Jan
2006
Articles from 17th Jan 2006
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Hats off to The Archers - after record 55 years
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The Archers is celebrating its 55th birthday. Rural Affairs Reporter Sarah Probert looks back on its success... Read
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In Wednesday's Post
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
So many first class rail tickets were issued to officials and councillors last year by Birmingham City Council that the local authority is insisting on a £9,000 administration fee before disclosing its extensive travel arrangements. Read
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£550m super-hospital plan is still in limbo
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A long-awaited £550 million rebuild of Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital is still awaiting Treasury approval - almost a year after the deal was due to be signed. Read
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Reading notes may have saved financier's life
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A surgeon yesterday admitted it was common practice not to read nurses notes before operating. Read
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New police powers tested in city suburb
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Police will be rolling out new powers in a Birmingham suburb later this month to tackle yobs who cause misery for residents. Read
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Narnia book to sell for £10,000
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A rare first edition collection of CS Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia is expected to fetch £10,000 when it goes up for sale at a major art and antiques fair at the National Exhibition Centre later this week. Read
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Hauliers worried about effect of regulations
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Road haulers and bus companies across the West Midlands have warned their businesses will be badly damaged by new EU regulations. Read
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'Fraud at heart of £11m black hole'
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
"Deception and dishonesty" lay at the heart of a Midland car component manufacturer which had an £11 million black hole in its accounts, a court was told. Read
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Factory worker wins £75,000 in asthma claim
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A former factory worker struck down by asthma because of toxic chemicals he was exposed to has won £75,000 in agreed damages from his ex-employers. Read
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Cheating husband planned wife's death
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A woman and three members of her family died when their house was set on fire on the orders of her unfaithful husband, Birmingham Crown Court heard yesterday. Read
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CCTV to catch the bus stop vandals
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Secret CCTV cameras are to be installed in bus shelters to catch vandals at some of the region's worst hot spots. Read
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Business community hails opening of first class hotel
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A landmark first class hotel in Birmingham has thrown open its doors for the first time, with the business community hailing it as a major boost to the city. Read
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'Air rage' tourists were left stranded
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Hundreds of holidaymakers from the Midlands have finally made their way home after being left stranded in an airport for nearly 24 hours. Read
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Sickening story of child porn trader
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The head of a massive West Midlands child pornography network has been jailed for three years and nine months for making, distributing and possessing more than 2,000 sickening images. Read
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Prison time 'inevitable' for Abigail's hit-and-run killer
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A 45-year-old motorist pleaded guilty yesterday to causing the death of a Birmingham University medical student by dangerous driving. Read
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Police get tough over misused mini bikes
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A police force pledged to get tough on the misuse of mini motorcycles yesterday as officials crushed a confiscated machine. Read
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Local food project gets £90k funding
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
An ambitious project to supply the West Midlands with local produce is be launched after gaining £90,000 in funding. Read
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Landmark Midland conference explores future of bioenergy
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A landmark conference exploring the future of the use of bioenergy in the region is to take place in Shropshire. Read
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Jail suicide campaign mum loses battle in High Court
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A mother who has campaigned over the deaths of "vulnerable" teenagers in custody yesterday lost her High Court battle for a public inquiry into the suicide of her son. Read
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I just wanted David back
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A couple have set up a support group for organ donors and recipients to help dispel myths of what being a "living donor" means. Read
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Chief Rabbi to open year of celebration
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks, will be guest of honour at one of a series of events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Singers Hill Synagogue in Birmingham. Read
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Cameron opposes plan to merge four police forces
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Plans to create a huge regional police force by merging four existing constabularies have been condemned by Conservative leader David Cameron. Read
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Black Country teacher held over child porn
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A West Midland teacher has been arrested over child pornography allegations - adding to the growing pressure on the Government over sex offenders in schools. Read
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Bereaved mother may stand for election
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The mother of a soldier killed in Iraq is hoping to become an MP. Read
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BBC to broadcast from city cathedral
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
One of the country's longest-running radio programmes is to be broadcast live from Birmingham Cathedral next week. Read
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700 bottles of booze at city restaurant 'without a drinks licence'
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
More than 700 bottles of wine and spirits were discovered at a Birmingham city centre restaurant allegedly selling alcohol without a drinks licence. Read
