May
2009
Articles from 11th May 2009
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Honorary OBE for CBSO's Oramo
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
The former director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo, has been awarded an honorary OBE for his services to music in the city. Read
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Judge clears man over Leamington teenager Jack Macleod's death
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
The trial of a man accused of manslaughter was halted after a judge accepted that he had no case to answer. Read
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The exhibition was launched following a regional tourism summit attended by the Minister for the West Midlands, Ian Austin MP and industry leaders.
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
Mr Austin said tourism was never more important for the area than during the recession with visitors and trips bringing in about £6 billion a year, supporting 115,000 jobs. He said: “Tourism is already vitally important to our economy and if we work together and make the right decisions now, it can make an even bigger contribution. Read
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Murdered Birmingham woman was pregnant, family told
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
A woman whose badly burned body was found in her Birmingham home with a ligature around her neck was six weeks pregnant with her first child, it emerged today. Read
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The Rainbow plans courtyard roof to halt noise complaints
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
The Digbeth pub at the centre of the storm over noise from city centre venues affecting newly-built flats has committed to put a roof over its courtyard in a bid to stave off further complaints. Read
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Victim 'seriously ill' after drive-by shooting outside Birmingham gym
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
A man was last night seriously ill in hospital after he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside a Birmingham gym. Read
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West Midlands child poverty figures rose in 2008
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
The number of West Midlands children living in poverty rose last year, dealing a major blow to Labour’s pledge to cut the number living below the breadline. Read
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Woman arrested over hit-and-run death
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
Police investigating the suspected hit-and-run killing of a Birmingham-born boy have arrested a woman. Read
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Illegal immigrant's passport in underwear at Birmingham Airport
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
An illegal immigrant attempted to enter Britain at Birmingham Airport while hiding his real passport in his underpants, border officers said. Read
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65 years on, veterans remember D-Day landings one last time
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
Normandy veterans attended a final emotional service to mark 65 years since they stormed the beaches on D-Day. Read
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Smethwick man dies in Worcestershire car crash
May 11 2009 | West Midlands News
A driver who died when two cars collided on a dual carriageway in Hagley, Worcestershire, was from the Smethwick area of the West Midlands, police have said. Read
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Boss Design in line for manufacturing 'Oscar'
May 11 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Business Minister Ian Pearson was back in the Black Country last week to help launch a prestigious awards scheme with a visit to one of the shortlisted companies. Read
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Shorey's outburst missed by Villa boss O'Neill
May 11 2009 | Aston Villa FC
Nicky Shorey could escape punishment for allegedly swearing at Martin O’Neill because the Aston Villa manager failed to witness the offensive outburst. Read
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Fulham 3 Aston Villa 1 - Post match analysis
May 11 2009 | Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey was surely not the only member of the claret-and-blue contingent cursing at the end of this game. Read
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'Calculated gambles' will be key to Birmingham City's summer strengthening
May 11 2009 | Birmingham City FC
Alex McLeish regularly uttered the phrase ‘calculated gamble’ throughout the recent season and that is exactly what the Birmingham City manager’s summer rebuilding will require. Read
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Muslim chef's claim over pork order
May 11 2009 | UK News
A Muslim catering manager who was asked to handle pork sausages and bacon is bringing a claim for religious discrimination against the Metropolitan Police. Read
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Jobs outlook 'bleak': Employers
May 11 2009 | UK News
The jobs market will continue to shrink in the next three months as the recession continues to hit all sectors of the economy, a new report warned. Read
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PM sorry 'on behalf of all parties'
May 11 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has offered a public apology on behalf of MPs of all parties as the row over parliamentary expenses continues to engulf Westminster. Read
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Katie Price and Peter Andre split
May 11 2009 | UK News
Katie Price and her husband Peter Andre are to separate, a statement on behalf of the pair has said. Read
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Tower Bridge lift plunge: six hurt
May 11 2009 | UK News
Six people have been treated in hospital after a lift in London's Tower Bridge fell 10ft. Read
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Ex-cricketer Lewis 'smuggled drugs'
May 11 2009 | UK News
Former England cricketer Chris Lewis smuggled cocaine worth more than £140,000 into Britain hidden in cans of fruit and vegetable juice, a court has been told. Read
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Calendar Girls are baring all again
May 11 2009 | UK News
The widow of the man who inspired The Calendar Girls struggled to contain her emotion as she launched a new nude charity calendar to mark the 10th anniversary. Read
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Baby orphaned after river tragedy
May 11 2009 | UK News
A baby girl has been left orphaned after her parents died trying to rescue their dogs from a fast flowing river. Read
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MP 'claimed thousands for garden'
May 11 2009 | UK News
Shadow leader of the House Alan Duncan claimed thousands of pounds for his garden before agreeing with the fees office that the spending "could be considered excessive", it has been revealed. Read
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Tories under scrutiny over expenses
May 11 2009 | UK News
A large section of David Cameron's top team has been dragged into the Commons expenses row. Read
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Boy's shooting may be gang related
May 11 2009 | UK News
A 16-year-old boy who was shot in the head outside a pub may have been the victim of gang violence, police sources said. Read
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German guilty of a 'savage' murder
May 11 2009 | UK News
A German office worker has been found guilty of murdering a British student after he became obsessed with his girlfriend. Read
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MPs' expenses may be released early
May 11 2009 | UK News
The Commons authorities will try to bring forward the publication of MPs' expenses receipts from mid-July, a spokesman for the House of Commons Commission has said. Read
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Three quizzed over death of boy, 16
May 11 2009 | UK News
A murder inquiry is under way after a teenage boy was shot dead at a pub. Read
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Top Tories used expenses for pools
May 11 2009 | UK News
Senior Conservative MPs used their taxpayer-funded expenses to cover the maintenance of private swimming pools and gardening on their country estates, it has been revealed. Read
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Pope condemns denial of Holocaust
May 11 2009 | UK News
Pope Benedict XVI has said the cries of Holocaust victims continue to reverberate 60 years after the Second World War. Read
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Tories 'flipped property to claim'
May 11 2009 | UK News
Speaker Michael Martin has proposed "serious change" to the system of MPs' allowances after a large section of David Cameron's Conservative ashadow cabinet team was dragged into the row. Read
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Swine flu schools all due to reopen
May 11 2009 | UK News
Several schools at the centre of the UK swine flu outbreak are reopening as the number of confirmed cases topped 50. Read
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Top golf club 'rejects' Sir Fred
May 11 2009 | UK News
Former RBS boss Sir Fred Goodwin has apparently had a request to join St Andrews golf club turned down. Read
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Body in lagoon had been decapitated
May 11 2009 | UK News
A man's body found in a lagoon had been decapitated, police have revealed. Read
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Royal Mail sell-off plans go-ahead
May 11 2009 | UK News
The Government is pressing ahead with its controversial plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail in the face of opposition from Labour MPs and unions, pledging to use money from the sell-off to modernise the business. Read
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Calendar Girls are stripping again
May 11 2009 | UK News
Some of the original Calendar Girls have been brave enough to bare all again a decade after they originally stripped for charity. Read
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Drowned couple tried to rescue dogs
May 11 2009 | UK News
A couple with a baby daughter who jumped into a fast-flowing river to rescue their dogs were swept to their deaths, police have said. Read
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Man guilty of Matthew Pyke murder
May 11 2009 | UK News
A German office worker has been found guilty of murdering a British student after he became obsessed with his girlfriend. Read
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Royal Mail sell-off bid to go ahead
May 11 2009 | UK News
The Government is pressing ahead with its controversial plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail in the face of opposition from Labour MPs and unions, pledging to use money from the sell-off to modernise the business. Read
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Brown apologises over expenses row
May 11 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has offered a public apology on behalf of MPs of all parties as the row over parliamentary expenses continues to engulf Westminster. Read
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Shuttle heading for space telescope
May 11 2009 | UK News
Space shuttle Atlantis has blasted off on an 11-day mission to patch up the Hubble Space Telescope. Read
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Price 'devastated' at Andre split
May 11 2009 | UK News
Katie Price has said that her split from Peter Andre was "not what I want" but the decision was out of her hands. Read
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Woman charged with hit-run killing
May 11 2009 | UK News
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with the alleged hit-and-run killing of a young boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said. Read
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MPs' receipts may be released early
May 11 2009 | UK News
The Commons authorities are to try to bring forward the publication of MPs' expenses receipts from the planned date of mid-July. Read
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Top Tory's pool cleaned on expenses
May 11 2009 | UK News
A senior Conservative MP used his taxpayer-funded expenses to have his swimming pool cleaned at his country home, it has been disclosed. Read
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Smart meters plan is a 'revolution'
May 11 2009 | UK News
A leading energy supplier has hailed Government plans for every home to be equipped with smart meters as the biggest revolution in energy use since the 1970s. Read
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Centrica moves in on nuclear sector
May 11 2009 | UK News
British Gas owner Centrica has entered the nuclear power sector with a £2.3 billion deal for a 20% stake in generation firm British Energy. Read
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Woman held over 'hit-and-run' death
May 11 2009 | UK News
Police are continuing to question a woman over the suspected hit-and-run killing of a young boy. Read
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Jobs outlook 'bleak' say employers
May 11 2009 | UK News
The jobs market will continue to shrink in the next three months as the recession continues to hit all sectors of the economy, a new report warned. Read
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'£2bn bill' to cancel Eurofighters
May 11 2009 | UK News
The cost of cancelling the latest order of Eurofighter Typhoon jets could leave Britain facing a bill of more than £2 billion, it is reported. Read
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NHS bosses 'ignore whistleblowers'
May 11 2009 | UK News
Whistleblowing nurses who raise concerns about patient safety are being ignored by NHS managers, union leaders have warned. Read
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Figures show 60% rise in yob crime
May 11 2009 | UK News
The number of yobs repeatedly committing crimes has soared by 60% since Labour came to power, new figures reveal. Read
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Ex-RBS boss 'rejected' by golf club
May 11 2009 | UK News
Former RBS boss Sir Fred Goodwin has apparently had a request to join St Andrews golf club turned down. Read
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Shuttle crew set for Hubble mission
May 11 2009 | UK News
The space shuttle Atlantis looks all set to blast off on its 11-day mission to patch up the Hubble Space Telescope. Read
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HSBC profits better than expected
May 11 2009 | UK News
HSBC has offered further hope for the battered banking sector as it said pre-tax profits were "well ahead" in the first three months of the year. Read
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Gasquet suspended after cocaine test
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Richard Gasquet has been suspended by the International Tennis Federation after the Frenchman confirmed he has tested positive for cocaine. Read
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British Blair force
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Scotland captain Mike Blair has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad in place of the injured Tomas O'Leary. Read
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Broad happy to shoulder responsibility
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Broad is determined to make the most of being handed the new ball in Test cricket and form an Ashes partnership with James Anderson. Read
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UEFA reject Fletcher appeal
May 11 2009 | National Sport
UEFA have rejected Manchester United's protest against Darren Fletcher's red card and the midfielder will be suspended for the Champions League final against Barcelona in Rome. Read
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Wenger paints a bright picture
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger maintains it is not all "doom and gloom" at Arsenal - and that his team's shortcomings will not necessarily be solved just by spending big money. Read
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Blair keen to seize Lions chance
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Scotland captain Mike Blair has underlined his determination to "make an impact" after being summoned for British and Irish Lions duty in South Africa. Read
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Stenson wins Players Championship
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Henrik Stenson landed the biggest victory of his career with a commanding final round at TPC Sawgrass to take The Players Championship. Read
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Injured Iniesta eyes European final
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is confident he will be fit for the Champions League final against Manchester United after tests showed no long-term damage to his right thigh. Read
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Sorry King looks forward
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham defender Ledley King has apologised to manager Harry Redknapp and vowed to concentrate on football following his arrest for an alleged assault outside a London nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. Read
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Hughes won't give up on Europe spot
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is adamant his side can still claim a place in Europe. Read
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Ferguson brushes off Ronaldo petulance
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson brushed off the petulant reaction of Cristiano Ronaldo to his second-half substitution at Old Trafford and claimed it was exactly the kind of reaction he wanted. Read
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Proud Hiddink delighted with response
May 11 2009 | National Sport
A proud Guus Hiddink reflected on mission accomplished after the 4-1 demolition of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium secured Chelsea's safe passage back into the Champions League next season - when the Dutchman hopes the club will not be hit hard by a UEFA disciplinary rap. Read
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Villanueva hoping to stay
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Chile midfielder Carlos Villanueva has spoken of his wish to secure a long-term contract at Blackburn. Read
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Jones leads American tour
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Ryan Jones will captain Wales on their summer tour to Canada and the USA after being overlooked for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa. Read
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Halford seals Blades win
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Greg Halford's towering second-half header booked Sheffield United a date at Wembley for their fourth play-off final in 12 years with a 1-0 (2-1 aggregate) win over Preston. Read
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Newcastle show Shear class
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Super-subs Obafemi Martins and Peter Lovenkrands dragged Newcastle out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough to hand Alan Shearer his first win as a manager. Read
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Versatile Duff delights Shearer
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Alan Shearer has praised Damien Duff's professionalism in answering Newcastle's emergency call. Read
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Southgate: We can handle pressure
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will rely upon the experience of 20 years in professional football to stay calm throughout Monday's make-or-break battle with Newcastle. Read
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No Chelsea ultimatum - Ancelotti
May 11 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied he has been set an ultimatum to agree to take over as manager of Chelsea next season. Read
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Morgan impresses in Middlesex win
May 11 2009 | National Sport
England newcomer Eoin Morgan celebrated his World Twenty20 selection in style as Middlesex beat Kent by 80 runs in the Friends Provident Trophy. Read
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Whitmarsh grateful for Hamilton
May 11 2009 | National Sport
McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh has again been left thanking his lucky stars he has Lewis Hamilton on his side. Read
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Mascherano pledges future to Reds
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano insists he sees his future at Liverpool. Read
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Swann eyes Aussie scalps
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Graeme Swann is enjoying bloodying the noses of illustrious opponents at the start of an Ashes year. Read
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McCormack sets sights on Saints
May 11 2009 | National Sport
New Gateshead Thunder coach Steve McCormack watched St Helens return to form and was then handed the task of bringing their three-year unbeaten Challenge Cup record to an end. Read
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Poulter lauds Stenson
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Ian Poulter paid tribute to Henrik Stenson's great golf after he was eclipsed at The Players Championship by his Ryder Cup team-mate. Read
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Brawn dismisses 'team orders' reports
May 11 2009 | National Sport
Ross Brawn has sought to placate a clearly sore Rubens Barrichello by insisting no team orders came into play during the Spanish Grand Prix. Read
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Ted Bayliss' heroics help Kidderminster Victoria to victory
May 11 2009 | Cricket News
All-rounders Ted Bayliss and Dougie Brown came face-to-face as Kidderminster Victoria entertained Barnt Green in a Worcestershire derby clash. Read
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Warwickshire settle for stalemate after record-breaking show
May 11 2009 | Cricket News
Batting records set, match drawn – a pattern is forming for Warwickshire’s LV County Championship campaign after their third four-day game culminated, like the two before it, in a run-soaked stalemate. Read
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Mitchell and Moeen efforts not enough for Worcestershire
May 11 2009 | Cricket News
Friends Provident Trophy: Worcestershire 209-8 v Nottinghamshire 211-6; Nottinghamshire beat Worcestershire by four wickets. Read
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Warwickshire slide to second defeat in Friends Provident Trophy
May 11 2009 | Cricket News
Warwickshire 218 v Kent 219-6; Kent beat Warwickshire by four wickets Read
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Does Jaguar Land Rover deserve state help?
May 11 2009 | Automotive Business
As the government and Jaguar Land Rover continue talks over a potential financial rescue package for the car maker, we ask whether the luxury marque deserves assistance from the state. Read
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Easter boost for airport passenger numbers
May 11 2009 | Automotive Business
Airport operator BAA said passenger numbers rose at Heathrow airport in April thanks to Easter holidaymakers. Read
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Bail-out is solved at the death
May 11 2009 | John Bright
I am pleased to report the John Bright Trophy, Birmingham’s corporate cricket competition sponsored by Williams de Broe, continued its flair for producing cricketing oddities. Read
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How the recession could affect military spending
May 11 2009 | City View
By the time it has played itself out there will be numerous casualties of the current recession. Read
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Why the local press will be a never-ending story
May 11 2009 | Agenda
As Local Newspaper Week begins today, John Lamb, Birmingham Press Club chairman, looks at the importance of the local media Read
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Martin Mullaney replaces deposed Ray Hassall as head of Birmingham leisure
May 11 2009 | Politics News
A campaigning councillor who battled to save historic Moseley Road Baths and Birmingham Central Library from demolition has been put in charge of Birmingham’s swimming pools and leisure centres. Read
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Midlands MP Tom Watson dragged into expenses row
May 11 2009 | Politics News
Midlands MP Tom Watson was dragged into the expenses row yesterday when it was revealed he and another Labour Minister used their parliamentary allowances to spend more than £100,000 on a shared central London property. Read
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Leadership of two Black County councils decided
May 11 2009 | Politics News
The future leaderships of two Black Country councils have been decided. Read
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MEP candidates face Q&A session in Birmingham
May 11 2009 | Politics News
European parliamentary candidates were challenged on a range of topics by members of the public during a question and answer session in Birmingham. Read
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MP Roger Godsiff leads plans to £20bn replacement for Trident
May 11 2009 | Politics News
A Birmingham MP is leading opposition to plans for a £20 billion replacement for the Trident missile system. Read
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Arnie and Alan take the lead
May 11 2009 | Music
* The music of the great composer and bassist Charles Mingus is the focus for a very strong band led by another bassist, Arnie Somogyi. Read
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Lenny Kravitz still lost in music
May 11 2009 | Music
Lenny Kravitz looks back on two successful decades with Alex Canfor-Dumas Read
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Igorfest Finale: Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe and colleagues at Symphony Hall
May 11 2009 | Music
IgorFest was conceived as a lynchpin of Birmingham’s bid to receive the accolade of 2008 City of Culture. When that initiative failed, the organisations who had set up the idea decided it was worth persisting with and this past weekend brought about its completion. Read
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Sarah Evans: Animal magic is a great help in difficult times
May 11 2009 | More Columnists
In a world of daily news that ranges from the tawdry to the terrifying, it is good to sometimes go beyond the muddled world of man. Read
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Telford store stays open during £3.5m expansion
May 11 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
Owners of a Shropshire retailer have managed to transform it from a small convenience store into a supermarket after £3.5 million was invested in an expansion. Read
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Brum graphic artist designs a route through recession
May 11 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
Working as a freelance is the way forward during the credit crunch according to one Birmingham graphic designer who has found his niche working for himself. Read
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Walsall charity Breathing Space celebrates 20th anniversary
May 11 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
A private investigator, a single mum turned beautician and a fledgling photographer who has overcome major life challenges were the stars of Breathing Space’s 20th anniversary party. Read
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Young entrepreneurs in Birmingham awards scheme
May 11 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
Talented young entrepreneurs will be recognised at a national business award scheme which is holding an event in Birmingham. Read
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Warwickshire specialist cleaners' green machine
May 11 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
A specialist cleansing firm is planning to boost sales with new hi-tech cleaning method after a near ten-fold rise in revenues. Read
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Midland firms turn to web for extra cash
May 11 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
Entrepreneurs from the Midlands are using the internet to generate extra income more than in any other UK region, according to new research. Read
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Amey storms up the Great Trade-Up table
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
Amey has staged a last-minute rally to bounce back into the league of top-performing Birmingham firms all vying with each other to raise money for the Children’s Hospital. Read
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Car alternative needed for congestion charge - Chamber of Commerce
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has claimed that congestion charging would not work in Birmingham without a viable alternative to the car after a study suggested it could save businesses millions of pounds. Read
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Expectations more optimistic than six months ago - KPMG survey
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
Expectations from businesses regarding activity, revenues and new orders are much more optimistic than six months ago according to a new confidence survey of more than 2,500 European service sector firms. Read
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Birmingham venue hosts 1950s night for children's charity
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
A Birmingham venue is to host a 1950s themed charity event for the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal. Read
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Crisis-hit firms 'still lacking help from banks'
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
Banks are still not doing enough to help businesses through the economic crisis, business leaders told MPs yesterday. Read
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Krushr grabs Dragon's attention in Birmingham event
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
Businessmen from the Midlands were grilled by a real life Dragon at an event designed to promote enterprise in tough economic times. Read
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Travis Perkins' £300m rights issue
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins joined the rush for shareholder cash yesterday by announcing details of a £300million rights issue. Read
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Birmingham best for shopping after London
May 11 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham’s position as the best shopping destination outside the capital has been confirmed for the fourth year running as a new report claimed it was not all doom and gloom in the retail sector. Read
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Patients watchdog seeks inquiry into Stafford Hospital
May 11 2009 | Health News
National watchdog The Patients Association has called on the Government to allow a full independent inquiry into shamed Stafford Hospital. Read
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GPs told to put hospital targets before patient referrals
May 11 2009 | Health News
GPs have attacked health officials for being asked to delay referring patients for hospital treatment in order to meet Government waiting targets. Read
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Pressure of targets is hitting patient care, say nurses
May 11 2009 | Health News
Health Correspondent Alison Dayani looks at the issue of NHS targets on patient care. Read
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Valero's qualities keep West Brom believing
May 11 2009 | West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion 3 Wigan Athletic 1 Read
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HSBC reports first-quarter gains
May 11 2009 | Financial
HSBC hailed a “resilient” start to 2009 after record investment banking results helped give another shot-in-the-arm to the stricken sector. Read
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BC Partners said to have lodged £3.5bn for iShares
May 11 2009 | Financial
A gatecrasher to Barclays’ £3 billion deal to sell fund management business iShares could net the bank another £500 million according to reports. Read
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Vanni Treves to step down as chairman of Equitable Life
May 11 2009 | Financial
Equitable Life chairman Vanni Treves yesterday announced his retirement from the group he helped steer from near collapse more than eight years ago. Read
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West Midlands well placed when recovery comes, says economist
May 11 2009 | Financial
The West Midlands’ economy will bounce back next year thanks to its manufacturing, distribution and retail strengths – the same factors which have seen the region bear the brunt of the global downturn, according to a top economist. Read
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PR group Freshwater switches focus to ride out downturn
May 11 2009 | Creative industries
Shares in regional public relations and marketing group Freshwater gained ground yesterday after the company announced a ten per cent increase in sales and a six per cent rise in revenue at the half-way stage. Read
