Jan
2008
Articles from 31st Jan 2008
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Gravestone problems blamed on old masons
Jan 31 2008 | West Midlands News
A Diocese of Lichfield investigation into the number of unstable gravestones in a Wolverhampton churchyard has blamed poor installation by the original stonemasons. Read
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Jewellery Quarter is too residential, says food firm
Jan 31 2008 | West Midlands News
A food business employing 125 people in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is set to close - because the area is becoming more residential. Read
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UB40 forget war of words to tour
Jan 31 2008 | West Midlands News
Members of UB40 put their differences behind them yesterday afternoon and boarded a plane for New Zealand. Read
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'Terrorist equipment in Alum Rock home'
Jan 31 2008 | West Midlands News
Details of a haul of terrorist equipment found at the Birmingham home of an Islamist fanatic who plotted to kill a British soldier were revealed yesterday. Read
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The battle to get information out of the Arts Council
Jan 31 2008 | West Midlands News
An internal Arts Council email, seen by The Birmingham Post, shows its officers discussed how best to withhold figures relating to a threatened arts organisation. Read
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Birmingham Council tops table for £50k-plus earners
Jan 31 2008 | West Midlands News
More Birmingham City Council staff are paid over £50,000 a year than is the case at any other local authority in the country, it is revealed today. Read
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Birmingham binmen offered new wage deal
Jan 31 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham binmen are being offered wage rises of up to £8,000 a year to soften the blow of losing hefty bonus payments - but they will still be out of pocket even if they accept the deal. Read
