Jul
2009
Articles from 15th Jul 2009
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Sacked civil servant planning private prosecution of Jacqui Smith
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A civil servant sacked for leaking embarrassing disclosures is planning to launch a private prosecution against Redditch Labour MP Jacqui Smith accusing her of expenses fraud. Read
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Boy, 7, taken to hospital after Northfield 4x4 crash
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A SEVEN-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a 4x4 vehicle in a Birmingham street. Read
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Birmingham will need 50 new primary schools because of the predicted the birth rate rise\n
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
EDUCATION chiefs in Birmingham today warned of a ticking timebomb with the equivalent of 50 new primary schools needed in ten years’ time due to a projected relentless rise in the birth rate. Read
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Birmingham schoolgirl reviews new Harry Potter film
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
THE biggest film of the summer has finally arrived in Birmingham – and it’s an awesome experience. Read
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BIRMINGHAM doctors treating British military casualties today revealed they have been inundated with FOUR times as many battle-injured soldiers from Afghanistan in the past month compared to a year ago.
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
The news comes as the country mourns the death of eight soldiers, three from the Midlands, whose bodies were flown back to the UK yesterday. Read
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A THREE-year-old boy has died after collapsing while he bounced on a trampoline at his family home in Birmingham.
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
The toddler’s mother frantically called 999 after the child stopped breathing in the garden at their home in West Heath. Read
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Up to 300 workers face axe at Jaguar Land Rover plant
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
UP to 300 jobs will be axed at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant after the firm announced it would cease production of the X-Type. Read
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300 face axe at Jaguar Land Rover's Halewood plant
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
UP to 300 jobs will be axed at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant after the firm announced it would cease production of the X-Type. Read
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Hospital radio broadcasts to Manchester airport by mistake
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
Problems with the transmitting equipment at Birmingham Hospital Broadcasting Network (BHBN) meant that all planes in the flight path of Manchester Airport picked up the station’s signal. Read
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Birmingham will need 50 new primary schools because of the predicted the birth rate rise
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
EDUCATION chiefs in Birmingham today warned of a ticking timebomb with the equivalent of 50 new primary schools needed in ten years’ time due to a projected relentless rise in the birth rate. Read
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A THREE-year-old boy has died after collapsing while he bounced on a trampoline at his family home in Birmingham.
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
The toddler’s mother frantically called 999 after the child stopped breathing in the garden at their home in West Heath. Read
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Up to 300 workers face axe at Jaguar Land Rover plant
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
UP to 300 jobs will be axed at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant after the firm announced it would cease production of the X-Type. Read
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Boy dies playing on trampoline at West Heath home
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A THREE-year-old boy has died after collapsing while he bounced on a trampoline at his family home in Birmingham. Read
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Free food lure at motorcycle safety day in Cannock
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
BIKERS will be able to fill up on free food and advice that could save their lives this weekend. Read
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Birmingham urged to try for City of Culture award
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has been urged to bid for the title of Britain’s first City of Culture – after losing to Liverpool in a contest for a similar accolade. Read
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Four times as many war injuries at hospital
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM doctors treating British military casualties today revealed they have been inundated with FOUR times as many battle-injured soldiers from Afghanistan in the past month compared to a year ago. Read
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Family pay tribute to Oldbury man killed in road smash
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
Carl David Picken, 41, had just set off from his family-run pub in Oldbury to pick up his daughter when he was involved in a crash with a BMW car. Read
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Subway store opens after YouTube ‘prank’
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A FAST food store which closed down after a worker was filmed stuffing lettuce up his nose was re-opening today. Read
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Minister offers hope to Walsall school closure protesters
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save a Walsall school have been offered an olive branch after a Government minister said he was “impressed” by their arguments. Read
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Gang mug Walsall girl near Arboretum
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A 15-YEAR-OLD Walsall girl was pushed to the ground by three men who stole cash and belongings. Read
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Birmingham cinemas start showing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
HARRY Potter mania was hitting the West Midlands today as the latest instalment in the adventures of the schoolboy wizard opened. Read
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Boy, 7, taken to hospital after Northfield 4x4 crash
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A SEVEN-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a 4x4 vehicle in a Birmingham street. Read
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Birmingham urged to try for City of Culture award
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has been urged to bid for the title of Britain’s first City of Culture – after losing to Liverpool in a contest for a similar accolade. Read
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Police shut down Hodge Hill cannabis factory
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A HUGE cannabis factory hidden under the noses of unsuspecting families in a quiet Birmingham street has been uncovered by police alerted by suspicious goings-on outside a house. Read
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Birmingham doctors reveal increase in war injuries
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
The news comes as the country mourns the death of eight soldiers, three from the Midlands, whose bodies were flown back to the UK yesterday. Read
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Birmingham University honours Olympic champion
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
OLYMPIC cycling champion Paul Manning went back to university to be crowned with a special award. Read
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Birmingham school head defends standards despite rap
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
THE head of a leading Birmingham college claimed that its recovery plan had been vindicated by Ofsted inspectors despite a highly critical report which branded certain areas as inadequate. Read
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Man arrested after serious assault in Kingstanding
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been arrested following an attack in which a man was left seriously injured. Read
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Mom gets 8 years for killing ex boyfriend
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A SINGLE mother who killed her former boyfriend by stabbing him following an argument at her home in Birmingham has been jailed for eight years. Read
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Schools facing shortage of crossing patrol wardens
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL today pleaded with mums and dads to help them fill more than a dozen lollipop lady vacancies. Read
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Old girls at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girl’s 80th anniversary
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 300 old girls returned to their old alma mater when a school held celebrations to mark its 80th anniversary. Read
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Lord Mandelson denies blocking JLR rescue efforts
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
THE Government has never tried to interfere in the management of Jaguar Land Rover, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has insisted. Read
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Free food lure at motorcycle safety day in Cannock
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
BIKERS will be able to fill up on free food and advice that could save their lives this weekend. Read
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DIY measures with health problems risking lives, poll warns
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
SKINFLINT Midland families were today warned they were risking their lives by resorting to DIY health measures in the teeth of the recession. Read
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Teenage model pleaded to return home before her death
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
The mother of a young model and actress allegedly stabbed to death by her Birmingham boyfriend told a jury about desperate phone calls between them on the morning she was murdered. Read
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Boy dies after collapsing on trampoline at West Heath home
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A THREE-year-old boy has died after collapsing while he bounced on a trampoline at his family home in Birmingham. Read
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Taxi smashes into bank front on Colmore Row
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A bank worker narrowly escaped serious injury when a taxi ploughed into the front of a city centre bank yesterday. Read
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Tribute to eight fallen soldiers as bodies are brought home
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
The people of Wootton Bassett have stood in silence 79 times, but yesterday thousands of mourners spontaneously clapped home eight British soldiers who fell on Britain’s bloodiest day in Afghanistan. Read
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Methodist Central Hall plan is criticised by Birmingham conservationists
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY conservation watchdog has slammed plans to renovate an iconic Birmingham building. Read
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Woodrush High School pupils raise money for Facing Africa
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 300 youngsters at a Birmingham school put down their textbooks and laced up their trainers to help children affected by a life-threatening disease. Read
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Holy smoke! Fire alarm goes off at Bull Ring church concert
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
FIRE service musicians proved they were hot stuff – when a smoke alarm was triggered as they performed in a Birmingham church. Read
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Aston Hall reopens after £12.5m renovation
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
LEGENDARY figures from King Charles I to Ozzy Osbourne will be out and about when historic Aston Hall opens its doors for the first time following its £12.5 million renovation. Read
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Funeral for Lichfield crash victim Harry Wragg
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A POPULAR young man who died in a collision with a limousine taking school pupils home from their prom will be laid to rest tomorrow. Read
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Code of conduct drawn up for square where youths gather
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
TROUBLEMAKERS will be ordered out of one of Birmingham’s most popular squares under a new police code of conduct scheme. Read
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Redditch man escapes jail after 90mph chase through 30mph zone
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A BANNED driver whose car overturned after an “appalling” high-speed chase has escaped a jail sentence. Read
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People power wins as Balsall Heath library reopens
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM library which was closed amid huge protests and petitions by residents has been reopened. Read
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Top acts fly in for Birmingham's annual Eid Mela celebrations
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
ISLAMIC culture is to be celebrated by thousands of families this weekend as Birmingham stages its annual Eid Mela. Read
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£2 million grants cash pot on table for winning green projects
Jul 15 2009 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY projects in Birmingham could secure a slice of a £2 million cash pot to make their green dreams a reality. Read
