|
   
THE NEW BIRMINGHAM SUPER PRIX IMPORTANT MAJOR UPDATE Would you like to see THE BIGGEST MOTORSPORT / MOTOR
SPECTACULAR THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER SEEN on the streets of Birmingham?
We have had to have a major rethink of our plans to bring back motor racing, but
have come up with something potentially even more spectacular. We are trying to
bring together as many individuals, businesses and organisations as we can to
try to make this happen again. It could bring huge benefits to the region, but
it needs as much support as possible to make it happen.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE, VIEW VIDEO & PHOTOS FROM THE OLD SUPER PRIX, AND TO SEE
HOW YOU CAN HELP BRING ABOUT THIS SENSATIONAL AND UNIQUE EVENT. QUICK LINKS TO THE SITE NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT
MOTORS
ARCHIVE ARTICLES AND REFERENCE
WHERE TO STAY
PROPERTY TO RENT
INFORMATION
BUSINESS
FEATURES
DETAILS OF OUR ADVERTISING & WEB DESIGN PACKAGES
|
RESTAURANT DEATH VICTIM STABBED A man found dead at the rear of a restaurant in Newcastle-under-Lyme had suffered multiple stab wounds, murder squad detectives have revealed. The body, thought to be that of a man in his 50s, was discovered behind the Arch restaurant in Brunswick Street. Police said they are anxious to speak to customers from Saturday evening or anyone in the vicinity after 11pm. TWO KILLED IN HEAD-ON CRASH Two drivers died when their vehicles collided head-on near Alcester, south Warwickshire, police have confirmed. The crash, on the B4090 at Alcester Heath, involved a Ford Focus and a Vauxhall Calibra. Traffic officers at Greys Mallory road policing unit have not released details of the drivers and are appealing for witnesses on 01926 415000. £2.3m SCHEME TO CREATE PARKS Birmingham City Council has given the go-ahead for a £2.3m scheme to create two new parks as part of the Attwood Green redevelopment project. The East Park, at the Bell Barn Road end of the site, will have a play area for children, a multi-use games area, a youth shelter and a wild flower meadow. The West Park, off Bath Row, will boast an amphitheatre for outdoor events. TORY GAY SUMMIT CRITICISED A soap star-turned politician and Labour MEP for the West Midlands has described a Tory gay summit as a "hollow, opportunist election stunt". Michael Cashman, who played gay designer Colin Russell in the BBC soap Eastenders, criticised the gathering. He said: "The Conservative Party's apparent conversion to equality would be welcomed if it were not so cynical." POST OFFICE PROTEST PLANNED A protest rally against the planned closure of one of 14 south Birmingham post offices is set to be staged. The Shenley Green Post Office in Bournville Village - one of five set to shut in the Northfield constituency -was handed a reprieve last year. However, the branch has been listed in a fresh wave of proposed closures, sparking anger among local residents. BISHOP BACKING GIBSON EPIC The Anglican Bishop of Birmingham has defended Mel Gibson's controversial film The Passion Of The Christ against accusations of anti-semitism. The Rt Rev Dr John Sentamu said claims that the film is anti-Jewish had made it imperative for him to watch it. Dr Sentamu said: "I can honestly say that I did not gain the impression that it promotes anti-Jewish attitudes." HISTORIC INN TO BAN SMOKING Stratford-upon-Avon's historic Garrick Inn has announced plans to become the town's first no-smoking pub next month. The Laurel Pub Company said the hostelry, which has served ale since 1769, would become smoke-free on April 2 in response to public demand. The announcement has sparked a 100-name petition from regulars who are opposed to the move. VANDALS ENDANGER RARE FUNGUS Vandals plaguing Halesowen's Leasowes park are endangering the future of a rare fungus, councillors have warned. Dudley Council said attempts to fence off a meadow where the Ballerina Waxcap grows have been hit by a spate of vandalism and arson. A spokeswoman added: "I would urge park users if they see anyone acting suspiciously to call the police." DANGEROUS TAXIS OFF THE ROAD Five dangerous taxi and private hire vehicles have been taken off the road following spot checks in Dudley. Enforcement officials said the vehicles had serious defects, including worn brake pipes and broken springs. Wayne Male, chairman of the borough's taxis committee, said: "It is very concerning that drivers are still not acting responsibly." SECOND FIRE INVESTIGATION DOG West Midlands Fire Service is set to take on a second fire investigation dog as part of its fight against arson. A brigade spokesman said high street retailer Marks and Spencer has stepped in to fund the training and deployment of the animal over the next five years. The new dog and handler will provide an accelerant detection service for the whole region. BRIEFCASE SOUGHT AFTER MURDER Police investigating the murder of a Chinese restaurant owner in Newcastle-under-Lyme are appealing for help in tracing some of his belongings. Ray Mo, 57, from Seabridge, was found stabbed to death behind the Arch restaurant in Brunswick Street. Police want to find a small, red, tatty briefcase, which held, among other things, keys and business documents. INQUEST INTO BUILDER'S DEATH An inquest is being held into the death of a Market Drayton builder who was involved in a legal battle with England and Liverpool footballer Michael Owen. Michael Flynn, 51, of Stoke Heath, died at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital of a suspected overdose last Thursday. Mr Flynn was due to appear at Manchester County Court over civil action being taken against him by Owen. £30,000 UNPAID FINES RECOVERED Five hundred people were put before the courts during a week-long campaign to collect outstanding fines in the West Midlands, police have said. Unpaid fines of £30,000 were recovered by police, who worked alongside court enforcement staff, to execute warrants. A police spokesman said: "This operation provided the opportunity to reinforce the authority of the courts." AEROSPACE FIRM CREATES 100 JOBS A West Midlands aerospace company is to create more than 100 jobs as it plans an £8m investment in technology. The cash injection at Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems in Coventry has been aided by a £1.5m grant from the West Midlands Regional Development Agency. The money is being spent on the design and manufacture of aerospace components for the world's aircraft companies. EDUCATION MINISTER OPENS SCHOOL Secretary of State for Education Charles Clarke is set to open a new £3m school in Stoke-on-Trent. The minister is inaugurating Mill Hill Primary in Tunstall as part of a visit to Staffordshire. A Stoke City Council spokesman said: "This development represents a significant investment in the future of education in the city." RADIO STATION COMPENSATES WOMAN A radio station has paid "substantial" compensation to a Birmingham woman who suffered permanent scarring sitting on dry ice during a promotional contest. Birmingham-based BRMB made the payout to Helen Terry - one of three people admitted to hospital after the 2001 stunt - after admitting liability. The 28-year-old, from Quinton, required months of treatment for frostbite. BIKE CRASH DEATH BOY SENTENCED A teenager who killed a boy by landing on top of him on a motorcycle has received a two-year supervision order at Birmingham Crown Court. The youth drove off a mound unaware that Nathan Johnston, seven, was riding his quad bike underneath at Batchelors Farm in Alum Rock, Birmingham. The 13-year-old earlier pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. MAN FOUND HANGED AT CARE HOME A depressed man reported missing from a Rugby nursing home has been found hanged in an outbuilding at the site. The body of John Alex Colley, 73, was found in a shed at Sedlescombe Park home in Dunchurch Road, 19 hours after his disappearance was reported. A post-mortem examination is to be held but police are not treating the death as suspicious. INFESTED 'WREN' CHURCH REOPENS A 17th century Staffordshire church designed by Sir Christopher Wren has reopened nearly four years after being closed by an infestation of beetles. Parishioners returned to the Church of St Mary in Ingestre, following a £580,000 repair programme. The Grade I listed building is thought to be the only church outside London designed by Wren. ZOO CHIEF DENIES DEATH CHARGE The head of Chester Zoo has pleaded not guilty to health and safety breaches after a Staffordshire keeper was trampled to death by an elephant. Richard Hughes, from Stoke-on-Trent, suffered "catastrophic" injuries after being struck by the four-ton animal and died in hospital nine days later. Zoo director Prof Gordon Reid denied the charge at Chester Crown Court.
PHONE
BACK TO BIRMINGHAM101 HOME PAGE
|
