Apr
2009
Articles from 1st Apr 2009
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Bomb experts called after fireworks found in Erdington flat
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Hundreds of commuters were caught up in rail chaos last night after the Birmingham to Lichfield Cross-city line was suspended due to a security alert in Erdington. Read
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Quinton murder victim was tied up and beaten before house fire
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A man whose burned body was found in his Birmingham home had been bound by his hands and feet and beaten over his face and head. Read
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Nintendo Wii used by stroke patients at Birmingham's City Hospital
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Stroke patients at City Hospital, in Winson Green, Birmingham, are using a Nintendo Wii to help their recovery. Read
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Key Stage Two tests: Third year of improvement for Birmingham schools
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Primary schools across the West Midlands today shook off the disappointment of last year’s marking fiasco to celebrate further success for the region’s 11-year-old pupils. Read
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Birmingham City Council ready to unveil designs for new library
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Concept designs for the £193 million Library of Birmingham will be unveiled on Thursday morning. Read
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Council's £1m package to boost trade in Birmingham suburbs
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham is to have five new town centre managers as part of wide-ranging measures to boost small businesses and retail in the city during the recession. Read
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Stourport woman and lover jailed for life after killing her husband
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A Stourport woman and her lover have been jailed for life for murdering her husband and then trying to cover up the killing. Read
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Autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire stages Birmingham show
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
An exhibition by autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire is being held in Birmingham to mark World Autism Day tomorrow. Read
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Library design chief immerses herself in Birmingham's character
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Terry Grimley meets Francine Houben, of Mecanoo Architecten, the Dutch company chosen to design the new Library of Birmingham. Read
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Tory councillors against Birmingham municipal bank plans
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
City leader Mike Whitby has come under pressure to drop plans for a Municipal Bank, from ten of his own councillors. Read
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Rare violin found in Lichfield could raise £2,000 at auction
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A rare violin, made in Dublin and dating back more than 200 years, has been unearthed in Lichfield and is expected to command more than £2,000 when it is sold at auction later this month. Read
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Hit TV series Hustle to be filmed in Birmingham
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
After shooting in London, Las Vegas and Hollywood, the hit television series Hustle is set to be filmed in Birmingham. Read
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Woman killed love rival before going sunbathing, court hears
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A woman stabbed her love rival to death before fleeing the scene and going sunbathing, a court has been told. Read
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Threatened Advantage West Midlands wins PwC inquiry praise
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A £1 billion development agency which could face the axe at the next election has been praised for creating jobs and wealth in the West Midlands. Read
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Council to close two Birmingham day centres for disabled
Apr 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Two Birmingham day centres for adults with learning disabilities will close in the latest phase of a radical city council restructuring of social care provision. Read
