Oct
2009
Articles from 15th Oct 2009
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Ex-policeman has suspended sentence replaced with 12 month jail term by judge
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
Police who unlawfully access confidential records from force computers for their own purposes were warned by the country's top judge they faced "deterrent" sentences after an ex-constable from Sutton Coldfield was imprisoned. Read
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Carson Yeung Press Conference: £20-40m available for players
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City unveiled their new board today, with club president and owner Carson Yeung outlining his plans for the future. Read
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Lesbian ex-soldier from Birmingham has sexual harassment payout cut
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A LESBIAN ex-soldier from Birmingham who won £187,000 damages after being sexually harassed has had her payout cut. Read
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Jury still out at inquest into death of Erdington woman in police custody
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
THE jury is still out at the inquest into the death of a Birmingham woman in police custody. Read
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THE mum of Birmingham love-tug girl Anna Munyasa, who disappeared with her estranged father nearly three months ago, today issued an emotional plea for her return.
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
Anna, aged five, from Washwood Heath, has not been since she went on holiday with her father in July. Read
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Rail passenger who kicked train guard jailed for four months
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A RAIL passenger who kicked a train guard in Birmingham has been jailed for four months. Read
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Man says he fears death if he is deported back to Jamaica
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN whose famous brother was gunned down in Jamaica fears he will face the same fate when he is deported back there from his Birmingham home today. Read
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Quartet from Birmingham’s ethnic business community chase African Caribbean Business Federation awards
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A QUARTET from Birmingham’s ethnic business community will do battle tomorrow as the prestige African Caribbean Business Federation (ACBF) Awards reach a grand finale. Read
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Quartet from Birmingham’s ethnic business community chase African Caribbean Business Federation awards
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A QUARTET from Birmingham’s ethnic business community will do battle tomorrow as the prestige African Caribbean Business Federation (ACBF) Awards reach a grand finale. Read
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Birmingham pupils undergo realistic blaze drama on fire safety day
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN from a Birmingham primary school have been learning how to stay safe in the home after being treated to a special fire escape lesson from the professionals. Read
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Staffordshire Hoard could have made hoards of cash for museum
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY culture watchdog has launched an inquiry into the Museum and Art Gallery’s handling of the Staffordshire Hoard exhibition to see if money-making opportunities were missed. Read
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Villa fans can splash the cash on their favourite players in a claret and blue version of Monopoly
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
VILLA fans will get to step in to the shoes of billionaire football club owners by splashing the cash on their favourite players in a claret and blue version of Monopoly. Read
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Murderer runs off in Stafford
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A CONVICTED murderer from Birmingham is on the run after absconding on an escorted visit to Stafford. Read
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Woman cut free from car after Bristol Road crash
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was cut free from her car after she was involved in a three-car smash close to one of Birmingham’s busiest junctions. Read
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Birmingham Children's Hospital hit by beds crisis
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
SICK youngsters could be sent from Birmingham to Leicester for treatment because the city’s Children’s Hospital is struggling to cope with a lack of beds. Read
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West Midlands Police ordered to launch internal investigation for officer and wife charged on sex charges
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
By Paul Bradley Read
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Murderer runs off in Stafford
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A CONVICTED murderer from Birmingham is on the run after absconding on an escorted visit to Stafford. Read
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Staffordshire Hoard could have made hoards of cash for museum
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY culture watchdog has launched an inquiry into the Museum and Art Gallery’s handling of the Staffordshire Hoard exhibition to see if money-making opportunities were missed. Read
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Birmingham pupils undergo realistic blaze drama on fire safety day
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN from a Birmingham primary school have been learning how to stay safe in the home after being treated to a special fire escape lesson from the professionals. Read
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Villa fans can splash the cash on their favourite players in a claret and blue version of Monopoly
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
VILLA fans will get to step in to the shoes of billionaire football club owners by splashing the cash on their favourite players in a claret and blue version of Monopoly. Read
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Midlands patients need to worry over standard of care - report
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
THIS year’s Care Quality Commission ratings make worrying reading for patients across the West Midlands. Read
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West Midlands Police ordered to launch internal investigation for officer and wife charged on sex charges
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
By Paul Bradley Read
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Gordon Brown and David Cameron unite in praise of Selly Oak Hospital soldier care
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
GORDON Brown and David Cameron united to praise the care provided to British troops at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham, as the Prime Minister announced plans to send an extra 500 troops to Afghanistan. Read
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Birmingham murderer runs off in Stafford
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A CONVICTED murderer from Birmingham is on the run after absconding on an escorted visit to Stafford. Read
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Aston Villa get chance to buy seat on the board (sort of)
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
VILLA fans will get to step in to the shoes of billionaire football club owners by splashing the cash on their favourite players in a claret and blue version of Monopoly. Read
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Staffordshire Hoard could have made hoards of cash for museum
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY culture watchdog has launched an inquiry into the Museum and Art Gallery’s handling of the Staffordshire Hoard exhibition to see if money-making opportunities were missed. Read
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Quartet from Birmingham’s ethnic business community chase African Caribbean Business Federation awards
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A QUARTET from Birmingham’s ethnic business community will do battle tomorrow as the prestige African Caribbean Business Federation (ACBF) Awards reach a grand finale. Read
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Rail bosses criticised for cancelling trains on day of Birmingham Half Marathon
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
RAIL bosses have been criticised for cancelling trains on the day of the Birmingham Half Marathon, leaving well-wishers stranded. Read
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New Street Station’s £600 million redevelopment model goes on show
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A SCALE model of the future of Birmingham New Street station goes on public display for the first time today. Read
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Jury still out at inquest into death of Erdington woman in police custody
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
THE jury is still out at the inquest into the death of a Birmingham woman in police custody. Read
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Scheme in honour of Aston gun victims is helping to kickstart careers
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
LETISHA and Charlene were the innocent victims of a gang war. Read
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Award scheme keeping alive the memory of murdered schoolgirls launches website
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A PIONEERING award scheme aimed at helping students and keeping alive the memory of two murdered Birmingham teenagers has launched its own website. Read
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Chris Sims: The way forward on tackling yob behaviour
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
I READ with interest the comments of the Home Secretary emphasising the expectation he has that anti-social behaviour should be treated as a priority by police. Read
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Birmingham women to take to the streets
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A feminist group will be leading a march to raise awareness of the dangers facing women in everyday life. Read
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Villa Park and St Andrew's hospitality just the ticket for Birmingham City Council
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
Villa Park and St Andrew's hospitality just the ticket for Birmingham council Read
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West Bromwich arts centre The Public slammed
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A damning report into troubled West Bromwich arts centre The Public has urged councillors to consider “mothballing,” decommissioning or even knocking it down. Read
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Birmingham culture watchdog demands to know what money could have been made from Staffordshire Hoard
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A city culture watchdog has launched an inquiry into Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery’s handling of the Staffordshire hoard of Anglo Saxon treasure to see if money making opportunities were missed. Read
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Tribute to Birmingham electrician who was dedicated to city work
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
MOURNERS will tomorrow pay tribute to a much-loved electrician who worked for Birmingham City Council for 50 years. Read
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War memories needed for Midland military display
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
ARMED forces veterans are being urged to come forward and share their memories as part of plans for a special Midland military display. Read
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Willenhall Library shuts indefinitely after heating breaks down
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A LIBRARY has been forced to close for an indefinite period because its heating system has failed. Read
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Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College scoops Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM sixth form college has gained a major accolade after being judged this year’s best public building in the country. Read
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City council's much-maligned website now rated 'most improved' of local authorities
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
THE new £2.8 million Birmingham City Council website has leapt from last place in a national league table to the top 20 a month after its launch. Read
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UB40 to play The Rainbow pub in Digbeth
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM music legends UB40 are coming to the aid of a closure-threatened city pub by performing one of their most intimate gigs in years. Read
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Call to preserve St Paul’s Square three storey limit
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A THREE-storey limit on homes and offices surrounding Birmingham’s historic St Paul’s Square must be preserved, according to city conservationists. Read
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Stechford mum who lost her leg claims her GP misdiagnosed blood clot as chilblains
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mother-of-three claims she was forced to have her leg amputated after a GP misdiagnosed dangerous blocked arteries as chilblains. Read
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Sell-out show boosts brain tumour fund
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND family who set up a trust fund after their son was diagnosed with a brain tumour have raised a further £9,500. Read
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Snap up top prizes with Love Where You Live competition
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
CALLING all snap-happy Mail readers – here’s your chance to show off the best of the Midlands and win top prizes. Read
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£80,000 invested in Birmingham Women’s Hospital unit to give male cancer patients hope of being fathers
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than £80,000 has been invested in dedicated facilities for men at Birmingham Women’s Hospital to give cancer patients the hope of becoming fathers. Read
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White working class in Birmingham to get government support
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
Government communities minister John Denham was today naming 27 towns and cities across the UK where people feel they are treated unfairly, ignored by society and excluded from politics. Read
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Latest Birmingham location for hit TV series Hustle is revealed
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
AN iconic Birmingham building has been used as a filming location for the BBC’s hit show, Hustle. Read
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Birmingham pupils undergo realistic blaze drama on fire safety day
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN from a Birmingham primary school have been learning how to stay safe in the home after being treated to a special fire escape lesson from the professionals. Read
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Edgbaston rail passenger who kicked train guard jailed for four months
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A RAIL passenger who kicked a train guard in Birmingham has been jailed for four months. Read
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Birmingham workers tell of pressures on lunch break
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
THE traditional lunch hour has shrunk by half according to a new poll, which revealed more and more workers were missing out on a well-earned break. Read
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Saltley man says he fears death if he is deported back to Jamaica
Oct 15 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN whose famous brother was gunned down in Jamaica fears he will face the same fate when he is deported back there from his Birmingham home today. Read
