Nov
2009
Articles from 23rd Nov 2009
-
Poet Philip Larkin hitchhiked to Coventry after bombings, letters reveal
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Unpublished letters from Philip Larkin to his parents in Coventry have given a new insight into their relationship. Read
-
Cameron says Birmingham should have an elected mayor
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
David Cameron has urged people in Birmingham to vote for an elected mayor for the city if the Conservatives win the next general election. Read
-
Staffordshire Hoard expected to be valued at £3million
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A £3 million price tag is expected to be placed on the Staffordshire Hoard, when a final valuation is announced later this week. Read
-
Former aide to the Duchess of York escapes from prison
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A former aide to the Duchess of York who was convicted of murdering her lover has escaped from prison. Read
-
Birmingham World Cup bid would cost taxpayers £15m
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s bid to host World Cup football matches at Villa Park could cost council tax payers £15 million, it has been revealed. Read
-
Banks set for multi-million pound windfall from failed MG Rover
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
BANKS set to net a multi-million pound windfall from ashes of failed Birmingham car makers MG Rover should be made to contribute towards a fund Read
-
End in sight for Birmingham Library after Government refuses listed status
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Architecture minister Margaret Hodge has rejected calls to list Birmingham’s central library, paving the way for the destruction of the iconic 1970s city centre building. Read
-
Lenny Henry lands London theatre award for Othello performance
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Lenny Henry has scooped a prestigious theatre award for best newcomer for his performance as Othello. Read
-
Biker who took part in gang brawl at Birmingham Airport is jailed
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A Hell's Angel who fled to South Africa after being convicted of taking part in a terrifying airport brawl in Birmingham is beginning a six-year jail sentence today. Read
-
War memorial at Alrewas 'in danger of falling into disrepair'
Nov 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A national war memorial honouring thousands of serviceman is in danger of falling into disrepair, according to its trustees. Read
