Jan
2010
Articles from 29th Jan 2010
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Cash for ill kids stolen
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE parents of a baby girl who spent Christmas in intensive care hit out at heartless thieves who stole cash collected for the hospital which saved her. Read
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Mum's fears for closure
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
WORRIED mums have told of their fears for pregnant women following the announcement that Solihull Hospital’s maternity unit is to shut for three months. Read
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Aston Villa fan recalls toilet and traffic misery
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE last cup final tie between Aston Villa and Manchester United was memorable for many reasons. Read
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Birmingham's tallest building would be "landmark" for the city
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
DESIGNERS are hailing proposals to build Brum’s tallest building as “exciting and iconic” in defiance of objections from architects and conservationists. Read
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New school proposed to serve Kings Norton and Druids Heath
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW secondary school is to be built in Birmingham for pupils of two others set to close, under plans being explored by the education authority. Read
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Khyra Ishaq found to be 'incredibly thin' at Birmingham home
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE skin of a seven-year-old girl allegedly starved to death by her mother and stepfather at their home in Birmingham was found to be “incredibly thin”. Read
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Harborne woman banned from Birmingham hospital after reporting ring theft
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A MUM-OF-TWO has told how she is banned for life from a private Birmingham hospital – because she called police when her £4,000 eternity ring went missing. Read
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Stafford Hospital boss suspended over alleged order to rewrite report
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE boss of legal services at Stafford Hospital has been suspended after allegedly ordering a doctor to rewrite a damming report to avoid negative publicity. Read
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Third Midland hospital shuts to visitors as norovirus bug sweeps through region
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S City Hospital has become the third in the region to ban all visitors as the Norovirus bug crisis deepens. Read
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Birmingham planning committee approve plans for the a city 'Fame Academy'
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
PLANS for a new Birmingham ‘fame academy’ were given the green light by the city’s planning officials. Read
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Design watchdogs praise 'world class' Birmingham New Street Station plans
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S refurbished New Street Station has the potential to be a world-class building, government design watchdogs believe. Read
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Birmingham director of Nativity! delighted with film awards
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
DEBBIE Isitt’s hit comedy Nativity! has been named the Birmingham Mail readers’ Film of the Year in the fourth Richard Attenborough Film Awards. Read
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West Midlands Police launch new anti-social behaviour crackdown
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs across Birmingham have been asked to identify their Top Ten victims most at risk of anti-social behaviour as part of a new yob-busting crackdown. Read
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Birmingham City Council blasted over error-strewn accounts
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
FINANCE chiefs are refusing to give Birmingham a clean bill of health after discovering that the city council’s accounts were littered with errors. Read
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Public meeting over axed Acocks Green bus route
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save bus links to schools and a health centre will hold a public meeting on Monday . Read
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Mailman Gregg wants Villa fans' cup final stories
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE Mail is going cup final crazy – with our dedicated reporter bringing you all the build-up from Villa fans preparing to head down Wembley Way. Read
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The Custard Factory nightclub reviews security after NYE crush
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE promoters behind a chaotic New Year’s Eve bash in Birmingham which nearly ended in tragedy say the venue’s main hall might never be used again. Read
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Streetly father is beaten at his house by gang of robbers who steal his Audi
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
MASKED robbers attacked a man and stole his Audi after kicking down his front door. Read
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City landlord Midland Heart Housing Association given mixed report by inspectors
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM landlord has been criticised by a watchdog for failing to complete gas safety checks and repairs quickly enough. Read
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TV's bad boys Simon Cowell and Gordon Ramsay are putty in Stechford woman's hands
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THEY are known for terrifying contestants on their TV shows with their brutal honesty and sarcastic put-downs. Read
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New old folk's home gets go-ahead in Handsworth
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW old people’s home will be built despite fears that it could impact on a neighbouring building business. Read
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre returns to Old Rep
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Repertory Theatre is to return to its roots by performing works in the city’s historic Old Rep from next year. Read
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Action on poverty and unemployment in Birmingham is failing to meet targets
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
AN OFFICIAL drive to crackdown on unemployment, poverty and unhealthy lifestyles in Birmingham is failing to hit half its targets, it has emerged. Read
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Birmingham gun gang may strike again - warns police
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE detective in charge of catching a gun-toting gang who tied up three grave diggers, ran a JCB into a bank wall and threatened officers, has warned they may strike again. Read
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Halesowen amateur dramatics group Startime Variety will be putting on a production of the Wizard of Aus
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
MIDLAND am-dram fans are following the Yellow Brick Road for a new take on a film classic. Read
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Short Heath pupils celebrate school's 70th birthday
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
ERDINGTON pupils will be singing popular Dame Vera Lynn war songs as they celebrate their school’s 70th birthday. Read
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Birmingham Balti fan Andy Munro sets up online site
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BALTI lovers have a new online site dedicated to Birmingham’s world famous dish. Read
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Ofsted report on failing Birmingham schools branded unfair by city council
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
ALMOST one in ten Birmingham primary schools were found to be failing by government inspectors. Read
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Your chance to share £62,500 charity cashpot
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A massive £62,500 cashpot is being given away by the Birmingham Mail and Sport Relief Community Cash to help benefit local community groups Read
