Jan
2010
Articles from 26th Jan 2010
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Other Green Streets projects:
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
* Tackley Village, Oxfordshire: Aims to install solar PV panels on the community owned and run village shop and use the energy to power two churches. Read
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Brum homes set for energy-saving refit
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A GROUND-breaking project which could ultimately see all homes in Birmingham retrofitted with energy efficient improvements will be considered by the City Council this week. Read
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Hunt for the best school travel idea
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
SECONDARY schools across the county are being asked to encourage more students and teachers to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to school as part of the Car Free Challenge. Read
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Local trailblazers at heart of green revolution
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
The 14 community groups were selected from among 100 applicants – SusMo was crowned the West Midlands’ best. Read
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Give the home a guilt-free makeover
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
ECO-AWARE homeowners can now spruce up their houses guilt-free with a new range of environmentally friendly decorating products. Read
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Scheme's vying for crown
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A PIONEERING Birmingham community project has begun its journey to compete among a select few UK organisations hoping to be crowned the greenest in the country. Read
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Sparkhill man arrested under Terrorism Act
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A man was arrested in Birmingham under the Terrorism Act today, police said. Read
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West Bromwich army volunteers to deploy to Afghanistan
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
PREPARATIONS are under way to send two Territorial Army squadrons from the Black Country to Afghanistan. Read
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Khyra Ishaq trial: Victim 'made to sleep in shed' - court told
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A GIRL who was allegedly starved to death by her mother and mother’s partner was forced to stand in just boxer shorts in front of a fan for 24 hours as part of a strict punishment regime at her home in Birmingham, it was claimed. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover boss to stand down
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover, David Smith, is to stand down after less than two years in the top job. Read
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Asian pupils outnumber white children in Birmingham primary schools for the first time
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
ASIAN children are outnumbering white pupils in Birmingham primary schools for what is believed to be the first time, according to the city council. Read
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Staffordshire Hoard: Political leaders back campaign to keep it here
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE leaders of the UK’s major political parties have joined forces to back a campaign to keep the Staffordshire Hoard in the West Midlands. Read
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Big business blasted for late payments by small to medium sized companies
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
LATE payers are landing small to medium-sized businesses in the West Midlands with New Year headaches – and major corporates are the biggest culprits. Read
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Man killed, teenager injured as a car hits tree in Redditch
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has died and a teenager has been seriously injured after the car they were travelling in hit a tree. Read
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Third time lucky for housing plan in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL backland development has been given the go-ahead at the third attempt despite protests from residents. Read
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Centro narrowly misses award
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A TRANSPORT website has just missed out on a top award. Read
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Rare birds found in Birmingham's Parks
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
RARE birds have been found in Birmingham’s parks and open spaces following a major survey by volunteers. Read
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Cadbury takeover: City councillor hands over cadbury petition
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A CITY councillor has called on the Government to stop a Cadbury take-over after handing Gordon Brown a petition from people living in the shadow of the famous factory. Read
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Cadbury takeover: Kraft staff told to be "very worried"
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
The former CBI Director-General said Kraft may look to cut jobs elsewhere in the conglomerate’s global empire rather than target Cadbury workers. Read
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Inquest into death of Northfield local hero and Newtown politician at Edgbaston hospital.
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
AN INQUEST was today investigating why a leading Birmingham community worker and former lecturer died after a routine operation at a Birmingham hospital. Read
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Bearwood drinker arrested in fake fag row
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A SIXTY-A-DAY smoker was arrested after a pub row sparked by a fake “cigarette” designed to help him kick the habit. Read
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Sandwell off-licences were hit by nearly 170 underage drinker stings last year, it has been revealed
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
UNDERAGE teenagers helped trading standards officers and police investigate illegal sales of alcohol at 170 Midland off-licences last year. Read
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New Birmingham Dental Hospital could be up and running by 2014.
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S long-awaited new dental hospital could be open by 2014 if it receives Treasury backing, it has emerged. Read
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Parents of Cheslyn Hay meningitis teen open their hearts for the first time
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
GRIEVING parents of a teenage boy who died from meningitis have spoken about his death for the first time. Read
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Wolverhampton retailer and charity hit back after Lonely Planet slur
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A WOLVERHAMPTON retailer and charity have joined forces after the city was branded one of the worst in the world. Read
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Weoley Castle kickboxing club set to get the boot - for the third time
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A “JINXED” kickboxing club praised by the police for taking youngsters off the streets is again facing an uncertain future. Read
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Police in Dudley and the Black Country Food Bank team up to help criminals go straight
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE in the Dudley area are hoping to give criminals a taste of law-abiding life with help from the Black Country Food Bank. Read
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Government minister Ivan Lewis defends the war in Afghanistan
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
SOLDIERS are not dying in vain in Afghanistan, a government minister claimed on a visit to Birmingham. Read
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New YMCA charity shop set to open in Kingstanding
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM charity store will be opening its doors for the first time on Wednesday. Read
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Revealed: Why Birmingham water is no good for your car's washers
Jan 26 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S water might be some of the purest in the world but you shouldn’t put it in your car’s windscreen washer bottle – because it will cause sludge. Read
