Sep
2009
Articles from 9th Sep 2009
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A charity has launched its appeal to help needy children across Europe this Christmas
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND charity has launched its annual appeal to help needy children across Europe this Christmas. Read
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Fire at Langley Maltings building in Oldbury
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS battled throughout the night to fight a blaze at a well known, grade II listed building in Oldbury. Read
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Do 'The Malin' move and raise cash for Kidney Kids Appeal
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
FIVE, six, seven, eight... everyone do The Malin! Read
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Dad's safety plea to New Zealand PM after daughter dies in river tragedy
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE father of a young Midland tourist who died during a river adventure trip in New Zealand has pleaded with the country’s prime minister to make extreme sports safer. Read
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Wolverhampton pupils first to use American-style buses
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN will be travelling to class in American-style school buses as part of a pilot scheme. Read
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By Steve Bradley
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A PRISON officer was injured when serious trouble broke out among inmates at a Midland young offenders’ institution. Read
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Warning on Kraft takeover plan of Cadbury
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A TAKEOVER of Cadbury by Kraft would threaten the “long-term survival” of the chocolate maker’s historic Bournville factory and its 2,500 jobs, it is claimed. Read
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Phoenix Four study MG Rover report
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE Phoenix Four were today studying the long-awaited 850-page report into the collapse of Longbridge – more than four years after the car firm crashed with debts of £1.3 billion. Read
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'Riot' at youth remand centre near Wolverhampton
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE, fire and ambulance crews were called to a Midland young offenders’ institution after serious trouble broke out among inmates. Read
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West Midlands awaits outcome of its bid to pick up £29m to fund green travel
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands could receive up to £29 million to pilot green travel initiatives across the region. Read
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Birmingham City "fan" given five-year ban for football violence
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A JOBLESS Birmingham man who took part in football violence before the start of a local derby has been given a five-year banning order. Read
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Hall Green family's pride at seeing daughter help England women reach European Championship final
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A PROUD Birmingham family will be cheering louder than most for a victory when England’s women’s football team take on old rivals Germany in tomorrow’s European Championship final. Read
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Ashley Blake to fight jail term
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
JAILED TV presenter Ashley Blake is to appeal against his sentence, it was revealed today. Read
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Protesters vent anger over Birmingham City Council's cutback plans
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
ANGER at proposed cutbacks in care for the elderly, redundancies and a pay freeze prompted a demonstration ahead of a meeting of Birmingham City Council. Read
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Golden girl Denise Lewis launches Bollywood dance spectacular in Birmingham
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
GOLDEN girl Denise Lewis swapped her running spikes for dancing shoes at the launch of a Bollywood dance spectacular in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham's politicians clash over EDL protests
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
CITY leaders have rejected claims that they can ban the controversial English Defence League group whose protests sparked violence and disorder in Birmingham city centre last weekend. Read
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West Midlands to get more council houses
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL houses will once again be built in the West Midlands, as the Government announces plans for five new construction schemes today. Read
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Cops arrest car clamping boss after allegations that a ticket machine was rigged to dupe drivers
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE boss of a Midland car clamping firm at the centre of a fraud investigation has been arrested and quizzed by police. Read
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Tolkien’s heirs settle multimillion-pound lawsuit with film-makers
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE heirs of JRR Tolkien have settled a multimillion-pound lawsuit with the studio behind the Lord Of The Rings trilogy over the blockbuster’s profits. Read
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Birmingham cafe serves up a tweet
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM cafe may seem an unlikely candidate to embark on a digital adventure looking at how businesses can make the most of social websites such as Twitter and Facebook. Read
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Funeral set for Rt Rev Mark Green, former Bishop of Aston
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a former Bishop of Aston who became a Forces Chaplain and took part in the D-Day Landings will take place today. Read
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Ex-West Bromwich Albion professional's punch broke player's cheekbone
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER West Bromwich Albion footballer has been jailed after breaking another player’s cheekbone with a punch during a friendly game at a Solihull sports club. Read
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Moseley Farmers Market to pay for survey to show damage new Tesco store could cause
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
TRADERS in a city suburb are to fund their own survey into the impact of a supermarket development after claiming that the council has failed to back them. Read
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Police name teenager found dead in Stourbridge woodland
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUTH found dead in woodland near Wordsley, Stourbridge, has been named as 18-year-old Dominic Alexander Chantler. Read
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Walsall FC legend Ray Graydon honoured on Birmingham's Walk of Stars
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
WALSALL fans have voted for Ray Graydon to become their all-time legend and receive a coveted Walk of Stars on Birmingham’s Broad Street. Read
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Singers Hill Synagogue staging open day on Sunday
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
ADMIRERS of architecture will be able to get a rare glimpse inside one of Birmingham’s most stunning and unique buildings this weekend. Read
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Lack of passengers puts 'vital' No.10 Edgbaston and Quinton bus service under threat again
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BUS service in Birmingham which was saved by “people power” is under threat again because not enough passengers are using it. Read
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Kings Heath designers turn empty shop into a catwalk
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE search is on for up-and-coming independent fashion designers to showcase their creations in the city centre. Read
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Wolverhampton pie-makers on the rise after devastating blaze
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND pie-making firm which was devastated by an arson attack five years ago looks set for a tasty future after developing two new product ranges. Read
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Training project aims to help troubled South Birmingham teenagers
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
TEENAGERS in Birmingham are being enrolled in a training project aimed at tackling youth offending. Read
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Electric car power points to spring up around Birmingham
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
The electric car revolution in Birmingham has received a boost with the announcement of a multi-million pound cash windfall to install charging points throughout the city. Read
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Birmingham City Council's new website criticised
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council’s new website was finally switched on yesterday, and immediately attracted a storm of critical comment. Read
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City leaders quizzed over handling of Birmingham city centre protests
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S leaders have been accused of lacking the will to ban a demonstration in the city which led to violence and 90 arrests. Read
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Digbeth car clamping firm boss is arrested
Sep 09 2009 | Top Stories
The boss of a Midland car clamping firm at the centre of a fraud investigation has been arrested and questioned by police. Read
