Oct
2009
Articles from 2nd Oct 2009
-
THUGS who subjected a wheelchair-bound hero soldier to sickening taunts on the streets of Birmingham were today condemned by angry veterans and politicians.
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
Matthew Weston was tormented by youths close to Selly Oak Hospital after losing two legs and an arm in a bomb blast while serving in Afghanistan. Read
-
We'll bring our Danny's body home
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE grieving family of a Black Country man stabbed to death in Spain nearly two years ago are today finally planning to bring his body home. Read
-
Commanding officer speaks about murder of Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE commanding officer of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey today spoke for the first time of how he was left “shocked and stunned” by the deadly terrorist attack. Read
-
Wheelchair-bound hero soldier taunted by youths near Selly Oak hospital
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THUGS who subjected a wheelchair-bound hero soldier to sickening taunts on the streets of Birmingham were today condemned by angry veterans and politicians. Read
-
St Chad's tunnel crash delays morning rush-hour commuters
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
MORNING commuters faced traffic delays in Birmingham city centre after a three-car crash in a tunnel today. Read
-
Hall Green group spreads message on crime figures
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE and firefighters are on a mission to win the hearts and minds of people to convince them their area of Birmingham is now one of the city’s safest places to live. Read
-
Cerys Edwards campaign: Government says it "can't afford" to change law
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE Government has told the campaigning parents of Cerys Edwards that it “can’t afford” to increase prison sentences for dangerous drivers. Read
-
Nan lands five prizes in Mail's Match & Win rollover
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
HARDWORKING nan Diane Morris is on a high after scooping a whopping FIVE prizes in the Birmingham Mail’s Match and Win competition. Read
-
An inquest hears of police 'panic' at woman’s ill health
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A WITNESS told an inquest jury that a Birmingham woman who died in custody has claimed police “panicked” when she became ill. Read
-
Planners approve live music venue in Digbeth despite row about noise levels
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
PLANNERS have approved another live music venue in the Digbeth area of Birmingham – despite an ongoing row about noise levels. Read
-
Review: Cyrano at Birmingham Hippodrome
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE tale of Cyrano de Bergerac’s unrequited love has been portrayed many times, but this Birmingham Royal Ballet performance was as heart-wrenching as I have seen. Read
-
Marston Green man has beer named after himself to honour him trying 35,000 different real ales
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
WITH his ruddy cheeks and shopping cart, Michael Baker looks like any other city centre drinker as he props up the bar. Read
-
Big surge in Midlands swine flu cases
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
SWINE Flu has surged in the West Midlands over the past week with numbers of people admitted to hospital with the H1N1 virus increasing by 72 per cent. Read
-
Review: The Frozen Heart at Lichfield Garrick Studio
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE Frozen Heart is described as a tribute both to novelist Irene Nemirovsky, who died in Auschwitz aged 39, and to the people who survived under the Nazi regime. Read
-
Pair to be sentenced over murder of Michael Eccles in Lichfield
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A 21-year-old man and a teenage boy were being sentenced today for murdering a Midland father-of-five in a savage street attack. Read
-
Birmingham mum in court over filthy home
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE officers tipped off by social services discovered the Birmingham home of a neglectful mother-of-three to be in a terrible state, a court heard. Read
-
West Midland firefighters fly to Indonesia after earthquake
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
SEARCH and rescue experts from West Midlands Fire Service have flown out to Indonesia in a battle to save lives following the earthquake disaster. Read
-
Review: Cliff Richard and The Shadows at NIA
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE Peter Pan of pop had new pretenders to his crown as Hank Marvin and The Shadows joined him to roll back the years in this 50th Anniversary Reunion tour. Read
-
Squatters at Firebird pub in Edgbaston celebrate victory over homes plan
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
Squatters who took over a derelict eye-sore pub in Birmingham to campaign for more social housing celebrated a victory as it emerged the site will now make way for 30 new affordable homes. Read
-
Businessman behind Solihull's first lap-dancing club claims venue will boost economy
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A businessman behind Solihull’s first lap-dancing club has claimed the venue could boost the town centre’s economy despite fierce opposition against the scheme. Read
-
New Archbishop of Birmingham: City faiths must work together
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
The new Archbishop of Birmingham extended his hand of friendship to multi-faith leaders across the city as his new appointment was announced yesterday. Read
-
Warwickshire cricket team captain apologises after sexist remarks
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
The captain of Warwickshire’s cricket team has apologised after making sexist remarks about women cricketers at the club’s youth dinner. Read
-
Sisters celebrate 50 years after weddings on same day at different Birmingham churches
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THESE sisters have never done things by halves. Read
-
Youngsters reach out to offer support at Falcon Lodge Community Centre
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
NEWCOMERS at a Birmingham community centre are guaranteed a warm welcome, thanks to a team of young peer supporters. Read
-
Birmingham Mail editor at his former West Heath primary school to see makeover
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Mail editor Steve Dyson went back to his old school to open a new community centre created from old classrooms in a £65,000 makeover. Read
-
Perry Common Library will not reopen until Spring 2010 after repair work costing £650,000
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council has apologised for the “temporary closure” of a listed city library, which closed last year and will not reopen until next 2010. Read
-
Funeral firm is offering a unique VW camper van hearse for your final journey
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND funeral firm is offering Volkswagen fans the ultimate send-off – by using a VW camper as a hearse. Read
-
Birmingham parents to receive text reminders in bid to cut children's missed appointments
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
TEXT messages are to be sent to forgetful parents by Birmingham health bosses in a bid to slash the big-money problem of children missing appointments. Read
-
Campaign to cut rail fares at New Street Station
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A NATIONAL campaign demanding cuts in rail fares called in at Birmingham’s New Street Station. Read
-
Success of silencers at Birmingham Brummies Perry Barr speedway meeting
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE future of speedway in Birmingham looks bright after new noise reduction equipment proved a big success. Read
-
Hall Green group spreads message on crime figures
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE and firefighters are on a mission to win the hearts and minds of people to convince them their area of Birmingham is now one of the city’s safest places to live. Read
-
Birmingham wins top tourism award
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has scooped a top tourism award ahead of London, Leeds and Manchester. Read
-
Birmingham City v Aston Villa derby trouble: 19 charged with violent disorder
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A total of 19 football supporters have been charged with violent disorder following an inquiry into clashes after a derby match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Read
-
Daniel Hastilow murder: Man jailed for 18 years in Majorca
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A LIVERPOOL man has been jailed for 18 years after being convicted of the murder of a Black County holidaymaker in Majorca. Read
-
Bilston mum spared jail despite plot to kidnap Elvis Presley impersonator
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTHER who played a part in a plot to kidnap an Elvis Presley impersonator has walked free from court today. Read
-
Soldier Richard Brandon funeral: Fiancee talks of "amazing" man
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
The funeral of a Kidderminster soldier killed in Afghanistan has taken place, with his fiancee describing him as "amazing in every way." Read
-
Family of murdered Michael Eccles hit out at killers' "feeble" sentences
Oct 02 2009 | Top Stories
The family of a factory worker beaten to death in an horrific attack just yards from his Lichfield home have criticised the "feeble" sentences imposed on his killers, and accused the Government of failing to stop "feral youths" from terrorising communities. Read
