http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/ Catch up on the top local stories in Birmingham and the Midlands region. All the latest Birmingham news headlines and articles from the Birmingham Mail. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Catch up on the top local stories in Birmingham and the Midlands region. All the latest Birmingham news headlines and articles from the Birmingham Mail. stories in Birmingham, Birmingham news, Birmingham Mail http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/three-arrests-over-40-00-of-cannabis-found-in-tipton-raids-97319-25216460/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/three-arrests-over-40-00-of-cannabis-found-in-tipton-raids-97319-25216460/ Police have made three arrests after seizing cannabis thought to be worth around £40,000 during two simultaneous raids in Tipton. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/body-found-in-hunt-for-policeman-swept-away-on-bridge-in-cumbria-97319-25215746/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/body-found-in-hunt-for-policeman-swept-away-on-bridge-in-cumbria-97319-25215746/ An body has been found by police searching for missing Pc Bill Barker who was swept away in the river Derwent when a bridge collapsed, Assistant Chief Constable Jerry Graham said today. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/woman-jailed-for-birmingham-transvestite-murder-bid-97319-25214879/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/woman-jailed-for-birmingham-transvestite-murder-bid-97319-25214879/ A woman who used a bucket of petrol to cause horrific life-threatening burns to a transvestite was jailed for 20 years today. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/man-jailed-for-life-for-warwickshire-burning-body-murder-97319-25214874/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/man-jailed-for-life-for-warwickshire-burning-body-murder-97319-25214874/ The mystery surrounding an unidentified burning body on a motorway hard shoulder was ended today when the man's killer was jailed for life. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/police-cell-death-linked-to-sickle-cell-trait-97319-25213832/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/police-cell-death-linked-to-sickle-cell-trait-97319-25213832/ A BIRMINGHAM man’s sudden death in police custody could possibly have been triggered by officers who restrained him during arrest, an inquest heard. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/brmb-announces-elliott-webb-s-replacement-as-breakfast-show-host-97319-25214317/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/brmb-announces-elliott-webb-s-replacement-as-breakfast-show-host-97319-25214317/ BRMB today announced the award-winning Jo Russell as host of its breakfast show, as the station continues its reconstruction. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/woman-to-be-sentenced-for-attempting-to-murder-birmingham-transvestite-97319-25213016/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/woman-to-be-sentenced-for-attempting-to-murder-birmingham-transvestite-97319-25213016/ A woman will be sentenced for attempting to murder a Birmingham transvestite who suffered horrific burns when he was set on fire following a row over a missing handbag. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/new-hotel-chain-to-build-16-storey-flagship-in-birmingham-s-eastside-97319-25213133/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/new-hotel-chain-to-build-16-storey-flagship-in-birmingham-s-eastside-97319-25213133/ PLANNING chiefs have approved plans to build a multi-million-pound flagship four-star hotel in Birmingham’s Eastside district. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/man-held-on-suspicion-of-rape-in-redditch-97319-25212898/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/man-held-on-suspicion-of-rape-in-redditch-97319-25212898/ A man is being questioned on suspicion of rape in connection with an alleged incident in Redditch town centre earlier this month. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/scores-rescued-from-floods-in-cockermouth-in-cumbria-97319-25212888/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/scores-rescued-from-floods-in-cockermouth-in-cumbria-97319-25212888/ Scores of people trapped in their homes by rising flood waters were helped to safety by the emergency services today after torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/thousands-attend-funeral-of-two-killed-in-moseley-car-crash-97319-25213105/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/thousands-attend-funeral-of-two-killed-in-moseley-car-crash-97319-25213105/ THOUSANDS of people have attended the funerals of two of four boys who died city car crash at the weekend. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/four-more-people-die-from-swine-flu-in-west-midlands-97319-25212859/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/four-more-people-die-from-swine-flu-in-west-midlands-97319-25212859/ Four more people have died from swine flu in the West Midlands, according to the latest figures. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/4-8-million-boost-for-local-history-at-birmingham-museum-and-gallery-97319-25212778/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/4-8-million-boost-for-local-history-at-birmingham-museum-and-gallery-97319-25212778/ Birmingham Museum and Gallery has been granted £4.8 million to create a new wing dedicated to the history of Birmingham. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/birmingham-s-new-library-in-centenary-square-is-set-to-be-taller-than-planned-97319-25212777/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/birmingham-s-new-library-in-centenary-square-is-set-to-be-taller-than-planned-97319-25212777/ Birmingham’s new £193 million library in Centenary Square is set to be slightly taller than first proposed, in a move likely to reignite claims that the striking modern design risks overshadowing nearby 1930s Baskerville House and the Hall of Memory. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/tribunal-hears-grave-diggers-bonuses-were-wrong-97319-25213117/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/tribunal-hears-grave-diggers-bonuses-were-wrong-97319-25213117/ AN EMPLOYMENT tribunal heard how grave diggers employed by the city council earned consistent bonuses even when they were not in work. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/top-midland-poker-player-faces-us-extradition-over-wife-s-death-97319-25213119/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/top-midland-poker-player-faces-us-extradition-over-wife-s-death-97319-25213119/ A CHAMPION Midland poker player is facing extradition from Britain after he allegedly killed his wife in America. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/student-from-birmingham-cleared-of-possessing-flagellator-as-offensive-weapon-97319-25213134/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/student-from-birmingham-cleared-of-possessing-flagellator-as-offensive-weapon-97319-25213134/ A MUSLIM student from Birmingham who was caught with a bladed flagellator used by Shias to ritually scourge themselves has been cleared of possessing it as an offensive weapon. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/cumbrian-flood-chaos-11-missing-as-storm-batters-britain-97319-25213827/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/cumbrian-flood-chaos-11-missing-as-storm-batters-britain-97319-25213827/ ELEVEN people, including a police officer, were reported missing today as a massive storm battered parts of Britain. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/mount-everest-here-i-come-pete-s-ultimate-fundraiser-97319-25209728/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/mount-everest-here-i-come-pete-s-ultimate-fundraiser-97319-25209728/ AN ENGINEERING graduate from Birmingham is taking on his biggest assignment when he attempts to conquer Mount Everest in aid of a charity for wounded British servicemen. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/tenants-urged-to-use-vote-in-board-elections-97319-25209729/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/20/tenants-urged-to-use-vote-in-board-elections-97319-25209729/ THOUSANDS of Midland housing tenants are being urged to vote in board elections. Top Stories