisfaction by tackling bureaucracy and freeing officers to use their professional judgment. Read
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Voters vent fury over Birmingham MP's hotel expenses claims
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
WAYNE Minnot, aged 42, from Perry Barr, said: “It’s time for him to go now. Read
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Birmingham pupils in Apprentice-style business challenge
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM pupils have launched themselves into a business competition. Read
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£100,000 of West Midlands Police radios go missing
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
BUNGLING cops have lost at least £100,000 of high-tech radios designed to provide them with state-of-the-art crimefighting details while on the beat. Read
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MPs back Birmingham widow's call for inquiry into NHS deaths
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A GRIEVING Birmingham widow whose husband was killed in a medication overdose by blundering medics has gained national backing in her battle to change the NHS and call for a public inquiry. Read
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Birmingham househunters not optimistic
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
ALMOST two-thirds of first-time buyers in Birmingham have given up hope of owning their own home. Read
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£128,000 to tackle health and crime problems in inner-city Birmingham
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S most deprived areas are to benefit from a £128,000 grant to boost sport in the community, cut obesity and deter youths from crime. Read
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Hot gossip at Sheldon police barbecue
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in Sheldon and Garretts Green have the chance to air their views when police hold a free community barbecue. Read
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Homeowners' views sought on Tame River flood plans
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
HOMEOWNERS living near a river that burst its banks and deluged more than 300 Birmingham properties are being asked for their views on how to make it safer. Read
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Down among the goats at Woodgate Valley park farm
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A FAMILY open day will be held at Woodgate Valley Urban Farm on Sunday, June 14 from 11am to 4pm. Read
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Autistic Society appeals for city 'befrienders'
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of the National Autistic Society are recruiting ‘befrienders’ from across the city as part of volunteer week. They want to attract people happy to spend a couple of hours a week being a friend to someone affected by autism. Read
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Soprano Abigail Kelly will perform at old school
Jun 01 2009 | Top Stories
A LEADING soprano is hoping to hit the right note with her former school in Birmingham when she returns to sing at a special assembly on Friday. Read
