Birmingham news and blogs Thursday 23 May 2013
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Eight new free schools due in region
BBC News 22 MayEight free schools are approved in the West Midlands region, including four in Birmingham.
‘Soldier’ murdered and two attackers shot by police in horrific incident in London street
Birmingham Mail 22 MayShocking killing in Woolwich echoes plot hatched by Birmingham-based terrorist gang…
Opera star Laura Wright to open Aegon Classic tennis tournament in Birmingham
Birmingham Mail 22 MaySoprano with strong sporting connections will sing ahead of special mixed doubles match with Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski…
Man jailed after police discover pistol and bullets hidden in airing cupboard
Birmingham Mail 22 MayAaron Douglas arrested after police find weapon and drugs during searches of properties in Hockley and Lozells…
‘Sir Alex Ferguson of headteachers’ to open two more schools
Birmingham Mail 22 MayLiam Nolan to open two more Perry Beeches Academies in Birmingham…
Birmingham small businesses think HS2 is a waste of money
Birmingham Mail 22 MayFirms believe £33bn high-speed link will not help economy away from the south east…
Birmingham Airport wins gong for its rail links
Birmingham Mail 22 MayIt was named Airport of the Year at the Global AirRail awards held in Frankfurt…
Cleanest place to eat in Brum? Try Castle Vale…
Birmingham Mail 22 MayThe news comes after an investigation
by consumer watchdog Which? found hygiene standards at restaurants, takeaways and cafes with a B35 postcode were the best in England…
Birmingham Christmas Gang Jailed
Free Radio 96.4 22 MayA Birmingham gang, who broke into houses across the region and stole Christmas presents have been locked up for more than 11 years.
Police name victim of fatal collision in Handsworth
Birmingham Mail 22 MayDavid Baldock, 63, died after being struck by a car on Monday night in Trinity Road…
Woman cut free by firefighters after Northfield crash
Birmingham Mail 22 MayThe woman was driving along Frankley Lane, Northfield when her car left the road and crashed outside Bartley Reservoir…
Perry Beeches Academy gets go-ahead to open new free school
Birmingham Mail 22 MayMichael Gove approves plans for new site from organisation he hailed as “best school in Birmingham…
Man wanted on suspicion of kidnapping Moseley pensioner
Birmingham Mail 22 MayOfficers want to question 50-year-old Roy Alethan Powell after the victim was threatened with a knife in his own home and forced into his car in Moseley…
Man Wanted Over Birmingham Kidnapping
Free Radio 96.4 22 May50 year old Roy Alethan Powell is wanted on suspicion of kidnap after the 70 year old man was forced to drive to a cash point on Kings Heath High Street.
VIDEO: Launch of Handsworth heritage tour
BBC News 22 MayA heritage trail through the Handsworth and Lozells areas of Birmingham to promote their history and rehabilitate their image has been launched.
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– Buddhist Meditation, outside the Bullring, Birmingham
Timm Sonnenschein 22 MayA young man in a suit practicing Buddhist meditation outside the Bullring shopping centre in central Birmingham.
Birmingham Women’s Campaign Launched
communitiesagainstthecuts 22 MayOur next meeting is on Saturday 1st June , location TBC.
For years too many of Birmingham’s young have not been offered a purposeful future
Our Birmingham 22 MaySo many city school leavers will spend years out of work – a breeding ground for medicated despair and anti-social or even criminal activity.
The city as art
Birmingham Central 22 MayLast Wednesday, 15 May 2013, saw Birmingham’s Civic Society, http://www.
Jon Walker: Political news in brief
Birmingham Mail 22 MayAndrew Mitchell (Con Sutton Coldfield) has been reminiscing about his early days in the House of Commons.
– Bedroom Tax, Birmingham
Timm Sonnenschein 21 MayMaggie, in her council flat in Moseley, Birmingham.
Fusiliers and lawyers
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Duncan Smith slammed over Birmingham benefits ghetto ‘smear’
The Chamberlain Files 21 MayBrandwood, on the southern edge of Birmingham, had a rare five minutes…
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City-centre news »
Filum Night – Monday 27th May
Digbeth is Good 22 MayWhen: Monday 27th May, 19:30 onwards Where: The Spotted Dog, Warwick Street, Digbeth Stuck for something to do on Monday night? Never fear, Filum Night is here! As ever, your host and landlord John will be on hand with free ‘tay n buns’ (…
“Easy J!” Memorial Gig
Digbeth is Good 22 MayAlex O’Neill with the poster he designed for the event held in memory of his friend Joseph.
Police refused to help lawyer track down ‘stolen’ iPad
Birmingham Mail 22 MayCommercial litigation partner Dean Parnell, 45, was enjoying a night out at the busy Bacchus Bar in Birmingham city centre when someone swiped the hand-held computer…
Commuters fear gridlock as Birmingham city centre tunnels set to close
Birmingham Mail 22 MaySt Chad’s and Queensway routes to shut for six weeks this summer and next for revamp…
Bikers roar in to give Brum foodbank a boost
Birmingham Mail 21 MayBirmingham Harley Owner Group fundraisers on mission to help hungry neighbours…
BAF2013 Launch Party
Digbeth is Good 21 MayWhen: Friday 24th May, 20:00 Where: The Old Joint Stock Theatre, Temple Row West All Digbeth residents are invited to the Birmingham Architecture Festival 2013 (BAF2013) launch party! Although the party is not taking place in Digbeth, many of the …
The Old Crown Coffee Club
Digbeth is Good 21 MayWe all know and love The Old Crown on Digbeth High Street.
Paul Fulford: Fresh inquiry into the Birmingham pub bombings
Birmingham Mail 21 MayA different view of life in Birmingham with Paul Fulford.
New Home for Birmingham’s Dogs
Digbeth is Good 20 MayBirmingham Dogs’ Home has applied for permission to move from it’s Digbeth home to a new purpose-built centre near Catherine-de-Barnes in Solihull.
Ultima Censura
Digbeth is Good 20 MayWhen: Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th May; performances at 18:00, 19:30pm, 21:00 Where: Unit 8, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RT Tickets: £10 full, £8 concessions ( available online ) Originally performed in 2009 in the …
Night at the Moulin Rouge
Digbeth is Good 18 MayWhen: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May 2013, 19:30 Where: Auditorium, South and City College, Floodgate Street, Digbeth Tickets: £2.50 on the door As part of their final major project, second year performing arts students at South and City College …
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Aston Villa »
Petrov to take Villa academy role
Aston Villa Mad 22 MayAston Villa have confirmed recently retired Stiliyan Petrov will take up a new role as assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans at the club’s academy.
Petrov Delighted With Assistant Coach Role
Vital Villa 22 MayPetrov Delighted With Assistant Coach Role Vitalfootball:Aston Villa:22/05/2013 16:53:00 Stiliyan Petrov has accepted the offer of becoming an assistant coach to Development Coach Gordon Cowans at the club after hanging up his boots.
Broadcasting Revenue For AVFC For 2012/13 Season
Vital Villa 22 MayBroadcasting Revenue For AVFC For 2012/13 Season Vitalfootball:Aston Villa:22/05/2013 14:53:00 The broadcasting money Villa generated in the 2012/13 season.
N’Zogbia Exit And £5m Given To Keeper?
Vital Villa 22 MayN'Zogbia Exit And £5m Given To Keeper? Vitalfootball:Aston Villa:22/05/2013 10:05:00 Transfer talk for AVFC for 22/05/2013…
A Villan’s Heart Is Always On Her Sleeve
Aston Villa Life 22 MayThree months ago, I wrote my introductory leader here at Aston Villa Life, and called it “Good Intentions: My Road to Perdition” after a discussion with Matt about appropriate titles.
Vlaar Pleased With First Good Touch Of The Game
Vital Villa 21 MayVlaar Pleased With First Good Touch Of The Game Vitalfootball:Aston Villa:21/05/2013 15:34:00 Ron Vlaar has admitted that his wonder goal against Wigan was the first good touch of the game for him, as he knows he had a mare.
Villa’s Pre Season Schedule
Vital Villa 21 MayVilla's Pre Season Schedule Vitalfootball:Aston Villa:21/05/2013 15:29:00 Get your diaries out, our full pre season campaign has now been finalised with the announcement of the Malaga friendly.
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Birmingham City FC »
Burke Named in Scotland Squad
Vital Blues 22 MayBurke Named in Scotland Squad Vitalfootball:Birmingham:22/05/2013 18:00:00 Chris Burke has been called up to play for his country.
Huddersfield Striker To Reunite With Lee Clark
Vital Blues 22 MayHuddersfield Striker To Reunite With Lee Clark Vitalfootball:Birmingham:22/05/2013 15:15:00 Huddersfield Town striker Lee Novak has agreed to join Birmingham City on a three-year contract.
Randolph faces fight
Sky Sports 22 MayBirmingham manager Lee Clark says new signing Darren Randolph has not been guaranteed a place and will have to fight for the number one shirt next season.
Carson Gets His House Back
Often Partisan 22 MayIn a change of scenery from the District Court where Carson has been appearing on trial, Carson spent yesterday in the High Court fighting to regain possession of his house on Barker Road.
Novak the Latest to Join the Clark Revolution
Often Partisan 22 MayLee Clark continued his preparations for the new season by tying up the signing of Lee Novak on a Bosman free transfer from his former club, Huddersfield Town.
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Sport »
Warwickshire have addressed defeat – Dougie Brown
BBC Sport 22 MayWarwickshire coach Dougie Brown says they had a discussion to address their first Championship defeat since last July.
2012-13 season in review: West Bromwich Albion
When Saturday Comes 22 MayIn the first of a series of articles looking at various clubs’ fortunes over the past season, James Baxter assesses West Brom’s new status as “best of the rest” At 3-0 and 5-2 down to Manchester United last Sunday, West Bromwich Albion’s season…
Thorpe heaps praise on Matt Price and the Under 21s
Sutton Coldfield Town FC 22 MayLast night, Sutton Coldfield Town Under 21s were crowned the overall champions of The Midland Combination Under 21s league.
Tooth Looks Forward
Sutton Coldfield Town FC 22 MayAfter a morning of talks, The Royals Website talks to Neil Tooth about all things Sutton.
Tooth Gets His Man
Sutton Coldfield Town FC 21 MayMarket Drayton player Rhys Swetnam has this afternoon agreed a deal to sign for The Royals for 2013/14…
Manor crush Copsewood 2nds
Aston Manor CC 21 May18.05.2013 Aston Manor 4ths vs Copsewood 2nds Aston Manor 4ths 299 AO 50 overs Copsewood 2nds 114 AO 32 overs Aston Manor won by 185 runs.
Full Pre-Season Schedule
Sutton Coldfield Town FC 21 MayThe Royals announce the Pre-Season schedule for 2013/14…
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Underneath Thimble Mill Lane Bridge on the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal in Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands.
UK news
- 'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Bloody attack brings terror to capital’s streets
- Woolwich attack: Britain 'will not buckle' in the face of terrorism, says David Cameron
- Terror in Woolwich: One woman was crying – ‘They killed him. They killed him’
- Terror in Woolwich: Britain 'will not buckle' in the face of terrorist attacks, says David Cameron after soldier is murdered in the street
- We face new type of terror threat after Woolwich attack, says former Flying Squad commander
- Woolwich attack: We face new type of terror threat, says former Flying Squad commander
- High Court rules that billionaire fraudster should lose three luxury properties
- Anonymity order lifted for triple child killer David McGreavy jailed in 1973
- National archives: Edward VIII’s phone calls – and how MI5 bugged them
- 'Soldier beheaded' in street as two shot in suspected terrorist attack near Woolwich barracks – 'attacker' shown in video saying 'We will never stop fighting you'
International news
- 'Soldier' hacked to death in London
- US admits drones killed four Americans
- Kerry urges Assad to commit to peace
- Egyptian security men abducted in Sinai freed
- Zimbabwe's Mugabe signs new constitution
- Man 'linked to Boston suspect' killed by FBI
- Tornado rescue efforts wind down in Oklahoma
- Kenya probe links president to rights abuses
- Ahmadinejad to appeal Iran poll-ban on ally
- Dozen shot dead at Baghdad brothel
- IMF says Britain 'a long way' from recovery
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Business »
Neale bows out but his name lives on
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayVETERAN surveyor David Neale is to hang up his theodolite after more than 50 years in the property business.
Carillion wins £400m deal on Battersea Power Station site
Express & Star 22 MayWolverhampton-based construction company Carillion has won a £400 million deal to redevelop London’s landmark Battersea Power Station site.
HS2 plans threaten UK Mail’s Birmingham distribution hub
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayLOGISTICS group UK Mail is holding talks with the Department for Transport regarding the possible relocation of its major distribution facility in Birmingham.
Carillion powers on with £400m Battersea contract
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayWOLVERHAMPTON construction and support services giant Carillion has been selected as the preferred bidder for the £400m Phase 1 redevelopment of Battersea Power Station.
Birmingham business leaders welcome fall in inflation
Birmingham Post 22 MayBirmingham business leaders have welcomed to a fall in inflation to 2.4 per cent.
Birmingham charity appoints director to increase income from new sources
Birmingham Post 22 MayA Birmingham charity has appointed a social enterprise director in a bid to increase its income from new sources.
Darlaston factory site overhaul hit by economy blues
Express & Star 21 MayMulti-million pound plans to redevelop an iconic former factory site in the Black Country have stalled due to the flat economy, bosses behind the scheme said today.
Birmingham Airport named best for air-rail connectivity
TheBusinessDesk 21 MayBIRMINGHAM Airport has been named Airport of the Year at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
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Man City and The Yanks: We’re Talking Bigtime Now
The Birmingham Press 22 MayMan City teaming up with baseball’s New York Yankess? Richard Lutz raises an eyebrow…
STAND UP TO AIR INDUSTRY BULLY BOYS
Duckers and Diving: Brum Biz Gossip 22 MayHeathrow Guest ranter Bob Keys bemoans London obstructionism This week’s article berating Birmingham Airport misses a point.
YOU’LL NEVER WIN AGAINST THE LONDON MAFIA
Duckers and Diving: Brum Biz Gossip 22 MayWembley Airport reaction; no beating the system Retired businessman John Matthews says Birmingham Airport is on a loser.
And the airport of the year is ……
The Birmingham Press 21 MayBirmingham Airport: Awarded ‘Airport of the Year’ at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
Winners announced at the inaugural British Indian Awards 2013
The Birmingham Press 21 MayKeith Vaz MP, Anish Kapoor and East End Foods among the winners…
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Events »
Summer Treats for the family at mac birmingham this half term
mac birmingham: Midlands Arts Centre 22 MayCome rain or shine from Sunday 26 May until Friday 31 May mac birmingham will be hosting an array of arts activities for children, young people and families.
Brokenwitt Rebels
O2 Academy 22 MayBrokenwitt Rebels – O2 Academy 3 Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom – 19, Jul 13…
mac birmingham wants your art
The Birmingham Press 22 MayArtists from across the West Midlands will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their art within mac birmingham’s prestigious first floor art gallery.
Mark Kermode to celebrate 50th birthday with full orchestra and surprise guests
The Birmingham Press 22 MayThe UK’s best known and most authorative film critic, Mark Kermode, is to celebrate his 50th birthday with the CBSO as they perform music from the films that have inspired him.
Fenech Soler
The Institute 22 MayThe rebirth of Fenech-Soler gathers pace with the confirmation of a major UK and Ireland tour this November .
Reach for the stars
The Birmingham Press 22 MayBirmingham is gearing up for a very special musical experience.
mac birmingham wants your art! Register now.
mac birmingham: Midlands Arts Centre 21 MayArtists from across the West Midlands will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their art within mac birmingham’s prestigious first floor art gallery this summer.
Resurfacing at mac birmingham – Outdoor eating area closed temporarily
mac birmingham: Midlands Arts Centre 21 Maymac birmingham 's Terrace closed Tuesday 21 May – Thursday 23 May inclusive, due to resurfacing work.
DJ Enfusion , 23 May 2013
Live Brum: What's on tomorrow 21 May23 May 2013 – Club at The Bulls Head As we celebrate 15 years of Cadence Recordings with our very own tribute night to the deepest drum 'n' bass label based in Torquay.
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- Derren Brown, 13 May 2013 – 25 May 2013
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, 17 May 2013 – 25 May 2013
- Hairspray, 21 May 2013 – 1 Jun 2013
- Metropolis: Lunchtime talk, 22 May 2013
- Lunchtime Lecture, 22 May 2013
- Tea Dance, 22 May 2013
- CBSO: Trifonov plays Tchaikovsky, 22 May 2013 – 23 May 2013
- Midweek Meltdown, 22 May 2013
- Benjamin Francis Leftwich, 22 May 2013
- Chris Wood, 22 May 2013
- The Specials, 22 May 2013
- Bloodstock Festival: Round 1, Heat 8, 22 May 2013
- Canvas, 22 May 2013
- Louise Petit Band, 22 May 2013
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), 22 May 2013
Music blogs »
John Sinclair [Flickr]
Birmingham Music Network 22 MayIron Man Records posted a photo: John Sinclair – Last of the warrior Beatnik poets…
Preview: Tribes live at The Institute this week
Brum Notes Magazine 22 MayCamden rockers Tribes are back in Birmz for what is to be their third course on their current five-date jaunt of the UK.
Tom Peel…the album!
The Hearing Aid 22 MayThe legend that is Mr Tom Peel releases his brand new album on Monday May 27th and, rather than send out just another boring old Press Release, he’s recorded his own unique sampler thingy.
EP…by Mutes
The Hearing Aid 22 MayBirmingham based self proclaimed bedroom-gazer Mutes has a brand new EP out entitled…
Mark Kermode to celebrate 50th birthday with full orchestra and surprise guests
The Birmingham Press 22 MayThe UK’s best known and most authorative film critic, Mark Kermode, is to celebrate his 50th birthday with the CBSO as they perform music from the films that have inspired him.
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New Sexual Assault Referral Centres opened
WM Police Birmingham East 22 MayThe two new Horizon Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) for Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country were launched at an event in…
Birmingham man jailed for seven years after police recover gun and bullets hidden in an airing cupboard
WM Police Birmingham West & Central 22 Mayp A BIRMINGHAM man has been jailed for seven years, after police found a pistol and bullets hidden in an airing cupboard during a…
Man killed in Handsworth collision named as David Baldock
WM Police Birmingham West & Central 22 Mayp A MAN killed in a road traffic collision in Birmingham on Monday night has today (22 May) been named as David…
Moseley allotments receive funding to help improve security
WM Police Birmingham East 22 May?nbsp; OFFICERS from the Moseley and Kings Heath neighbourhood team have used money from the Police Property Act to…
Christmas thieves arrested after dramatic police pursuit
WM Police Birmingham East 22 MayTHREE festive thieves stole children?rsquo;s presents from under Christmas trees during a three-hour road-trip from Derbyshire to…
Moseley allotments receive funding to help improve security
WM Police Birmingham East 22 MayOFFICERS from the Moseley and Kings Heath neighbourhood team have used money from the Police Property Act fund to help a local allotment boost…
Suspected drug dealer charged over £50k cocaine seizure
WM Police Birmingham East 22 MayA SUSPECTED drug dealer is due in court after traffic police discovered a haul of cocaine, worth around ?pound;50,000 when they pulled…
May Newsletter
Mental Health Cop 22 MayAn incidental introduction to this month’s newsletter – this is my 300th post on this blog and not long ago, we surpassed the milestone of 300,000 hits.
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LocalGov »
Number of pot hole repairs in Birmingham
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayResponse by Birmingham City Council to Kyle Moore on 22 May 2013.
Open Data: BCCE – Tram Route Shapefiles
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayFollow up sent to Birmingham City Council by Paul Sladen on 22 May 2013.
Open Data: BCCE – Tram Route Shapefiles
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayResponse by Birmingham City Council to Paul Sladen on 22 May 2013.
Silvermere Road, Sheldon, demolition of existing housing
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayAwaiting response.
Silvermere Road, Sheldon, demolition of existing housing
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayFollow up sent to Birmingham City Council by Stephen Booth on 22 May 2013.
Calling all recycling champions!
Birmingham City Council News PR 22 MayFollowing the success of Birmingham City Council’s first Recycling Awards last year, businesses, schools and local recycling champions have until 26 July to get their entries in to this year’s competition.
Duty to co-cooperate with Lichfield District Council
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayClarification sent to Birmingham City Council by Andre Hefer on 22 May 2013.
Number of pot hole repairs in Birmingham
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayRequest sent to Birmingham City Council by Kyle Moore on 22 May 2013.
Youth Offending Teams
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayResponse by Birmingham City Council to Charles Bell on 22 May 2013.
Council offices
FOI request: Birmingham CC 22 MayResponse by Birmingham City Council to dan thompson on 22 May 2013.
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Social media »
Two pieces of information
Paul Bradshaw's Online Journalism Blog 21 MayTweet Two pieces of information that came to my attention today: Firstly, from a piece of research on aspiring journalists in France : “Students from the least privileged social sectors are more socially committed and more aware of their civic …
I heart Triage: Email First Aid
theplan: John Hickman 21 MayI’ve just got back to work after paternity leave and I blasted my inbox to zero this morning thanks partly to a nifty app for iPhone called Triage .
Flickr free-for-all keeps Yahoo firmly in the headlines
The Journalism Notepad: Ross Hawkes 21 MayIt’s been a pretty good few days for the Yahoo publicity machine.
Law and Media Round Up – 20 May 2013
Inform's Blog 20 MayMary-Ellen Field, Elle Macpherson’s former adviser, has discontinued her phone-hacking claim against News International, as Media Guardian reports here and The Independent here .
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Unite The Resistance Conference – Wednesday 5th June
Birmingham Against the Cuts 22 MayWest Midlands Unite the Resistance are holding a conference in June – The Fight Against Austerity.