Jan
2011
Articles from 14th Jan 2011
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Man seriously injured after collision with bus in Ward End
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A man has been seriously injured in a collision with a single-decker bus in Birmingham. Read
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Serious case review to be carried out into Birmingham toddler's death
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A serious case review will be carried out into the death of a toddler who apparently died from "non-accidental injuries" in Birmingham, it has been announced. Read
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Birmingham nursery worker in court on child rape charge
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A 20-year-old nursery worker appeared in court today charged with raping a child. Read
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Delays on M6 due to broken down lorry
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
COMMUTERS faced frustrating delays of up to 90 minutes after a lorry broke down on the M6. Read
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Swine flu victim's father calls for jabs for all
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A Birmingham-based doctor whose three-year-old daughter died just days after contracting swine flu has called on the Government to make the life-saving seasonal flu vaccine available to everybody. Read
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Millennium Point celebrates tenth birthday
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
MILLENNIUM Point is looking forward to a bright future as it celebrates its tenth birthday despite receiving a lukewarm reception when it first opened, said chief executive Dr Nick Winterbotham. Read
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Birmingham nursery worker due in court today
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A 20-year-old nursery worker from Birmingham is due to appear in court charged with raping a child. Read
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Witness appeal after man is found badly injured in Birmingham city centre
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
AN appeal for witnesses is being made after a man was found badly injured in a busy Birmingham city centre road. Read
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‘Slash Momma’ is given the boot from Nechells home
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A WOMAN known as ‘‘Slash Momma’’ has been kicked out of her house and ordered to stay out of a Birmingham suburb after a catalogue of complaints about gang-related anti-social behaviour. Read
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Birmingham motorists queue up for cheap petrol
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
CARS queued in the road for fuel at one of Birmingham’s cheapest filling stations as petrol prices continue to rise – and retailers warn drivers could face a £70 bill to fill up an average family saloon by Easter. Read
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The faces of Birmingham's new library unveiled
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
SIX readers have been picked to represent the new Library of Birmingham. Read
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Tragic Weoley Castle nurse was driving 'too fast'
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A TRAINEE nurse was driving too quickly and had underinflated tyres when she lost control of her car on an accident blackspot and smashed into a lamppost in Birmingham, an inquest heard. Read
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West Midlands Police get 168mph Lotus Evora supercar
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
WITH its supercar looks the Lotus Evora makes an arresting sight. Read
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Birmingham binmen ready for post industrial action clean up
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
THE clean up of Birmingham’s blacklog of rubbish bags strewn across streets will continue over the weekend with both regular binmen and the casual crews working alongside each other. Read
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Woman in hospital after Erdington crash
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was left fighting for her life last night after a motorcyclist struck a pedestrian in Erdington. Read
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Tragic Birmingham tot was on social services list
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A TODDLER who died from horrific injuries in Birmingham was on the at-risk register and was seen by social workers just days before his death. Read
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Birmingham Airport's iconic Maglev sale falls through
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
THE sale of a carriage from Birmingham Airport’s iconic Maglev has fallen through – after the bidder failed to come up with the cash. Read
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Swine Flu: Anxious Birmingham parents fork out to protect children
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
ANXIOUS Midland parents are inundating private clinics with requests to get their children flu jabs because the NHS will no longer give it to the under-fives. Read
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Call for Commons debate into Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby's expenses
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
LABOUR have attacked Birmingham Council leader Mike Whitby for running up “a rather large drinks bill” at taxpayers’ expense. Read
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Conservative councillor labels conservationists as 'middle class idiots'
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
Conservationists were dismissed as “middle class idiots” by a council chief as plans to demolish a row of derelict Victorian villas on one of Birmingham’s major commuter routes were approved. Read
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Birmingham Airport’s runway extension may get £15m boost
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A new Government Regional Growth Fund for economic development could contribute £15 million to kick-start Birmingham Airport’s runway extension. Read
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Traffic watch: Diversion due to police incident Birmingham City Centre
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
Early news this morning for commuters is that Suffolk Street Queensway in Birmingham City Centre has been closed in both directions because of a police incident. Read
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Personal debt mounts up in the West Midlands
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
PEOPLE in the West Midlands let their debts mount up to £17,000 before they are concerned about them. Read
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New Warwickshire club in boost for business
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
EXPERTS aim to pass on vital commercial skills during a series of workshops designed to improve business performance. Read
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Ex-Aston Villa star Chris Price cheats death in Australia
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
FORMER Aston Villa hero Chris Price is lucky to be alive after being dragged out to sea by huge waves as he played football on an Australian beach. Read
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Charity group raises £250 in Sutton Coldfield
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A CHARITY collection by members of Sutton Coldfield’s Own Oxfam Team (SCOOT) raised more than £250 for the charity. Members are continuing fund-raising with a ladies-only Pamper Party to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 11. Further details: 07889 920007. Read
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Social workers accused of penguin mentality by Birmingham children's care chief
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S children’s social care chief has lifted the lid on management tensions within the troubled department and likened social workers to a colony of penguins. Read
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Birmingham to host celebrations for Chinese New Year
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
CHINESE New Year celebrations will take place at the Arcadian centre on February 6, from noon to 4.30pm. Read
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Top awards for Land Rover Discovery and Jaguar XF
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
The Land Rover Discovery won the best 4x4 award for the seventh year running, while Jaguar won the best executive car award for the fourth year in a row with the XF. Read
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Fire chiefs to decide future of West Midlands control centre
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
The Government announced a consultation about the future of the building, pictured above, in Wolverhampton, which is costing £100,000 a month to rent. Read
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New Birmingham city centre nursery opens doors
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
AFFORDABLE childcare is on offer at a Birmingham nursery run by a group dedicated to helping communities in the city. Read
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Pupils reunion planned for Great Barr School
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
LIFE really begins at 40 for a group of former Birmingham classmates who are set to celebrate reaching the milestone. Read
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Maternity wards to close within days as merger across Sandwell and Birmingham moves forward.
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
THE controversial merger of maternity wards across Birmingham and the Black Country goes ahead within days, it has been revealed. Read
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Autosport International opens in Birmingham
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
AUTOSPORT International, which heralds the start of the motorsport season, opens to the public tomorrow and Sunday. Read
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Enjoy Japanese flower arranging at Birmingham Medical Centre
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
ENJOY a demonstration of the art of Japanese flower arranging at Birmingham Medical Centre. Read
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Mum of murdered Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest tells how death his death has torn family apart
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
Barbara Priest said she hoped that now the court had dismissed Lee Mockble’s appeal, everyone would accept that justice had been done. Read
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Suspect massage parlour closed down for good in Moseley
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A MASSAGE parlour in an affluent Birmingham suburb which has been accused of being a brothel has closed down. Read
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Moseley baseball picture mystery is solved thanks to Mail readers
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
THE mystery surrounding this photograph of US soldiers playing baseball in Birmingham during the Second World War has been solved – thanks to Mail readers – and its revelations passed on to the Imperial War Museum. Read
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Birmingham restaurant Itihaas features in BBC show
Jan 14 2011 | Top Stories
A TOP Birmingham restaurant featured in a television series which trained youngsters to become front-of-house superstars. Read
