Oct
2009
Articles from 20th Oct 2009
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Birmingham Post and Mail editors to leave roles
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
Changes within Trinity Mirror’s Midlands senior editorial management team are announced today. Read
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Trinity Mirror Midlands announces changes to Birmingham Post and Mail
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
The first changes resulting from the consultation on the Trinity Mirror Midlands businesses have been announced. Read
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CutbacksSabbatical offer fails to tempt Birmingham airport staff
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
ABOUT 200 staff at Birmingham International Airport were offered six-month unpaid sabbaticals as part of a programme of cutbacks – but only one person took up the offer. Read
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AN INNOCENT man has been left with a £1,217 bill for a new front door because police spotted air conditioning units and thought he was growing cannabis.
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
Steve Ogilvie was at work when police smashed their way into his Sutton Coldfield home because they thought he was cultivating the drug. Read
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MORE than 100 pupils at a Midland school have been struck down by the winter vomiting bug norovirus.
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
St Bede’s Catholic Middle School in Holloway Lane, Redditch, will remain open, but all after-school activities and outside trips have been cancelled. Read
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Woman critical after Bilston crash
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
A motorist is in a critical condition in hospital after her car collided with a refuse lorry in the Bilston area of Wolverhampton. Read
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AN INNOCENT man has been left with a £1,217 bill for a new front door because police spotted air conditioning units and thought he was growing cannabis.
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
Steve Ogilvie was at work when police smashed their way into his Sutton Coldfield home because they thought he was cultivating the drug. Read
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MORE than 100 pupils at a Midland school have been struck down by the winter vomiting bug norovirus.
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
St Bede’s Catholic Middle School in Holloway Lane, Redditch, will remain open, but all after-school activities and outside trips have been cancelled. Read
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Andrea Bocelli apologises for cancelling Birmingham concert
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
SINGER Andrea Bocelli today apologised to the thousands of fans who were left disappointed after the last minute cancellation of his Birmingham concert. Read
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Fry-ing high with Barry
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
BARRY Fry was just the kind of character needed to light a few fires under the Blues team, and the club. Read
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Breathing new life into 'comatose' club
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
IT WAS a sign of things to come. Read
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Staff turnover high in Birmingham's criticised children's services
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
ALMOST a quarter of staff at Birmingham’s much-criticised children’s social services department are quitting their jobs each year, new figures show. Read
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Birmingham man left with £1,217 bill after police raid home
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
AN INNOCENT man has been left with a £1,217 bill for a new front door because police spotted air conditioning units and thought he was growing cannabis. Read
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131 pupils struck down with Norovirus at Redditch school
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 100 pupils at a Midland school have been struck down by the winter vomiting bug Norovirus. Read
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Derelict factory fire in Willenhall
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS battled with a serious blaze at a derelict Midland factory unit. Read
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Birmingham man creates calendar of number 11 bus route
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
WE HAVE already had magic roundabouts – now it’s Brummie heaven on the “outer 11”. Read
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Police launch 'Operation Intrusive' to cut crime in Nechells, Erdington, Aston and Alum Rock
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham are to launch a new drive aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. Read
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Thirty Birmingham primary schools in trial scheme to improve behaviour in class
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN at 30 Birmingham primary schools are to take part in a two-year experiment to see if their behaviour and social skills can be improved. Read
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Deal to bring American athletics to Birmingham ahead of 2012 Olympic Games confirmed
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
A LONG-awaited deal to bring American athletics to Birmingham ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games will be signed with appropriate razzmatazz this week. Read
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School building projects expected to go ahead
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
TWO major multi-million pound school building projects could get under way next year if Midland councillors give them the go-ahead tomorrow. Read
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Police warning over fake speeding fine notices sent to Shirley homes
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
FAKE speeding fine notices have been targeting residents, featuring a premium line phone number that could land callers with a hefty bill. Read
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Birmingham mum delights in baby one year on from armed raid ordeal
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
OH baby just look at him now! Read
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Empty pub in Northfield set on fire
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a suspected arson attack at a derelict Birmingham pub today. Read
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Birmingham big screen could finally be switched on
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
Council officials are working on a compromise deal to finally get Birmingham’s £1 million big screen switched on. Read
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Man taken to hospital after Wolverhampton house fire
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
A man has been taken to hospital after a fire in a Wolverhampton house. Read
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Cutbacks Sabbatical offer fails to tempt Birmingham airport staff
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
ABOUT 200 staff at Birmingham International Airport were offered six-month unpaid sabbaticals as part of a programme of cutbacks – but only one person took up the offer. Read
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Fears that Birmingham Olympic pool plan will cause traffic problems
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
Concerned Ladywood residents are calling on the city council to change the location of the proposed £60million Olympic pool. Read
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Man jailed for driving at 90mph through Birmingham streets
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
A DRIVER who drove at 90mph through the streets of Birmingham at night and without lights while being pursued by police has been jailed for 15 months. Read
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Winners in Moseley In Bloom awards
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
THE blooming efforts of a Birmingham suburb’s green-fingered folk will be honoured at a ceremony tomorrow. Read
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Homes for Edgbaston pub site occupied by protest squatters
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
A BID to build homes on the site of a former Birmingham pub occupied by squatters demanding more affordable housing is set to be approved later this week. Read
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Half-term chance to see West Midlands Safari Park's new white lion cubs
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
WITH their snow-white fur and enchanting features, this trio of cuddly cubs are sure to cast a spell on all those who see them make their debut at West Midlands Safari Park this month. Read
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Walk of Stars plea for Cluedo creator
Oct 20 2009 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN to win greater recognition for the Birmingham inventor of Cluedo has been launched in the city. Read
