Nov
2009
Articles from 27th Nov 2009
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Ed Balls calls on schools to tighten their belts
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has called on schools and local authorities to be more efficient in order to maintain future frontline services. Read
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Midland TA soldiers speak of battle fears as they receive medals
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
A Territorial Army Colour Sergeant from Sutton Coldfield has spoken of how he feared he might never see his baby after he was given a campaign medal by the Prince of Wales over service in Afghanistan. Read
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Birmingham social workers average five weeks sick leave every year
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Stressed Birmingham social workers are at breaking point and signing-off sick for an average of five weeks a year, a senior council manager has admitted. Read
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Residents warned of above-inflation council tax rises
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Ministers have warned residents to expect above-inflation council tax increases, as they announced the annual round of grants for local authorities. Read
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Birmingham's International Dance Festival returns in 2010
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
The second International Dance Festival Birmingham will take place in the city in April and May 2010. Read
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Villa wingers James Milner and Ashley Young good enough for any team, says Carew
Nov 27 2009 | Aston Villa FC
John Carew believes his Aston Villa team-mates Ashley Young and James Milner would walk into any team in the country including Fabio Capello’s England squad. Read
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Alex McLeish keeps Birmingham City on an upward curve
Nov 27 2009 | Birmingham City FC
Colin Tattum reflects on Alex McLeish's first two years in charge of Birmingham City. Read
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Worcester centre Alex Grove tells of relief over Giteau miss against Scotland
Nov 27 2009 | RFU News
Scotland hero Alex Grove freely admits that as he stood under the posts waiting for Matt Giteau to end his and his compatriots’ wildest dream, his internal computer required rebooting. Read
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Moseley make the most of their dual-registered talents
Nov 27 2009 | RFU News
The majority of people huddled at Billesley Common for last Friday’s inauspicious British and Irish Cup curtain-raiser would not have noticed Charlie Simpson-Daniel’s introduction to life at Moseley. Read
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10 killed as Russian train derails
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
At least 10 people have been killed and 130 injured after a passenger train derailed between Moscow and St Petersburg. Read
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Ex-minister Browne to leave Commons
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Former defence secretary Des Browne has announced he is to quit the House of Commons at the next general election. Read
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Golfer Tiger Woods injured in crash
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Golfer Tiger Woods has been dischargted from hospital after being injured in a car accident. Read
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Tiger Woods seriously hurt in crash
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Golfer Tiger Woods has been seriously injured in a car accident, according to US reports. Read
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Strictly star held in assault probe
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ricky Whittle has been arrested on suspicion of assault after he allegedly struck a photographer with his car. Read
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Kercher family sues murder accused
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
A lawyer representing the family of murdered British student Meredith Kercher is expected to seek millions in damages from her American room-mate and an Italian co-defendant on trial for the killing. Read
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Visa charges for minister's ex-maid
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The former housekeeper of Attorney General Baroness Scotland has been charged with a string of immigration offences, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Read
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Olympic ace convicted of gun charge
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
A former Olympic judo contestant has been convicted of possessing firearms in his role as 'enforcer' for a £50 million drugs gang. Read
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UN rebukes Iran on nuclear cover-up
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voted to censure Iran for its nuclear defiance. Read
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Man remanded over jockey murders
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
A man charged with the murders of two young jockeys who died in a fire at a flat has been remanded in custody by magistrates. Read
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Nuclear body votes for Iran rebuke
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The majority of the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voted to censure Iran for its nuclear defiance. Read
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Misuse of data led to OAP's death
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The reckless misuse of personal data led to the death of a pensioner and those breaking data protection laws should be jailed, a report by the information watchdog found. Read
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Tories in 'more with less' pledge
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Labour's failure to increase efficiency in the public sector is costing the taxpayer £60 billion a year, the Tories will claim as they set out plans to achieve "more with less". Read
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Spaghetti Junction rated 'scariest'
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham is Britain's most intimidating road system, a survey has revealed. Read
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Violence 'extremely high' in prison
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Levels of force used by prison officers at Belmarsh high security jail are "extremely high", a report has revealed. Read
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Hacker loses extradition battle
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Computer hacker Gary McKinnon could be sent to the US within weeks after the Home Secretary refused to block his extradition. Read
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Tiger Woods 'fine' after car crash
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
World number one golfer Tiger Woods has suffered minor injuries in a car crash outside his home in Florida. Read
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FTSE tumbles amid Dubai debt fears
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The FTSE 100 index has slipped further as lingering fears over a major debt default in Dubai kept up the pressure on worried investors. Read
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Body found after shooting at store
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The body of a woman has been found in a flat after officers shot an armed man during a stand-off in a supermarket. Read
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Funeral for Pc killed in floods
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The funeral of hero policeman Bill Barker, killed in the Cumbrian floods, is to take place, with hundreds of mourners paying their last respects. Read
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Man in court over jockey murders
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
A 37-year-old man is to appear in court charged with the murders of two young jockeys who died in a fire at a flat. Read
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Ex-UN ambassador to give evidence
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Sir Jeremy Greenstock, the former British ambassador to the United Nations, will give evidence to the official inquiry into the Iraq War. Read
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Action on scandal-hit health trust
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Action will be taken to force a scandal-hit health trust to improve, despite the chief executive's confidence that things are getting better. Read
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Mourners bid farewell to hero Pc
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Mourners have lined the streets to say farewell to a hero policeman killed in the storms that ravaged Cumbria. Read
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Man charged over Britons' deaths
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Detectives investigating the deaths of British art curator Nick Waterlow and his daughter Chloe in Australia have charged a 42-year-old man with their murders. Read
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Ambassador 'quit threat' over Iraq
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The former British ambassador to the United Nations warned his superiors he might have to resign if the UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution on Iraq, the inquiry into the war has heard. Read
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Hospital chairman removed from post
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The chairman of a hospital foundation trust has been removed from his post over a series of failings, regulator Monitor has announced. Read
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Robbie proposal no joke, claims mum
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Confusion surrounds Robbie Williams' live radio proposal to his girlfriend - and the singer's mother insists it was not a joke. Read
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Assault probe: Strictly star bailed
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ricky Whittle has been released on bail after allegedly running over a photographer in his car. Read
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Legality of Iraq war 'questionable'
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The invasion of Iraq was of "questionable legitimacy", according to Britain's ambassador to the United Nations at the time. Read
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Strictly star held over 'assault'
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ricky Whittle has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a row outside a city centre nightclub. Read
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Minister's ex-housekeeper charged
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The former housekeeper of Attorney General Baroness Scotland has been charged with a string of immigration offences, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Read
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Iraq war legitimacy 'questionable'
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
The invasion of Iraq was of "questionable legitimacy", Britain's ambassador to the United Nations at the time of the war has said. Read
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Family anger over July 7 inquests
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Families of the 52 innocent people killed in the July 7 bombings said they were left "absolutely devastated" by the decision to hold inquests into the victims' deaths at the same time as those of the bombers. Read
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Brown vows to block summit bid
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has vowed to block Sri Lanka's bid to host the next summit of Commonwealth leaders, in retaliation for the Colombo government's handling of its military campaign against the Tamil Tigers earlier this year. Read
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Over 2,000 jobs axed as stores shut
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Administrators of Threshers' owner First Quench have announced the loss of more than 2,000 jobs following another raft of store closures. Read
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Mourners bid farewell to heroic Pc
Nov 27 2009 | UK News
Mourners have lined the streets to say farewell to a hero policeman killed in the storms that ravaged Cumbria. Read
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Woods in 'good condition' after hospital release
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Tiger Woods was released from hospital in "good condition" following a car crash outside his home. Read
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Allardyce to leave hospital on Saturday
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is expected to be discharged from hospital on Saturday after undergoing heart surgery on Friday, the club has confirmed. Read
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Wickets make England's task harder
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
England twice lost wickets in clusters to make an unlikely one-day international chase of 354 for six still more difficult at Newlands. Read
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England lose early wickets
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
England lost three wickets for only 17 runs to make an unlikely one-day international chase of 354 for six still more difficult at Newlands. Read
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South Africa in command
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
AB de Villiers struck a memorable fourth one-day international hundred to help South Africa equal the record total at Newlands. Read
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Back to drawing board for Toffees
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Everton chief executive Robert Elstone will set about re-structuring plans to finance the club's Champions League ambitions after proposals for a new stadium were rejected by the government. Read
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James delighted with Grant appointment
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has backed Avram Grant to reverse the ailing fortunes of the Fratton Park club. Read
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Irish World Cup charge on course
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell maintained Ireland's lead at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup at three shots after carding a battling four-under-par 68 in Friday's foursomes. Read
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Andrew concerned as injuries mount
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Rob Andrew has warned the current injury toll is "unsustainable" in the long-term future of the game - and he called upon the International Rugby Board to take immediate action. Read
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Strauss hails Broad progress
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss believes Stuart Broad has taken significant strides on the road to becoming a "complete cricketer". Read
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Confusion reigns as Murray goes out
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer has expressed his sympathy for Andy Murray after the British number one was knocked out of the ATP World Tour Finals following one of the strangest evenings in tennis. Read
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Hosts on top
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Hashim Amla fell 14 runs short of his second one-day international hundred as South Africa raced to 203 for two in 32 overs against England at Newlands. Read
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Kenwright looking forward
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is looking to the future after the collapse of plans to build a new ground - but accepts the club cannot move forward without significant investment. Read
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Surgery awaits O'Connor
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor is facing several months on the sidelines and is set to undergo hip surgery. Read
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Worsley may return against Wales
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Wasps and England flanker Joe Worsley could be fit for the opening RBS 6 Nations match against Wales on February 6 after learning his knee injury will keep him out for a minimum of eight weeks. Read
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Skipper Jones ruled out for Wales
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Wales captain Ryan Jones has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Australia at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Broad back for England
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Broad returned from injury for England in Friday's third one-day international against South Africa at Newlands. Read
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New deal for Hangeland
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Fulham centre-back Brede Hangeland has ended speculation about a January move from Craven Cottage by signing a new thee-and-a-half-year contract. Read
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Wildcats mull over Johnson deal
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Former Great Britain utility player Paul Johnson is training with Wakefield with a view to a potential deal. Read
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BMW and Sauber reach deal
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
BMW has agreed a deal with Peter Sauber over the sale of the team that should guarantee its involvement in Formula One next season. Read
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Murray edged out
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Juan Martin del Potro ended Andy Murray's hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-2 6-7 (5/7) 6-3 victory over Roger Federer at the O2 Arena. Read
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Wenger - Our time is now
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger insists the "moment has come" for his Arsenal side as they prepare to face Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Read
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Grant primed for Pompey challenge
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Avram Grant has insisted he is looking forward to taking over as Portsmouth manager and keeping the club in the Premier League. Read
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Hosts make confident start
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
South Africa posted an ominous 15-over total of 83 for none against England in Friday's third one-day international at Newlands. Read
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England lose heavily as hosts level series
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
England fell 112 runs short in an unlikely run chase under lights at Newlands as AB de Villiers' fourth one-day international hundred helped South Africa level the series at 1-1. Read
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Woods injured in car accident - Report
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Tiger Woods has been injured in a car accident according to reports in Orlando which quote the Florida Highway Patrol. Read
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India crush Sri Lanka
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
India secured a crushing innings and 144-run victory over Sri Lanka with four sessions to spare in the second Test at Kanpur to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. Read
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No time to wallow, insists Neville
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Gary Neville insists Manchester United have no time to feel sorry for themselves after Wednesday's shock Champions League defeat to Besiktas. Read
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Bid chief excited by the Beckham effect
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
The chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid Andy Anson is looking forward to David Beckham maintaining the momentum of the campaign after 15 cities submitted their proposals to stage matches at the tournament. Read
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Best is yet to come, warns Terry
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea captain John Terry admits the best is yet to come in Europe as the Blues gear up for their Barclays Premier League showdown with Arsenal on Sunday. Read
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Pompey fans behind new boss Grant
Nov 27 2009 | National Sport
Avram Grant will take charge of training for the first time at Portsmouth on Friday knowing he has the backing of the supporters. Read
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Mike Nattrass defeated in Ukip leadership bid
Nov 27 2009 | Politics News
A former Conservative peer has been elected the new leader of the UK Independence Party (Ukip) - defeating anumber of candidates including West Midlands MEP Mike Nattrass. Read
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New Street Station won't be demolished in redevelopment
Nov 27 2009 | Transport News
Network Rail has revealed it won’t be knocking down Birmignham's New Street station as part of redevelopment plans. Read
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Longbridge park and ride scheme put on hold
Nov 27 2009 | Transport News
Plans for a £100,000 parking scheme in the heart of Birmingham’s newest development have been put on ice due to a wrangle over land. Read
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NHS bails out Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust with £4.5m
Nov 27 2009 | Health News
NHS West Midland bosses have made the unprecedented move of rescuing a debt-hit Foundation hospital trust with a £4.5 million hand-out to save it from financial ruin Read
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German workers more upbeat than West Midlanders
Nov 27 2009 | Latest Business News
As Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market spreads its festive cheer, Anna Blackaby looks at why Germany’s manufacturing workers are in a more upbeat mood than their West Midland counterparts. Read
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Coventry businesses back City Region snub
Nov 27 2009 | Latest Business News
Business leaders in Coventry have welcomed the city’s decision to focus on its own ‘mini England’ rather than urban sprawl of Birmingham following the council’s decision to withdraw from the City Region. Read
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Lloyds shareholders agree to multi-billion cash call
Nov 27 2009 | Latest Business News
Shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favour of Lloyds Banking Group’s UK record £13.5 billion cash call. Read
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Rover bosses make £3m payment to creditors
Nov 27 2009 | Latest Business News
The company owned by the former bosses of MG Rover has paid £3 million to creditors of the firm. Read
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West Bromwich Building Society recovering with a cut in losses
Nov 27 2009 | Latest Business News
The battered West Bromwich Building Society is staging a financial recovery after cutting its losses at the half-year stage. Read
