Nov
2011
Articles from 30th Nov 2011
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Sainsbury's Dorridge superstore plan approved by Solihull Council
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a supermarket in a Solihull village have been approved by councillors. Read
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In Pictures: Birmingham public sector strike and city centre protest march
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
Around 15,000 public sector workers marched through birmingham in protest against proposed changes to their pensions. Read
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Need to Read: The top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
Here are the top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today. Read
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Birmingham public sector strikes: Footage of today's city centre protest march
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
Up to 15,000 public sector workers today marched through Birmingham city centre in protest against planned changed to their pensions. Read
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Birmingham Mail World View: Wednesday 30th November, 2011
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
Here are the best pictures from around the world today as chosen by our picture editor. Read
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Birmingham public sector strikes: 1pm Update
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
Around 10,000 protestors have been marching through Birmingham City centre as part of the nationwide public sector strikes. Read
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Public sector strikes: Thousands of Birmingham children stay at home
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of children will be staying home today as Birmingham teachers take part in the biggest day of industrial action in a generation. Read
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Movember Brummies - send us your snaps!
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
For the last month men throughout the country have been growing moustaches and raising lots of money for charity. Read
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Public sector strikes video: Teachers picket line at Swanhurst School
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
Public sector strikes were today happening across Birmingham. This was the scene at Swanhurst School in BIllesley as teachers formed a picket line this morning. Read
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West Midlands Police issue appeal for missing woman from Handsworth and Lozells area
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal to help find a young woman who has vanished. Read
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Birmingham strikes: Tory council chief brands unions as irresponsible over march
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
A TOP Birmingham Tory has slammed union leaders as “irresponsible” for holding their unofficial march today. Read
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Strike march on as unions defy Birmingham City Council
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
LEADING public sector trade unions will go ahead with their planned march through Birmingham city centre – even though the council has not given permission for road closures. Read
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Hundreds of NHS operations, appointments and services in Midlands cancelled due to Britain's largest strike in decades
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of Midland operations and hospital appointments were today called off due to Britain’s largest strike in decades. Read
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Birmingham Women’s Hospital workers amongst first to walk out
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
Employees at Birmingham Women’s Hospital in Edgbaston were also among the first public sector workers to walk out at midnight, setting up picket lines which will be manned for the next 24 hours. Read
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Yardley boxer Frankie Gavin backs anti-knife scheme after death of Harry Broadhurst
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
CHAMPION boxer Frankie Gavin is hoping to deliver a knockout blow to knife crime in Birmingham. Read
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Councillors approve plans to remove fire engine from Halesowen and Cradley Heath
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to take a fire engine away from Halesowen and Cradley Heath have been approved by councillors. Read
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Midland businesses rule out recession
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
WEST Midland business leaders ruled out the UK plunging back into recession next year – and welcomed Chancellor George Osborne’s plans to boost business growth. Read
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Birmingham City Council faces unequal pay claims runnning into tens of millions
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council may have to pay compensation running into tens of millions of pounds to cooks, cleaners and care staff after losing a groudbreaking equal pay case. Read
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LIVE: Birmingham strike coverage updates
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
TENS of thousands of workers will be on strike today (Wednesday) in protest over government plans to shake up their pensions Read
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Public sector workers in West Midlands to earn less than south
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
PUBLIC sector workers in Birmingham and the West Midlands could be paid significantly less than colleagues in the south for the same job, under proposals announced by the Chancellor. Read
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West Midland businesses will benefit from Autumn Statement plans
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
BUSINESSES in Birmingham and the Black Country will enjoy massive tax breaks when they buy assets such as machinery or tools, under measures to boost industry announced by George Osborne. Read
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DNA ruling due in soldier murder trial
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
A JUDGE in the trial of two men accused of murdering a Birmingham soldier and his comrade will decide whether to allow controversial forensic evidence tomorrow. Read
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Bromford warehouse workers redundancy cash blocked after superglue attack
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
LAID-off warehouse workers had their redundancy pay blocked when their ex-bosses found the front door to the site jammed shut with superglue. Read
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Selly Sausage cafe celebrates milestone birthday
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
IT WAS 20 years ago when Birmingham law student Tony McKinlay disappointed his parents by telling them he was going to open a greasy spoon. Read
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Solihull and Birmingham gang members jailed for terrifying attack on Stafford car firm
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
FOUR men have been jailed for a total of 33 years for carrying out a violent robbery in which the terrified owner of a car repair business was slashed with a knife and shot. Read
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Yardley Wood charity disco to raise funds for hospice
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
BRUMMIES can boogie the night away and raise money for charity. Read
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Deadly dolls and scooters seized in Birmingham
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of potentially deadly children’s toys have been seized from a Birmingham wholesaler in the run- up to Christmas. Read
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Life-long trader's vision of Birmingham wholesale markets revealed
Nov 30 2011 | Top Stories
A TRADER with nearly 40 years of experience has revealed a scheme he hopes could be the key to saving Birmingham’s beleaguered wholesale markets. Read
