Jun
2009
Articles from 16th Jun 2009
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Man found with serious injuries in Weoley Castle
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was found with serious injuries in Weoley Castle. Read
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Lord Mandelson visits Aston University
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
Higher and further education has a key role in helping Britain through the recession, Lord Mandelson has said during a visit to Aston University in Birmingham. Read
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Two hurt in drive-by shooting in Aston
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
TWO teenagers were gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Birmingham. Read
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City College Birmingham lecturers strike over job cuts
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
LECTURERS at a major Birmingham college were striking today in protest at almost 80 redundancies – despite being told it was fighting for its survival. Read
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Police name biker killed in West Bromwich accident
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORCYCLIST killed when he crashed with a car in the Black Country has been named as Willenhall 38-year-old Andrew Adshead. Read
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Police appeal for missing Polish teenager
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
Karolina Okonska, aged 19, arrived in Moor Street, Birmingham city centre, by coach last Tuesday afternoon from her homeland in Poland to begin work on a fruit farm near Worcester. Read
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OAP quizzed after two stabbed in Lozells
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM pensioner has been remanded in custody after two people were stabbed in Lozells. Read
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City College Birmingham lecturers strike over job cuts
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
LECTURERS at a major Birmingham college were striking today in protest at almost 80 redundancies – despite being told it was fighting for its survival. Read
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Man arrested after cannabis factory found at Quinton flat
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN is being questioned after a cannabis factory was found at a Birmingham flat. Read
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£2,000 of prizes to be won by Mail's best letter writers
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail has teamed up with Royal Mail to offer our top letter writers a range of fantastic prizes worth more than £2,000 over the next year. Read
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YouTube debut for force in fight against drug dealers
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE Police has made its YouTube debut in its fight against drugs. Read
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Arrest after pensioner dies
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN has been arrested after a pensioner was killed outside Stafford Hospital. Read
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Midland MPs set out their case to be Speaker
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
CANDIDATES in the race to become the next Speaker of the House of Commons have taken part in a historic public hustings, to win the backing of MPs. Read
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Swine Flu: What every parent needs to know
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
How dangerous is swine flu? Alan Taman, Communications Officer at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, answ ers the questions that worried parents are asking. Read
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Man faces owl-selling charge
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND man has been charged with illegally selling owls. Read
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Motorcyclist killed in Cannock crash named by police
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORCYCLIST who died in a collision at a roundabout has been named by police. Ivron Griffiths, aged 26, of Lupin Drive, Huntington, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on the A5190 Lichfield Road at Cannock at 2.20am on Thursday. Read
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Town Hall steps back in time for launch of 175th birthday celebrations
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
FROM tea dances to talks and salsa to silent movie screenings – they will all be on offer in Birmingham over the next few months to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the city’s Town Hall. Read
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Curfew slapped on booze-fuelled teens
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs have set a 9pm curfew on young tearaways plaguing residents in a city suburb. Read
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Review: Boyzone at Birmingham NIA
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
THE boyz were back in town and the title of their reunion tour – Better – was entirely justified. Read
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Study finds Birmingham Central Library is not falling apart
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL leaders were today urged to issue a public apology to the man who designed Birmingham Central Library after an independent study found no evidence to back claims that the 1970s building is falling to bits. Read
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Randal Brew hits out over payment to NEC directors
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
Beaten Tory leadership contender Randal Brew has stepped into the row over the payment of £15,000 to four Birmingham City Council NEC directors, claiming that a decision to approve the salaries was based on misleading information. Read
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Swine Flu: First Birmingham secondary school closes
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
The first secondary school in Birmingham has been forced to close due to an outbreak of swine flu. Read
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Shooting in Aston: Two men injured
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
Police have sealed off Albert Road in Aston this morning following a shooting incident last night. Read
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Penguin suits on for Save the Children fun day
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of children dressed as penguins will descend on a Midland farm to celebrate a charity’s 90th anniversary. Read
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Birmingham university in new medics training method
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A PIONEERING training method is putting the next generation of medics to the test in a life-and-death situation. Read
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Smethwick haulage operator loses licence
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND haulage operator has been stripped of his licence by the Traffic Commissioner. Read
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Job centre's weekend help for LDV ex-workers
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of LDV workers thrown on to the dole queue bombarded a Birmingham job centre which opened especially to help them get back on their feet. Read
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Delay hits inquest over arrested dad death
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
AN inquest into the death of a Birmingham father who died after being arrested by police has been delayed again. Read
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Chelmsley Wood teaching assistant in national final of 'Oscars'
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
IT was double joy for a Midland primary school today after a teaching assistant won through to the national final of the profession’s ‘Oscars’. Read
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Return of Midlands fun run attracts hundreds of runners
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of fitness fans were put under starter’s orders by former Aston Villa favourite Steve Staunton as they marked the return of a Midland fun run. Read
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Green light for Erdington day nursery extension
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A PRE-SCHOOL children’s nursery on a busy dual carriageway can be extended despite fears for the safety of toddlers, city planners have ruled. Read
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Birmingham City University best for recruiting students
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City University has been recognised as the best in the country at recruiting new students. Read
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Streetly Evangelical Church was built 50 years ago by five men
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
IT BEGAN as a pipe dream and became a legacy. Read
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One telephone number for Birmingham City Council
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council is introducing one telephone number that could save the taxpayer £321 million. Read
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Studio roof leak damages Bullring artwork
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A GIANT piece of public art which shoppers in the Bullring helped create has been ruined by rain. Read
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Birmingham football tournament raises safety awareness
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNG players from a Birmingham football club learned about road safety during a tournament in honour of their friend, who was killed in a car crash. Read
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Harborne Carnival to be a great hoedown
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
STUDENT Sarah Cockerton has won top marks for her looks after being picked to head up Birmingham’s biggest street carnival. Read
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Would-be Birmingham council candidate left angry in racism row
Jun 16 2009 | Top Stories
A WOULD-be council candidate has refused to back down after her complaint of racism against a former Labour Lord Mayor was thrown out by Birmingham City Council. Read
