Jan
2011
Articles from 13th Jan 2011
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Free theatre trip for Birmingham youngsters
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
NEARLY 1,000 kids from one of Birmingham’s most deprived neighbourhoods have been treated to a free theatre trip thanks to an anonymous donor. Read
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Director of Birmingham’s troubled children’s social services department suspended
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
The director of Birmingham’s troubled children’s social services department has been suspended. Read
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Couple being questioned in probe over Birmingham tot's death
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
The unnamed child, from Ward End, who was known to social services in Birmingham, died in hospital on Sunday. Read
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Missing Bordesley Green pupil found
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A GIRL of nine who went missing has been found safe and well. Read
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130 jobs to go at Birmingham electrical firm
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S manufacturing base has received a savage blow – with up to 130 jobs set for the axe at Eaton Electric Ltd. Read
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Royal Centre For Defence Medicine receives Birmingham Mail Badge Of Honour
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
THE Royal Centre For Defence Medicine based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has become the latest recipient of the Birmingham Mail Badge Of Honour. Read
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Birmingham schools spend £16million on supply teachers
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM secondary schools spent almost £16 million on supply teachers in just two years, it has been revealed. Read
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Drivers cut free after head-on collision in Erdington
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
TWO men were cut free from vehicles involved in a crash on one of Birmingham’s major link roads. Read
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Birmingham man stabbed after being attacked in his own home above Yardley estate agents
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A MAN was seriously ill in hospital after being stabbed when he was attacked in his Birmingham home by five masked raiders. Read
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Grade Two* listed Wordsley Manor is a step closer to being restored as a family home
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A MANOR which has belonged to the same family for 160 years is closer to being saved as a house after councillors said they were keen to approve a plan for homes in its grounds. Read
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Two new potential buyers for Dudley rock venue JB's step forward after its sale falls through
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
AN administrator trying to find new owners for beleaguered famous Midland rock club JB’s has today claimed two potential buyers have come forward after a purchaser dramatically pulled out. Read
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Birmingham bin strike called off at late stage
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A NEW wave of bin strikes which threatened to heap more misery on Birmingham taxpayers have been called off at the 11th hour. Read
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Hiring women could end Birmingham bins dispute says business expert
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S bins deadlock could have been solved months ago – if the city had employed some female refuse collectors, a business expert claimed. Read
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Binmen hit back at go slow claim
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM dustmen have hit back at claims they are dragging their feet and are less efficient than casual labour. Read
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Our Community CIC in Alum Rock clinches award
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM community group has scooped a top award in recognition of its work. Read
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Number plates stolen in Redditch
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
FOUR number plates were stolen from Ford cars in Redditch at the weekend. Read
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Dudley plan to deal with mortgage eviction problems
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
HOUSEHOLDERS in danger of losing their homes because of financial difficulties can get free help from specialists at Dudley Council – after it saw a whopping 147 per cent increase in referrals. Read
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Fire crews battle blaze at derelict Hockley factory
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
MORE than 30 firefighters spent more than 12 hours battling a blaze in a derelict factory near Birmingham city centre. Read
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Investor jailed for conning clients and property investor out of over £367,000
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
AN UNLICENSED trader who conned clients and a property buyer out of nearly £400,000 has been jailed for four years. Read
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Birmingham 1st boys' brigade looking for past members to join in centenary celebration
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM Boys’ Brigade Company celebrating its centenary is looking for past members to get in touch. Read
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Yardley World War Two evacuee reunited with childhood friend after 68 years
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A FORMER Second World War evacuee from Birmingham has been reunited with a childhood friend – thanks to a chance discovery. Read
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Schoolchildren inspired by the death of inspirational Handsworth headteacher
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
WHEN uplifting Birmingham headteacher Chris Leach died, it not only devastated pupils at his school but children in neighbouring classrooms. Read
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Picture of tragic Birmingham teenager Alina Sarag
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
TRAGIC teenager Alina Sarag shares a laugh with her classmates in a science lesson at her Birmingham school. Read
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Birmingham City Council warning over High Speed Rail Scheme protests
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
THERE must be no cave in to countryside protesters attempting to derail the High Speed Rail scheme, Birmingham City Council warned. Read
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Local man's Dudley grave-tending business
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A FORMER salesman who spends his life in cemeteries tending the graves of other people’s relatives has won a major contract to look after the memorials of war heroes. Read
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Critically ill pensioner loses fight for life
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER who was found critically injured at home lost her fight for life as her daughter appeared in court accused of trying to kill her. Read
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Pair freed after M-way crash near Solihull
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
TRAFFIC queues stretched for more than five miles as firemen battled to free two people from a car that had collided with a lorry on a busy stretch of motorway. Read
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Pints 'n' puns in Sutton Coldfield
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
COMEDIANS and speakers are invited to take part in a Poems, Puns ‘n’ Pints night in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Monty Python star John Cleese reveals why he's going on stage in Birmingham
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
JOHN Cleese paid a flying visit to Birmingham – but promised to get to know the city better when he returns in May. Read
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Rednal Neighbour from hell to be fast tracked to eviction
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
A CITY woman who suffered a five-year reign of terror at the hands of an abusive OAP neighbour has welcomed plans to fast track the evictions of “neighbours from hell”. Read
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West Midland bakery shuts two stores
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands bakery Firkins has closed two stores in Erdington and Wolverhampton following a rethink over sales strategy, it has been revealed. Read
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Crime in West Midlands falls to lowest for almost 30 years as Arctic weather gripped the region
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
RAIN is one of the best policemen in the country, so the old adage goes. Read
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Solihull bride offers £5,000 reward for return of wedding snaps
Jan 13 2011 | Top Stories
Heartbroken Wersha Bharadwa, aged 31, made the plea after all her pictures stored on DVDs were taken from the property in Hounslow, Middlesex. Read
