Sep
2009
Articles from 22nd Sep 2009
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Charity boosts morale with patient makeovers at Birmingham hospital
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
FIGHTING cancer can be a lonely ordeal – but women patients in Birmingham are being shown how to remain positive with the offer of glamorous makeovers. Read
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Critics hit out over plans to rebuild Quinton school
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS and residents have given a hostile reaction to plans to rebuild two schools. Read
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It Bites give anniversary album full showing Once again
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
IT Bites arrived on stage with a mission to prove that last year’s critically acclaimed tour with John Mitchell at the helm was not a one-off success. Read
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Cannock toddler who inspired others to join the organ donor register dies
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE Midland toddler who inspired thousands to join the organ donor register has died. Read
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Walsall man suddenly left paralysed by rare condition
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
AN ACTIVE and outgoing Brummie has been left paralysed and unable to speak after being struck with a rare syndrome. Read
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'Meteorite' rocks Bruno's world
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
STARGAZING student Bruno Bertullo had a wish come true when what he believes to be a meteorite landed in his grandmother’s back garden. Read
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Aston Villa star Emile Heskey donates fooball boots to help African children
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa striker Emile Heskey and former Blues defender Matthew Upson teamed up to help underprivileged children in Africa by handing over their football boots. Read
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Dad’s climb to Mount kilimanjaro in tribute to son killed in Afghanistan
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE father of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan is carrying his son’s war medal to the top of Africa’s highest mountain in an emotional tribute to him. Read
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London Midland offers £5,000 reward after hammer attack at train station
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
Train company London Midland has put up a £5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of two men who attacked a rail worker with a hammer at a Birmingham station. Read
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Cannock couple return from holiday - to find their garden stolen
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A couple returned home from Lanzarote to discover most of their back garden had disappeared. Read
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Daniel Hastilow stabbed "in self defence" in Magaluf, trial told
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A British citizen accused of murdering a Black Country man in Majorca told a court on the Spanish island he acted in self-defence. Read
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Birmingham news headlines: September 22nd news wrap
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
The evening Birmingham News headlines for September 22nd Read
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Police worker made racist remarks to Birmingham man
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A police officer made racist comments to a Birmingham man he arrested, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Read
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POLICE want to speak to these 22 men following football violence that caused terror for motorists and shoppers after the recent Blues and Villa derby.
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
The faces were seen on CCTV and police video footage as fighting broke out following Aston Villa’s 1-0 victory over Birmingham City nine days ago. Read
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A MAN appeared in court this afternoon charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a phone call from someone falsely confessing to be the murderer.
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
Keith Humphrys, aged 51, of Redditch Road, Kings Norton, spoke only to confirm his name and address during a hearing at Redditch Magistrates Court. It is alleged that he falsely confessed to the murder of 36-year-old dad-of-three Mr Arshad in a 999 call from a kiosk on August 30. Read
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Man, 36, admits holiday stabbing
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of two men accused of murdering Black Country 26-year-old Danny Hastelow, has admitted stabbing the former bricklayer, according to Spanish media today. Read
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Meteorite lands in Birmingham [with daily cartoon]
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
STARGAZING student Bruno Bertullo had a wish come true when what he believes to be a meteorite landed in his grandmother’s back garden. Read
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Charity boosts morale with patient makeovers at Birmingham hospital
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
FIGHTING cancer can be a lonely ordeal – but women patients in Birmingham are being shown how to remain positive with the offer of glamorous makeovers. Read
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PICTURE GALLERY: The 22 Birmingham City v Aston Villa troublemakers police want to interview
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE want to speak to these 22 men following football violence that caused terror for motorists and shoppers after the recent Blues and Villa derby. Read
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Birmingham graffiti teen must clean up his act
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
By Ross McCarthy Read
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Birmingham Mail competition winners get their dream wedding
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE WAIT is over for a very lucky Birmingham couple. Read
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Disadvantaged young white boys 'at risk' to far right organisations says schools' adviser
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
DISADVANTAGED young white males in Birmingham are “potentially at risk” of being recruited by far right organisations, according to a leading schools’ adviser. Read
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Court set to decide on compensation for 'toxic sofa' victims
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A COURT was today set to determine how much compensation should be paid out to the victims of ‘toxic sofa’ burns. Read
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Tributes paid to Wolverhampton biker
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG father killed when his blue Yamaha R6 motorbike crashed with a car and a lorry was today described by his family as a “great lad, loved by everyone”. Read
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Plans for a radical shake-up of policing in the West Midlands
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Chief Constable Chris Sims today announced a radical shake-up of the way policing is delivered in the region. Read
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Birmingham Mail competition winners get their dream wedding
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE WAIT is over for a very lucky Birmingham couple. Read
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Birmingham graffiti teen must clean up his act
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER has been given an 18-month community order after admitting going on a graffiti spree in Birmingham. Read
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Severn Trent is ordered to pay almost £10,000 over River Trent pollution
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
SEVERN Trent has pleaded guilty to allowing sewage to pollute the River Trent and has been ordered to pay almost £10,000. Read
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Birmingham Post Power 50 falls short when it comes to green credentials
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THEY may have power and influence, but the green credentials of Birmingham’s movers and shakers today appeared to be lacking. Read
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Birmingham City fans stuck on motorway miss win over Hull are to get a ticket refund
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
BLUES fans who missed the team’s win at Hull because they were stuck on a motorway will be refunded their ticket money. Read
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Police hunt fans after Blues-Villa derby trouble
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE want to speak to these 22 men following football violence that caused terror for motorists and shoppers after the recent Blues and Villa derby. Read
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Disadvantaged young white boys 'at risk' to far right organisations says schools' adviser
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
DISADVANTAGED young white males in Birmingham are “potentially at risk” of being recruited by far right organisations, according to a leading schools’ adviser. Read
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Man in court over 999 call in Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad case
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A man is appearing before magistrates charged in connection with a 999 call made to detectives investigating the murder of a Birmingham taxi driver. Read
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Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Service: Football legends pay tribute
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A Who’s Who of football came together to give thanks for the life of one of the game’s best-loved figures. Read
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Golfers pose risk to birds on lake at NEC
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
AN ornamental lake at the country’s largest exhibition centre has become a driving range for golfers sparking fears that wildlife will be disturbed. Read
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Former soldier faces jail over gun factory
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A former Army sergeant who made guns for gangs operating in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester is facing a long jail term. Read
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Protestors step up battle to save Sparkhill baths
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS were today reignited their battle to save a Birmingham swimming pool. Read
