Jul
2009
Articles from 2nd Jul 2009
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Sacked security guard takes publisher Felix Dennis to tribunal
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A security guard has accused publisher Felix Dennis, one of the Midlands’ richest men, of sacking him unfairly. Read
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Ginger Festival sees Moseley take it as red
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Redheads have been celebrating their fiery roots at Moseley’s first ever Ginger Fest. Read
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Birmingham may trademark the balti name
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Indian restaurants across the country could be banned from selling “Balti” dishes because Birmingham City Council wants to protect the name. Read
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Jury fails to reach verdict on 'race' murder
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A jury has failed to reach verdicts in the trial of three men accused of killing an IT worker during race riots in Birmingham. Read
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Man fights for life after microlight crashes on Staffordshire golf course
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A man was last night fighting for his life after a microlight aircraft crashed on a golf course in Staffordshire. Read
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Coroner's verdict on Birmingham teenager who died after lightning strike
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A teenager died from injuries sustained when lightning struck a tree and a charge transferred to his body. Read
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Commuter chaos after M6 crash
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Workers in Birmingham were rolling in late today after waiting in lines of traffic after a crash on the M6 near junction 4 at Coleshill. Read
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Homeowners making money from their car parking spaces
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Homeowners in Birmingham are turning a profit in the depths of the recession – by letting their unused parking spots for up to £125-a-month. Read
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Moor Pool Estate - an idyllic English village
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Edward Chadwick finds peace and tranquillity in Harborne's historic Moor Pool Estate, where residents are fighting to protect it from development. Read
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Birmingham lap dancing club Legs 11 handed new licence
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham city centre strip club has been granted a new licence after residents who said they were disturbed at the sight of scantily-clad women smoking outside the premises failed to attend a public hearing to register their complaints. Read
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Moseley kebab shop allowed to continue without bouncers
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Police have failed in an attempt to force a Birmingham kebab store owner to hire bouncers to deal with “alcohol-fuelled” customers. Read
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Birmingham brothers got father to take blame for their driving offences
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A former West Midlands police officer and his brother who both got their alcoholic father to “take the points” for speeding offences have walked free from court. Read
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Chocolate fans kick off Wispa Gold production at Cadbury's
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
It was a dream come true for some chocaholics when they were treated to a Willy Wonka experience by Cadbury. Read
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Hundreds of fish die as storms cause pollution at Birmingham lake
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
The death of hundreds of fish in a Birmingham lake has been blamed on pollution following last week’s thunderstorms. Read
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English Heritage joins fight to save crumbling Walsall church
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Conservation body English Heritage has joined councillors in demanding action to save a derelict Grade II listed church in Walsall. Read
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West Midlands Police battle to protect people from being forced into marriage
Jul 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Police battling to protect people from being forced into marriage are turning to new orders to save youngsters from being taken out of the country. Read
