Jun
2009
Articles from 25th Jun 2009
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THE wife of a caretaker who worked at a Birmingham school for 35 years before his death was today being forced out of their home in its grounds.
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Brenda Williams, whose cancer victim husband, Barry died in November, has been told she has to leave the caretaker bungalow at Calthorpe School in Highgate today and now faces moving into a hostel. Read
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Clinton Cards step in to save 70 jobs at cash-stricken Birthdays
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
DOZENS of West Midland workers were celebrating today after Clinton Cards saved nearly 1,500 UK jobs – just a month after 332 stores crashed into insolvency. Read
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Market sell-off plan scrapped
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to sell off half of an historic Black Country market has been scrapped. Read
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Diamond Birmingham couple devoted to helping others
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A BIG-hearted couple who have devoted more than 60 years of their lives to helping people in Birmingham are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary today. Read
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Baby pushed onto busy road during sex attack in Redditch
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A MUM suffered a terrifying sex assault by two men who pushed her baby into a busy road so they could attack her, police revealed today. Read
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Clinton Cards step in to save 70 jobs at cash-stricken Birthdays
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
DOZENS of West Midland workers were celebrating today after Clinton Cards saved nearly 1,500 UK jobs – just a month after 332 stores crashed into insolvency. Read
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Massive tailbacks as lorry overturns near M6 Spaghetti
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
ROAD contractors worked throughout the night to carry out resurfacing working on the M6 after an overturned lorry blocked the carriageway and left thousands of motorists caught up in ten-mile tailbacks. Read
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THE wife of a caretaker who worked at a Birmingham school for 35 years before his death was today being forced out of their home in its grounds.
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Brenda Williams, whose cancer victim husband, Barry died in November, has been told she has to leave the caretaker bungalow at Calthorpe School in Highgate today and now faces moving into a hostel. Read
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Police quiz man over death of Druids Heath dad
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were today continuing to quiz a man over the murder of a young dad who died in hospital three days after being attacked in Birmingham. Read
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Helen to represent Sandwell in Rose of Tralee festival
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
HELEN McMenamin heads off to Ireland next month with the hopes of Sandwell resting on her young shoulders. Read
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Dispersal order won for streets in Lye
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
GANGS of youngsters are being targeted by Black Country police who won a dispersal order over anti-social behaviour fears. Read
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Hero policemen honoured by Royal Humane Society
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
TWO policemen who thwarted a knife-wielding woman’s attempts to hang herself in Walsall Arboretum are to receive national lifesaving honours. Read
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Council forces school caretaker's widow forced out of school house and into hostel
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Brenda Williams, whose cancer victim husband, Barry died in November, has been told she has to leave the caretaker bungalow at Calthorpe School in Highgate today and now faces moving into a hostel. Read
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Redditch MP Jacqui Smith breaks silence over porn film agony
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Redditch MP Jacqui Smith has acknowledged she felt humiliated by her husband's public apology for charging two pay-per-view adult films to the taxpayer. Read
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Massive tailbacks as lorry overturns near M6 Spaghetti
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
ROAD contractors worked throughout the night to carry out resurfacing working on the M6 after an overturned lorry blocked the carriageway and left thousands of motorists caught up in ten-mile tailbacks. Read
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89 more cases of swine flu in West Midlands
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands remains the worst affected area in the country for swine flu with a further 89 cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. Read
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Minister backs Birmingham high-speed rail link
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW high-speed rail network linking London to Birmingham will lead a “revolution” in Britain’s transport system, according to the Transport Secretary. Read
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Davenports beer back on the menu in Birmingham for first time in 20 years
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A LANDLORD is hoping to buck the trend of failing pubs with the help of a famous Birmingham brewery. Read
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Police quiz man over death of Birmingham dad
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were today continuing to quiz a man over the murder of a young dad who died in hospital three days after being attacked in Birmingham. Read
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Health and Safety force Harborne church to drop its donkey derby
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM church has been forced to abandon its traditional donkey derby at its summer fete after 20 years because of health and safety fears. Read
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New boss for Birmingham Children's Hospital
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
TROUBLED Birmingham Children’s Hospital has announced a new boss to lead the Trust after it was at the centre of a damning review. Read
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Libel damages win for 'good citizen' described by council as 'violent'
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A “GOOD citizen” from Birmingham has won £12,000 High Court libel damages from a council who called her potentially violent. Read
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Knife linked to murder of Tamworth woman Tracey Downer
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are examining a knife believed to have been used to murder Tamworth woman Tracey Downer. Read
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Troop rehabilitation clinic hope for region
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW rehabilitation centre for injured military personnel could be coming to the region after an anonymous donor agreed to fund a year-long feasibility study. Read
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Leading neurosugeon, who separated Siamese twins, dies
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER neurosurgeon who separated Siamese twins in a groundbreaking operation, has died suddenly at his Birmingham home. Read
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Residents "kept in dark" over police's party for travellers
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Police kept Midland villagers in the dark over plans to host a £2,000 party for travellers near their homes, it was claimed. Read
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Driving ban councillor refuses to quit post
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A Conservative Midland councillor was today facing calls to resign after he was slapped with a 12 week suspended prison sentence for driving while banned. Read
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Birmingham woman wins £12,000 after flowerbed slur
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A “good citizen” won £12,000 High Court libel damages last night from the council who called her potentially violent. Read
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West Midlands leader hints at congestion charging in region
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Road pricing may still be necessary in order to cut the traffic congestion which costs businesses billions of pounds, the head of the West Midlands development agency has warned MPs. Read
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Muslim PC claims boss compared him to Bin Laden
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A Muslim police officer, who claims a boss compared him to Osama Bin Laden, was fined for boasting about his sexual performance and use of Viagra, it emerged yesterday. Read
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Kerrang! Radio makes sweeping changes to line-up
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham-based Kerrang! Radio has announced sweeping changes to its presenter line-up just days after it emerged the station was cutting jobs across a range of departments. Read
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Six-hour shutdown of M6 after crash delays thousands
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
An overturned lorry on the M6 caused a severe tailback yesterday afternoon and left its driver seriously injured with head and arm injuries after he was thrown from his cab. Read
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JLR facing strike threats over Sunday working row
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
Land Rover’s bid to fight back from the worst recession for decades could be derailed – in a row over Sunday shift working. Read
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Sky's the limit for cancer ward fundraiser
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A TIRELESS fundraiser flew through the air with the greatest of ease in aid of Birmingham Children Hospital’s cancer ward. Read
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THE West Midlands will warm up for the 2012 Olympics next month with an open weekend showcasing the region’s art, culture and sport.
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
The region will showcase some of its cultural treasures to encourage people to take part in the “cultural olympiad” the government is launching alongside the games. Read
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Stafford Rangers run raffle to choose stadium name
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S every football fan’s dream come true. Read
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Villa fans reach halfway point of huge trek for Acorns hospice
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
TWO Midlands company directors have swapped the boardroom for the open road to raise £100,000 for poorly children. Read
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MP hits out ar rail station 'disgrace'
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND railway station has been branded a “disgrace” by an angry MP. Read
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Half of Birmingham folk think drugs a problem in their area
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour affects one in three Birmingham residents, a Government study has found. Read
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King Edward VI School pupils enjoy battle of the bands
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
TEXTBOOKS and whiteboards gave way to guitars and drumkits as the Battle of the Bands came to a Birmingham school. Read
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£15m campaign to keep teens out of trouble on weekends
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A PROJECT in Birmingham is leading the way in a major campaign to prevent young people becoming involved in drugs or crime on Friday and Saturday nights. Read
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Birmingham man's cycle trek to aid care home
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who beat cancer will tomorrow take on his next challenge – a 190-mile cycle ride. Read
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Birmingham diabetics to have a say on treatment
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
DIABETES charities are inviting people with the condition in Birmingham to have a say on their future treatment. Read
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Solihull songwriter gets spot on Trafalgar Square plinth
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A SINGER and songwriter from the Midlands will go up in the world – when he clambers onto Trafalgar Square’s empty fourth plinth. Read
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Postal workers launch inflatable post protest
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A 20FT high post office came to Birmingham – highlighting a campaign to stop privatisation of the Royal Mail. Read
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Leek Wooton villagers in dark over taxpayer-funded travellers' bash
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE kept Midland villagers in the dark over plans to host a £2,000 party for travellers near their homes, it was claimed today. Read
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Winson Green shoplifter avoids jail for biting secuity guard
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM shoplifter has escaped a jail sentence despite biting the hand of a security guard who detained her. Read
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Diamond Birmingham couple devoted to helping others
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A BIG-hearted couple who have devoted more than 60 years of their lives to helping people in Birmingham will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary today. Read
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Castle Vale nursery school gets top marks from inspectors
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
A NURSERY school in one of the most challenging parts of Birmingham is celebrating after being given the highest praise possible by education watchdogs Ofsted. Read
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Help at hand for parents of excluded black pupils
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS of black children in Birmingham are to be offered a handbook aimed at tackling the disproportionate number of African Caribbean pupils excluded from school. Read
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Quinton girl Jade uses her loaf to win competition
Jun 25 2009 | Top Stories
SCHOOLGIRL Jade Woodhouse had the perfect answer to her mum always running out of bread to make her sandwiches. Read
