Feb
2010
Articles from 12th Feb 2010
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Evesham river plunge: Boy's condition stabilises
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
The condition of a six-year-old boy who was admitted to hospital with a girl aged five after they plunged into a river in Evesham in a car has stabilised. Read
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Regional broadcasting legend Barry Lankester dies
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
Barry Lankester, one of the pioneers of regional broadcasting in the West Midlands, has died after a long illness. He was 76. Read
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Evesham river plunge car removed from water
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
A car which plunged into a river in Worcestershire leaving two children critically ill has been winched from the water with the help of police divers. Read
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Birmingham poised to sign up Usain Bolt and Jamaican 2012 Olympic team
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
The deal to bring the world’s fastest man to Birmingham will be signed at a major athletics tournament next weekend. Read
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Imaginary assets on Birmingham City Council's books
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
The extent of official concern over Birmingham City Council’s financial procedures has become clear following publication of an Audit Commission report which orders the local authority to follow an 18-point improvement plan. Read
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Tributes to Birmingham Post & Mail photographer John Reavenall
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to former Birmingham Post and Mail photographer John Reavenall – described as “one of the best”. Read
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Locals name family in Evesham car plunge river drama
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car carrying two young children plunged into a river, has been named locally as Christopher Grady. Read
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Uncertain future for Bishop's Palace at Hereford Cathedral
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
The Church of England is looking at selling off some of its finest palaces to save money. Rebekah Oruye visits Bishop's Palace, in Hereford. Read
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Union says 2,000 jobs axe is 'panic' by Birmingham City Council
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council’s Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition has been accused of panicking after announcing plans to axe up to 2,000 jobs and slash spending by £75 million, reports Public Affairs Correspondent Paul Dale. Read
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Snooker player Stephen Lee arrested by West Midlands Police
Feb 12 2010 | West Midlands News
West Midlands Police have arrested snooker player Stephen Lee following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns. Read
