May
2009
Articles from 12th May 2009
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'Aggressive' beggars off city streets with ASBOs
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
A group of “aggressive” beggars have been banned from Birmingham city centre following complaints from members of the public. Read
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Coventry offers Warwickshire new cricket home away from Edgbaston
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
The chance of Birmingham suffering a double blow by losing both Test match and first class cricket has grown dramatically after it emerged that land in Coventry is being lined up as a replacement venue for Edgbaston. Read
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£90m question remains over Be Birmingham quango
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
Staff from Birmingham City Council seconded to work for a £90 million local government quango cannot be named because doing so would breach the Data Protection Act, a town hall official has claimed. Read
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£63m Selly Oak relief road blasted by residents
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
Residents have claimed a £63 million road in south Birmingham designed to ease congestion will be a “total waste of money” and lead to more traffic chaos. Read
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Two Birmingham day centres lose battle to stay open
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
Carers and adults with learning difficulties packed into a council meeting and begged councillors not to close two day centres in Birmingham. Read
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Joseph Chamberlain medals in Birmingham museum
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
A collection of medals belonging to one of Birmingham’s most famous sons have gone on display at a city centre museum. Read
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Birmingham hospitals hold fund-raiser to remember tragic Rosie
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
The parents of a Midland schoolgirl stabbed to death in Birmingham’s Centenary Square will today mark the eighth anniversary of the tragedy by planting a rose bush at City Hospital. Read
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Villa fan Prince William wins over Kingshurst Sporting FC's Bluenoses
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
Aston Villa fan Prince William proved himself a real Prince Charming when he won crowds of Blues’ fans over on a visit to a city football club. Read
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West Brom legend Tony Brown voted on to Walk of Stars
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
West Bromwich Albion legend Tony ‘Bomber’ Brown is the man that Baggies fans want to see immortalised on the coveted Walk of Stars in Birmingham. Read
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Security guard hurt in armed raid on Bartley Green shop
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
A security guard was injured when he fought back against a gang of armed robbers who struck at a shop in Bartley Green. Read
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Birmingham Chamber of Commerce supports lottery scheme
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce is boosting its Corporate Social Responsibility credentials and supporting the local community by signing up to a Midlands lottery play as you earn scheme. Read
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Winnick says older female newsreaders will end age discrimination
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
Broadcasters should employ more older women to read the news, to help put an end to age discrimination, according to an MP. Read
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Moseley to hear how 'shared space' roads would work
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
Businesses and residents of Moseley can find out how the removal of traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and barriers can transform their village centre at a public meeting tonight. Read
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Husband jailed for murder of estranged wife and her boyfriend
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
A jealous husband stabbed his estranged wife’s new boyfriend to death, then plunged the knife into her throat, a court heard. Read
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Mockble jury to consider verdict in Villa fan murder case
May 12 2009 | West Midlands News
The jury in the trial of Lee Mockble for murder will today retire to consider their verdict. Read
