Nov
2009
Articles from 19th Nov 2009
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Paradise Circus in spotlight when Birmingham Library demolition begins
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
Discussions are to begin about the future of Paradise Circus once the Government gives the green light for the demolition of Birmingham Central Library on Monday. Read
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Birmingham Muslim cleared of possessing flagellator as offensive weapon
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
A Muslim student, from Birmingham, caught in London with a bladed flagellator used by Shias to ritually scourge themselves has been cleared of possessing it as an offensive weapon. Read
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Final scenes of Archers actor Norman Painting broadcast this Sunday
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
Devotees of Radio 4’s The Archers will hear the final scenes recorded by the late and long-serving actor Norman Painting this weekend. Read
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Birmingham prepares for huge budget cuts
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
The party’s well and truly over for Birmingham City Council as Europe’s largest public body prepares to slash budgets and axe jobs, says Public Affairs Correspondent Paul Dale. Read
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Who is up for a big city challenge in Birmingham?
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
Arguments over the right job description are delaying the search for the best person to take charge of regeneration at Birmingham City Council, says Public Affairs Correspondent Paul Dale. Read
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Clampdown calls for Birmingham's lap dancing venues
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
Licensing bosses have moved closer to toughening regulations on lap dancing clubs in the city. Read
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Huge jump in properties being built in the West Midlands
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
The West Midlands has seen a 53 per cent jump in new properties being built – more than any other UK region. Read
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Military life still an attractive option to the young - even in wartime
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
Britain’s military face mounting losses in action, yet Birmingham’s army recruitment centre continues to exceed its yearly quota of “new blood”. Reporter Paul Bradley finds out why. Read
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Walsall woman in critical condition after colliding with car
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
A 23-year-old Walsall woman is fighting for life in hospital after being in collision with a car in West Bromwich. Read
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Plans for a Brum 'Fifth Avenue' in Digbeth
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
Digbeth High Street could be turned into a permanent events area capable of staging concerts attended by 50,000 people, if a senior city councillor gets his way. Read
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Worcestershire poker player accused of murdering wife
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
A champion poker player from Worcestershire is facing extradition from Britain after he allegedly murdered his wife in America. Read
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Millward daughter's tribute to celebrated photographer dad
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
The daughter of an award-winning former Birmingham Post photographer has paid tribute to her father who has died, aged 80. Read
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Staffordshire brewery creates new ale to celebrate Hoard find
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
A golden ale has been launched to celebrate the discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard. Read
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Birmingham's lack of green space prevents it from becoming sustainable city
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s loss of green space in the city has prevented it from dramatically climbing up the rankings of one of Britain’s most sustainable cities. Read
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Man guilty of murdering victim found next to M45 in Warwickshire
Nov 19 2009 | West Midlands News
A 52-year-old man who bludgeoned his flatmate to death then dumped his burning body beside a motorway a hundred miles away in Warwickshire has been found guilty of murder. Read
