Oct
2009
Articles from 14th Oct 2009
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Walsall road sealed off after chemical spill
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
Emergency services sealed off a road in Walsall after a chemical spillage. Read
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Birmingham man's invention Cluedo celebrates 60 years
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
After 60 years on the run, prime murder suspects Colonel Mustard and Miss Scarlett gave themselves up at Scotland Yard today. Read
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Walsall road sealed off after acid spillage
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
Emergency services sealed off a road in Walsall after a chemical spillage. Read
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Hall Green MP Steve McCabe calls for sackings over expenses claims confusion
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP claims Commons officials responsible for confusion over expenses claims should face the sack. Read
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Midland MPs threaten to defy party leaders in expenses row
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
REBEL Midland MPs were set to defy their party leaders today after attacking the latest expenses inquiry as being riddled with errors. Read
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JACQUI Smith’s grovelling apology over her expenses claims has left her facing a backlash from angry constituents.
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
The Redditch MP came under fire for designating her family home in the region as her second home for expenses purposes, while listing a room at her sister’s London house, where she lodged, as her main residence. Read
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By Ross McCarthy
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has admitted sending a Birmingham supermarket a £3 million demand in a blackmail plot inspired by a character in a Clint Eastwood film. Read
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Police review case of murdered dad found in Saltley factory yard
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES are re-visiting the murder of a dad of two who was shot 16 years ago and his body found in a Birmingham factory yard, police said today. Read
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Punch Taverns in Wi-Fi move to help pubs survive the recession
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
WI-FI and mother and toddler clubs are becoming part of bar room life in Britain as the pub sector fights for survival, Staffordshire-based Punch Taverns revealed today. Read
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Fury at a £24,000-a-year pay rise for Centro transport chief\n
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands transport authority has come under fierce criticism for awarding its chief executive a £24,000-a-year pay rise. Read
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Punch Taverns in Wi-Fi move to help pubs survive the recession
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
WI-FI and mother and toddler clubs are becoming part of bar room life in Britain as the pub sector fights for survival, Staffordshire-based Punch Taverns revealed today. Read
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West Midlands Police officer on rape charge
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A WEST Midlands Police officer and his wife have been charged with rape and sexual assault, it was revealed today. Read
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Police review case of murdered dad found in Saltley factory yard in 1993
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES are re-visiting the murder of a dad of two who was shot 16 years ago and his body found in a Birmingham factory yard, police said today. Read
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Dozen arrested in Birmingham police operation targeting criminals who handle stolen goods
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE police operation targeting criminals who handle and sell stolen goods has led to a dozen arrests and the recovery of laptop computers, airbag systems and stolen items from HGVs. Read
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Police appeal over suspicious death of man after disturbance at Northfield house
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the suspicious death of a man after a disturbance at Birmingham house today appealed for help from residents. Read
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Hall Green MP Steve McCabe calls for sackings over expenses claims confusion
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP claims Commons officials responsible for confusion over expenses claims should face the sack. Read
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Midland MPs threaten to defy party leaders in expenses row
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
REBEL Midland MPs were set to defy their party leaders today after attacking the latest expenses inquiry as being riddled with errors. Read
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Voters ‘lose faith’ in Smith
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
JACQUI Smith’s grovelling apology over her expenses claims has left her facing a backlash from angry constituents. Read
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Birmingham armed bank robber ‘threatened to shoot baby in pram’
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A ROBBER threatened to shoot a young child in a pushchair if bank staff did not hand over cash, a court was told. Read
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Fort Dunlop purse thief captured on camera
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to about a theft in a Birmingham office block. Read
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Spitfire sisters' memories of flying iconic fighter
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE only two sisters to have flown Spitfires during the Second World War have been reunited with one of the legendary fighter planes after nearly 70 years. Read
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Fury at a £24,000-a-year pay rise for Centro transport chief
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands transport authority has come under fierce criticism for awarding its chief executive a £24,000-a-year pay rise. Read
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Deal secures future of Vauxhall’s two plants in UK
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A DEAL to secure the future of Vauxhall’s two UK plants has been agreed with the car giant’s new owner, in return for cost savings, including a two-year pay freeze. Read
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Birmingham's leisure boss side-steps questions over £1 million big screen fiasco
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S leisure boss side-stepped an embarrassing grilling over the city’s £1 million big screen fiasco – but served only to highlight confusion about the project. Read
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Maternity care plans for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A THREE month public consultation into controversial plans to merge maternity services across Sandwell and Birmingham has got under way this week. Read
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Great British Eatery named as best chip shop in the Midlands
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham chippy is celebrating after scooping two culinary awards including the region’s best fish and chip shop. Read
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Staffordshire gold hoard: Massive queue for last glimpse of treasure
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A huge queue snaked round the city’s art gallery and museum as history fans had a final chance to catch a glimpse of the Midlands Hoard. Read
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Labour calls for resignations after damning report into Birmingham social services
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
Labour last night demanded the resignation of the Tory politician responsible for looking after Birmingham’s most vulnerable children after an inquiry condemned the department he is in charge of as unfit for purpose. Read
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Call for law change after Solihull lapdancing club is approved
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
Outraged members of Solihull Council have called for changes to licensing laws that they say meant an application for a lap dancaing venue was approved without adequate consultation. Read
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Shard End great-grandmother scoops five prizes in Mail Match & Win competition
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
GREAT-grandmother Irene Evans was overwhelmed after becoming the Birmingham Mail’s latest Match & Win success. Read
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Great Barr man admits attacking pregnant girlfriend
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A THUG who attacked his pregnant girlfriend after she threatened him with a knife during a row has been spared time behind bars. Read
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£2.4m help for workers
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE fight against modern-day slave traders who exploit migrant workers in the West Midlands is to be given a £2.4 million boost. Read
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Birmingham college reopens a year to the day after it was ravaged by fire
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A HISTORIC Birmingham college officially reopens tomorrow, 12 months to the day after a devastating fire. Read
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Heroic Birmingham medics who treat injured troops are in the running for national awards
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
MILITARY doctors and nurses from Birmingham have been short-listed for national healthcare awards for their treatment on injured British troops. Read
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Victorian workhouse joins historic buildings covered by new preservation order
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A VICTORIAN workhouse, where hundreds of Birmingham’s poor families were condemned to lives of hard labour, is among a dozen historic buildings set to be covered by a new preservation order. Read
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Drug addict Tania Hall, who asked for an Asbo to keep her out of trouble, has been jailed for breaching the order
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
A TROUBLED drug addict who became the first person to ask for an ASBO has been jailed for breaching it. Read
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PM supports youngster's fundraising for brain tumour research
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
BRAVE Harry Moseley’s amazing fundraising campaign got the ultimate backing – when he sold two of his charity bracelets to the Prime Minister. Read
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Birmingham Citizens’ Advice Bureau celebrates its 70th birthday
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
FROM rations to the recession – the Birmingham Citizens’ Advice Bureau is celebrating its 70th birthday. Read
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Tenants scoop gold in Birmingham in Bloom
Oct 14 2009 | Top Stories
THEIR toiling, weeding and digging all year round brings a splash of colour to neighbourhoods across the city. Read
