Dec
2009
Articles from 29th Dec 2009
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Snow fails to halt Aston Villa game - but expected to cause chaos
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
WEATHERMEN tonight warned that roads across the West Midlands could be very dangerous after snow began falling across the region this evening. Read
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Man hit by train on Droitwich Spa railway crossing
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A teenager has been seriously injured after being struck by a train in Worcestershire. Read
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BRMB DJ Tom Binns sacked after interrupting 'boring' Queen's speech
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
BRMB DJ Tom Binns has been sacked afte interrupting the Queen's speech on-air, and announcing: "Two words: Bor-ing." Read
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Edgbaston's QE hospital trust rakes in £2m on car parking in a year.
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM hospital trust with the highest parking charges in the city raked in nearly £2million in a year, the Birmingham Mail can reveal. Read
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Northfield pensioner forced to wait four hours for ambulance
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A FRAIL pensioner who fell over and broke his shoulder was forced to wait over four hours before an ambulance finally arrived at his home. Read
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Huge fire at Black Country metal recyclers Dunn Brothers, in Brierley Hill
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
AROUND 14,000 tons of waste metal was on fire today at a Midland recycling firm. Read
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More snow expected to hit Birmingham
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM was today braced for an icy blast as another bout of snow worked its way across parts of the country. Read
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More than 300,000 hit the shops for sales in Birmingham
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
BARGAIN-HUNTING shoppers continued to hit the sales at centres across the region. Read
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Winson Green residents suffer electricity loss
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in Winson Green were forced to battle the freezing temperatures with no electricity yesterday. Read
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Birmingham student nurse takes on clamping firm Midway Parks and wins fine back
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A STUDENT nurse has taken on the car clampers and won a £390 fine back following court action. Read
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Knife fight goes hi-tech with texts
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
CRIMEFIGHTERS are using the latest technology to encourage children to join the fight against knife crime. Read
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Brandwood End traders begin to feel parking pinch
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM traders accused council officials of threatening their livelihoods over parking restrictions they said were driving away customers. Read
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Security tight on Birmingham to USA flights
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
PASSENGERS flying to the USA from Birmingham International Airport have been warned to arrive four hours before departure due to heightened security. Read
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Government gives £20 million to develop smart card travel for West Midlands commuters
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLANDS rail and bus commuters face a ticket-free future following a £20 million cash windfall. Read
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Detectives in Nehemiah Bryce murder case charge man with stolen car offences
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
Bryce was shot aged 27 in Newtown on March 16, 2008, and the investigation into his murder contines. Read
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Kings Norton retirement home named after children's author
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
FULL steam ahead! A new retirement home in Birmingham has been named after Thomas the Tank Engine author Wilbert Awdry. Read
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Debt charity gets government approval
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM-based charity which is helping thousands of people face up to debt worries has received VIP credit approval – from the Government. Read
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Birmingham education chief backs youngsters
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council’s education chief has promised to try to strengthen the link between youngsters and councillors by giving them the opportunity to speak at official meetings. Read
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Jazz-playing Birmingham judge and barrister retires
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A JAZZ playing judge will have more time to perfect his trumpet playing – after hanging up his wig and gown following 55 years at the Bar. Read
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Great Midlands Fun Run cash total
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
RUNNERS who took part in this summer’s Great Midlands Fun Run raised a record-breaking £201,371. Read
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Bumper passenger numbers at Severn Valley Railway
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
BOSSES at a popular Midland tourist attraction are on track for a fine festive season after 35,000 passengers travelled on the Severn Valley Railway’s Santa dspecials. Read
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West Mercia Police warn motorists of opportunist thieves
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have issued a warning for motorists defrosting their icy cars to be wary of thieves. Read
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Broad Street drinkers praised for being on their best behaviour on Super Friday
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE thousands of Christmas revellers who descended on Birmingham’s Broad Street for ‘Super Friday’ have been praised for being on their best behaviour – after just one drinker was cautioned. Read
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Harborne restaurant in council row
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A MICHELIN-star chef has threatened to sue Birmingham City Council for compensation after workmen turned the street outside his restaurant into a “bombsite”. Read
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Birmingham Indian restaurant Lasan into F Word semi finals.
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM restaurant has booked a seat in the semi-final of Gordon Ramsey’s televised search for the UK’s finest eatery. Read
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Homes crackdown bears fruit
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS fewer homes in Birmingham are lying empty after a crackdown by the city council. Read
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Police renew CCTV appeal for Dudley bus robbers
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
A FRESH appeal has been made to catch thugs who robbed a teenage boy on a bus. Read
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Hall Green council staff facing redundancy
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
JOBS are to be axed at Birmingham community libraries, swimming pools and sports centres to stem a £1.8 million cash crisis. Read
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World Cup set to boost South Africa trips
Dec 29 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S still December – but Birmingham shoppers are casting off the winter blues by planning their summer holidays. Read
