Jun
2009
Articles from 10th Jun 2009
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No change to Staffordshire Council’s school plans
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL leaders in Staffordshire have refused to abandon a planned reorganisation of secondary schools in Tamworth despite a change of political control and a last-minute plea from teaching unions. Read
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Joint 90th birthday celebration for Birmingham twins
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
WITH identical smiles and matching twinkles in their eyes, a pair of Birmingham twins enjoyed a family bash to mark their 90th birthdays. Read
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A BIRMINGHAM man who stabbed his on-off girlfriend and her sister to death in a “brutal and depraved” attack was jailed for life today.
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
Mohammed Ali, aged 29, used three knives to kill Yasmine and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif, whose partially-clothed bodies were found at their blood-drenched Birmingham flat last September. Read
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Customs staff seize cocaine hidden in hand cream
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
EAGLE-eyed Border Agency officers at Birmingham International Airport seized thousands of pounds worth of cocaine hidden in tubs of hand cream in the luggage of a passenger. Read
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Pregnant woman cut free from car after Birmingham crash
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT woman and two of her friends had to be cut free from their car after it collided with another vehicle in Birmingham. Read
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THE Birmingham MP who claimed the cost of steamy nights in a posh London hotel with a lover on his expenses today repaid the £1,700 bill to charity.
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
Khalid Mahmood insisted he had done nothing wrong by staying in the hotel, that the bills were ‘approved’ by the Fees Office and that no-one had asked or expected him to return the money. But the Labour MP for Perry Barr said that he understood why his constituents were angry and that he wanted to make a public gesture to show that he “gets it”. Read
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MPs want more winter fuel help for most needy
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
UNIVERSAL winter fuel payments of up to £400 a year should be given only to the most needy, MPs said. Read
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Crisis at flagship Jewellery Quarter site as developers crash
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
HOPES of work re-starting on a flagship Jewellery Quarter development have been crushed after the developer plunged into administration midway through the project. Read
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Killer of Birmingham sisters jailed for a minimum of 34 years
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
DOUBLE killer Mohammed Ali was today jailed for life with a minimum term of 34 years at the Royal Courts of Justice for the murders of Birmingham sisters Yasmine and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif. Read
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Customs staff seize cocaine hidden in hand cream
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
EAGLE-eyed Border Agency officers at Birmingham International Airport seized thousands of pounds worth of cocaine hidden in tubs of hand cream in the luggage of a passenger. Read
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MPs want more winter fuel help for most needy
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
UNIVERSAL winter fuel payments of up to £400 a year should be given only to the most needy, MPs said. Read
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Pregnant woman cut free from car after Birmingham crash
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT woman and two of her friends had to be cut free from their car after it collided with another vehicle in Birmingham. Read
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DOUBLE killer Mohammed Ali was today jailed for life with a minimum term of 34 years at the Royal Courts of Justice for the murders of Birmingham sisters Yasmine and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif.
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
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On your marks
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
for running fun Read
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Off to the races for 70th birthday
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
HORSE racing fanatic Derek Dickin is topping off his 70th celebrations – with his first ever trip to the races. Read
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Open-day advice for ex-staff at Midland van-maker LDV
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
INSOLVENT van-maker LDV is to re-open its gates just three days after going bust – to help hundreds of workers try to cope with redundancy. Read
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Crisis at flagship Jewellery Quarter site as developers crash
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
HOPES of work re-starting on a flagship Jewellery Quarter development have been crushed after the developer plunged into administration midway through the project. Read
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BMX star boosts city park's bid to host championship
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A TWO-TIMES world BMX champ has given the thumbs-up to a Birmingham track bidding to host a major biking competition. Read
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Slimming team's work-out raises £500 for charity
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A SLIMMING club leader in Birmingham has raised over £500 by encouraging her members to combine exercise with their dieting. Read
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MPs want more winter fuel help for most needy
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
UNIVERSAL winter fuel payments of up to £400 a year should be given only to the most needy, MPs said. Read
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Off to the races for 70th birthday
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
HORSE racing fanatic Derek Dickin is topping off his 70th celebrations – with his first ever trip to the races. Read
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Customs staff seize cocaine hidden in hand cream
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
EAGLE-eyed Border Agency officers at Birmingham International Airport seized thousands of pounds worth of cocaine hidden in tubs of hand cream in the luggage of a passenger. Read
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Pregnant woman cut free from car after Birmingham crash
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT woman and two of her friends had to be cut free from their car after it collided with another vehicle in Birmingham. Read
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Walsall pupil in pepper spray rampage
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
The youngster, who has not been named, sprayed fellow pupils at Walsall’s Shire Oak School. It is believed seven children were attacked by the boy, aged around 15, in a school corridor yesterday. Read
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Walsall residents will carry on fighting M6 widening plans
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
WALSALL residents who marched on Downing Street to petition against plans to widen the M6 today vowed to carry on their fight after designs for the scheme were unveiled. Read
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Two hurt after collision in Midlands
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men have been taken to hospital following a crash involving two cars and a wall in Walsall. Read
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Plans for £174m revamp of Wolverhampton bus station unveiled
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
THIS is the vision of a revamped Wolverhampton with a new bus station, offices and shops, that has been put forward by developers. Read
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Customs staff seize cocaine hidden in hand cream
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
EAGLE-eyed Border Agency officers at Birmingham International Airport seized thousands of pounds worth of cocaine hidden in tubs of hand cream in the luggage of a passenger. Read
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Pregnant woman cut free from car after Birmingham crash
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT woman and two of her friends had to be cut free from their car after it collided with another vehicle in Birmingham. Read
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MPs want more winter fuel help for most needy
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
UNIVERSAL winter fuel payments of up to £400 a year should be given only to the most needy, MPs said. Read
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Two more Birmingham schools hit by swine flu
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
TWO more Birmingham schools have been hit by swine flu and a city centre office worker has also contracted the illness, it was revealed today. Read
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Khalid Mahmood's charity gesture after hotel storm
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
Khalid Mahmood insisted he had done nothing wrong by staying in the hotel, that the bills were ‘approved’ by the Fees Office and that no-one had asked or expected him to return the money. But the Labour MP for Perry Barr said that he understood why his constituents were angry and that he wanted to make a public gesture to show that he “gets it”. Read
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No change to Staffordshire Council’s school plans
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL leaders in Staffordshire have refused to abandon a planned reorganisation of secondary schools in Tamworth despite a change of political control and a last-minute plea from teaching unions. Read
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Midland vicar may have "squatters' rights"
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A VICAR sacked for having an affair with a parishioner may have rights to the vicarage he refuses to leave, a court heard. Read
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Joint 90th birthday celebration for Birmingham twins
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
WITH identical smiles and matching twinkles in their eyes, a pair of Birmingham twins enjoyed a family bash to mark their 90th birthdays. Read
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Gardeners’ World Live opens at Birmingham NEC
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE Credit Crunch is affecting everybody - and many of the show gardens at this year’s Gardeners’ World Live, which opens at Birmingham NEC today, are reflecting people’s concerns about the economic climate. Read
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Statue of Christ stolen from Pershore Abbey
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are today trying to track down a distinctive statue of Christ that was stolen from Pershore Abbey in Worcestershire. Read
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Crisis at flagship Jewellery Quarter site as developers crash
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
HOPES of work re-starting on a flagship Jewellery Quarter development have been crushed after the developer plunged into administration midway through the project. Read
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Council leisure chief: I still support Central library building
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S new leisure, sport and culture boss has restated his support for the Central Library currently under threat of demolition. Read
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Anti-BNP demonstration in Birmingham city centre
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
ANTI-British National Party protesters staged a peaceful demonstration in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Birmingham anti-racism group in row with council over funding
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
ANGRY protesters turned out in the city centre to campaign for Birmingham’s foremost anti-racism organisation. Read
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Disney's Hannah Montana ticket prices sparks parent fury
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
DISNEY’S Hannah Montana brings a smile to the faces of its young viewers but ‘outrageous’ ticket prices have angered parents. Read
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On your marks for running fun
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S back! The EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon is to be held again this autumn. Read
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Commuters invited to report expensive bus fares
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
COMMUTERS are invited to give their views about the most expensive bus journey in their area. Read
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Birmingham postal staff charity boost
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BLIND charity in Birmingham is to benefit from postal workers’ generosity. Read
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Sutton Coldfield charity runners hit be parking tickets
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
CHARITY fun runners were left out of pocket and fuming when they completed a race and found they had been issued with a parking tickets. Read
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Extreme slimmer give birth to baby AJ
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
WHEN tubby Michelle Bowater weighed in at nearly 25 stone, doctors broke the devastating news that she would never have a baby because of her size. Read
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BMX star boosts city park's bid to host championship
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A TWO-TIMES world BMX champ has given the thumbs up to a Birmingham track bidding to host a major biking competition. Read
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Slimming team's work-out raises £500 for charity
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A SLIMMING club leader in Birmingham has raised over £500 by encouraging her members to combine exercise with their dieting. Read
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Kings Heath Territorials treating our front-line troops in Afghanistan
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A DUST-SWEPT lunar landscape is punctuated by the cogs of war in the middle of lawless Helmand Province. Read
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Cash boost to fight youth crime on Midland streets
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands is to get a share of a £1.75 million war-chest to help tackle youth crime. Read
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Stafford woman dies after collision with car at hospital
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
A PEDESTRIAN who died after being hit by a car outside a hospital has been named by police. Read
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Police BBQ to tackle anti-social behaviour is a success
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE held their first ‘BBQ in the park’ in a campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour. Read
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Off to the races for 70th birthday
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
HORSE racing fanatic Derek Dickin is topping off his 70th celebrations – with his first ever trip to the races. Read
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‘Save the Rainbow pub’ on facebook after noise complaints
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
SUPPORTERS of a popular Digbeth pub, which could be forced to close because of complaints about music, have started a facebook page – and have more than 10,000 supporters. Read
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Builders Mansell complete 100th new-build home in Sandwell
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
MANSELL has struck an impressive century – after handing over the 100th new-build home as part of a major multi-million pound urban regeneration programme in Sandwell. Read
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High Court ruling on gaming machines could cost taxman £500 million
Jun 10 2009 | Top Stories
PUB landlords, bookies and other leisure bosses throughout the Midlands were put on red alert today after a Rank Group victory in the High Court opened up potential floodgates. Read
