Dec
2009
Articles from 8th Dec 2009
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Northfield murder: Seven people charged
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES have this afternoon charged seven people with the murder of Brian Peters. Read
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Coventry Airport shuts
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
Coventry Airport has closed, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said today. Read
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Handsworth superstore scheme is approved
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham’s most deprived inner-city areas is set to get a major superstore for the first time – to the delight of residents. Read
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FRIED CHICKEN
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
THIEF Read
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Tesco Express in Mailbox shut down after mice found
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
The Tesco Express store in the Mailbox, in Wharfside Street, was shut down yesterday by environmental health following a visit by officials from Birmingham City Council. Read
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Man jailed after trying to steal fried chicken from Broad Street stand
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who tried to steal fried chicken from a fast food stand in Birmingham has been jailed for four years. Read
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Dickens chose Birmingham venue for his first-ever reading of festive classic
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
IT took just weeks to write, but Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was destined to become a festive classic when it was published in 1843. Read
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Birmingham Mail speaks to new Archbishop of Birmingham
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
Longley was today being installed as the ninth Archbishop of Birmingham. Prior to the pomp and ceremony of the occasion, MAUREEN MESSENT found him in a relaxed mood as he talked exclusively to the Birmingham Mail of his hopes and prayers for the city. Read
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Solihull's Marie Curie hospice row reaches climax
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
PLANNING bosses are due to meet tomorrow to discuss a charity’s controversial proposal to build on green belt land. Read
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Review: Classical Spectacular at Birmingham NIA
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
MURDER squad detectives today named the man beaten to death by a gang on a Birmingham street as Brian Peters. The 57-year-old single man, from West Heath, suffered severe chest and head injuries in the attack early on Saturday and later died in hospital. Patrols have been stepped up around the murder scene in Wychall Road, Northfield, as officers try to piece together a motive for his murder. Detectives are investigating reports Mr Peters could have been hit with bottles from a nearby recycling bank however they have not yet determined the exact cause of his death. Four men, aged 16 to 22, and three women aged from 17 to 19, were today still being questioned over the murder at police stations across Birmingham. Two other men, both aged 18 and from Northfield, were released on bail yesterday. Mr Peters’ family identified his body yesterday afternoon and were today being supported by specially trained police family liaison officers. Det Chief Insp Ryan Howat, from Bournville Lane CID, said: “We are working closely with Brian’s family at this most difficult time. “Thanks to some prompt work by officers a number of arrests were made almost immediately. “The response from the local community has also been very encouraging. A number of witnesses have come forward and are helping us piece together exactly what happened.” Mr Peters, who had no children and was unemployed, was attacked on scrubland close to a parade of shops, near to Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, at about 1.30am. Eye-witnesses said they heard one of the group pleading with the others to stop the attack. The fatally-injured victim is thought to have staggered away and slumped against shop shutters where he was helped by a passer-by. He was taken to hospital but died at about 8am. A post-mortem revealed extensive head and body injuries but police are waiting the results of further tests. West Midlands Police have dismissed reports Mr Peters was attacked because he refused to give the gang a cigarette. Detectives are questioning four men, a 22-year-old from Longbridge, two aged 19 from Rednal and Maypole, and a 16-year-old from Northfield. Three women, a 19-year-old from Longbridge, and two 17-year-olds from West Heath and Selly Oak are also being held. An incident room has been set up at Bournville Lane police and can be contacted on 0845 113 5000. Read
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Morrisons superstore scheme in Handsworth is approved
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham’s most deprived inner-city areas is set to get a major superstore for the first time – to the delight of residents. Read
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Northfield murder: Police name victim as Brian Peters
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
MURDER squad detectives today named the man beaten to death by a gang of yobs on a Birmingham street as Brian Peters. Read
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Review: A Christmas Carol Performed by Clive Francis at Birmingham Town Hall
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
It is, arguably, the second most famous Christmas story after the Virgin birth. Read
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Prince Charles to visit injured forces unit in Selly Oak
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
The Prince of Wales will visit military and medical personnel at a Birmingham hospital unit which treats British casualties injured in Afghanistan. Read
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New Archbishop of Birmingham to be installed
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
The new Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham is to be formally installed. Read
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Birmingham social services job cuts to cost £17m
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
Plans to axe 405 social services jobs at Birmingham City Council will cost £17 million in redundancy and pension enhancements, it has emerged. Read
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Northfield mum asks for help over Santa Run
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
A GENEROUS Birmingham mum has appealed for help with an annual festive fundraiser after a Christmas crisis threatened to derail her golden-hearted efforts. Read
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Jedward cancelled Birmingham show at Nightingales due to exhaustion
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
X FACTOR rejects John and Edward Grimes failed to show at a packed Birmingham club because they were “worn out”, according to their management. Read
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Mail teams up with airport to welcome returning soldiers
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail has launched a joint campaign to provide a heroes’ welcome for Britain’s returning soldiers. Read
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NIA name up for grabs in sponsorship offer
Dec 08 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S National Indoor Arena – one of the most successful live entertainment venues in the UK – is seeking a naming rights partner to cash in on its popularity. Read
