Oct
2009
Articles from 14th Oct 2009
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Hail a Birmingham taxi for chance to win a trip to Chicago
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
Yellow cabs from the US will hit the streets of Birmingham as part of a quirky promotional partnership with officials in Chicago, the city’s American twin. Read
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Fircroft College in Selly Oak ready to reopen after fire
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
A historic Birmingham college officially reopens tomorrow, 12 months to the day after a devastating fire. Read
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Kerrang Radio loses sixth presenter as OJ Borg leaves
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham-based Kerrang! Radio has lost another presenter – bringing the total to six in as many months. Read
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Birmingham chip shop wraps up two awards in its first year
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham chippy is celebrating after scooping two culinary awards including the region’s best fish and chip shop. Read
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Huge queues in Birmingham for last glimpse of Anglo-Saxon treasure
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
A huge queue snaked round the city’s art gallery and museum as history fans had a final chance to catch a glimpse of the Midlands Hoard. Read
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Birmingham police sergeant and wife on sex assualt charges
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham-based police officer has been charged with rape and his wife charged with sexual assault. Read
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Leader vows to protect Birmingham's assets from PM’s £16bn ‘fire sale’
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby told the Government to keep its hands off Birmingham’s assets and vowed to resist any attempts to sell the International Airport, NEC or other municipal property yesterday. Read
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Poster appeal to catch killers of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
Police have launched a new drive to help in their hunt for the killer of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad. Read
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War-pilot sisters reunited with 'thrilling' Spitfire at Cotswold Airport
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
The only two sisters to have flown Spitfires during the Second World War have been reunited with the one of the legendary fighter planes after nearly 70 years. Read
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60th anniversary of Cluedo, a worldwide hit invented in Birmingham
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
After 60 years on the run, prime murder suspects Colonel Mustard and Miss Scarlett gave themselves up at Scotland Yard today. Read
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Rebel Midland MPs attack expenses inquiry
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
Rebel Midland MPs were today on a collision course with their party leaders after attacking the latest expenses inquiry as being riddled with errors and confusion. Read
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Simpsons named among top 30 restaurants in UK
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham is celebrating after being named among the top 30 places to eat in the country. Read
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Confusion reigns over Birmingham £1m big screen fiasco
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham council bosses were able to side-step a potentially embarrassing grilling over the £1 million big screen fiasco, but served only to highlight confusion about the project. Read
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Warwickshire bank robber ‘threatened to shoot baby in pram’
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
An armed robber threatened to shoot a young child in a pushchair if bank staff did not hand over the cash quickly. Read
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Bilston men given life sentences for 'brutal' murder
Oct 14 2009 | West Midlands News
A judge has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for murder after a “shocking” and “senseless attack” on an unarmed man. Read
