Nov
2009
Articles from 10th Nov 2009
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London Midland ordered to cut cancellations
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
London Midland, which runs trains throughout the region, has been ordered by the Government to cut the level of train cancellations and invest in new information equipment after failing to run most of its services on a Sunday two months ago. Read
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By Jon Griffin
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
PERRY Barr MP Khalid Mahmood is to protest to Chancellor Alistair Darling over RBS backing for the Kraft takeover of Cadbury after warning of inevitable job losses in Birmingham. Read
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Quinton man killed in rock climbing accident in New Zealand
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG adventure enthusiast from Birmingham has been killed in a rock climbing accident in New Zealand. Read
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Midland football legend Peter Knowles in row over biography
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
AN extraordinary literary spat has broken out between legendary Wolves footballer turned Jehovah’s Witness Peter Knowles and his biographer, it was revealed today. Read
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Japanese police arrest suspect in murder of Lindsay Hawker
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
The only suspect in the murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker has been arrested by police in Japan, the Foreign Office confirmed today. Read
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Virgin train magazine in HP Sauce gaffe
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
VIRGIN Trains came under fire today for using HP Sauce as an emblem for a “Great British” issue of its free magazine – two years after manufacturers Heinz controversially cut its ties with the nation. Read
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Service-users in bonus risk
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
PAY-related incentive schemes for Birmingham Council workers could endanger service-users, senior civil servants told an employment tribunal. Read
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Men jailed for gun found in car on the M6
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE who followed a car from Birmingham and stopped it on the M6 found the driver had a bag containing a gun, a silencer and ammunition, Birmingham Crown Court heard. Read
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Post-mortem due after shed blaze death in Handsworth
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A POST-mortem is to be carried out on a man who was found dead in a burning garden shed. Read
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Witness protection labelled a 'shambles' after Birmingham man's death in police custody
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A WITNESS at the inquest of a Birmingham man who died in police custody has branded a witness protection programme a “shambles”. Read
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Thugs leave teenager with broken jaw after an unprovoked attack in Cannock
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
VIOLENT thugs who left a teenager with a broken jaw after an unprovoked attack are being hunted by police. Read
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Tamworth fireworks display hailed a success
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
TAMWORTH’S fireworks spectacular has been hailed a huge success. Read
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Motorist quizzed after woman dies in Moseley crash
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORIST has been questioned over the death of a pensioner who was fatally injured after being hit by a truck in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham abattoir fined over effluent
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A SLAUGHTERHOUSE in Birmingham has been fined £6,000 for breaching levels of liquid waste allowed to run into drains. Read
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Birmingham city centre bar which saw two consecutive nights of violence loses licence
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM nightspot which saw two consecutive nights of violence and disorder has been closed down for good by council licensing bosses. Read
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Drinkers could be slapped with 48-hour ban from Solihull town centre
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
DRINKERS could find themselves banned from Solihull town centre for up to 48 hours if police suspect they might cause trouble. Read
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Midland schoolboy injured after being hit by car on way home from lessons
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A SCHOOLBOY was seriously injured when he was in collision with a car in Sandwell as children made their way home after lessons. Read
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Call for an end to 'unfair' tax on Birmingham council house tenants
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A HOUSING tax which forces Birmingham council house tenants to pay £57 million a year to councils in the south has been slammed – by one of the London councils which benefits. Read
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Passenger ‘hurt’ in Birmingham rail staff row
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating claims that a passenger was injured while being detained by rail staff during a row with a train guard. Read
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Masked hugs raid house in Hagley
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND resident was terrorised in their own home by three masked thugs who had burst in demanding cash and jewellery. Read
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Former priest charged with sexual abuse of boys
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A former Roman Catholic priest will appear in court charged with allegations of sexual abuse in the West Midlands. Read
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Shadow Home Secretary sees how partnership has cleaned up Birmingham estate
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE Tory politician hoping to be the next Home Secretary had a walkabout on an inner-city estate which has been transformed during a visit to Birmingham. Read
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Asylum seeker who exposed himself to female paramedics in Yardley jailed for 12 months
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A 27-YEAR-old asylum seeker who exposed himself to female paramedics as they were taking him to Selly Oak Hospital has been jailed for 12 months. Read
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Grieving Birmingham family's distress at theft from mum's hospital bedside
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A SECOND family has come forward to say they were the victims of theft at Heartlands Hospital. Read
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Council planning committee furious over unauthorised hostel conversion in Stechford
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
A DEVELOPER has been ordered to demolish a massive extension after being branded a “disgrace” by the council’s planning committee. Read
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Aston Villa fan's rare England film find sparks TV interest
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
AN ASTON Villa fan who unearthed rare footage of England’s football legends of yesteryear while researching a book could see his historic find turned into a documentary. Read
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Midlands mother and son make the history books in 300-mile Skeleton Coast walk
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
INTREPID mother and son Kay and Lee White have overcome huge physical challenges to walk the gruelling 300-mile Skeleton Coast in Africa. Read
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Former Mayor of Redditch Anne Davis to stand against ex-Home Secretary Jacqui Smith at next general election
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE former Mayor of Redditch is set to stand against former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith at the next general election. Read
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Anti-social man’s flat in Kings Norton will be repossed
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council will repossess a flat in Kings Norton from an anti social resident who has been threatening neighbours for two years. Read
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Wolverhampton Wanderers hero Steve Bull at Molineux signing copies of a new book
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
WOLVES hero Steve Bull was at Molineux signing copies of a new book celebrating his career and that of another legend, Billy Wright. Read
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Armed robber has to pay back £1 after admitting involvement in crimes across Birmingham
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE victim of an armed robber who was ordered to pay back just £1 after netting £60,000 from Midland newsagents has described the justice system as “rubbish”. Read
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HUNDREDS of drummers thumped their way to record-breaking success at an event in Birmingham.
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
The event at the NIA raised more than £50,000 for charity to help people with multiple sclerosis. Read
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Erdington school in cyberspace bullying warning
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
PUPILS at a Birmingham school are heading into space to warn children across the city of the dangers of bullying. Read
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Queues expected in Birmingham as Jimmy Choo shoes go on sale at H&M
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
BRUMMIE shoppers will be in shoe heaven on Saturday when Hollywood stars’ favourite Jimmy Choos go on sale in the high street. Read
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Royal Orthopaedic Hospital's £7.5m building project underway
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
BUILDING work on a £7.9million project to breathe new life into one of Birmingham’s oldest hospitals is under way. Read
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City College boosted as Carole Tidball stays on as vice-principal
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
CITY College Birmingham has received a further boost with the announcement that one of the key people involved in its recovery is to stay on as vice-principal. Read
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Blow to campaign for more affordable West Midlands housing
Nov 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE campaign to build more affordable and council-run homes in the West Midlands has suffered a £20 million blow, it is claimed. Read
