Nov
2009
Articles from 10th Nov 2009
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Former priest denies child sex abuse charges
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A former Roman Catholic priest who was extradited from America to face sexual abuse allegations today denied the charges against him. Read
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London Midland slammed by Government over cancelled trains
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A rail operator which caused chaos for passengers after it failed to run trains on a Sunday has been criticised by the Department for Transport and ordered to spend millions of pounds improving services. Read
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Hells Angel wanted over Birmingham Airport riot hands himself in
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A Hell’s Angels biker who fled the UK after being convicted over his part in a volent riot between rival gangs at Birmingham International Airport has been re-arrested. Read
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Calls for reform on housing tax as Birmingham loses millions a year
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
An unfair housing tax which forces Birmingham council house tenants to pay £57 million a year to councils in the south has been slammed - by one of the London councils which benefits. Read
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Father of Lindsay Hawker vows to look murder suspect in the eye
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
The father of British murder victim Lindsay Hawker said he wanted to look Tatsuya Ichihashi in his eyes when he next travels to Japan. Read
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery given permission to use photos of Staffordshire Hoard to keep it in region
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Official photographs and video clips of the greatest ever Anglo-Saxon archeological find can be exploited to boost the campaign to keep it in the West Midlands. Read
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Japanese police arrest suspect in murder of Brandon teacher Lindsay Hawker
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A man wanted over the murder of British teacher Linsday Hawker has been arrested in Japan, it was confirmed today.A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are glad and relieved that the only suspect in this case, Tatsuya Ichihashi, has been found and is now in police custody. Read
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University of Birmingham students stage protest over review of tuition fees
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
University of Birmingham students will today be staging a protest over an independent review which could pave the wave for higher tuition fees. Read
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New stores and restaurant to open at The Mailbox
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
The Mailbox has announced it has attracted two new stores and a restaurant to its upmarket complex, despite tough trading conditions in the retail sector. Read
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Man who died in police custody was pinned down by officers, says witness
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham man called out “mummy” as heavy-handed police officers carried him away to a prison cell where he later died, an inquest was told. Read
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Female care assistants at city council worked overtime for no pay, tribunal hears
Nov 10 2009 | West Midlands News
CARE and residential home assistants often worked overtime but just put it down as part of the job rather than claim the time back, an employment tribunal was told. Read
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Aston Villa left back determined to shake off his international record
Nov 10 2009 | Aston Villa FC
RECALLED record-holder Stephen Warnock is desperate to extend the shortest England career ever with his second cap – even if it only takes a minute to win it. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish's anger over Liverpool FC cheat continues
Nov 10 2009 | Birmingham City FC
ALEX McLeish was under no doubt that a ‘clear dive’ from David Ngog earned Liverpool the penalty that cost Blues all three points at Anfield. Read
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Worcester Warriors' Netani Talei ruled out of Fiji squad
Nov 10 2009 | RFU News
Worcester back rower Netani Talei has been ruled out Fiji's of the autumn internationals after suffering a double injury blow. Read
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Maclaren buggy safe, says watchdog
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Trading standards officials have reassured parents there is no need to recall buggies from a UK-based manufacturer even though it has done so in the US. Read
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£45m lotto man 'lucky to be alive'
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
An unemployed mechanic who scooped the UK's biggest ever lottery jackpot has said he is lucky to be alive after beating testicular cancer. Read
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Soldier's mother accepts PM apology
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan who confronted Gordon Brown over his letter of condolence has accepted the Prime Minister's apology. Read
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Germany's keeper in 'suicide' death
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Germany's international goalkeeper Robert Enke has died, police have confirmed. Read
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Drugs row: Three more advisers quit
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Three more Government drugs advisers have resigned in the wake of the row over the sacking of Professor David Nutt, it has been reported. Read
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Tories 'best bet' to tackle poverty
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The Tories are now best placed to fight poverty in our country, David Cameron has declared. Read
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Libel damages for TV's Peter Andre
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Singer and TV personality Peter Andre has accepted "substantial" damages in the High Court over "offensive" allegations that he was lying in portraying himself as a loving father and husband. Read
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MPs attacked over hospital bugs
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The Government has no idea how many people are dying from hospital bugs other than MRSA and Clostridium difficile (C diff) despite evidence they are on the rise, a damning report has said. Read
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Retailers buoyed by sales growth
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Retailers enjoyed their best October sales growth for seven years last month, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said. Read
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TUC warns of spending cuts impact
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Cutting public spending would cause thousands of job losses and prolong the country's economic "agony", the TUC warned in a new report. Read
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£45m lottery win for cancer-beater
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
An unemployed mechanic who said he is lucky to be alive after beating cancer has spoken of his joy at scooping the UK's largest lottery prize. Read
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Knife murder sentences to be raised
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced plans to increase the minimum sentence for knife murderers from 15 years to 25 years. Read
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Lindsay's father hails Japan arrest
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The father of a British teacher murdered in Japan has welcomed the arrest of her suspected killer, saying: "We wanted justice and we've finally got justice." Read
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Lloyds will axe another 5,000 jobs
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Lloyds Banking Group is to axe thousands of jobs next year in a fresh wave of cuts under plans to reduce costs, sources have said. Read
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Shoplifting increase amid recession
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Shoplifting was fuelled by the recession and surged to record levels in the UK this year, according to reports. Read
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Dead soldier's mother confronts PM
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown was confronted over the lack of equipment for British troops by the mother of a dead soldier when he called to offer his condolences. Read
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Woman survives train track tumble
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The driver of a US subway train that came to a screeching halt just before hitting a woman who had fallen onto the tracks has been hailed as a hero. Read
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Middle-class turning to shoplifting
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Affluent shoppers hit by the recession are fuelling a shoplifting crimewave, according to research. Read
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Johnson to calm fury over Nutt exit
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Home Secretary Alan Johnson will try to calm scientists' anger over the sacking of Professor David Nutt at crisis talks with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. Read
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Cameron to set out welfare plans
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
David Cameron is expected to set out plans for tackling poverty, including allowing people to keep more benefits when they return to work. Read
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'DC sniper' set for execution in US
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Virginia's governor has denied an appeal for clemency by "DC sniper" John Allen Muhammad. Read
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Lloyds to axe another 5,000 workers
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Lloyds Banking Group is to axe thousands of jobs next year in a fresh wave of cuts under plans to reduce costs. Read
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Soldiers' bodies are returned to UK
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Hundreds of people have turned out to pay their respects to six soldiers killed in Afghanistan as their bodies returned to British soil. Read
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Hawker murder suspect is arrested
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
A man wanted over the murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker has been arrested in Japan. Read
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Soldiers' bodies brought back home
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The bodies of six soldiers killed in Afghanistan - including five who died when an Afghan policeman turned his gun on them - have returned to Britain. Read
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Pushchair firm backs recall plan
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Maclaren has defended its decision not to organise a European recall of children's pushchairs at the centre of a safety scare despite doing so in the US. Read
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£45m lotto win for cancer-beater
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
An unemployed mechanic who said he is lucky to be alive after beating cancer, has spoken of his joy at scooping the UK's largest lottery prize. Read
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Peter Andre accepts libel damages
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Singer and TV personality Peter Andre has accepted "substantial" damages in the High Court over "offensive" allegations that he was lying in portraying himself as a loving father and husband. Read
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Banned buggy still on sale in UK
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
A buggy that has been known to cut off children's fingertips has been banned in the US, but not in the UK, the company has said. Read
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Teen stuck on ice shoots polar bear
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
A 17-year-old hunter who became stranded on a floating chunk of ice in the Canadian Arctic was forced to shoot and kill a polar bear before being rescued. Read
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'Finger amuptation' buggies recall
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Maclaren has recalled about one million folding pushchairs in the United States following reports that 12 children suffered amputations after getting their fingertips caught in the hinges, authorities said. Read
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Barclays profits more than £1bn
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Barclays has said that it delivered third-quarter profits of £1.56 billion after another strong performance from its investment banking business. Read
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'Finger amputation' buggies recall
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Maclaren has recalled about one million folding pushchairs in the United States following reports that 12 children suffered amputations after getting their fingertips caught in the hinges, authorities said. Read
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Lloyds to axe another 5,000 jobs
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Lloyds Banking Group is to axe thousands of jobs next year in a fresh wave of cuts under plans to reduce costs, sources have said. Read
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£45m lotto winner toasts with roast
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The couple who scooped £45.5 million in the Euromillions jackpot have told how they celebrated with a traditional Sunday lunch washed down with a couple of bottles of champagne at their local restaurant. Read
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Lotto winners reveal plans for cash
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
A group of IT workers and a married couple are set to talk about plans for their £45.5 million Euromillions windfall. Read
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More can be done over hospital bugs
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The Government has "further" to go in its efforts to combat hospital bugs, the Health Secretary has said. Read
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Optimism about economy at new high
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Optimism about the economy is at its highest for 18 months, a poll shows. Read
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Winners reveal plans for windfall
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
A group of IT workers and a married couple are set to talk about plans for their £45.5 million Euromillions windfall. Read
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Gunman's execution appeal fails
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
A sniper who terrorised America during a three-week killing spree in 2002 is due to be executed after an 11th-hour bid to block his death failed. Read
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Pushchairs linked to finger loss
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Maclaren has recalled about one million folding pushchairs in the United States following reports that 12 children suffered amputations after getting their fingertips caught in the hinges, authorities said. Read
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PM faces more Afghanistan pressure
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown is braced for more pressure over the bloody conflict in Afghanistan as he stages his regular press conference. Read
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Private treatment for NHS patients
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
NHS patients on long waiting lists are to be given the legal right to private treatment under plans laid out by the Government. Read
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Miliband 'ruled out' of EU role
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
David Miliband has reportedly rejected the chance to become the EU's high representative. Read
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Tragic baby will be allowed to die
Nov 10 2009 | UK News
The father of tragic "right to life" baby RB has withdrawn his opposition to a High Court plea by doctors and the little boy's mother for permission to switch off his life support machine. Read
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Posh confirm Ferguson exit
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Peterborough have confirmed they have parted company with manager Darren Ferguson after agreeing a financial settlement with the 37-year-old. Read
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England fall for 89
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
England's winning start to their tour of South Africa is under threat after they could only manage a paltry 89 in their Twenty20 warm-up match against South Africa A. Read
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Enke confirmed dead
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
German police have confirmed that Hannover and Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke has died. Read
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England beaten after collapse
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
A dismal batting display was largely to blame as England tasted defeat for the first time during their tour to South Africa going down by four wickets against the Proteas' second string in Bloemfontein. Read
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Benitez calls for realism
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has for the first time played down Liverpool's title dreams and asked for "realism" as the club fight to end a run of disastrous results. Read
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No fear for Hall
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Reputations will count for nothing when Ryan Hall comes up against the world's best rugby league player in Saturday's Gillette Four Nations final at Elland Road. Read
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Anderson misses out
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson was left out of England's final tour match against South Africa 'A' on Tuesday as a precautionary measure after suffering some soreness in his right knee. Read
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Hughes comes to defence of Bridge
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes has launched a passionate defence of Wayne Bridge after his vicious Match of the Day caning by Alan Hansen. Read
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Record profits for spurs
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham registered record pre-tax profits of £33.4million in the year ending June 30, 2009. Read
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Bendtner facing groin operation
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Nicklas Bendtner is to undergo surgery on his injured groin, according to the Arsenal striker. Read
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Swann: Strauss absence not an issue
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Graeme Swann is certain the absence of captain Andrew Strauss from England's tour to South Africa over the next week will not hamper the tourists' progress. Read
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Jones agrees Derbyshire deal
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Much-travelled veteran seamer Steffan Jones has signed a two-year contract with Derbyshire following a successful spell on loan from Somerset. Read
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More fitness dilemmas for Blackwell
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell was left to count the walking wounded after his side halted their losing run with a thrilling 2-2 South Yorkshire derby draw at Barnsley. Read
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McLeish fury at Ngog penalty 'dive'
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish accused David Ngog of diving to win the penalty that gave Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Anfield. Read
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Ireland wait on Flannery fitness news
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Ireland will wait for an injury update on hooker Jerry Flannery before finalising their line-up for Saturday's clash with Australia. Read
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Hughes: Robinho staying at City
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes insists Robinho's future still lies with Manchester City. Read
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Poyet is new Seagulls boss
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Brighton have confirmed former Chelsea and Tottenham midfielder Gus Poyet as their new manager. Read
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Gatland rings the changes
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Wales' head coach Warren Gatland has made five changes from the team beaten by New Zealand for Friday night's Millennium Stadium clash against Samoa. Read
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Johnson out of friendly
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson has pulled out of the England squad to face Brazil on Saturday after sustaining a slight injury in his club's Barclays Premier League draw against Birmingham. Read
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Hall stunned by award
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
England winger Ryan Hall was "bewildered" to be named international rookie of the year at the Rugby League International Federation Player of the Year gala dinner in Leeds. Read
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De la Hoya: Haye launching new era
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Ring legend Oscar de la Hoya believes this is the beginning of a new era for the heavyweight division following David Haye's ascendancy to the WBA world title. Read
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Doran-Jones set for England bow
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Guinness Premiership rookie Paul Doran-Jones is set to make his England debut against Argentina on Saturday after David Wilson was ruled out with a neck injury. Read
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Carter handed one-week ban
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter was handed a one-week suspension for his high tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts at a disciplinary hearing in London on Tuesday. Read
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Redknapp keen on Old Firm plan
Nov 10 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has become the latest Barclays Premier League manager to back the Old Firm's bid to join the competition. Read
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Financial referral guidelines are confusing lawyers, advisor claims
Nov 10 2009 | Legal
Rules on how solicitors should refer clients to financial advisors are confusing, a Midlands financial advisor has said. Read
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Mills & Reeve takes on commercial associate Sarah Riding
Nov 10 2009 | Legal
The Birmingham office of national law firm Mills & Reeve has recruited a new associate to its commercial team. Read
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Wright Hassall construction lawyer to lead young planners in region
Nov 10 2009 | Legal
A Leamington solicitor is to head up a construction group for young planners. Read
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Law firms need to embrace change, warns Birmingham legal executive
Nov 10 2009 | Legal
The challenges of the Legal Services Act mean law firms will have to quickly adapt to a changing business landscape if they are to succeed, according to David Sedgwick, managing partner of national law firm Clarke Willmott. Read
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Martineau act on proposed Alton Towers rail line
Nov 10 2009 | Legal
Birmingham law firm Martineau is waiting for the next development in a plan to run a new rail route across Staffordshire. Read
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Tories set out plans to fight poverty
Nov 10 2009 | Politics News
The Tories are now “best placed to fight poverty in our country”, David Cameron declared as he set out plans to encourage a culture of responsibility and civic engagement to improve life in some of Britain’s poorest communities. Read
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Wolves: New man determined to fit in anywhere
Nov 10 2009 | Wolves FC
Wolves new utility man Richard Stearman insists he will play wherever required in the cause of helping his side sustain life in the top flight. Read
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West Brom: Marek Cech in warning to boss
Nov 10 2009 | West Bromwich Albion FC
MAREK Cech has warned Roberto Di Matteo that he has no intention of being a bit-part player for Albion this season. Read
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Lloyds Banking Group to axe thousands of jobs
Nov 10 2009 | Financial
Lloyds Banking Group is to axe thousands of jobs next year in a fresh wave of cuts under plans to reduce costs. Read
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Long time advisor takes over leading IM Properties
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
The managing director of one of the region’s leading property firms is to step down just months after negotiating a £33 million refinancing agreement to secure its funding commitments. Read
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MP Khalid Mahmood fights to save Cadbury jobs
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood is to protest to Chancellor Alistair Darling over RBS backing for the Kraft takeover of Cadbury after warning of inevitable job losses in Birmingham. Read
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More job cuts at Lloyds
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
Lloyds Banking Group is to axe thousands of jobs next year in a fresh wave of cuts under plans to reduce costs. Read
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AWM shock as Ericsson leave Coventry
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
About 700 jobs are under threat after telecommunications giant Ericsson said it plans to close its Coventry R&D site – just six months after it opened. Read
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700 jobs under threat as Ericsson site closes in Coventry
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
About 700 jobs are under threat after telecommunications giant Ericsson announced plans to close its research and development site in Coventry, Read
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House prices on the rise again
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
House prices rose for the sixth month in a row during September, jumping by 1.2 per cent, according to Government figures. Read
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Staffordshire plant to be hit by 300 job cuts at Fox's Biscuits
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
Workers at a Staffordshire factory are waiting to hear if they will keep their jobs after Fox’s Biscuits announced it would be cutting 300 staff. Read
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Middle classes fuel shoplifting spree
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
Shoplifting was fuelled by the recession and surged to record levels in the UK this year, according to a new study. Read
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Barclays double profits
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
Barclays said today that it had delivered third-quarter profits of £1.56 billion after another strong performance from its investment banking business. Read
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Drivers Jonas defy property downturn
Nov 10 2009 | Latest Business News
Property consultants Drivers Jonas have defied the current economic conditions by posting a pretax profit of £21.2m in the year to May 31. Read
