Oct
2009
Articles from 13th Oct 2009
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Further case at holiday camp where Birmingham grandmother caught Legionnaires’ Disease which killed her
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Police are investigating a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease at the same holiday camp where a Birmingham grandmother caught the deadly bug which killed her. Read
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Concertgoers at Symphony Hall to take away instantly-produced CD
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Concertgoers attending a unique Anglo-Russian spectacular at Symphony Hall this week will be able to take away an instantly-produced CD of the performance. Read
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Rise in number of lifers puts strain on Midlands young offenders' institute
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A prison for young offenders says it is under severe pressure because of a “significant increase” in its lifer population. Read
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Ambassador group set to buy chain of theatres, including Birmingham's Alexandra
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A deal is thought to be imminent which would see Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre sold to a national theatre firm which owns a string of West End venues. Read
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Stourbridge glass campaigners win backing for national museum
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Campaigners have forced Dudley Council to scrap immediate plans to relocate the prized Stourbridge glass collection to the iconic Red House Glass Cone. Read
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Recession causing rise in arson attacks in Midlands
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
The credit crunch is leading to an increase in arson attacks. Read
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Moseley Road Baths on national list of ten most-endangered buildings for unprecedented third time
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
An historic swimming baths in Birmingham has made it on to a national list of the ten most-endangered Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Read
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Armed raiders stole my car to use in fatal post office raid - Birmingham court told
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A man whose car was allegedly stolen and used in a raid in which a man was shot dead told a court yesterday that he was threatened with a meat cleaver in his home. Read
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Cash to fight illegal gangmasters in Midlands
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
The fight against modern-day slave traders who exploit migrant workers in the West Midlands is to be given a £2.4 million boost. Read
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Organisers of George Headley charity dinner to take legal action against ICC following late cancellation
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Organisers of a charity event in honour of cricket legend George Headley say they plan to take legal action against Birmingham’s International Convention Centre following a late cancellation. Read
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Five-storey St Paul's Square plan is a step too far for city council conservationists
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A three-storey limit on homes and offices surrounding Birmingham’s historic St Paul’s Square must be preserved, according to city conservationists. Read
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Council snub rescue offer in controversial home closure
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A successful Birmingham businessman has refused to concede defeat in his fight to save a Midland care home which houses one of Britain’s oldest women from closing. Read
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Conservationists want rethink on Vietnamese centre designs in Lozells
Oct 13 2009 | West Midlands News
The architect behind the rebuilding of a Vietnamese community centre complete with gull-wing roof and timber-effect stone-cladding has been urged to think again by city conservationists. Read
