Feb
2009
Articles from 24th Feb 2009
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Dudley hospitals plastic surgeon cleared of indecent assault
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A plastic surgeon described as a world leader in his field was cleared of indecently assaulting five of his patients. Read
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Metal detectors at Birmingham schools in knife crime fight
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Airport-style metal detectors were installed at school entrances across Birmingham for the start of the new term in the fight against knife crime. Read
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Protesters vow to fight on despite Cannock incinerator setback
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Campaigners opposing plans to build an incinerator in South Staffordshire have vowed to fight on despite the Government refusing to grant a public inquiry into the scheme. Read
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Asbestos killer that haunts Birmingham workers
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Train-builder Barry Allsopp clocked up 37 proud years with renowned Birmingham manufacturer Metro Cammell. Read
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Ethnic minorities consulted on reforms to equality laws
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
The minister responsible for race relations has admitted he is “concerned” that police are still targeting black and Asian people for stop and searches, as he announced plans to consult ethnic minority communities in Birmingham about reforms to equality laws. Read
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Couple sweeten house deal with Caribbean trip
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A Midland couple is going to extraordinary lengths to secure the sale of a rural terraced cottage by offering prospective buyers a dream two-week holiday in the Caribbean. Read
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Midland pathologist faces tribunal over murdered OAP
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
An experienced Midlands pathologist failed to identify signs of violence on a pensioner he had conducted a post mortem examination on, a tribunal heard. Read
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Fury over plans for historic Joseph Chamberlain estate buildings
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Council officials have been accused of “going behind the backs” of the people of Birmingham by drawing up proposals to sell or demolish buildings on Joseph Chamberlain’s historic Highbury estate. Read
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Lord Morris of Handsworth opens £6m North West Skills Academy
Feb 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A former trade union leader has welcomed the unveiling of a £6 million skills academy in Birmingham as vital to helping the region emerge from the economic recession. Read
