Jul
2009
Articles from 3rd Jul 2009
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Pensions blow for TRW staff
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midland workers with global giant TRW face smaller pension payouts which could see their retirement hopes devastated, it was revealed today. Read
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Buying JLR was ‘a terrific decision’, insists Ratan Tata
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE man at the helm of Jaguar Land Rover says Indian conglomerate Tata’s move to buy the loss-making West Midland group was a “terrific decision”. Read
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Plea after 999 calls soar during heatwave
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
By Will Oliphant Read
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English Heritage backing bid to stop Birmingham housing plan
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS of one of Birmingham’s most historic suburbs have won the backing of conservation watchdog English Heritage after forcing it into a major u-turn to fight a new housing development. Read
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Stourbridge couple face Spanish hit-and-run crash trial
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country couple accused of the hit-and-run death of a young moped rider in Spain refused to answer questions when they went on trial in south-east Spain. Read
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Pensions blow for TRW staff
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midland workers with global giant TRW face smaller pension payouts which could see their retirement hopes devastated, it was revealed today. Read
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Buying JLR was ‘a terrific decision’, insists Ratan Tata
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE man at the helm of Jaguar Land Rover says Indian conglomerate Tata’s move to buy the loss-making West Midland group was a “terrific decision”. Read
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Killer Queen in stage surprise at We Will Rock You
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THEATRE-GOERS were treated to a surprise performance from Queen musicians Brian May and Roger Taylor on the second Birmingham night of their hit musical We Will Rock You. Read
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Wolverhampton council ask public for views on £30m Metro expansion
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
PEOPLE in Wolverhampton are being asked for their views on £30 million plans to extend the Midland Metro tram system in a single track loop around the city centre. Read
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Oldbury chef through to national finals of culinary competition
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
BLACK Country chef Rashid Ali Khan proved a sizzling success when he won through to the finals of a national competition. Read
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Brum jazzed up for festival
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a hoot! Birmingham’s 25th International Jazz Festival opened today with fans set for ten days of music. Read
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Solihull man faces jail term for misusing company credit card
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
AN IT co-ordinator who used a company-issued credit card for personal expenditure was warned by a judge to expect jail. Read
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Planned £200mph train between London and Birmingham under threat
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
AMBITIOUS plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham have been thrown into doubt following reports Department for Transport was facing a £30 billion funding gap. Read
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Disgraced Birmingham brothers handed suspended sentences after dad's death
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A DISGRACED former West Midlands police officer and his brother who both got their alcoholic father to “take the points” for speeding offences walked free from court. Read
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Queen stars join cast of We Will Rock You in Birmingham
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THEATRE-GOERS were treated to a surprise performance from Queen musicians Brian May and Roger Taylor on the second Birmingham night of their hit musical We Will Rock You. Read
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Heatwave causes Birmingham shoppers to faint
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
CUSTOMERS and staff were fainting from the extreme heat in a top Birmingham store after its air conditioning broke down and temperatures soared towards 30 degrees celsius. Read
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Chocaholics enjoy dream day at Cadbury
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
IT was a dream come true for three lucky chocaholics when they were treated to a Willy Wonka experience by Cadbury. Read
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Police seize £170,000 Ferrari in Birmingham
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S the £170,000 supercar favoured by some of the world’s top soccer stars, but this Ferrari is now in a police pound – after the driver was stopped on suspicion of having no insurance. Read
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Teen struck by lightning in Small Heath Park died from injuries
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM teenager died from injuries sustained when lightning struck a tree and a charge transferred to his body, a coroner said today. Read
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Watchdog rapped by MPs over Midland hospital failings
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A HOSPITAL watchdog which gave a clean bill of health to the Midland hospital where hundreds of patients died unnecessarily has been condemned by MPs. Read
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Swine flu spread through 'close-knit' Birmingham families
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE spread of swine flu in Birmingham has been more severe because of the high number of close-knit families in the city, the Health Secretary said. Read
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English Heritage backing bid to stop Birmingham housing plan
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS of one of Birmingham’s most historic suburbs have won the backing of conservation watchdog English Heritage after forcing it into a major u-turn to fight a new housing development. Read
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Plea after 999 calls soar during heatwave
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE heatwave has caused havoc for ambulance staff who have been swamped with calls from the public. Read
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Buying JLR was ‘a terrific decision’, insists Ratan Tata
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE man at the helm of Jaguar Land Rover says Indian conglomerate Tata’s move to buy the loss-making West Midland group was a “terrific decision”. Read
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Pensions blow for TRW staff
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midland workers with global giant TRW face smaller pension payouts which could see their retirement hopes devastated, it was revealed today. Read
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Edwardian feel to Royal Orthopaedic Hospital's centenary celebrations
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
EDWARDIAN Britain will be recreated in Birmingham tomorrow as the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital launches its centenary celebrations at Northfield Carnival. Read
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Work about to start on £11m Solihull link to airport
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
WORK is about to start on a long-awaited £11 million transport project to improve links between Solihull and the region’s biggest airport and exhibition centre. Read
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Marston Green man jailed over stun gun
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who was caught with an illegal stun gun and a CS gas canister at his Marston Green home after being arrested for drug offences has been jailed for 15 months. Read
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Sandwell housing partners fit 10,000th new kitchen
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A HOUSING group in the Black Country has reached a landmark in modernising its homes. Read
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Petition strengthens challenge to cuts in maternity service at Solihull Hospital
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN to stop maternity services being downgraded in Solihull is gathering momentum with a petition gaining thousands of signatures in just four hours. Read
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Chance to have a say on noise worries at Birmingham Airport
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS will have their chance to make their views heard about noise at Birmingham Airport. Read
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Widow's fury that killer of husband allowed out of prison
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
PROBATION chiefs in the West Midlands have launched an investigation after the widow of a police officer discovered her husband’s killer had been allowed out of prison. Read
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Birmingham restaurant suffers £200,000 flood damage
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW restaurant which was just beginning to establish itself has been devastated by floods which caused £200,000 damage. Read
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Birmingham mum’s shock at appearing on Aids awareness postcard
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A MUM of three has been left stunned after her photograph was used in an Aids awareness postcard – without her knowledge or permission. Read
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Human Traffic's Danny Dyer joins list of celebs at Harborne chippy
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM takeaway is fast becoming the chippy of choice for celebs. Read
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Metalrax agrees refinancing deal with banks to secure future
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE jobs of hundreds of West Midland workers looked safer today after Birmingham-based Metalrax PLC agreed in principle a crucial refinancing deal with the banks. Read
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Presenter Joanne feels heat in size 18 fat suit before Radio WM's Flab to Fab Week
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
RADIO presenter Joanne Malin has been feeling the heat – after getting dolled up in a fat suit. Read
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Drugs blitz seizes £2.5m of cannabis in one week
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A WHOPPING £2.5 million of cannabis has gone up in smoke as police continues to wage war on the gangs behind drugs factories. Read
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Jewellery Quarter's festival debut set to sparkle
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE Jewellery Quarter will play host to a festival for the first time tomorrow to celebrate its heritage and the continuing legacy of Matthew Boulton. Read
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Youngsters given top cricket tips from England duo
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
ENGLAND cricketers Matt Prior and Alastair Cook took time out of preparations for the Ashes to deliver coaching sessions to Birmingham school children. Read
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Kings Norton pensioner named as victim of fatal crash
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER who died in a road accident in Birmingham was named today as Dorothy Janet Davis, aged 69. Read
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South Birmingham College help police fight crime with new bike
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
THE fight against crime has been boosted at a Birmingham college after staff donated a bike for police officers in Hall Green to use for their patrols. Read
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New website offers Brummies advice on sex health
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
SEX health advice is now at Brummies’ fingertips with the launch of a new city website. Read
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Schools are asked to look out for signs of potential victims of forced marriage
Jul 03 2009 | Top Stories
TEACHERS were today urged to be on the look-out for the tell-tale signs that pupils could be potential victims of forced marriage. Read
