Mar
2010
Articles from 8th Mar 2010
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Birmingham man who celebrated raping 13-year-old girl is jailed
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A Birmingham man and his friend who celebrated raping a 13-year-old girl by giving each other a high-five are starting sentences. Read
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Funeral for Evesham river plunge girl Gabby Grady
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
Around 200 mourners have gathered for the funeral of a five-year-old Worcestershire girl who died after becoming trapped in a car which plunged into an icy cold river. Read
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Police call for public to help fight against terrorism
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
West Midlands Police have urged the public to help the fight against terrorism by reporting concerns about suspicious behaviour to a 24-hour telephone hotline. Read
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Three people injured in Aston smash
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
THREE people were taken to hospital following a crash in Aston. Read
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University College Birmingham lecturer installed camera in shower to watch female students
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A LECTURER at a top Midland college planted a spy camera in a bathroom to watch female students shower. Read
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Evesham river plunge tragedy: Dad accused of murder attacked in prison
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE MIDLAND dad accused of murdering his daughter and trying to take his son’s life has been attacked in prison. Read
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Revealed: How Twitter is being used in Birmingham's war on criminals
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE are turning to social networking websites to catch criminals in a ground-breaking approach to law enforcement. Read
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Food critic Michael Winner attacks food from the West Midlands
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
FOOD critic Michael Winner has blasted Midlands cuisine in his TV show, slating one of the region’s restaurants for serving up the WORST meal of his life. Read
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Notorious Birmingham graffiti artist caught on camera
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A NOTORIOUS graffiti artist whose ‘tags’ could be found across Birmingham has vowed to put down his pen permanently after he was caught red-handed on camera, a court heard. Read
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Crook in citizen's arrest allowed to escape by 'jobsworth' security officers
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
HOSPITAL workers who caught a burglar red-handed were forced to let him go after ‘jobsworth’ security officers told THEM off for touching him. Read
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Beverley Knight latest star on Birmingham Walk of Stars
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
SHE’s sung for Nelson Mandela, duetted with Take That and Prince and has been handed an MBE for services to music. Read
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Two men hurt after car overturns in Hall Green
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
TWO men were taken to hospital after the car they were in overturned in Birmingham. Read
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Two hurt in three-vehicle crash in Worcestershire
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN and a woman have been hurt in a three-vehicle crash in Worcestershire. Read
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Allotment holders in council budget row
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
VEGETABLE growers have accused Birmingham City Council of “hypocrisy” after slashing the budget for maintaining the city’s allotments by nearly £30,000. Read
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Orchid advice at Bournville Garden Centre
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
SPRING was in the air as scores of visitors flocked to a Birmingham garden centre. Read
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Inquest opened for hanged boy
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of Birmingham teenager who was found hanging from a tree just yards from his home. Read
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Hospital car parking rises to bring in an extra £100,000, bosses reveal
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
HOSPITAL bosses, controversially raising parking charges ahead of a Government review, have revealed it will bring in an extra £100,000 a year. Read
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Brummies challenged to a charity swimathon.
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
FORMER Blue Peter presenter Zöe Salmon is urging Brummies to make a splash as part of a UK wide swimathon. Read
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Local jobs boost in Birmingham New Street redevelopment
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
COUNCIL officials are gearing up for a jobs bonanza as part of the £600 million revamp of Birmingham New Street Station. Read
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Barr Beacon War memorial thieves should be sent to the front lines - council leader
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
“DESPICABLE” thieves who stripped a Great Barr war memorial of its copper roofing should be sent to the front lines in Afghanistan a leading councillor said. Read
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Birmingham jail inmates given unemployment pay
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
PRISONERS at Midland jails are receiving unemployment pay for relaxing in their cells, it has been revealed. Read
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Calls for social workers to be given access to children
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE law must be changed to make sure social workers can speak to at-risk children on their own to stop manipulative parents intimidating them, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said. Read
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Mike Whitby backs officials at centre of Khyra Ishaq scandal
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council leader Mike Whitby has given his backing to the under-fire politician and official at the centre of criticism over the Khyra Ishaq scandal. Read
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Springfield man killed dog after it bit son
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who hit a dog with a stick so hard that it died after it bit his son has been convicted of attacking the animal. Read
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Patron of Ladywood community groups to speak at business event.
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A WARM-HEARTED entrepreneur who gave away thousands of pounds to support groups in Birmingham will be a speaker at a forum. Read
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Family Housing Association nominated for awards
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham-based Family Housing Association has been shortlisted for two honours in the 2010 Housing Heroes Awards. Read
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Woman freed by emergency services after car crash in Worcestershire
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was freed by 999 crews after a two-car crash. Read
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Solemn tribute paid to sapper Mark Quinsey
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
SOLEMN tributes were paid to two British soldiers murdered in Northern Ireland on the first anniversary of their deaths as detectives renewed appeals for help catching the killers. Read
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Football tribute to murdered soldier Mark Quinsey
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
FRIENDS of Birmingham soldier Sapper Mark Quinsey paid a poignant tribute to him through the game he loved. Read
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Suitcase drug runner jailed
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who was caught at Birmingham airport with 17 kilos of cannabis in gift-wrapped packages in his luggage has been jailed. Read
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More people are needed to keep a weekly tea dance in West Heath afloat.
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
MORE people are needed to keep afloat a weekly tea dance in West Heath. Read
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Moseley takeaway boss labels health and safety inspectors "the Gestapo".
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM sandwich shop was covered in mice droppings, a court was told. Read
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Hockley tenant is given place on housing board
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A HOCKLEY housing association has appointed a tenant to help improve services for residents. Read
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Crime and thriller night at Birmingham Central Library
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
AMATEUR sleuths are invited to a free evening of crime and mystery on March 30. Read
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Choir to lead crowds in mass sing-along at Birmingham's St Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MASS singing event will add a high note to proceedings when the UK’s largest St Patrick’s Day Parade takes to Birmingham’s streets on Sunday. Read
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Sutton takeaway in late opening row
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A FAST-food takeaway in Sutton Coldfield town centre, said by police to be a magnet for drunken troublemakers, could win permission to stay open until 2.30am. Read
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Solihull Spar robbers jailed
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
THREE teenagers who carried out an armed robbery at a Solihull convenience store escaped with more than £1,000. Read
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Pope not coming to Birmingham during UK visit
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE Pope will not visit Birmingham city centre when he arrives in the UK this year, it has been revealed. Read
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Perry Barr residents fail in fight to stop pizza takeaway
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
PLANS to turn a Perry Barr general store into a pizza takeaway and restaurant have been approved, despite complaints from more than 300 local residents. Read
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Aldridge mum hopes to raise money to fund brain tumour research
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND mum who has raised more than £70,000 after her son was diagnosed with a brain tumour hopes people will have a cuppa to help find a cure. Read
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Help for Parkinson's sufferers
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
A SUPPORT group which helps Parkinsons Disease sufferers and their families is looking to expand. Read
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Birmingham Museum art available online
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
PRINTS of world famous paintings owned by Birmingham Museum and Gallery are now available to order online. Read
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Animal psychologist Dr Roger Mugford at Crufts
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
Top animal psychologist Dr Roger Mugford will once again be offering free advice to visitors on the Company of Animals’ stand at Crufts on aspects of canine behaviour. Read
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Opinions wanted says MP
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
SUTTON Coldfield MP Andrew Mitchell is seeking residents’ views in a survey and he is promising a personal reply to everybody who takes part. Read
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Two millionth milestone for BMW at Hams Hall
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
LUXURY car maker BMW has clocked up a major West Midland industrial milestone – with the two millionth engine coming off the production line at its Hams Hall plant. Read
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Students offer fairtrade support
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
UNI students played a crucial role in promoting Birmingham’s support for Fairtrade Fortnight. Read
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Mum's the word for family conference in Birmingham
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
MUMS and daughters are being invited to a day long event to look at the importance of their relationship. Read
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Kings Heath actress Lorraine Burroughs faces celebs in top award
Mar 08 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM actress Lorraine Burroughs is up against A-list stars such as Imelda Staunton and Rachel Weisz after being nominated at the 2010 Laurence Oliver Awards. Read
