Oct
2009
Articles from 2nd Oct 2009
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New Archbishop's first job will be to welcome the Pope to Birmingham
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
The new Archbishop of Birmingham extended his hand of friendship to multi-faith leaders across the city as his new appointment was announced yesterday. Read
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Real ale devotee Michael Baker has 35,000th tipple named after him
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
With his ruddy cheeks and shopping cart, Michael Baker looks like any other city centre drinker as he props up the bar. Read
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Good Hope Hospital ward block approved in £190m Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust investment
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Good Hope Hospital has been given the go-ahead to build a new ward block. Read
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Warwickshire cricket captain apologises for sexist remarks
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
The captain of Warwickshire’s cricket team has apologised after making sexist remarks about women cricketers at the club’s youth dinner. Read
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Murderers of Lichfield dad Michael Eccles jailed for life
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A 16-year-old boy and a man were jailed for life today for murdering a Staffordshire father-of-five in a savage street attack. Read
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Staffordshire pledge to keep Anglo Saxon hoard in county
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
The leader of Staffordshire council has said the authority will do everything it can to keep the Anglo Saxon hoard in the county. Read
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Affordable homes plan on derelict pub site gives squatters victory
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Squatters who took over a derelict eye-sore pub in Birmingham to campaign for more social housing celebrated a victory as it emerged the site will now make way for 30 new affordable homes. Read
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Tamworth funeral firm use VW camper as hearse
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A funeral firm is offering Volkswagen fans the ultimate send-off – by using a VW camper as a hearse. Read
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New lap-dancing club boss says his venture could boost Solihull town centre's economy
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A businessman behind Solihull’s first lap-dancing club has claimed the venue could boost the town centre’s economy despite fierce opposition against the scheme. Read
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Family of murdered Lichfield dad blast 'feeble' sentences for killers
Oct 02 2009 | West Midlands News
The family of a Lichfield factory worker beaten to death in a horrific attack just yards from his home today criticised the "feeble" sentences imposed on his killers, and accused the Government of failing to stop "feral youths" from terrorising communities. Read
