Dec
2009
Articles from 11th Dec 2009
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West Midlands counter terrorism unit has visited and written to nurseries asking staff to monitor signs of brainwashing by Islamist extremists
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands anti-terror police are monitoring children as young as four for signs of brainwashing by Islamist extremists, it was revealed today. Read
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CADBURY workers are throwing down the gauntlet to Kraft in an attempt to ward off the US giant’s hostile takeover bid and keep the world-famous chocolate maker British.
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Employees and their union, Unite, will get their community fight-back underway next week from the heart of Cadbury’s empire at the company’s historic Bournville headquarters in Birmingham. Read
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Two men charged with murder of Dean Brayson in Coleshill
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Warwickshire Police have charged two men with the murder of a 29-year-old man who died in hospital after a violent incident near a Coleshill pub. Read
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Tribute to cyclist who died after Birmingham city centre bus crash
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a Birmingham cyclist who was killed in a collision with a bus today said they had been left “absolutely shattered” by the tragedy. Read
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Former Birmingham City MD Karren Brady turns down Carson Yeung's Porsche 'gift'
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER Blues boss Karren Brady has rejected a gift from Carson Yeung – the £80,000 Porsche the club demanded she return. Read
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West Midlands counter terrorism unit asks nursery staff to monitor signs of brainwashing by Islamist extremists
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands anti-terror police are monitoring children as young as four for signs of brainwashing by Islamist extremists, it was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham killing: Gun residue found in pocket, jury told
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN accused of shooting dead a friend in Birmingham had firearms residue in his pocket which matched that from the gun used, a jury was told. Read
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More scrutiny of Midland MPs expenses after new receipts published
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
MPs in Birmingham and the Black Country claimed thousands of pounds for decorating, repairs and furniture before a crackdown on allowances this year. Read
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Michael Powell inquest: Jurors hear emergency phone call
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
A female officer was heard to describe father-of-three Michael Powell in the recording as “unconscious” having earlier been “uncooperative” and “going mad”. He had been arrested by police in a violent struggle in which he was sprayed with CS gas outside his mother, Clarissa Powell’s home in Lozells, in September 2003. Read
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Two injured in Solihull crash
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Two drivers have been injured in a collision in Solihull. Read
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Cadbury workers throw down the gauntlet to Kraft
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Employees and their union, Unite, will get their community fight-back underway next week from the heart of Cadbury’s empire at the company’s historic Bournville headquarters in Birmingham. Read
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Alton Towers in Staffordshire to launch 'scariest ride in UK'
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire is to launch "the scariest ride in the UK" next year. Read
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Duchess of Cornwall visits centre for homeless in Birmingham
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
The Duchess of Cornwall undertook a series of pre-Christmas engagements in Birmingham, visiting a centre for the homeless and helping primary school children to decorate their Advent calendar. Read
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Gordon Brown: We will oppose any Cadbury "asset strip"
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Gordon Brown has issued his strongest warning yet that the Government will oppose any foreign buyer who attempts to “asset strip” Cadbury and move jobs out of Birmingham. Read
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Midland MP's expenses revealed
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
MPs in Birmingham and the Black Country claimed thousands of pounds for decorating, repairs and furniture before a crackdown on allowances this year. Read
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Birmingham may delay General Election vote counting
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham could break with tradition by counting next year’s General Election results on the Friday morning, the day after votes are cast. Read
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Gambling addict's violent robberies
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
A GAMBLING addict who carried out two terrifying robberies on a shop assistant and a taxi driver in Birmingham has been given an indeterminate prison sentence. Read
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Present frenzy for injured troops at Selly Oak Hospital
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
SO many presents have been donated to wounded soldiers in Birmingham that Selly Oak Hospital is struggling to cope. Read
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Protestors to fight on to save Coseley Baths
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
Cabinet member for environment and culture Coun David Stanley has announced that a European Protected Species Licence has been awarded by Natural England after bats deserted the roof space. Read
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The Clothes Show Live makes £20million in six days at the NEC.
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS at the Clothes Show Live at the NEC spent more than £20 million in six days, it was revealed today. Read
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Fujitsu jobs blow
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
ANOTHER big pre-Christmas jobs blow hit the West Midlands today with 140 jobs facing the axe at Solihull-based Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe. Read
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New £2.5m teenage cancer unit prepares to open at Birmingham Children's Hospital
Dec 11 2009 | Top Stories
A LONG-awaited £2.5 million Birmingham cancer complex for teenagers with the disease is preparing to officially open its doors next week. Read
