Sep
2009
Articles from 23rd Sep 2009
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Cannabis factory discovered in Birmingham house
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE found hundreds of cannabis plants in a swoop on a house in Birmingham. Read
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TV charts the highs and lows of wounded soldiers at Selly Oak Hospital
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
TONIGHT millions of television viewers can see for the first time how soldiers horrifically injured serving their country are treated at a Birmingham hospital. Read
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A FATHER-of-two has died after firefighters rescued him from a burning flat in Erdington.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
The man, believed to be in his late 30s, was found inside the second floor flat of a four-storey block, in Swan Gardens, at about 4pm yesterday. Read
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A HISTORIC Midland brewery today insisted it will carry on making its famous beers – even though the company has collapsed with unpaid debts of more than £1 million.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
Highgate Brewery, in Walsall, which makes Highgate Dark Mild as well as the Davenports range of ales, went into administration last week, and was immediately snapped up by two property developers. Read
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By Mark Cowan
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE cyclist who suffered serious head injuries in a collision with a double decker bus in Birmingham has died of his injuries, it was revealed this afternoon. Read
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ARSONISTS are believed to be behind a blaze at a car repair garage in Birmingham.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
Fire crews were called to Motive Auto Vehicle Salvage on Rock Road, Ward End, after two vehicles were set alight in the garage yard. Read
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City Car Club plans to double in size in Birmingham after buying rival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COMPANY that rents out cars by the hour is set to double in size in Birmingham after acquiring a rival. Read
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Land Rover eyes a winner by taking Freelander 2 into India
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
By Graeme Brown Read
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Teen cyclist dies after collision with double decker bus
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE cyclist who suffered serious head injuries in a collision with a double decker bus in Birmingham has died of his injuries, it has been revealed. Read
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Birmingham's leading the way in turning around failing schools, says minister
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has led the way in helping schools improve and escape the threat of closure, according to education secretary Ed Balls (below). Read
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Gok Wan replaced by Myleene Klass for Style in City after being taken ill
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
STYLE guru Gok Wan has pulled out of one of Birmingham’s biggest fashion events after becoming ill and has been replaced by TV presenter Myleene Klass. Read
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Land Rover eyes a winner by taking Freelander 2 into India
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
By Graeme Brown Read
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City Car Club plans to double in size in Birmingham after buying rival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COMPANY that rents out cars by the hour is set to double in size in Birmingham after acquiring a rival. Read
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Fan fined for invading pitch in Blues v Villa derby
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
AN “over-excited” football fan has been fined for invading the pitch during the recent local derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Read
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Pilot arrested in Birmingham airport drink probe
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TRANSATLANTIC airline pilot was arrested at Birmingham International Airport after it was reported to police that he smelled of alcohol. Read
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A HISTORIC Midland brewery today insisted it will carry on making its famous beers – even though the company has collapsed with unpaid debts of more than £1 million.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
Highgate Brewery, in Walsall, which makes Highgate Dark Mild as well as the Davenports range of ales, went into administration last week, and was immediately snapped up by two property developers. Read
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Man in court over 999 murder call
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been committed to the Crown Court charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a call from someone falsely confessing to be the murderer. Read
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A FATHER-of-two has died after firefighters rescued him from a burning flat in Erdington.
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
The man, believed to be in his late 30s, was found inside the second floor flat of a four-storey block, in Swan Gardens, at about 4pm yesterday. Read
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Mugged Halesowen boy loses sight in one eye
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A KEEN young athlete has been forced to quit the sport he loves after being blinded in one eye for the sake of a mobile phone. Read
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Highgate Brewery goes into administration but insists beer will still be made
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A HISTORIC Midland brewery today insisted it will carry on making its famous beers – even though the company has collapsed with unpaid debts of more than £1 million. Read
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Jailed TV presenter Ashley Blake could lose honorary degree
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
JAILED TV presenter Ashley Blake could be stripped of his honorary degree, it was revealed today. Read
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Fan fined for invading pitch in Blues v Villa derby
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
AN “over-excited” football fan has been fined for invading the pitch during the recent local derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Read
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Pilot arrested in Birmingham airport drink probe
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TRANSATLANTIC airline pilot was arrested at Birmingham International Airport after it was reported to police that he smelled of alcohol. Read
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Land Rover eyes a winner by taking Freelander 2 into India
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
LAND Rover is hoping for a sales boost after launching the Freelander 2 into the emerging Indian market. Read
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City Car Club plans to double in size in Birmingham after buying rival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COMPANY that rents out cars by the hour is set to double in size in Birmingham after acquiring a rival. Read
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Birmingham flat blaze man dies after being rescued
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died after a flat fire in Birmingham, despite attempts by paramedics and doctors to save him. Read
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Man in court over 999 murder call
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been committed to the Crown Court charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a call from someone falsely confessing to be the murderer. Read
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Man fascinated with buses took single decker from Nechells depot
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN with “a fascination for buses” took a single decker from a depot and went on a two-hour joy ride around Birmingham city centre, leaving a trail of damage behind him. Read
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Buyout plan in move for new hospital
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
HOSPITAL chiefs are preparing to make compulsory purchase orders on properties where they plan to build a new £484 million hospital for west Birmingham and the Black Country. Read
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Sandwell Hospital faces being downgraded under controversial maternity care plans
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
FINAL options on controversial plans to merge maternity units across Birmingham and the Black Country have been drawn up for public consultation – all of which see Sandwell Hospital downgraded. Read
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Birmingham's leading the way in turning around failing schools, says minister
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has led the way in helping schools improve and escape the threat of closure, according to education secretary Ed Balls (below). Read
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Birmingham Mail Charity Trust creates calendar of animal pictures
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
MAKE every date purrrfect with the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust and help raise cash for worthwhile causes. Read
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Boy, 15, airlifted to hospital after crash with bus in kings Norton
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A BOY cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a bus in Birmingham. Read
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Cannabis factory discovered in Birmingham house
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE found hundreds of cannabis plants in a swoop on a house in Birmingham. Read
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Hero pilot Peter Burkill to receive jobseeker's allowance
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
An airline pilot from Worcester hailed a hero after helping to crash-land a stricken passenger jet at Heathrow Airport is set to receive jobseeker's allowance. Read
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Volunteers build rival version of Birmingham City Council website
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A group of volunteers is building a rival version of Birmingham City Council’s website which they believe improves on the £2.8 million official site pilloried by the internet community on its launch earlier this month. Read
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Birmingham doctor to go to Syria to find children
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A doctor who claims her husband abducted their two children is leaving behind life in Birmingham to focus her search in Syria. Read
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BBC programme follows injured soldiers inside Selly Oak Hospital
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
TONIGHT the British public will see how troops who have suffered horrific injuries are treated at Selly Oak Hospital as television cameras are let on to the highly secretive wards for the first time. Read
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Bulldog Bash: Police vow to ban next year's festival
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs insist they will continue efforts to ban the annual Bulldog Bash biker festival – despite the fact that this year’s event passed off peacefully. Read
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Public banned from getting paper copies of city council reports
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE tiny band of public-spirited citizens who bother to attend Birmingham City Council meetings are finding life even more difficult – after officials banned them from having copies of agendas and reports. Read
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Father of Worcestershire girl in river boarding tragedy promised probe by New Zealand Prime Minister
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A LETTER from the grieving father of a Midland tourist who died in a river adventure trip in New Zealand has persuaded the country’s prime minister to order a review of extreme sports. Read
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Midlands police seize £800,000 of cannabis plants
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
THREE men were arrested in a drugs raid in which more than £800,000 worth of cannabis plants were seized. Read
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Perry Barr store move will create 50 jobs
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR high street chain is relocating one of its Birmingham stores with the creation of more than 50 jobs. Read
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Experts perplexed by medal mystery
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
IT IS a riddle that has stumped the military’s finest team of expert investigators. Read
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Traders fight back on the High Street by working together
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
IT is commonly thought that local shopping centres and independent retailers are having the life sucked out them by giant out-of-town retail parks, shopping malls and major centres. Read
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Cannock couple find their back garden has disappeared
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A COUPLE returned home from Lanzarote to discover most of their back garden had disappeared. Read
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Body found in Lichfield park pool is named
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN whose body was found in a Lichfield park has been named. Read
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Teenager snatches handbag of Cannock woman, 61
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting a teenage thief who snatched a woman’s handbag as she walked home from a shopping trip. Read
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Firefighters free trapped horse in Solihull
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TRAPPED horse was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck between a pile of bonfire wood and a fence. Read
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Kingstanding jobs fair to match employers with job hunters
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
JOB-seekers and businesses are being encourage to register for a new jobs fair being held in Birmingham. Read
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Worcestershire donor operation child celebrates third birthday
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
AS ENERGETIC James Jenkins cheerily paddles out of the sea it is hard to believe the youngster was once so desperately ill that his life hung in the balance. Read
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Former teacher and pupils to celebrate change of Northfield school to nursery
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER pupils and a teacher of a Birmingham school which was forced to close almost a year ago have been invited back to see the empty building brought back into use. Read
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Perry Common cigarette smuggler given suspended jail sentence
Sep 23 2009 | Top Stories
A “DESTITUTE” man who repeatedly tried to smuggle cigarettes and tobacco despite being stopped and given warnings, has avoided being jailed. Read
