May
2005
Articles from 9th May 2005
-
£40m is sweet news for Cadbury
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Cadbury Schweppes is to invest £40 million at its Bournville factory in Birmingham to meet the growing demand for Cadbury Dairy Milk. Read
-
In Tuesday's Birmingham Post
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
A paranoid schizophrenic who knifed to death a detective in Birmingham had not been taking his medication for "months or even years" prior to the killing, a court heard today. Read
-
Proud veterans make their march of honour
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
War veterans, ex-servicemen, war widows and civic dignitaries paid their respects to those who lost their lives in the Second World War in a special commemoration service in Birmingham to mark the 60th anniversary of VE Day. Read
-
Brum steps back in time to the glory days
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Toes tapped to the sound of Glenn Miller, women drew seams up the backs of their legs with eye-pencils, and hundreds of people clamoured to receive their rations. Read
-
War heroes question Queen's absence
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
World War II veterans and hundreds of members of the public watched on yesterday as the Prince of Wales placed a wreath at the Cenotaph to mark the 60th anniversary of VE Day. Read
-
Save for pensions - Blunkett
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
People could be forced to save more for their retirement, says new Work and Pensions Secretary David Blunkett. Read
-
Blair should walk, say MPs
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Labour MPs have begun to call on Tony Blair to quit Downing Street long before he completes a full third term in Number 10. Read
-
Burt out to dominate Solihull borough
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Solihull's newly-elected MP has vowed to help launch a new era of Liberal Democrat dominance in the former Tory stronghold. Read
-
Reid all about 'new challenges'
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
As the country comes to terms with another four or five years of Labour government, Neil Connor talked to new Defence Secretary John Reid about how the party can maintain its momentum... Read
-
Lawrence eager to stamp out bullies
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Birmingham's head of education has pledged to step up anti-bullying efforts after a schoolgirl was found hanged at her home. Read
-
'Beat summer blues by reading books'
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
A national campaign to get children to switch of their television sets and pick up a book instead during the long summer holiday is being fronted by Midland pupils. Read
-
Why the best teachers should still educate the worst pupils
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Now that educationalists are, at last, looking at the problem of "within school variation" of attainment by pupils, perhaps it's time to look in depth at what actually happens in schools, rather than what schools say happens, to see why the lowest achievers fare so badly, even in schools that have many pupils who do well in SATS and GCSE exams. Read
-
Bank on learning after class
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
A High Street bank has set up a branch in a Birmingham secondary school to help teenagers understand the basics of financial management. Read
-
Sport is the key to success - Abbott
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Pupils who play sport are less likely to misbehave or miss school and get on better with their teachers, according to a Birmingham headteacher. Read
-
'Give our children a secondary school'
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
A group of parents are calling for a new secondary school to be built in Birmingham to prevent their children being "cast to the four winds" at the age of 11. Read
-
Teenager's body found in river
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
The body of a teenager who jumped into a river after fleeing the scene of a serious assault has been recovered. Read
-
Iran backs out of MG Rover deal
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Iran is no longer interested in buying MG Rover because key brand rights have already been sold, it has been claimed. Read
-
Killers 'lay in wait' for their victim, believe detectives
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
A man, found shot dead in his car, is believed to have been targeted by his killer who lay in wait outside his home, say police. Read
-
Home tribute for Britain's 'Schindler'
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
A Midland Second World War hero dubbed "the British Schindler" for helping thousands of Jews escape Germany has been honoured in his home town. Read
-
The Midlands family that's Streets ahead
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Christenings, marriages and funerals have often provided the only reunions for relatives. But for one Midland family an extra special occasion was needed to celebrate their origins, as Sarah Probert reports... Read
-
I was determined to get back to my school work
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Living With... is a series of articles which will take a frank look at how sufferers handle their condition and how it affects their daily lives... Read
-
Time for Mr Blair to save himself
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
Taking his eye off sporting matters, The Birmingham Post chief football writer Hyder Jawad looks at matters political and the future of Tony Blair... Read
-
Pet deaths can help pupils make the grade
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
A former Birmingham headteacher has criticised a system for boosting candidates' GCSE and A-level marks - if their pet has died. Read
-
Illegal Labour leader may have to repay £80,000
May 09 2005 | West Midlands News
The leader of a county council's Labour group may be forced to pay back £80,000 in allowances after it emerged he had not been legally entitled to hold political office for the past five years. Read
-
Flaming youth
May 09 2005 | Birmingham Culture
Quite how Montreal-based rockers Arcade Fire react to the endless superlatives tossed their way is uncertain. Read
-
No frills royalty
May 09 2005 | Birmingham Culture
The idea of Queen without Freddie Mercury is so unconscionable it would have been understandable if Brian May and Roger Taylor had chosen to hang up their instruments and walked away following his death. Read
-
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
May 09 2005 | Birmingham Culture
Fielding somewhat smaller numbers than is usual for a symphony orchestra in Symphony Hall, our visitors soon settled, although at times lower strings sounded a little subdued and reticent. Read
-
A fresh spin on familiar issues
May 09 2005 | Birmingham Culture
Set in an unspecified war zone somewhere east of Europe, David Greig's play addresses the uneasy relationship between the world's poor and its only superpower. Read
-
He won't stop messing about
May 09 2005 | Birmingham Culture
Brian Cooke gives me quite a turn. Trouble is, I get the distinct impression it's the same turn he's been giving all day. Read
-
Tampering of ball in ECB court
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Proven ball-tampering by Surrey last Friday against Nottinghamshire and a threat by South African captain Graeme Smith to take legal action against West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo dominate the weekend's headlines. Read
-
Bush fires Wardens to victory
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
It might have been Blair's week in British government circles but, as far as the Birmingham League was concerned, the first day of the season belonged to Bush. Read
-
Webster's magical mix ensures Tour triumph
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Steve Webster, the 30-year-old from Atherstone, Warwickshire, kept his nerve to win his first European Tour victory, by three strokes in the Italian Open at Castello di Tolcinasco, near here yesterday. Read
-
Webster wins in style
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Ten years on from beating Tiger Woods and becoming top amateur at the Open, Atherstone's Steve Webster finally lifted his first European Tour title yesterday. Read
-
Warwickshire hopes ended by Barnes-storming finale
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Warwickshire's hopes of winning the County Championship Cup suffered a setback when they were beaten 25-6 by Devon in their opening match at Barnstaple. Read
-
Piper drug saga could become even stickier for Warwickshire
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Warwickshire face further embarrassment following Keith Piper's alleged failed drugs test. Read
-
Soggy display sinks Bears
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Sussex defeated Warwickshire by 44 runs (D/L method) Read
-
Spinners' late flurry revives Worcester fortunes
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Loughborough UCCE have reached 233 for four in their first innings against Worcestershire Read
-
Lewis-Francis loses out after poor finish in Kingston
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Mark Lewis-Francis paid the price of easing-up at the finishing line when fifth over 100 metres at an international meeting in Kingston. Read
-
Baggies keeping the faith
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Manchester United 1 West Bromwich Albion 1 Read
-
Bruce backs Pennant's claims for England call
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Birmingham City winger Jermaine Pennant hopes his impressive form will ensure he is considered by England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson for the national team's tour to the United States later this month, writes James Nursey. Read
-
Fryatt brings Walsall to the boil
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Walsall 3 Stockport County 0 Read
-
Blues' efforts get no reward
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Norwich City 1 Birmingham City 0 Read
-
All change after Harriers' exit
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Northampton Town 3 Kidderminster Harriers 0 Read
-
Angel's pride is left bruised by Villa's failings
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Juan Pablo Angel regards tenth position in the Premiership as unacceptable for a club of Aston Villa's stature. Read
-
Off-day caps poor season
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Aston Villa 1 Manchester City 2 Read
-
More posers than answers
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 Sheffield United 2 Read
-
Adams' cryptic comments over future add to sense of drama
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Crewe Alexandra 2 Coventry City 1 Read
-
Delaney little better than wretched Villa
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Mark Delaney described his own first-half performance as "pretty shocking" but that was the least of his problems after Aston Villa's 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester City. Read
-
Kuszczak makes his point
May 09 2005 | Midlands Sports
Man- of- the- match Tomasz Kuszczak was undoubtedly the chief West Bromwich Albion hero in helping to earn them a precious point against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday night. Read
-
Investors eager to see if BA is flying in the right direction
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Results from British Airways will be one of the main talking points this week as the national flag-carrier heads a diverse list of names reporting figures. Read
-
Concerns take shine off metals
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Once again the question of whether the base metal boom is coming to an end was being asked during trade on the London Metal Exchange last week. Read
-
Voting with out feet . . . and our fingers
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
We're voting with our feet. Read
-
Golley Slater a real mover and shaker
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Birmingham PR agency Golley Slater has topped the annual regional league tables drawn up by industry magazine PRWeek. Read
-
So, who needs grey days at Saga Radio?
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Audiences for Saga Radio in the West Midlands are still on a growth trend, according to the latest figures from Rajar, the industry audience measurement agency. Read
-
Brum four triumph in Asian awards
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Birmingham has triumphed at the Lloyds TSB Central Asian Jewel Awards after seeing a record four nominees crowned winners in the central region finals. Read
-
Chamber calls for pensions' overhaul
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for a radical overhaul of the state pensions system. Read
-
Sir Digby's comments anger TUC
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Business leader Sir Digby Jones has urged the new Government to "get to grips" with the level of absence among public sector workers which he said was undermining services. Read
-
Property firm boss concern at state of econony
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
Jim Buckle, managing director of Propertyfinder.com, today hit out over the state of the economy. More and more people, he says, are worried for their jobs. Read
-
Business leaders want rates freeze
May 09 2005 | Other UK business news
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee is being urged to take heed of the Midlands manufacturing crisis and forget any prospect of an interest rate rise. Read
