Jun
2009
Articles from 10th Jun 2009
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Housing chief finds ally over Birmingham house building
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s Tory housing chief last night found an unlikely ally from the left over his launch of mass council house building in the city. Read
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Birmingham Half Marathon organisers' fast-track to success
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Organisers of this year’s Birmingham Half Marathon are hoping a revamped route will encourage more runners to sign up. Read
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Statue of Christ stolen from Pershore Abbey
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Police are trying to track down a distinctive statue of Christ that was stolen from Pershore Abbey in Worcestershire. Read
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Birmingham Women’s Hospital in babies appeal
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham Women’s Hospital has launched a Tiny Babies Big Appeal to raise £2 million for a new neonatal unit. Read
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MPs seek £400 universal winter fuel pay-out for most needy
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Universal winter fuel payments of up to £400 a year should be given only to the most needy, MPs have said. Read
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Man who murdered Larbi-Cherif sisters in Birmingham jailed for life
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
The man who stabbed his on-off girlfriend and her sister to death in a "brutal and depraved" attack in Birmingham was jailed for life today. Read
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Developers unveil first phase of Wolverhampton’s Interchange scheme
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Part of a £174 million redevelopment scheme to transform Wolverhampton has been unveiled by developers. Read
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Ex-Midland priest faces extradition over child sex abuse
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A judge in California has agreed to the extradition of a former Midland priest over allegations of child sex abuse more than two decades ago. Read
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Gardeners' World show opens in Birmingham
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
The Credit Crunch is affecting everybody and many of the show gardens at this year’s Gardeners’ World Live, which opens at Birmingham NEC today, are reflecting people’s concerns about the economic climate. Read
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New leisure boss reaffirms support for Birmingham Central Library
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s new leisure, sport and culture boss has restated his support for the Central Library, currently under threat of demolition. Read
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Railway vandals putting their lives on the line in Birmingham
Jun 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Railway vandals are risking their lives by spraying graffiti in the area around Birmingham’s busiest railway junction, British Transport Police have said. Read
