Nov
2009
Articles from 19th Nov 2009
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Meet the dog that no-one wants
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A DOGS home is looking for a loving owner to adopt its oldest resident. Read
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Great Barr mum accused of murdering boyfriend
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
Wayne Hill died shortly after mother-of-two Emma Bates, plunged the weapon into his chest, the city’s crown court was told. Read
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Birmingham's Bullring gets a model makeover with Lego
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S plastic fantastic! Read
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Father in fight outside West Heath pub killed by final punch
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A FATHER was killed by the final punch which felled him in a pub fight rather than any earlier injuries, a court heard. Read
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Caravan arsonists force Birmingham family to flee home
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A FAMILY of seven had to evacuate their home after arsonists set fire to a caravan on their drive. Read
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Teen in car crash chaos in Birmingham city centre
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM city centre was brought to a standstill after a teenager was in collision with a car. Read
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Three people beat Birmingham sex offender to death, jury told
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men and a woman beat a Birmingham man to death after he was recognised as a sex offender, a court was told. Read
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Last of Mail's eight readers in the We Want To Work campaign finds a new job
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
THE last of the eight unemployed Birmingham Mail readers who took part in its We Want to Work campaign was celebrating today after getting a new job. Read
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University lecturers hit out at managers over sociology jobs threat
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
LECTURERS facing redundancy at the University of Birmingham over plans to close their department have accused internal managers of a cynical PR offensive among students. Read
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Still time to apply for a free laptop from the Letisha and Charlene Education Awards Scheme
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
TODAY is the closing date for people to apply for a FREE laptop computer from the Letisha and Charlene Education Awards Scheme. Read
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Sickle cell trait may have played part in Birmingham man's death in police custody - inquest
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who died in police custody carried the sickle cell trait which could have played a part in his death, an inquest heard. Read
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Virgin ticket staff at Birmingham New Street set for lightning rail strikes
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
Ticket office staff at Birmingham New Street and Coventry railway stations will stage the first in a series of lightning strikes on Friday in a row over the increased use of machines. Read
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Gary Newbon to be inducted into Birmingham’s Walk of Stars
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
TV sports presenter Gary Newbon has described being chosen as the next celebrity to be inducted into Birmingham’s Walk of Stars as is his “biggest honour” since moving to the city nearly 40 years ago. Read
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Council to get tough on lap dancing in Birmingham
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
Licensing bosses have moved closer to toughening regulations on lap dancing clubs in the city. Read
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Councillor wants to see 'Birmingham’s version of New York’s Fifth Avenue'
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
Digbeth High Street could be turned into a permanent events area capable of staging concerts attended by 50,000 people, if a senior city councillor gets his way. Read
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Mount Everest here I come - Pete's ultimate fundraiser
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
AN ENGINEERING graduate from Birmingham is taking on his biggest assignment when he attempts to conquer Mount Everest in aid of a charity for wounded British servicemen. Read
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Architect of troubled Walsall arts centre to have his say
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
THE architect of controversial Midland arts centre The Public is set to return to the £79 million venue. Read
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Birmingham school in prop appeal for High School Musical stage production
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
PUPILS are hunting for a throne prop as they put the finishing touches to their latest production. Read
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Police clamp down on 'dogging' activity at Midlands beauty spot
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are to step up patrols after receiving complaints about inappropriate and indecent behaviour at a Midland beauty spot. Read
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Derelict ex-maternity hospital in Moseley to be bought by council and turned into homes
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER maternity hospital in a leafy part of Birmingham which has been empty for over 15 years is set to be bought by the city council and turned into family homes. Read
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Birmingham's education chief: I was bullied at school
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S education chief has revealed he was bullied at school. Read
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Brewery close to Staffordshire Hoard site creates celebratory new ale
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A GOLDEN ale has been launched to celebrate the discovery of the “unparalleled” Staffordshire Hoard. Read
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Do you want a European anthem? - readers' verdict
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND Euro MP has pledged to fight calls for a European national anthem. Read
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Jail for Tamworth man who caused sheep deaths
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who repeatedly left sheep grazing on river floodplains where many drowned has been jailed. Read
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Birmingham council sorry for council tax bungle threats to OAP
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL bosses today apologised for causing anxiety to a retired engineer after he received threatening letters from bailiffs over a £71 council tax bill. Read
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Harry Potter star to appear at Memorabilia Show in Birmingham's NEC
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
HARRY Potter star Tom Felton is bringing the magic to Birmingham. Read
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Safer Solihull helps residents to tackle garage vandals
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
EXASPERATED residents suffering a torrent of yobbish behaviour have been helped by a crime-fighting group. Read
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Police step up war on doorstep conmen
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are to step up the winter war on doorstep tricksters who prey on the elderly by posing as utility company officials to con their way in. Read
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Thousands of children to get some festive cheer in a shoebox
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of the world’s most deprived children are set for a happy Christmas, thanks to generous people across the West Midlands. Read
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Injured soldier wins dream wedding in Birmingham
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
A DISABLED soldier’s pain and anguish turned to joy when he toasted winning a £16,000 dream wedding at a reception in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham exam results: School children improve across the board
Nov 19 2009 | Top Stories
SCHOOL children in Birmingham are improving virtually across the board, according to the city’s end of term report for 2009. Read
