Jan
2010
Articles from 18th Jan 2010
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'Forgotten victims' of hormone pregnancy drug Primodos battle to get justice
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
Tragic Thalidomide victims have finally received a £20 million pay off and a belated apology from the Government. Read
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Teachers refuse to shovel snow
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
TEACHERS who asked to shovel snow and treat paths with grit and salt during the big freeze were ordered not to by union leaders, it emerged today. Read
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Detectives appeal for witnesses to shooting at Envoy nightclub in Merry Hill
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
Detectives investigating a shooting at a nightclub in the Merry Hill area of Dudley have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Read
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Three arrested over murder of man found in Hockley street
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A BOY aged 11 was one of three people arrested on suspicion of murder after the man was dumped dying in the snow in Birmingham. Read
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Family pay tribute to Stratford-upon-Avon crash pilot
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
The family of a Warwickshire pilot who died alongside his passenger when their plane crashed has paid tribute to a courageous man with a great passion for aviation. Read
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Father of military policeman killed in Iraq speaks out over MP medals
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
THE father of a Midland military policeman killed in Iraq has joined in the condemnation of UK MPs who receive medals for time spent visiting serving soldiers. Read
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Inquiry into decision to cut 1,300 jobs from children's services department
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
CITY children’s services bosses will be called to an inquiry into the controversial decision to cut 1,300 jobs from the department. Read
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Police name man who died after being hit by bus in Frankley
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who died after being hit by a double decker bus in Birmingham was a father of three, it emerged today. Read
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Khyra Ishaq murder trial: Jury to be sworn in
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A jury is expected to be sworn in on Monday in the case of a Birmingham mother and step-father accused of starving a seven-year-old girl to death. Read
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Nurses who overdosed two Heartlands Hospital cancer patients escape punishment by professional body
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
NURSES involved in two cancer patients dying from a toxic drug overdose at a Birmingham hospital will not be disciplined by their professional body because “they are sorry”. Read
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Shirley nurse tells of horror scenes in Haiti
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND nurse who is leading a medical aid team in Haiti has spoken of her frustration at not being able to help trapped and injured people because of a lack of supplies and equipment. Read
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Hockley mum pulls daughter out of school over asthma bullying claims
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
AN angry mum has pulled her 12-year-old daughter out of school after claiming she has been targeted by bullies over her asthma. Read
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Britney Spears's Birmingham ex-lover is now sweeping the streets
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
TWO years ago he was romancing one of the world’s most famous pop stars. Read
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Bus driver quizzed over Frankley death
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A BUS driver has been questioned on suspicion of dangerous driving after a man was killed in a collision with a double-decker in Birmingham. Read
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Inquiry into redundancies in children's services department
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
CITY children’s services bosses will be called to an inquiry into the controversial decision to cut 1,300 jobs from the department. Read
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London Midlands trains reaches short term deal over Sunday work row
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
RAIL operator London Midland has extended its enhanced overtime payments for drivers and conductors working Sunday shifts while talks with unions continue. Read
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JCB donates diggers for Haiti aid mission
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer JCB is donating diggers worth nearly £100,000 to assist the disaster relief effort in Haiti following the devastating earthquake. Read
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Shoppers raise money for RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Centre
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
The store selected the shelter for homeless pets in Barnes Hill as one of the three charities in its Community Matters initiative which saw the nominated good causes sharing a cash pot of £1,000. Read
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Review: Anton & Erin – Steppin’ Out at Birmingham Symphony Hall
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
TWO of the stars of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing thrilled large audiences at two spectacular performances of this cracking show. Read
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Review: The Snowman at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
THE snow may finally be clearing from the streets of Birmingham but there is still plenty of the white stuff on stage at the Rep. Read
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Former Redditch GP under restrictions after giving Nigerian relatives drugs on NHS
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND GP is to work under restrictions after writing prescriptions for his Nigerian mother and family friend not even eligible for the NHS. Read
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Aston Villa fans try claret-and-blue ice cream
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa fans had it licked when they tried a match snack with a difference - a special claret-and-blues ice cream. Read
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Bordesley Green builders' merchant hit with £8k safety fine
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
Cambabest Limited, based in Venetia Road, Bordesley Green, which employs 50 staff, repeatedly ignored health and safety orders regarding its site and equipment, Birmingham Magistrates Court heard. Read
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Vietnamese deaths in Smethwick and Hockley linked to cannabis trade
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
THE deaths of two Vietnamese men in Birmingham could be linked to drugs, it has been claimed. Read
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Ladywood family saved after pet cat alerts them to house fire
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
Michael Lineham and his family, from Ladywood, were woken to the sounds of the cat, Sooty, wildly scratching and leaping against a bedroom door. Read
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Sutton Coldfield family of piano teachers raise cash for cancer charity
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A PIANO playing family are proving six hands are better than two by helping raise more than £1,000 for a children’s cancer charity. Read
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Turves Green Girls’ School selected for SEGRO Young Artist Programme
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM school has been selected to take part in a project which could see the pupils’ work been put on show in offices around Europe. Read
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Cadbury fight prompts city centre "eat in"
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham poet laureate Adrian Johnson and storyteller Katrice Horsley led the rally which took place in Birmingham’s Victoria Square on Saturday. Read
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Political jargon blasted as a turn-off by Birmingham people
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
POLITICIANS hoping to win Birmingham people’s votes in the general election had better start speaking plain English, according to a survey. Read
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Brummies battling the January blues
Jan 18 2010 | Top Stories
JAMES Gordon, aged 64, a retired factory worker from Tyseley, said: “Yes, it’s gloomy and the weather isn’t exactly conducive to sunbathing. Read
