Dec
2009
Articles from 4th Dec 2009
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Investigation launched after man found floating in Castle Vale canal
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found floating in a Birmingham canal. Read
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The postal group revealed today that the average mailbag across the Birmingham postcode district would rise from 13.5 million to 19.8 million during the busiest week of the festive period.
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
The Royal Mail will take on 474 additional workers and hire an extra 61 vehicles to help deal with the huge increase in deliveries. Around 3.9 million items will be handled on the busiest day. Read
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PRIME Minister Gordon Brown today called on the people of the West Midlands to lead a new industrial revolution based on innovation and technology.
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
Speaking exclusively to the Birmingham Mail, he praised the region for “leading the way” in coping with the recession and said the country would be looking to employers and workers in Birmingham to drive forward a manufacturing revival. Read
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DOZENS of disappointed Birmingham footballers have been left without a field to play on – after bomb squad officers blew a hole in the centre of their pitch.
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
An Army Bomb Disposal Unit was directed to the Portland Pavilion sports club in Edgbaston with a suspected Second World War hand grenade after it was dug up in a nearby garden. Read
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JAGUAR Land Rover was today bang on course to emerge from the car industry’s worst recession for 40 years following a major upturn in UK car sales for November.
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
The Midlands’ biggest manufacturer, which bounced back in the third quarter of 2009 to reveal profits of £22 million compared to losses of £49 million for the three months to the end of June, enjoyed its best showroom performance last month since the downturn began. Read
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Wolverhampton solicitor who stole £93,000 from blind widow is jailed
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A former solicitor from Staffordshire who stole £93,000 from the blind widow of a wealthy industrialist was jailed. Read
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Cadbury's good name relies on British workforce, says Gordon Brown
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
THE Prime Minister had a warning for any potential buyer of Birmingham’s chocolate manufacturer Cadbury, as he said the firm’s success and global reputation depended on its British workforce. Read
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Direct flights to Iraq launched from Birmingham airport
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A DIRECT flight service to northern Iraq is being launched from Birmingham International Airport. Read
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The postal group revealed today that the average mailbag across the Birmingham postcode district would rise from 13.5 million to 19.8 million during the busiest week of the festive period.
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
The Royal Mail will take on 474 additional workers and hire an extra 61 vehicles to help deal with the huge increase in deliveries. Around 3.9 million items will be handled on the busiest day. Read
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Car sales on the way up for JLR
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR Land Rover was today bang on course to emerge from the car industry’s worst recession for 40 years following a major upturn in UK car sales for November. Read
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Birmingham's Big Wheel will turn until the end of February
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
By Edward Chadwick Read
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Union leaders demand crunch talks over claims 20,000 jobs face axe at Birmingham City Council
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
ANGRY union leaders want a showdown with Birmingham’s Tory chief Mike Whitby over claims that he intends to axe 20,000 city council jobs. Read
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Pensioner seriously hurt after Hockley hit and run
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER is today fighting for life after suffering serious head injuries in a Birmingham road accident which police believe were caused by a hit and run driver. Read
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Pensioner seriously hurt after Hockley hit and run
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER is today fighting for life after suffering serious head injuries in a Birmingham road accident which police believe were caused by a hit and run driver. Read
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Birmingham's big wheel set to stay until June
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S giant observation wheel is staying in Centenary Square for another six months after winning the unanimous support of city planners. Read
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Cadbury's good name relies on British workforce, says Gordon Brown
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
THE Prime Minister had a warning for any potential buyer of Birmingham’s chocolate manufacturer Cadbury, as he said the firm’s success and global reputation depended on its British workforce. Read
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Pensioner seriously hurt after Hockley hit and run
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER is today fighting for life after suffering serious head injuries in a Birmingham road accident which police believe were caused by a hit and run driver. Read
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Footballers disappointed after grenade blown up on Edgbaston football pitch
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
An Army Bomb Disposal Unit was directed to the Portland Pavilion sports club in Edgbaston with a suspected Second World War hand grenade after it was dug up in a nearby garden. Read
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Union leaders demand crunch talks over claims 20,000 jobs face axe at Birmingham City Council
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
ANGRY union leaders want a showdown with Birmingham’s Tory chief Mike Whitby over claims that he intends to axe 20,000 city council jobs. Read
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Children led to safety from fire at Acorns Hospice in Selly Oak
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
EIGHT seriously ill children were evacuated in their beds after an electrical fan caught fire in a Birmingham hospice. Read
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Community in shock as police probe Perry Barr fire deaths
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A COMMUNITY was in shock today after a house fire which killed an elderly Birmingham couple. Read
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Gordon Brown: 'I'm banking on Birmingham to lead us out of recession.'
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
Prime Minister Gordon Brown today called on the people of the West Midlands to lead a new industrial revolution. He spoke exclusively to Mail political editor Jonathan Walker. Read
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Poppy shirts raise £5,800
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
LOYAL Bluenoses showed their support for charity as well as Blues when they bid for signed shirts worn by their heroes. Read
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Swine flu claims 32nd West Midlands victim
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
ANOTHER person has died from swine flu in the West Midlands, bringing the total number of deaths in the region to 32, it was revealed today. Read
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Retiring deputy coroner Christopher Ball treated to musical send off
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Deputy Coroner hit the right note as he retired after 27 years. Read
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Police step up hunt for missing Birmingham mother and son
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today issued an urgent appeal to help trace a Birmingham mum missing from home with her young son for more than two weeks. Read
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Sea hunt locates Solihull hero pilot Robert Mansell's body in plane wreckage
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
THE body of heroic Solihull pilot Robert Mansell has been located in the plane wreckage in the Caribbean Sea, officials have confirmed. Read
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Birmingham City Council cleaners gave up bonus out of fear for their jobs, tribunal hears
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A TRIBUNAL heard how women cleaners with Birmingham City Council gave up their bonus out of fear over their jobs, while binmen were paid overtime despite not working a full week. Read
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Birmingham wheel to stay until June
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham’s giant observation wheel is staying in Centenary Square for another six months after winning the unanimous support of city planners. Read
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Birmingham City Council bid to switch on giant television
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A fresh attempt to get approval to switch on a giant television screen that has lain unused for two years has been launched by Birmingham City Council. Read
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Birmingham International Airport introduces Iraq flights
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham International Airport is welcoming flights on its latest new route – to Iraq. Read
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New Morrisons superstore to create 240 jobs
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A new superstore is set to create around 240 jobs on the border of Birmingham and Sandwell. Read
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Residents plead for road safety
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS of a Birmingham suburb today demanded urgent road safety improvements after five people were killed in two road death tragedies. Read
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Family says Kings Norton 84-year-old 'trapped' in home by council decision
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
RELATIVES of a seriously ill pensioner today accused council pen-pushers of leaving him a prisoner in his own home in a wrangle over a garage he had rented for more than 40 years. Read
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Business leaders to discuss carbon dioxide emissions at West Midlands summit
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESS and transport leaders will join forces to find ways to reduce the region’s carbon dioxide emissions. Read
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Petition to save Bromsgrove market signed by 1,000 people
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER fighting to save a historic town market has gained the backing of more than 1,000 people. Read
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Drunken Birmingham sex attacker jailed
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A DRUNKEN man who sexually assaulted a distressed woman in the early hours of the morning on a Birmingham street has been jailed for nine months. Read
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Birmingham 'Fame' academy in search for £110,000-a-year principal
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW ‘Fame-style’ academy in Birmingham which hopes to develop future generations of stage, screen and music stars is looking for its own star performer to help lead the way. Read
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Birmingham accountant’s song helps wounded troops
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
AN UNLIKELY combination of a Birmingham accountant and the drummer from chart-toppers the Charlatans are helping to raise cash for British troops wounded overseas. Read
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Workers at Birmingham International Airport switch to new employers
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
AROUND 200 workers at Birmingham International Airport are switching to new employers after ground-handling provider Servisair snapped up 11 operations from rival Aviance. Read
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Anger over Birmingham golf course closure plans
Dec 04 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of residents were told a municipal golf course on their doorstep would close within months following an angry meeting with Birmingham’s leisure boss. Read
