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Solihull magistrate resigns after attacking chef at pub

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Solihull magistrate Laurence McDonald has been forced to resign after attacking a chef at a pub wine and cheese evening.

Police launch fresh bid to catch Sapper Mark Quinsey's murderers as Brian Shivers is jailed

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:33:00 GMT

Police have launched a fresh bid to catch the gunmen who killed Sapper Mark Quinsey in Northern Ireland, as Brian Shivers is told he must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail.

Demolition decision over Sutton Coldfield US forces postal depot delayed

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:15 GMT

Birmingham planners will visit a historic Second World War mail delivery office before deciding whether it should be demolished to make way for new housing.

Brian Shivers sentenced to 25 years for murder of Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:00 GMT

A TERMINALLY-ILL man must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail for the murder of Sapper Mark Quinsey, from Birmingham, shot dead by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland, a judge ruled today.

TV drama Call The Midwife inspires memories of Birmingham 1950s midwives

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:56:00 GMT

How Birmingham's real-life midwives of the 1950's compare to new hit drama Call The Midwife

Former Birmingham City star Nicklas Bendtner faces vandalism charge

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

FORMER Blues’ loan star Nicklas Bendtner has been charged with criminal damage after cars were allegedly vandalised close to the home of his latest club’s arch rivals.

West Midlands Police to trial new high-tech computer system to predict where crimes could happen to beat the burglar

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

THE theory of how wild animals forage for food is to be used by police in Birmingham to beat the burglar.

Citizen Inquiry into cause of Birmingham Riots

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:15:00 GMT

TEENAGERS are to have their say on the Birmingham riots during a “Citizens’ Inquiry” into the violence and looting.

Travelodge apprenticeship attracts thousands in Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The company said it had been “overwhelmed” by the high calibre of people trying to gain a place on the programme, with more than 200 applications from the city for just a handful of jobs.

First glimpse of new £22 million retirement village in Newtown

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM’S new £22 million retirement village has opened its doors.

Solihull pub group warns of tough challenges ahead for landlords

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SOLIHULL-based UK pub landlord Enterprise Inns has warned its publicans to be braced for a tough year ahead as costs increase and consumers face further economic uncertainty.

Motorway chaos as pensioner drives wrong way down M5 and M42

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:23:00 GMT

Police had to ram into a pensioner as he was driving “erratically and dangerously” the wrong way down two busy Midland motorways.

MP calls on David Cameron to publish inquiry on Aidan Burley's part in Nazi-themed stag party

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:00 GMT

Dudley North Labour MP Ian Austin has called for David Cameron to publish the results of an investigation into allegations that the Tory MP for Cannock Chase joined a Nazi-themed stag party.

Police given more time to question man over Handsworth hostel murder

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:21:00 GMT

Police were this afternoon given more time to quiz a man over the murder of Iraqi Bakhitar Ahmad Kheder Mirawdali at a Handsworth hostel.

Queen set to visit Birmingham as part of Diamond Jubilee Tour

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

THE Queen will visit Birmingham this summer as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour, Buckingham Palace announced.

BBC downsize will cost licence fee payers at least £6.3 million

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:39:00 GMT

The true cost of moving BBC operations away from the Mailbox could amount to more than 43,000 licence fees, the Birmingham Post can reveal.

West Midlands Police hunt hit and run driver after Sheldon collision leaves cyclist injured

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

POLICE are hunting a hit and run driver who left a cyclist seriously ill injured at the roadside.

Winson Green man arrested over murder of Iraqi at Handsworth hostel

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:46:00 GMT

A man was today being quizzed by detectives over the murder of a man at a Handsworth hostel.

HS2 faces 'secret' downgrade, claim MPs

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:55:00 GMT

An MP has demanded that Ministers reveal the full route of a £33 billion high speed rail line, after Department for Transport documents showed plans for services north of Birmingham had been quietly downgraded.

Massive rise in number of apprenticeships in the West Midlands

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:52:00 GMT

Ministers have hailed “a new era for apprenticeships” following a massive increase in the number of people starting courses.