West Midlands news, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton

'BBC is taxing us but not representing us' - campaign demands change Mar 28 2013

A campaign has been launched to encourage the BBC to invest more of the £4.1 billion it spends every year in the West Midlands. Read

Midlands misses out on millions in BBC 'investment scandal' Mar 28 2013

The BBC’s lack of backing for the Midlands is costing the local economy an estimated £400 million of much-needed investment every year, according to campaigners.Read

A virtual revolution taking place in Birmingham's courts Mar 28 2013

Leaps in technology mean key witnesses will be able to give evidence in ‘virtual courts’ without leaving their homes. Read

Nearly 200 Cadbury jobs saved amid rumours of Mondelez-Pepsi merger Mar 28 2013

Around 180 workers at Cadbury have been saved from redundancy following more than a year of talks – as rumours circulate of the parent firm of the chocolate giant merging with Pepsi.Read

Arson suspected as fire hits Birmingham venue where The Beatles played Mar 27 2013

A huge clean up operation is taking place at a historic Birmngham rock venue, which played host to The Beatles and Stones, which has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack.Read

Eight arrests after violence at EDL rally in Walsall Mar 27 2013

Eight people have been arrested in dawn raids by detectives investigating violent clashes which broke out at an English Defence League (EDL) protest in Walsall.Read

Meriden gypsies allowed to stay on illegal site until weather improves Mar 26 2013

Gypsies living on an illegal development in Meriden have been allowed to stay on site for a while longer because of the bad weather.Read

Police to sell Steelhouse Lane station in Birmingham city centre Mar 26 2013

West Midlands Police is closing a landmark Birmingham city centre police station in a desperate bid to save cash.Read

Bishop of Birmingham outlines plans to combat inequality in city Mar 26 2013

The Bishop of Birmingham has called on councils and transport authorities to offer free travel to children and young people as part of a bid to combat inequalities.Read

Birmingham Opera Company to stage flash mob at Millennium Point for new project Mar 26 2013

New Birmingham arts project The Russians Are Coming needs members of the public to take part in an Easter Sunday afternoon ‘flash mob’ at Millennium Point.Read

Portable toilets firm fined after river pollution at Bulldog Bash kills 300 fish Mar 26 2013

A portable toilet firm has been ordered to pay more than £25,000 after 300 fish were killed by river pollution.Read

CBSO warned of funding cuts despite £1.5m city council subsidy Mar 26 2013

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has secured a £1.5 million council subsidy, but warned to make savings as grants may be cut next year.Read

Birmingham pioneer Matthew Boulton to be honoured in Westminster Abbey Mar 25 2013

An 18th century Birmingham-born entrepreneur who helped lay the foundations for Britain's Industrial Revolution is to be honoured by a memorial in Westminster Abbey.Read

West Midlands house prices rise in strongest performance for quarter Mar 25 2013

House prices recorded their strongest monthly jump in three years in March as market conditions continue to blossom, with house prices in West Midlands up 0.1%, property analyst Hometrack has said.Read

Birmingham landmarks plunged into darkness for Earth Hour Mar 24 2013

Two landmark Birmingham buildings were plunged into darkness as they joined businesses around the world to mark Earth Hour.Read

Talyllyn Railway engine Sir Haydn to visit Tyseley Works in Birmingham Mar 23 2013

A unique visitor will be steaming in Birmingham to mark a successful campaign 60 years ago to save a Welsh railway, which began in the pages of the Post.Read

Setting the record straight on Gothic architect Augustus Pugin Mar 23 2013

In an age when we preserve landmark buildings with a passion, it seems inconceivable that the greatest Birmingham work of architect Augustus Pugin was saved from oblivion by just one vote at a council meeting.Read

Pointy plans for new pavilion at Millennium Point Mar 22 2013

A decidedly spiky piece of architecture is about to make the city’s Millennium Point a lot pointier.Read

Birmingham City Council bosses 'fear racism claims' Mar 22 2013

Managers fear being accused of racism when dealing with ethnic minority staff at Birmingham City Council, the authority’s head of equalities has claimed.Read

Sir Albert Bore reveals 'zero prospect' of Greater Birmingham mayor Mar 22 2013

Council leader Sir Albert Bore explains why the type of all-powerful regional chief proposed would not work in the region. Post Editor Stacey Barnfield reportsRead

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