news for 25 November 2009

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Nursery schools under threat following funding changes Nov 25 2009

Nursery schools could be forced to close in Birmingham following Government-imposed changes to the way early years education is to be funded.Read

Rep forced to cancel opening night of Christmas show Nov 25 2009

Birmingham Repertory Theatre said it was hopeful tonight’s performance of A Christmas Carol would go ahead following a last minute cancellation of the opening show last night.Read

Balloons considered a safety risk by Solihull Council Nov 25 2009

A Midland MP has condemned Solihull Council for threatening a couple with legal action for displaying balloons outside their shop.Read

Ravi Kant says Tata is committed to the UK Nov 25 2009

Ravi Kant, the vice-chairman of Jaguar Land Rover owners Tata Motors, has said the company is still committed to UK manufacturing.Read

Worcestershire MP dismisses expenses probe as "ludicrous" Nov 25 2009

A Midland Tory MP has branded claims that he acted wrongly in letting his grown up children live in his publicly-funded London flat as “ludicrous”.Read

Wolverhampton author shortlisted for Costa book award Nov 25 2009

A Wolverhampton author has had his first book shortlisted for one of Britain’s most prestigious literary prizes.Read

Jaguar chief executive to sit on automotive council with Lord Mandleson Nov 25 2009

The chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover is to hold regular meeting Business Secretary Lord Mandelson as a deputy chairman of a new “automotive council” designed to build strong links between carmakers and government.Read

US Airways cancels Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia route Nov 25 2009

Just six months after launching a new route from Birmingham to Philadelphia in a blaze of publicity, US Airways has pulled the plug on the service.Read

Solihull businessman calls for Jack Straw to resign over former royal aide's escape Nov 25 2009

The brother of a man murdered by fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews said Jack Straw should consider resigning after she fled an open prison.Read

The new Birmingham Post Nov 25 2009

This week's highlights in the Birmingham PostRead

Investors urged to take on municipal golf courses in Birmingham Nov 25 2009

Pub chains, hotels, leisure companies and other potential investors are being given a month to pitch for the chance to turn Birmingham’s municipal golf courses into profitable sports facilities.Read

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