Jul
2009
Articles from 10th Jul 2009
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Prisoner gives himself up to police
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
A inmate who escaped from a prison in Worcestershire has given himself up to police. Read
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Mother of Tamworth soldier wins first round of legal battle
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
The Tamworth mother of a soldier killed in a Snatch Land Rover in Iraq has won the first round of a legal battle over an investigation into the vehicles. Read
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THIS is the stunning new Jaguar saloon that could prove the saviour of thousands of Birmingham workers at the troubled prestige car maker.
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
Bosses at the firm unveiled the sleek XJ to a huge fanfare at a movie premiere-style bash last night and promised: “Jaguar is back.” They are now confident that the flagship model will reverse poor trading figures and become the standard issue car for state leaders, ministers and captains of industry. Read
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Ken Clarke sceptical over MG Rover report publication claims
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
SHADOW business secretary Ken Clarke has said he is “sceptical” about government claims they could not yet publish the results of the report on the collapse of MG Rover. Read
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Body of Bromsgrove soldier returns home
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
The body of a Worcestershire soldier killed in Afghanistan has been flown into the UK with those of four other men killed in the past week. Read
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School trip places 'taken by teacher's family'
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
A PUPIL at a Midland special school, where the former head teacher is accused of spending thousands of pounds of school money on private holidays, missed out on a trip to Jamaica because another teacher took four members of her family instead, a tribunal heard. Read
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Angle grinder gang in £20,000 raid on Fort Dunlop store
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
A GANG of robbers armed with an angle grinder escaped with thousands of pounds after smashing into a convenience store in Erdington’s Fort Dunlop. Read
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Family of crash victim Cerys Edwards petition Government
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of Cerys Edwards have petitioned the Government in their fight to get tougher jail sentences for dangerous drivers. Read
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One dead in M42 pile-up
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
ONE person died and several others were seriously injured in an horrific Midland motorway multiple pile-up which left some vehicles on fire. Read
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ChildLine's Ester Rantzen visits call centre that had its record number of calls last year
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
ASPIRING MP Esther Rantzen paid a visit to the Birmingham ChildLine call centre she founded seven years ago in a bid to attract more volunteers. Read
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New Jaguar XJ Saloon unveiled
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
Bosses at the firm unveiled the sleek XJ to a huge fanfare at a movie premiere-style bash last night and promised: “Jaguar is back.” They are now confident that the flagship model will reverse poor trading figures and become the standard issue car for state leaders, ministers and captains of industry. Read
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Birmingham joins 2018 World Cup city host bid
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE world’s finest footballers could be set for Birmingham after officials applied for the city to play a part in England’s 2018 World Cup bid. Read
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Mother of soldier killed in Iraq launches legal challenge
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
Susan Smith, of Tamworth, is applying to the High Court for permission to seek judicial review over the lack of an independent investigation. Read
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Ken Clarke sceptical over MG Rover report publication claims
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
SHADOW business secretary Ken Clarke has said he is “sceptical” about government claims they could not yet publish the results of the report on the collapse of MG Rover. Read
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Former Post and Mail building bought by Birmingham Development Company
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
The team behind The Mailbox has vowed to create a new landmark development for Birmingham after acquiring the vacant Post & Mail building on Colmore Circus. Read
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Housing plan given go ahead for Moor Pool Estate
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
Residents will fight on after seeing planning permission given for a controversial housing development in one of Birmingham’s most historic suburbs. Read
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Swine flu: West Midlands is 'approaching epidemic levels'
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
The West Midlands is approaching epidemic levels of swine flu, the Government announced yesterday as it revealed 14 people in the UK have now thought to have died after contracting the virus. Read
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Homecoming parade held for West Midlands soldiers in Warwick
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
Soldiers were given a heroes’ welcome in a homecoming parade in Warwickshire yesterday after a bloody week for the armed forces. Read
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Harborne mum bids to help crisis-hit Zimbabwe
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mother had a reality check on a mercy mission to crisis-torn Zimbabwe. Read
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Castle Vale pupils in balancing theatre act for Shine Week
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
STUDENTS took to the stage at one of Birmingham’s best-known theatres for a daring display of their performance talent. Read
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Birmingham's great and good name their favourite books
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE great and the good of Birmingham have hailed the beauty of books after backing a new fundraising drive to help Alzheimer’s Disease patients. Read
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West Midlands Police review prison recalls system
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs have launched a detailed review of the way they hunt for criminals ordered to be returned to prison for breaching conditions of their release. Read
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Trees for Life scheme in parks for bereaved relatives
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
BEREAVED relatives are being urged to plant trees as a tribute to loved ones in Birmingham’s parks. Read
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Midland singer back on Songs of Praise
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
MOST aspiring teenage singers dream about singing live on TV but for one Midland starlet it’s becoming something of a habit. Read
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Youth groups cash in with £1.5m funding
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
YOUTH groups across Birmingham are to benefit from a cash bonanza in the hope of helping to stop vulnerable youngsters falling prey to crime, drugs and teenage pregnancy. Read
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Mother's four-year-old twins can't attend same school - because she forgot to tick box
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
A DISTRAUGHT Midland mum has been told her four-year-old twins cannot attend the same primary school – because she forgot to tick a box on their online application form. Read
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Owner appeal after cat's 110-mile trip in packing crate
Jul 10 2009 | Top Stories
STRETCHED out in the sun and without a care in the world, it’s hard to imagine the ordeal Harvey the cat has had. Read
