Nov
2008
Articles from 5th Nov 2008
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Professor probes mystery over missing bones of Cardinal Newman
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
The remains of a 19th century Birmingham Cardinal tipped for sainthood are unlikely to have been destroyed by soil acidity in a Worcestershire grave, an expert has said. Read
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Locals remain dubious over eco-towns
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
Focus on the Government's controversial plans for eco-towns. Read
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Hypnotherapist 'kept photos of abuse victims', court hears
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A woman allegedly abused as a child by a hypnotherapist in Birmingham was encouraged to carry on with “spiritual massages” after he showed her photos of other women he claimed had help from him. Read
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Community award for Birmingham police following terror raids
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A police project launched in the wake of terror raids in Birmingham has landed the West Midlands force a top award for commitment to racial equality. Read
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Cyrille Regis 'so proud' to receive his MBE
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
Former England and West Bromwich Albion legend Cyrille Regis has spoken of his pride as he received an MBE at Buckingham Palace. Read
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Middle Quinton eco-town clears first hurdle
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A planned 6,000-home new town in Warwickshire has moved a step closer to reality - despite a Government admission that the so-called eco-town will lead to more cars on the roads. Read
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Chief Constable behind official complaint over Channel 4's mosque documentary
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police was personally responsible for the disastrous decision to complain about a documentary exposing extremism in a Birmingham mosque, an inquiry has been told. Read
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Carillion lands £193m contract for Birmingham Library
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
The proposed £193 million Library of Birmingham took another step towards becoming a reality with the announcement that Carillion has been appointed official contractor to the project. Read
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Portuguese lorry driver in court for Birmingham family crash
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A Portuguese lorry driver appeared at crown court charged with killing a former Birmingham family of six in a motorway pile-up. Read
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TV chef Glynn Purnell opens new kitchen at Light Hall School
Nov 05 2008 | West Midlands News
TV chef Glynn Purnell swapped the small screen for the canteen when he opened a state of the art kitchen at a school which has risen from the ashes of a devastating fire. Read
