Aug
2009
Articles from 14th Aug 2009
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Allied Carpets closes stores in West Bromwich and Tamworth
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
Several West Midlands branches of a nationwide retail chain have closed, administrators said. Read
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LDV: Hopes rise of quick sale for stricken van firm
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
Hopes for a sale of stricken vanmaker LDV were raised today after administrators said they were in exclusive talks with a potential buyer. Read
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Allied Carpets axes 850 jobs
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 850 jobs have been cut at failed retail chain Allied Carpets after administrators were forced to close 142 stores, including its branches at Merry Hill and West Bromwich, it was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham soldier loses legs in Afghanistan horror
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
By Nick McCarthy Read
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DISGRACED TV presenter Ashley Blake, who hit a teenager in the face with a wooden pole, has been sacked by the BBC.
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
The Midlands Today reporter was recently found guilty of unlawfully wounding 17-year-old Greg Jones by hitting him with a 3ft patio umbrella pole, scarring him for life. Read
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Allied Carpets axes 850 jobs
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 850 jobs have been cut at failed retail chain Allied Carpets after administrators were forced to close 142 stores, including its branches at Merry Hill and West Bromwich, it was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham car thief was hero lifesaver
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who saved the life of a woman by pulling her out of a burning building has been jailed for his part in stealing around £350,000 of high-performance cars in a Midland-wide crime spree. Read
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Birmingham soldier loses legs in Afghanistan horror
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE Birmingham soldier has suffered horrific injuries in a Taliban explosion in Afghanistan just weeks after despicable thieves stole troop aid parcels from his family. Read
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Police disappointed by response to Selly Oak taxi driver Mohammed Arshad's murder
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are disappointed at the response to an appeal for help to catch the killer of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad. Read
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Three injured in Cannock car crash
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
THREE people were injured in a two-car crash in Cannock. Read
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Emily Pankhurst autograph auctioned off
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE autographs of a host of famous people will go under the hammer in the Midlands. Read
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Aston Villa star Luke Young appeals for information about brother's death in Crete
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa player Luke Young today paid tribute to his half-brother who was found dead at a Greek holiday resort. Read
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A-students set to miss out on university places
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
By Tony Collins Read
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Birmingham City Council's Forward newspaper faces axe
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham city council’s Forward newspaper could be axed as pressure on public spending grows. Read
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Open verdict recorded on Bromsgrove stab man David Currier
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
Mystery surrounds the death of man who died from stab wounds at his home in Bromsgrove last February. Read
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Birmingham leader Mike Whitby in talks with Usain Bolt over 2012 Olympics
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, could be coming to Birmingham for the 2012 Olympics if talks in Berlin go as planned. Read
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Woman seriously injured in Perry Barr road accident
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A 54-YEAR-old woman was in a life threatening condition last night after being involved in a collision with a car. Read
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Man burnt in electrical cable injury in Rushall
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A 22-YEAR-old man suffered burns and cut the power to homes in an accident near Walsall. Read
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Ashley Blake sacked by BBC after wounding conviction
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A BBC presenter who hit a teenager in the face with a wooden pole has been sacked, the corporation said today. Read
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Swine Flu: Eighth West Midlands death confirmed
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
Another adult has died after testing positive for swine flu this week, bringing the number of deaths in the West Midlands to eight. Read
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City College Birmingham to avoid closure threat
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A leading Birmingham college has had the threat of closure or forced merger removed after turning around a previous budget deficit of more than £1 million. Read
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Birmingham hospitals make medical history with transplant
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
Two Birmingham hospitals have made medical history by carrying out the UK’s first successful domino transplant – where organs are transferred between donors. Read
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Symphony Hall hosts children's circus workshop
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
INSTEAD of the regular stirring performances by the CBSO and various visiting orchestras, Symphony Hall has been playing host to the skills of the Big Top. Read
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Boxing helps Birmingham schoolkids beat holiday boredom
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS from a deprived area of Birmingham are boxing clever this summer after putting on the gloves for a holiday scheme aimed at promoting discipline and self-respect. Read
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Bloxwich man who fired shots gets seven years
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
COURT: Morbid interest Read
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Conman who posed as investigator in Birmingham credit card theft scam is jailed
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A HOTEL guest in Birmingham was reassured by an “investigator” from a bank fraud squad that the theft of his credit card was being sorted out. Read
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TGI Friday's business is booming, a year after nightmare blaze
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESS is booming for a landmark Birmingham restaurant – a year after the venue was gutted by a fire. Read
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Comments on Dudley mosque protest group website spark racism row
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A FACEBOOK group opposing controversial plans for an £18 million mosque in Dudley is being investigated by police today after allegations of racist comments. Read
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Mum who fiddled £35k in benefit fraud was entitled to £39k
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTHER-of-six who fiddled more than £32,000 in benefits when she could have legitimately claimed a larger sum of money has been ordered to carry out 200 hours Community Punishment. Read
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Firs and Bromford estates in buses campaign
Aug 14 2009 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN is under way to improve bus services for a city estate. Read
