Mar
2009
Articles from 30th Mar 2009
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Birmingham social services still struggling to help at-risk children
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s “inadequate” social services dealing with children at risk of abuse show little sign of improving, the city council has admitted. Read
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AWM chief Nick Paul 'honoured and proud' as he receives CBE
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Nick Paul, chairman of Advantage West Midlands, was joined by wife Tricia, daughter Rebecca and son Richard, after receiving his CBE from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. Read
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New leader of English and Welsh Catholics could be named within weeks
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A decision which could see the Archbishop of Birmingham become the leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales looks set to be made within weeks. Read
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Police and council end row over Birmingham schools gang list
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Police and council bosses have ended their war of words over the controversial list of 80 city schools where violent gangs may seek recruits. Read
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Wolverhampton boy died in flames of plane wreck - inquest
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A Wolverhampton boy survived the impact of a plane crash which killed three others only to die in the flames that engulfed the aircraft, an inquest has heard. Read
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Edgbaston's Test match future 'at stake'
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
The expansion of Edgbaston would ensure its future as a home of Test matches for years to come, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board. Read
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Murder inquiry after body is found in Quinton house fire
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A murder inquiry has been launched after a body was found in a burning house in a leafy cul-de-sac in Birmingham. Read
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Two arrested in Kenilworth after cannabis factory is found
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Two men have been arrested after police discovered 500 cannabis plants in a house near Kenilworth in Warwickshire. Read
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Sir Patrick Moore confident about the discovery of alien life
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Legendary astronomer Sir Patrick Moore is confident that we will discover life on other worlds within the next decade. Read
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Thieves steal half a helicopter from Long Marston
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Thieves have stolen part of a helicopter from an airfield in Warwickshire, police said. Read
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Man charged with manslaughter of Fordrough pub brawl victim
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A 20-year-old man has been charged with killing “peacemaker” Tracy McConnell outside a Birmingham pub. Read
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WM Travel makes the heart grow fonder
Mar 30 2009 | West Midlands News
When Andy Holland moved to a Scottish island to start a new life, he soon started to feel homesick – so he bought a Travel West Midlands bus on eBay and parked it outside his new home. Mr Holland, a 40-year-old nurse, who grew up in Smethwick, bought the 1978 Leyland Fleetline double-decker for £3,200 and drove it 662 miles to the Shetlands at an average speed of 45 mph. Read
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MEPs lead tributes to ceramic chief Kevin Farrell
Mar 30 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Tributes have been paid to ceramics industry champion Kevin Farrell, who has died at the age of 64. Read
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Time to get ready for green regulations
Mar 30 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Turning to sustainable resources management will also assist in preparing businesses for an increasingly regulated post-recession economy, according to a major new report by manufacturers’ organisation EEF. Read
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Opticians' contract allows West Midlands firm to focus on future
Mar 30 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A West Midlands company is booming after securing a major contract with a leading opticians. Read
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PwC survey finds optimism among manufacturing bosses
Mar 30 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Manufacturing bosses remain positive about the sector’s longer-term prospects despite the difficult economic conditions, according to a new study. Read
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Minister calls on public sector to sign up for payment pledge
Mar 30 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
West Midlands Regional Minister Ian Austin has challenged public sector leaders from across the West Midlands to sign-up to his ‘Ten-Day Pledge’ and pay their suppliers within ten working days of receiving an invoice. Read
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Luke Young confident Villa's Agbonlahor will get firing again
Mar 30 2009 | Aston Villa FC
Luke Young is backing Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor to end his current goal drought sooner rather than later. Read
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Birmingham City's Johnson eyes success with Northern Ireland
Mar 30 2009 | Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City’s Damien Johnson captained his nation to a victory that moved them a step closer to World Cup qualification on Saturday. Read
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Dudley Kingswinford's sad farewell to club president John Richards
Mar 30 2009 | RFU News
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club will tomorrow bid an affectionate farewell to club president John Richards, who died following a heart attack last week. Read
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Birmingham & Solihull get physical to maintain title challenge
Mar 30 2009 | RFU News
CINDERFORD 10 BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL BEES 36 Read
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Moseley blown away by the breeze and Doncaster
Mar 30 2009 | RFU News
DONCASTER KNIGHTS 41 MOSELEY 17 Read
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Worcester Warriors need help for Premiership survival
Mar 30 2009 | RFU News
BRISTOL 37 WORCESTER WARRIORS 18 Read
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Polypill 'could cut heart attacks'
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
An all-in-one "polypill" containing a cocktail of potentially life-saving drugs could halve rates of heart attacks and strokes in healthy middle aged and older people, a major trial has found. Read
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Three arrested over Commons scuffle
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Police have used CS spray to break up a fight in the Houses of Parliament, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Brown hints at possible G20 deal
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has sounded a confident note over the chances of securing a global deal at this week's G20 summit as he began a final round of diplomatic arm-twisting. Read
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Obama gets tough on car companies
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
US President Barack Obama has said that neither General Motors nor Chrysler has proposed sweeping enough changes to justify further large federal bailouts, and demanded "painful concessions" from creditors, unions and others as their price for survival. Read
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Housing market 'picking up'
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Activity in the housing market showed signs of picking up during February with the number of mortgages approved for house purchase jumping by nearly a fifth, figures have showed. Read
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Dunfermline costs taxpayer £1.6bn
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The taxpayer has paid out at least £1.6 billion to Nationwide as part of its rescue of the ailing Dunfermline Building Society. Read
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Murdered yachtsman's body found
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The body of a British yachtsman allegedly murdered by three pirates has been found, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said. Read
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Security alerts spark traffic chaos
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Rush hour traffic in Northern Ireland has been plunged into chaos amid a string of dissident republican security alerts. Read
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Madonna adoption ruling delayed
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
A Malawian judge has held a closed-door hearing on Madonna's application to adopt a second child from the southern African nation but delayed ruling on the matter until Friday, a court official said. Read
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Suspects 'could have targeted G20'
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Five people arrested under counter-terrorism powers may have planned to disrupt the G20 Summit, sources have said. Read
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A nationwide invitation to lunch
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Neighbours have been invited to sit down to eat with the people in their street in a nationwide lunch party designed to foster greater community spirit. Read
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Smith is doing a great job, says PM
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown appealed for Jacqui Smith to be allowed to get on with her work as Home Secretary, after she apologised for claiming the cost of pornographic movies on her parliamentary expenses. Read
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Warning over missing chef donations
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Police have warned members of the public not to make donations to a website purporting to help find missing university chef Claudia Lawrence. Read
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Stand-off at Lahore police academy
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Pakistani soldiers and other security forces have surrounded a Lahore police academy where heavily armed gunmen are holed up after storming the compound, killing 11 officers and trapping others inside. Read
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19% leap in mortgage approvals
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The number of mortgages approved for house purchase jumped by 19% during February in a further sign that buyers are returning to the market, figures showed. Read
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Eight dead in nursing home shooting
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Eight people have died after a gunman opened fire in a nursing home in the United States. Read
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Councils to reveal top bosses' pay
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Councils in England will be forced to disclose the pay and perks of their chief executives under new measures designed to crack down on town hall "fat cats". Read
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Veterans could get ID cards for NHS
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The Government is considering plans to issue special veterans identity cards to millions of former members of the armed forces, the Ministry of Defence has said. Read
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Five arrested after weapons found
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Five people suspected of terrorist offences were being questioned by police after officers uncovered a cache of weapons and suspected extremist material during a house search. Read
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Gunmen killed after police attacks
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Pakistani security forces have overpowered militants who attacked a police academy, arresting six, a government official said. Read
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New appeal planned for missing chef
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The detective leading the hunt for missing chef Claudia Lawrence will make a nationwide television appeal for information. Read
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Pupils 'mimic bad behaviour on TV'
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Reality TV and modern comedy programmes are creating classrooms full of "Vicky Pollards", teachers have warned. Read
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Madonna criticised on adoption bid
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Madonna has been accused of using her fame to bully her way into adopting another Malawian child. Read
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PM's five tests for G20 summit
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has set out five tests which world leaders will face when they gather for the G20 summit in London on Thursday and urged them to "rise to the challenge" of beating the recession. Read
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Ministers will not get pay rise
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Members of the Government are to have their ministerial salaries frozen this year and those of them who are MPs will also forego the £1,500 rise in their parliamentary pay to which they are entitled, Downing Street has said. Read
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Green strategy to create more jobs
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Hundreds of thousands of jobs could be created if the Government launched an energy efficient programme that would also tackle climate change, a new report claimed. Read
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Smith's second home claim tops £22k
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith claimed £22,948 in 2007/08 in taxpayer-funded allowances for her second home, official figures show. Read
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Dunfermline rescue costs £1.6bn
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The taxpayer has paid out at least £1.6 billion to Nationwide as part of its rescue of the ailing Dunfermline Building Society. Read
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MPs to receive a 2.33% pay rise
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
MPs are to receive a pay rise of 2.33% from April 1. Read
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Dunfermline sale 'was only option'
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The taxpayer sank more than £1.6 billion into the rescue of Dunfermline Building Society as the Prime Minister branded the stricken mutual the "author of its own mistakes". Read
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Call to fit water meters in homes
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Water meters should be installed in virtually every home to reduce use and prevent shortages brought on by climate change and a rising population, the Environment Agency has urged. Read
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Brown defends Dunfermline decision
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has branded Dunfermline Building Society an "author of its own mistakes" as the Government stepped in to lead a rescue sale and break-up of the ailing mutual. Read
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Man remanded on OAP murder charge
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a pensioner on a street corner. Read
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Madonna to wait for adoption ruling
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Madonna will have to wait until Friday for a Malawi judge to rule on her application to adopt a four-year-old girl as her second child from the country, legal officials said. Read
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Stand-off at Pakistan police academy
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Pakistani soldiers and other security forces have surrounded a Lahore police academy where heavily armed gunmen are holed up after storming the compound, killing 11 officers and trapping others inside. Read
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Nationwide takes over Dunfermline
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Stricken Dunfermline Building Society has been saved from collapse in a rescue deal with larger mutual Nationwide, the Bank of England announced. Read
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Search for clues to fatal home fire
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Fire investigators are returning to a house in a bid to find out the cause of a blaze which killed three members of the same family and left another fighting for her life. Read
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Gunmen hit Pakistan police academy
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
At least eight police officers have been killed by gunmen who attacked a training academy in eastern Pakistan. Read
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General Motors chief 'set to quit'
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Rick Wagoner will step down immediately as chairman and chief executive of General Motors, according to reports in the United States. Read
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Smith bids to overcome expenses row
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Beleaguered Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is returning to work after the latest damaging disclosures about her parliamentary expenses. Read
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Dunfermline buyer will be announced
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
A buyer for the ailing Dunfermline Building Society is expected to be announced. Read
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TV appeal planned for missing chef
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
The detective leading the hunt for missing chef Claudia Lawrence will make a nationwide television appeal for information. Read
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Hunt for Natasha hampered by 'lie'
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl were hampered by a lie from a police employee, a report has said. Read
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Eight die in nursing home shooting
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
A gunman has opened fire at a North Carolina nursing home, killing six people and wounding several others, police have said. Read
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Ukip donor expelled from Tory Party
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Millionaire Tory donor Stuart Wheeler has been dramatically expelled from the Conservative Party after giving £100,000 to the rival UK Independence Party. Read
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Madonna attends adoption hearing
Mar 30 2009 | UK News
Madonna has appeared in court in Malawi in her bid to adopt a four-year-old girl as her second child from the southern African country. Read
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Murray battles past Massu
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray's attempt to claim a place in the world's top three remains on course after a battling 6-4 6-4 victory over Nicolas Massu at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Read
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Duo cleared to play
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen have been given the all clear to rejoin England's one-day squad after further examinations of their injuries in Barbados. Read
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Van der Vaart denies Blues link
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has refuted reports linking him with Chelsea, insisting his future remains an open question. Read
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Frank assessment of Capello effect
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
England star Frank Lampard has admitted the introduction of Fabio Capello's hard-line approach was just what the national team required to turn them into world beaters. Read
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Hutton keen to face Iceland
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Alan Hutton has begged George Burley to unleash him on Iceland in a match Scotland cannot afford to lose. Read
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Scots pair hoping to start
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Scotland assistant manager Terry Butcher has confirmed defenders Stephen McManus and Alan Hutton may start this week's World Cup qualifier against Iceland - but ruled midfielder Kris Commons out of the match. Read
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Kroenke ups Gunners stake
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
American tycoon Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Arsenal to just over 20% at a cost of some £42.5million after buying 5,000 ordinary shares from fellow director Danny Fiszman. Read
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Barry keeps complacency at bay
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Midfielder Gareth Barry is adamant England will not take their World Cup qualifier against Ukraine lightly despite cruising to a 4-0 friendly win over Slovakia on Saturday. Read
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Woods seals famous victory
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Tiger Woods completed his comeback from knee surgery by winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational in dramatic fashion at the final hole at Bay Hill on Sunday. Read
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FIFA consider disciplinary action
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
FIFA have launched an investigation into the incident at Windsor Park on Saturday when assistant referee Stefan Wittberg was hit by a coin thrown from the crowd. Read
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McGeady training boost
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady handed manager Giovanni Trapattoni a boost on Monday when he was able to complete light training ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifying clash with holders Italy. Read
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Teale calls for adventure
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Gary Teale believes Scotland have to play the Holland way when they face Iceland in their crunch 2010 World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park on Wednesday night. Read
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Capello hails Rooney talent
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Fabio Capello was always confident Wayne Rooney would hit the goal trail for England. Read
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Ramsey readied for starting role
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Wales' new golden boy Aaron Ramsey is expected to make his full debut for his country against the might of Germany in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Read
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Tigers submit Fabregas statements
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Hull have submitted their full version of events to the Football Association following allegations assistant manager Brian Horton was spat at by Arsenal club captain Cesc Fabregas. Read
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Mature Button takes win in his stride
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Jenson Button took a moment to reflect on only the second victory of his Formula One career, and then said: "This is what I am here to do." Read
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England can win every game - Terry
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
John Terry believes England can complete a magnificent seven by the end of the season. Read
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Neville set for reserve run-out
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Gary Neville takes his next step towards full fitness on Monday night when he plays for Manchester United's second string in their reserve team clash with Newcastle at St James' Park. Read
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Hamilton facing 'biggest challenge'
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton believes he is facing the hardest challenge of his career to help McLaren become world title contenders again. Read
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Scans for injured England duo
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff have stayed behind in Barbados to have scans on injuries sustained in Sunday's convincing victory in the fourth one-day international against West Indies. Read
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Ferguson wary of Barca threat
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes a refocused Barcelona pose the biggest threat to his team's hopes of retaining their Champions League crown. Read
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Strauss hoping for salvage operation
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Captain Andrew Strauss has his sights set on salvaging England's desperate winter campaign by returning with the trophy for winning the one-day series against West Indies. Read
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Gudjohnsen plans to add to Scottish pain
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Iceland star Eidur Gudjohnsen hopes Scotland's confidence has suffered a blow in the wake of their defeat to Holland. Read
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Evans awe-struck by World Cup dream
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans finds the prospect of playing in the World Cup in South Africa "unbelievable". Read
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Dunne targets Italian job
Mar 30 2009 | National Sport
Richard Dunne shook off the disappointment of dropping two World Cup qualification points by promising Italy the Republic of Ireland are not finished yet. Read
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LDV welcomes Birmingham city Council lifeline
Mar 30 2009 | Automotive Business
Struggling LDV has been thrown a vital £2.5 million lifeline by Birmingham City Council in a major step towards survival for the cash-strapped van maker and 7,000 jobs. Read
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Keep pressure on banks, Vince Cable tells Birmingham CBI dinner
Mar 30 2009 | Automotive Business
The Government should rule out any thoughts about subsidising struggling industries and let the market dictate which ones survive the current recession, according to the Liberal Democrats’ shadow chancellor. Read
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LDV given lifeline by Birmingham City Council
Mar 30 2009 | Automotive Business
LDV has been thrown a vital £2.5 million lifeline by Birmingham City Council in a major step towards survival for the cash-strapped van maker and 7,000 jobs. Read
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Radio legend Ed’s dial mishap brings forth famous caller
Mar 30 2009 | John Bright
Radio WM’s Ed Doolan has been telling me of the idiosyncrasies of older age. Read
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Birmingham lawyer helps to clear firm in submarine tragedy
Mar 30 2009 | Legal
A high profile Midlands lawyer has played a major role in vindicating the UK company at the heart of the nuclear submarine tragedy which cost two British sailors their lives deep beneath the arctic icepack. Read
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Compromise vital over Longbridge regeneration
Mar 30 2009 | City View
The announcement by developers St Modwen that the company can only afford to pay just under half of a promised £35million in return for planning permission to build the massive Longbridge regeneration scheme is not entirely unexpected. In common with all companies reliant on land and property for profits, St Modwen has been hit hard by the recession. Read
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George Osborne: We must kick debt habit and be a nation of savers
Mar 30 2009 | Agenda
Building an economy which is not based on debt is a Conservative priority, says George Osborne Read
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Jacqui Smith husband apologises in adult film cash row
Mar 30 2009 | Politics News
Embattled Home Secretary Jacqui Smith’s credibility took a further battering yesterday after her husband was forced to apologise over an expenses claim which included adult films he watched. Read
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London Midland promising capital improvements in rail services
Mar 30 2009 | Transport News
London Midland has vowed to improve services from Staffordshire and Warwickshire to London, following complaints from a West Midlands MP. Read
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School trips hit by credit crunch, say teachers
Mar 30 2009 | Education News
The credit crunch is in danger of causing children to miss out on vital school trips. Read
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CBSO at Birmingham Town Hall
Mar 30 2009 | Music
It was just like the olden days, with the CBSO back in the cherished Town Hall, giving a Saturday concert with a 7 o’clock start. Read
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Kenny G connecting with a range of fans
Mar 30 2009 | Music
Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G tells Peter Bacon about the challenges that success brings. Read
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Jazz Warriors Afropeans at Birmingham Town Hall
Mar 30 2009 | Music
Back in the 1980s, Courtney Pine explained to a strong Town Hall turn-out, the Jazz Warriors was his chance to play with older, more established musicians. Read
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No let-up as eyes turn to festival
Mar 30 2009 | Music
After a week in which there were cracking gigs for five nights in a row, there’s a breather now and, with a bit of money in the bank after payday, it’s time to plan ahead. Read
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Orchestra da Camera, at Lichfield Garrick
Mar 30 2009 | Music
All four works presented by the Orchestra da Camera in the Garrick last Thursday were written within a few years of one another, providing an attractive, coherent programme that signalled a concert distinguished by calm, quiet assurance. Read
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Sarah Evans: All of a Twitter over education
Mar 30 2009 | More Columnists
If there were a perfect school curriculum, someone would have designed it by now. Read
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Social enterprises need to meet downturn challenge
Mar 30 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
The potential for social enterprises to reach marginalised communities gives them a “vital role” in helping the region meet the challenges of the economic downturn, according to the Deputy Minister for the Region. Read
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New businesses given Space to grow
Mar 30 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
The new general manager of one of the West Midlands’ leading charities has urged the region to ‘enterprise’ its way out of the current economic downturn. Read
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Loudspeaker innovation set to revolutionise audio market
Mar 30 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
A Coventry technology firm is ready for a boom in business thanks to a revolutionary new loudspeaker. Read
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Kidderminster mum starts up retro fashion business
Mar 30 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
A young Kidderminster mum is reinventing herself – and other people’s wardrobes – after launching a recycled clothes business. Read
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Award winner Ebanks-Blake tipped to be Premier League hotshot
Mar 30 2009 | Wolves FC
Wolves assistant manager Terry Connor has backed Sylvan Ebanks-Blake to become a top Premier League striker after he was named FourFourTwo Coca-Cola Championship player of the year at the Football League Awards. Read
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Wolves man Edwards insists Wales have not given up
Mar 30 2009 | Wolves FC
Wales will dust themselves down this week and try for what is now an impossible dream, insists Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards. Read
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Beachcroft back on top in The Great Trade Up charity challenge
Mar 30 2009 | Other UK business news
The lawyers at Beachcroft have put themselves back in the frame as potential winners of The Great Trade UP – the charity trading competition that has all the top firms in Birmingham raising money for the Children’s Hospital. Read
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Business professionals sign up for Birmingham tennis tournament
Mar 30 2009 | Other UK business news
Business professionals are to launch a tennis tournament to celebrate Birmingham’s claim to have invented the game. Read
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Modec wins Post Enterprise Award for March
Mar 30 2009 | Other UK business news
The winner of this month’s Birmingham Post Enterprise Award is bucking the automotive industry recession by drawing up plans to expand production. Read
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Birmingham Chamber of commerce warns on cost increases for business
Mar 30 2009 | Other UK business news
Companies are facing cost increases in the next few days that will be “hard to bear”, business leaders in the West Midlands have warned. Read
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Birmingham business crime soaring
Mar 30 2009 | Other UK business news
Business crime in Birmingham has risen by more than a third in the past six months with the city experiencing more incidents than anywhere else in the UK. Read
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Birmingham's links to Pakistan can aid recovery
Mar 30 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham’s large Pakistani community and expertise in Islamic finance means the region has an “enormous advantage” in building trade links with Pakistan, a top diplomat has said. Read
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The Elixir of Love at Birmingham Hippodrome
Mar 30 2009 | Stage
Imbibing the potion dispensed by the quack Dr Dulcamara in The Elixir of Love is claimed to improve your sex life, make you rich and cure almost any illness. Read
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His Dark Materials, Parts 1 and 2 at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Mar 30 2009 | Stage
Since the final instalment was published in 2000 Philip Pullman’s fantasy adventure for young people has been a phenomenon, not only in bookshops but on the stage of the National Theatre, where this adaptation by Nicholas Wright was first staged in 2003. Read
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Birmingham Children's Hospital gets a month to prove it has improved
Mar 30 2009 | Health News
Hospital bosses have less than a month to show they have improved services following a damning report by the official NHS watchdog, according to an MP. Read
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Secrecy surrounding Midland hospital failures
Mar 30 2009 | Health News
Alison Dayani looks at the drawbacks of the coveted independent status and considers if it is time for the Government to readdress rules that govern NHS trusts. Read
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Birmingham hospital probe after head injury ordeal
Mar 30 2009 | Health News
Birmingham medics are under investigation following claims they diagnosed a patient with a ‘bump on the head’ – even though he had a fractured skull and brain damage. Read
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West Brom player Meite on pitch during tragic Malawi football stampede
Mar 30 2009 | West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion player Abdoulaye Meite was caught up in Ivory Coast’s tragic World Cup qualifier against Malawi, which claimed the lives of at least 22 fans following a stadium stampede and the collapse of a wall. Read
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Chief's fury at plan to 'sacrifice' Dunfermline
Mar 30 2009 | Financial
A furious building society chief yesterday accused the Treasury of “sacrificing” his institution. Read
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Design Religion draws up Formula One press pack for Force India
Mar 30 2009 | Creative industries
The Force India Formula One Team has selected Midland communications agency DesignReligion to create press material for the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship. Read
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TV adverts aim to bring tourists to Midlands
Mar 30 2009 | Creative industries
Film crews have been on location shoots at some of the West Midlands’ favourite tourist destinations to record TV commercials aimed at attracting visitors from the south and south-east of the country. Read
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Midlands bloggers get chance to cover London G20 summit
Mar 30 2009 | Creative industries
Two West Midland bloggers will be making history when they report direct from the G20 summit later this week in London. Read
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Big chance for Birmingham creative talent
Mar 30 2009 | Creative industries
Birmingham’s marketing community has laid down a challenge to the next generation of creative talent which could kick-start the careers of budding PRs and designers. Read
