Nov
2009
Articles from 25th Nov 2009
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US Airways pulls plug on Philadelphia service out of Birmingham after just six months
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
JUST six months after launching a new route from Birmingham to Philadelphia in a blaze of publicity US Airways has pulled the plug on the service. Read
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DOZENS of West Midland jobs looked more secure today after crisis-torn Blacks Leisure Group sealed a last-ditch bid to save 4,300 jobs nationwide.
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
The outdoor and leisure group, which is facing severe cash difficulties, has agreed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal to try to safeguard the business. Read
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Jag chief on automotive council
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
THE chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover, David Smith, is to hold regular meetings with Business Secretary Lord Mandelson as a Deputy Chairman of a new “automotive council” designed to build strong links between carmakers and the Government. Read
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A MENINGITIS victim left severely brain-damaged after blunders by Midland medics was today being awarded an expected £3.2 million payout for a catalogue of NHS errors.
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
Mark Thomas, of Well Lane, in Blakenhall, Walsall, was only 12 when doctors at Walsall Manor Hospital failed to recognise the tell-tale signs and did not act on a blood test that revealed he had been struck with the deadly brain bug. Read
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JANE Andrews, a former dresser to the Duchess of York, who murdered Birmingham businessman Tom Cressman, has been recaptured after going on the run.
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
She was held early today in Maidstone, two days after disappearing from an open prison. Read
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Husband kills wife then leaps in front of train in Marston Green
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mum-of-two was stabbed to death by her estranged husband who “could not live without her” and threw himself in front of a train, an inquest heard. Read
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Traffic chaos in Birmingham
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
Motorway users face large tailbacks this afternoon after a crash on the northbound carriageway of the M6. Read
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Birmingham City bust-up: What set the two camps at loggerheads
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
SINCE David Sullivan and brothers David and Ralph Gold sold their combined majority shareholding to Carson Yeung in October, the old board and the new board have been at loggerheads. Read
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Former Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan retracts "rude" comments about Carson Yeung
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
Former Birmingham City chairman David Sullivan has written exclusively to the Birmingham Mail retracting the "rude, off-the-cuff remarks' he made against new owner Carson Yeung. Read
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Dad's inquest death: Expert tells of 'critical event' in police van
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died in police custody in Birmingham because of the way he was restrained, a medical expert told an inquest jury. Read
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Solihull police op finds 50pc of drivers in breach of law
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
By Sophie Cross Read
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Girl’s lucky escape from crash
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG girl had a lucky escape after receiving only minor injuries in a collision with a car. Read
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Report reveals young drivers drink and drugs shame
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNG motorists are flouting the law and risking lives by driving under the influence of drink and drugs, a worrying new report revealed today. Read
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£3.2m payout for Meningitis victim after blunders by Midlands medics
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
Mark Thomas, of Well Lane, in Blakenhall, Walsall, was only 12 when doctors at Walsall Manor Hospital failed to recognise the tell-tale signs and did not act on a blood test that revealed he had been struck with the deadly brain bug. Read
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Killer Jane Andrews should be sent back to closed jail, say victim's family
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
The family of a man murdered by former royal aide Jane Andrews insisted today that she must be returned to closed conditions following her escape from an open prison. Read
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Jag chief on automotive council
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
THE chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover, David Smith, is to hold regular meetings with Business Secretary Lord Mandelson as a Deputy Chairman of a new “automotive council” designed to build strong links between carmakers and the Government. Read
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DOZENS of West Midland jobs looked more secure today after crisis-torn Blacks Leisure Group sealed a last-ditch bid to save 4,300 jobs nationwide.
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
The outdoor and leisure group, which is facing severe cash difficulties, has agreed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal to try to safeguard the business. Read
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US Airways pulls plug on Philadelphia service out of Birmingham after just six months
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
JUST six months after launching a new route from Birmingham to Philadelphia in a blaze of publicity US Airways has pulled the plug on the service. Read
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Fire brigade to stage mock gas blast drama
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A GAS explosion will take place in Birmingham this weekend – but residents are urged not to ring 999. Read
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Supermodel Erin O'Connor resisted plastic surgery early in her career
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
SHE’S graced the covers of countless fashion magazines and the catwalks of the world’s top designers. Read
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Shirley couple ‘unlawfully killed’ in aerobatics crash
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
AN UNLICENSED pilot unlawfully killed a Birmingham husband and wife when his Piper Cherokee plane nose-dived into the ground at 173mph, an inquest jury decided. Read
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Major chemical spill in Dudley
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
PEOPLE in Dudley were advised to stay in their homes after a major chemical spill. Read
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Wolverhampton author shortlisted for literary prize
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A Wolverhampton author has had his first book shortlisted for one of Britain’s most prestigious literary prizes. Read
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Killer royal aide Jane Andrews back in custody
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A former royal aide on the run from prison for more than two days was back in police custody today after being found near the jail, police said. Read
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Review: Lily Allen at Birmingham NIA
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
We’ve seen the bright new talent, the loudmouth and the talkshow host, but when Lily Allen came to Birmingham, she also gave a turn as barmaid. Read
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Solihull man calls for Jack Straw to resign over fugitive's escape
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
The brother of a man murdered by fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews said Jack Straw should consider resigning after she fled an open prison. Read
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Midland MP dismisses "ludicrous" expenses probe
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A Midland Tory MP has branded claims that he acted wrongly in letting his grown up children live in his publicly-funded London flat as “ludicrous”. Read
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Beverley Knight tells fans she is fine after breaking down on stage in Birmingham
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
QUEEN of soul Beverley Knight has reassured her fans she is fine after breaking down in tears on stage in Birmingham. Read
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National Arboretum in for facelift
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
STRIKING designs for an £8 million upgrade of a Midland memorial honouring thousands of fallen servicemen and women have been revealed. Read
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Driver will not face charges over Birmingham crash death
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
NO charges will be brought against the driver of a car involved in a fatal road crash. Read
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New primary school opening in Smith's Wood
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL school is due to be formally opened tomorrow following of a major education shake-up. Read
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Mum of Sutton Coldfield star Lucy Benjamin speaks of exit from I'm A Celebrity
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
Speaking after Lucy was turfed out of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, her mum Jo Baker said viewers had not seen the best of the ex-EastEnders star. Read
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Birmingham schools on chief inspector's 'outstanding' list
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 70 schools and childcare providers in Birmingham have been labelled “outstanding” in the annual report of the Government’s chief inspector of schools Christine Gilbert. Read
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Historic 13th century manor house to get £70,000 ring of steel
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
AN HISTORIC Midland house dating back to the 13th century is to be protected with a £70,000 ring of steel. Read
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City’s crimefighters back tough new laws on gangs
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
TOUGH new measures allowing courts to ban gang members from meeting each other, staking out territory and even wearing gang colours have been welcomed by police and Birmingham City Council. Read
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Bartley Green man stored child porn after breakdown of marriage - court
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who stored hundreds of pornographic pictures of children on his computer after the breakdown of his marriage has been spared a prison sentence. Read
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A SPARKLING celebration of Birmingham’s jewellery heritage has been launched.
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
Brilliantly Birmingham will recognise the city’s up-and-coming designers as well as reflecting on the beginnings of the trade. Read
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More than 1 in 10 people now have their DNA on West Midlands Police's database
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
THE genetic fingerprints of more than one in ten people in the West Midlands are stored on the DNA crimefighting database. Read
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Hundreds to take part in Birmingham's Big Sleep Out
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S famous Big Sleep Out will be held again next week, and it will be the biggest yet. Read
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Redesigned Birmingham junction an 'accident waiting to happen'
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
A VIDEO posted on a website offered a chilling warning ahead of a serious car crash, it has emerged. Read
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Native American dance troupe visit Kingstanding school
Nov 25 2009 | Top Stories
THE American West came to Birmingham as a school hosted a special group of visitors from across the Pond. Read
