Feb
2010
Articles from 1st Feb 2010
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Solihull third safest place in UK to leave your vehicle
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
Solihull is one of the safest places in the country to leave your vehicle, according to research published today. Read
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Pope could hold beatification of Cardinal Newman at Coventry Airport
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
The Pope has confirmed he is to visit Britain in September, bringing the possible beatification of Birmingham’s Cardinal Newman a step closer. Read
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Birmingham nursing home death inquest begins after seven-year legal battle
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
The long-awaited inquest into the death of a war hero at a Birmingham nursing home is due to get underway after a seven-year legal battle by relatives. Read
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M6 southbound chaos after three vehicles collide
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
Motorists faced delays to their journeys after three cars smashed into each other on the M6, this afternoon Read
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Kidderminster poker player accused in US of murder is refused bail
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
A professional poker player, who is wanted in the US accused of murdering his wife, has failed in a High Court bid for bail pending extradition proceedings. Read
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Rare birds of prey worth £20,000 found in Birmingham house
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
A £20,000 haul of rare and protected birds of prey have been recovered from a house in Birmingham. Read
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Fears for birds after engine oil is dumped in lake at Birmingham beauty spot
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
An emergency environmental team were called out after fly-tippers dumped engine oil at a Birmingham beauty spot endangering hundreds of wild birds. Read
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Body scanners to be installed at Birmingham Airport
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
Controversial body scanners which make passengers appear naked are to be introduced at Birmingham International Airport by the end of the month. Read
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Birmingham man in court on terrorism charges
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham man will appear before magistrates charged with offences under the terrorism act. Read
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Archers' Peggy Woolley has no plans to retire at 90
Feb 01 2010 | West Midlands News
June Spencer, the 90-year-old veteran of The Archers, said she has no plans to retire, describing acting as “the breath of life to me”. Read
