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Birmingham Mail

February 12, 2010

Tributes to photographer hailed as 'one of the best'
Colleagues remember Post and Mail 'legend'

January 18, 2010

Fresh strike ballot at Midlands titles
Concerns raised over possible redundancies among production subs

January 15, 2010

Daily launches new edition in rival's heartland
Battle brews for circulation and ad revenue in Second City

December 08, 2009

Daily scoops national award for plain English
Prize recognises regional newspaper for clear writing and layout

October 23, 2009

MPs call for talks over future of Post and Mail
Union members ballot for strike as MPs seek meeting with bosses

October 20, 2009

Editors quit as Brum changes announced
Dyson, Reeves to leave Trinity Mirror titles

Post goes weekly as Mail switches to overnight printing
Trinity Mirror confirms plans for Midlands regional titles

Union shocked by "savage" cuts
Birmingham changes are "corporate equivalent of self-harm" says NUJ

Fourteen months of change at Birmingham titles
What happened in the run up to today's Trinity Mirror announcements

September 02, 2009

MPs join debate over future of Midlands daily
Editor's blog post attracts support for same-day printing

August 25, 2009

Over 80 posts could be lost at Midlands newspapers
New details emerge about proposals for Trinity Mirror Midlands

More job losses 'inevitable' at Trinity Mirror Midlands
Company forecasts over £6m loss for 2010 as consultations being

August 19, 2009

Newspaper charity set to benefit from art find
Artefacts confiscated by Nazis come back to UK

August 03, 2009

Property crash costs publisher £9m on office deal
Developer gets hefty reduction on Post and Mail building

July 24, 2009

Midlands journalists to hold one-day strike
Protest against job cuts to take place next week

July 20, 2009

Strike action vote at Trinity Mirror's Midlands titles
Nearly all NUJ members opt for industrial action

Developer buys up newspapers' old home
'Landmark' complex promised for former offices

July 14, 2009

Post and Mail 'vital part of democratic society'
'Quality' is key to future of Midlands titles

July 08, 2009

Mail fun runners top £60k total
Cancer charity benefits from readers' athletic efforts

July 03, 2009

Emergency debate over future of Midlands media
Press Club's concerns over newspapers' demise

June 30, 2009

Strike action ballot at Trinity titles
NUJ members concerned over possible axing of papers

June 26, 2009

Timing gives regionals the edge on Jackson death
New splashes ordered as news of star's demise breaks

June 19, 2009

Journalists draw up blueprint to boost titles
Trinity Mirror bosses welcome staff move

June 11, 2009

Print-first exclusive sparks huge sales lift
Gamble pays off as editor delays putting story online

June 04, 2009

Editor takes football star to task over transfer
Mail boss pens open letter to departing midfielder

June 03, 2009

Readers quiz politicians via paper's website
Pilot project launched using online Q&A tool

May 26, 2009

Princess Anne pays visit to the Fort
Newspapers' new home welcomes royal guest

May 07, 2009

Editor does battle with six-foot mouse
Mail Fun Run brings out the masses for charity

April 24, 2009

Paper enlists Badger in bid to help jobless
Apprentice star to help Mail readers find work

Business editors stage live Budget blog
Journalists debate implications of package for regions

April 14, 2009

Princess Anne to officially open Midlands news hub
Post and Mail receives royal visit after £8m relocation

April 03, 2009

Resigning reporter returns with new media project
But Adam Smith's new venture has run into trouble already

March 31, 2009

Editor maintains stance on archived stories
Debate continues over removing old articles

March 13, 2009

Reader leaves newspaper £11,000 in her will
Community groups to benefit from donation to Mail Trust

February 09, 2009

Editor launches debate over keeping stories online
When does an archive story become a legal issue?

February 06, 2009

Newspapers enjoy web surge as wintry weather strikes
Snow good for traffic in one sense of the word

February 05, 2009

Mail comes to readers' aid with money-saving tips
Brum daily goes straight for wallet with new campaign

January 08, 2009

Hero of '66 pays tribute to veteran sports writer
Sentinel football writer was trusted by the players and readers

January 06, 2009

Trinity titles take Jaguar fight to Downing Street
Five newspapers combine in bid to safeguard company's future

December 24, 2008

Mail's picture perfect Christmas photo
Press snap features on football club's Christmas card

December 10, 2008

Regional editors not out of touch says Dyson
Birmingham boss hits out at "London-centric" comments

November 21, 2008

First look at new Birmingham news hub
Post and Mail editors upbeat about new surroundings

November 17, 2008

New era dawns for Birmingham newspapers
Staff take their seats in new-look home today

November 07, 2008

Reporter praises paper on YouTube after sobering up
Birmingham Mail hack admits he's scared to call work in second video

November 06, 2008

Reporter 'resigns' and tells the world about it on YouTube
Birmingham journalist's goodbye to bosses is posted online

Stars and stripes masthead marks Obama triumph
Mail steals march on nationals with US election coverage

October 20, 2008

Reshuffle delays press photography freedom meeting
NUJ chief to meet ministers later this month, World Press Photo competition opens – and more news in brief

October 09, 2008

Industrial action back on table at Midlands titles
Trinity Mirror boss brands NUJ move a "distraction"

October 03, 2008

Birmingham daily stays open for Cameron
Tory conference puts Mail in the spotlight

October 02, 2008

More chapels suspend Midlands strike threat
Trinity announces series of regional appointments

October 01, 2008

Strike action suspended at Midlands newspapers
Birmingham union members agree to wait with more decisions due today

September 30, 2008

Birmingham publisher rebrands for multi-media age
Post and Mail owner to be known as Bpm Media

September 22, 2008

Trinity boss to meet local MP over job cutbacks
Company accused of "attack on journalism"

September 19, 2008

Midlands strike threat over compulsory redundancies
Trinity management confident action can be avoided

August 19, 2008

Major job losses on the cards at Midlands newspapers
More than 60 editorial positions could go at Trinity Mirror titles

Regional newspaper editor retires from post
Alan Kirby says goodbye to Coventry Telegraph as part of wider editorial changes at Trinity Mirror

New online competition for aspiring journalists
YouTube appeals to young news hounds, football legend signs up with regional press – and more news in brief

July 28, 2008

Olympic countdown coverage as Mail salutes Midlands athletes
Birmingham daily is 'full steam ahead' with profiles, features and training updates

July 21, 2008

Newspapers rally to fight Post Office closures
Birmingham and Bedfordshire titles campaign to keep community facilities up and running

July 07, 2008

Paper aims to drive home Post Office closure message
Birmingham Mail plans to deliver reader petition to PM on campaign bus

March 20, 2008

Mail ripped out front page to carry Shannon news in special late edition
1,500 extra copies printed after go-ahead to bring news of child's discovery

February 19, 2008

Newspaper editor fights on after letter to striking binmen reveals home address
Mail editor vows not to be intimidated after claims he is in cahoots with council

January 29, 2008

Birmingham Mail launches it own website to extend newspaper's brand
Launch is the latest stage of a major overhaul of the websites of Trinity Mirror's regional titles

January 10, 2008

Former regional press editor 'relishes' chance to pass on wisdom to students
Lancashire Life Editor Roger Borrell shares knowledge with Preston trainees

January 08, 2008

Copy sent via txt msg helps newspaper beat deadline
Witness account of Pakistan unrest filed to Midlands paper first via e-mail and then on SMS

December 05, 2007

Municipal editor 'Ding-Dong' David Bell retires - but won't be falling silent
Councillors will still be on their guard as veteran of 35 years continues as a columnist

November 05, 2007

Are you Standing Up For Journalism today?
Hundreds of editorial staff plan to make their voices heard in protest at cuts to staffing and resources

October 29, 2007

Mail editor in face-to-face TV debate on city's hottest political issue
Politics Show slot as Steve Dyson and MP John Hemming lock horns

October 17, 2007

Shake-up sees Trinity Mirror Midlands trio leave the company
Executives were behind failed management buy-out of Post & Mail

October 04, 2007

Post & Mail to relocate to Fort Dunlop factory
Out of town move will open door for "new ways of working demanded by digital revolution"

Acquisition and new launch is key as Trinity Mirror creates new exec role
Max Alexander is appointed managing director of new ventures and strategy

October 02, 2007

Call for investment in Trinity Mirror regionals after sell-off falls through
Union calls on group to "stop asset-stripping" and build on strong brand names in Midlands and South

October 01, 2007

Trinity Mirror to retain Midlands and remaining South East titles
Sale called off after failing to attract high enough bids

September 19, 2007

Multimedia shift prompts Trinity Mirror training move
Editorial training manager will ensure staff have right skills

August 31, 2007

Winners and losers reflect on ABC figures
Why some newspapers are claiming an increase in readership despite sales decline

August 02, 2007

Earnings growth at Trinity Mirror but regional newspaper profits are down
Interim figures for the first half of the year are revealed

July 24, 2007

Potential Mail buyers targeted by trade union's pre-emptive strike
Private equity firms are warned against "savage cost cuts" and possible move to overnight production

July 09, 2007

Complaint thrown out after paper 'did enough' to try to resolve it
Press watchdog says Mail acted correctly over article which claimed girl who killed herself had been bullied

June 27, 2007

Chinese front page as Mail marks trade partnership
Special slip edition is published with headline and article translated into Mandarin

June 15, 2007

Mail and Mercury praised for work on community integration and cohesion
Regional titles are singled out for praise in new Government report

June 11, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus: clarification on taking photos in public places - and more news from the press watchdog

June 06, 2007

Villa's heady glory days recalled by hacks who were there
Ex-football writer remembers drinking champagne from the FA Cup

May 18, 2007

Four bedroom home 'on the market for £53,500' as old ad fools house-hunters
Punters fail to realise too-good-to-be-true newspaper advert was 25 years old

Picture bills initiative paves way for healthy sales boost at Mail
West Brom play-off win feeds readers' appetite for more wall-to-wall footy news

May 17, 2007

Six newspapers pay 'bomb plot' libel damages to Birmingham businessman
"Significant embarrassment and distress" was caused at a time of heightened sensitivity

May 10, 2007

Ad revenues down, digital revenues up, shareholders told
Trinity Mirror gives AGM trading update for shareholders

May 08, 2007

10,000 extra copies sold after City's promotion success
Plus: special edition attracts eBay bidders to do battle for souvenir

May 01, 2007

News team effort brings great result to mark Birmingham Blues promotion
Mail's newsroom team stokes celebrations as City reach the Premiership

April 25, 2007

Popular production journalist has died, aged 60
Well-liked and respected journalist began newspaper career as a compositor

April 23, 2007

City's contentious issue is tackled at Mail's Big Debate
Meeting chaired by editor sees movers and shakers questioned by readers

April 05, 2007

Online revolution to transform news group's internet presence
New sites to launch on back of three tried and tested best-practice templates

April 02, 2007

Call for shareholders to question Trinity Mirror chief's pay
Pay rise and bonus account for £1.45m pay package

March 26, 2007

Chance for public to find out how press deals with complaints
Birmingham Mail editor will be part of question and answer panel at open day

March 16, 2007

Mail bids to force council to hold referendum on elected mayor
Newspaper needs to rally five per cent of city's voters to have a chance of success

March 09, 2007

Newspapers led student to story - but seemed to have missed it themselves
Trainee followed story up after spotting comments on web forum

February 23, 2007

'Quality journalism' plea for Trinity Mirror's midlands titles
MPs and business figures will be guests at breakfast meeting to discuss future of key newspapers

February 19, 2007

Mail takes centre-stage in controversy over elected mayor for city
More than 100 readers and politicians make their views known at debate organised by paper

February 14, 2007

Mail tackles bus travel hot potato
In-depth reader survey prompted an unprecedented response and revealed some surprising results

February 09, 2007

MPs call for investment in Midlands newspapers
Early Day Motion says any new owner of Trinity Mirror titles should move to "boost editorial quality"

January 23, 2007

Post & Mail plans city centre move
Planning application could pave the way for relocation to more modern building

January 09, 2007

Newspapers will remain a powerful medium - Trinity Mirror boss Sly Bailey
"To focus solely on threats as opposed to opportunities would be a huge mistake"

December 15, 2006

NUJ 'condemns' Trinity Mirror after regional titles are put up for sale
Claims news group has decided to "cut and run", creating uncertainty amongst staff

December 14, 2006

Trinity Mirror puts regional newspapers up for sale
Group says it plans to sell titles in the Midlands, London and the South East

November 28, 2006

Mail delivers New Street pleas to Westminster
More than 7,000 readers back campaign for investment in just two weeks

November 22, 2006

Charge dropped against mercy killing claim columnist
Editor says CPS decision was too long in coming: "Maureen would have been completely acquitted"

October 27, 2006

Former Post & Mail lensman team up for new online venture
John James and Andrew Fox put photo archives online for stock image business

October 04, 2006

Journalist escapes the 'rat race' as he swaps UK for Turkey
Former Midlands reporter tells of his new life in news

September 26, 2006

'Speak Out, Stop Bullying', Mail tells readers
Online and in-paper initiative aims to get schools to talk about problems and highlight success stories

September 08, 2006

Mail prints Extra Late edition to carry Blair announcement
Decision taken to publish breaking news in 2,000+ print run

'Keep Mail an evening paper', urges NUJ petition
More than 100 staff put their names to letter for publisher

August 24, 2006

News and PR company captures former Sky man
Martin Lowe has also worked for the Birmingham Mail, Express & Star and ITV

August 17, 2006

Court case adjourned for mercy killing claim journalist
Birmingham Mail columnist faces charge of knowingly making false reports

August 16, 2006

Borrell promoted to regional editor-in-chief at Archant magazine division
Former Birmingham Mail man to develop new strategies

August 14, 2006

Trinity Mirror appoints head of multimedia for regionals division
Derby Telegraph's Michael Hill will lead integration of group's print and online operations

August 08, 2006

Mail claims first for O'Neill as Villa saga dominates the front page
Editor's praise for sports writer as nationals follow his lead

July 31, 2006

Court date for mercy killing claim journalist
Birmingham Mail writer to face magistrates over claims in euthanasia debate

July 17, 2006

Early morning call-out as kids' coach smash drama unfolds
Newsroom swings into action as foreign crash alert reaches Express & Star

July 14, 2006

Mail's former political editor has died, aged 75
Stanley Sparks had received an OBE for services to journalism

July 06, 2006

Death of columnist and former editor
Tributes are paid to former Lichfield Mercury, Tamworth Herald and Evening Mail man

June 29, 2006

Ad revenues for Trinity Mirror regionals expected to fall 9.7 per cent
Trading update says no improvement is expected for the rest of the year

May 12, 2006

'Save Our Sauce' battle cry from the Mail

May 05, 2006

Ad revenues continue to drop at Trinity Mirror
Group's regional division saw advertising revenues drop by 10.4 per cent in first four months of 2006

May 03, 2006

Columnist Littlejohn to make return to his old stomping ground
Popular writer will be guest of honour at Birmingham Press Club lunch

April 19, 2006

Mail's Sports Argus is sent off
Falling sales prompt closure of standalone Saturday sports edition after more than 100 years

April 18, 2006

Police and Mail team up in knife crackdown

April 11, 2006

Journalists’ union stands up for members – and stands by them
NUJ president Chris Morley writes for HTFP on how the union can make a difference

April 10, 2006

New editorship for ex-Trinity Mirror man Roger Borrell
Former Birmingham Mail man returns to the north west in a new role

Union president to champion quality journalism
Birmingham Mail journalist Chris Morley is the NUJ's new president

April 04, 2006

New motors man behind the wheel at Trinity Mirror
Regional motoring content Driving Force will be Post's man Chris

March 23, 2006

Jury out on e-papers as readers are slow to bite
On-screen print replicas of regional newspapers are being used to offer greater choice

March 08, 2006

Pennant scoop sparks Blues fans' fury at 'biased' Mail
Villa fan's Pennant splash sparks criticism, but editor says paper's reporters are impartial

March 06, 2006

Journalist arrested over 'mercy killing' claim
Birmingham Mail writer Maureen Messent spoke out in newspaper column

March 03, 2006

Round-up of year-on-year picture for regional dailies
Snapshot of the regional press across the country

March 02, 2006

More acquisitions and growth for Trinity Mirror regionals
Improved operating profit and margins for regionals as group makes annual cost-saving of £40m

March 01, 2006

Past and present editors turn out for Jim's farewell
Long-standing "Mail ambassador" steps down after 38 years

February 13, 2006

Mercy killing journalist answers critics
Writer reflects on a week in the spotlight after euthanasia confession

February 06, 2006

Reporter tells of mercy killing of terminally ill relative
Police probe as journalist admits: "I killed my great aunt with an overdose of morphine"

January 09, 2006

Former regional editors named among most influential
Keith Whetstone and Arnold Kemp are added to dictionary of people who have shaped British history

December 16, 2005

Casino bid question prompts record phone poll result
Readers stand up and be counted after front page story sparks debate

December 15, 2005

Cost savings to counter revenue drop at Trinity Mirror
Advertising revenues continue to fall, says group

December 09, 2005

Mail's local contacts pay off in race for pictures of dumped babies
Exclusive photos taken two hours before official press conference

Editorial jobs to go in Coventry and Birmingham
Journalists set for redundancy at key midlands titles

December 02, 2005

'Just go' Mail tells Villa boss
Scathing front page editorial is backed up by dozens of letters from readers

November 23, 2005

Minister backs Mail's hit and run message
Midlands paper sets the agenda after 20-year-old's death on pelican crossing

November 16, 2005

Reporter who left 60s London for the provinces has died, aged 71
Maurice Rotheroe had worked for the Cambrian News and the Birmingham Evening Mail

November 04, 2005

Success for killer driver campaigns as law change is planned
Regional papers' call for tougher sentences gets results

October 19, 2005

New jobs threat at Trinity Mirror papers
Tough trading conditions leave company searching for ways to save money

October 03, 2005

Relaunch sees Birmingham Mail go back to its grassroots
New localised editions, a new look and a new name as paper responds to reader feedback

September 29, 2005

End to Chinese Whispers as Mail gets answers
Month-long fight included a front page headline in Mandarin Chinese and a Chinese embassy visit

September 08, 2005

Mail publishes front page headline in Mandarin Chinese
'Symbolic gesture' made in bid to get answers on future of major local manufacturer

August 25, 2005

Staff reshuffle as Mail prepares for 'biggest change in 30 years'
Editor Steve Dyson plans for major relaunch of Birmingham Evening Mail

August 19, 2005

Reporter goes back to school to put A-levels to the test
So what grades did Evening Mail journalist Diane get...?

August 03, 2005

Drive begins to transform Mail's coverage
Midlands paper to recruit new reporters to help improve grassroots news

August 01, 2005

Sub-editor tells of tornado terror
Journalist feared for her safety as her home and car were hit by extreme weather

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Claims of inaccuracy and intrusion are levelled at the regional press

July 28, 2005

Trinity 'enjoying benefits from Stabilise Revitalise Grow strategy'
Group operating profits up to £128.3m with £78.8m for regionals - interim results

July 18, 2005

Mail leads 'United for Peace' message
New editor backs multi-faith harmony event

June 30, 2005

Trinity Mirror predict further growth
Regional advertising and circulation revenues expected to rise

May 11, 2005

Dyson to take on Evening Mail
Teesside editor is hoping "forthright leadership and intense community involvement" will get things done

April 22, 2005

Sentinel Sunday is named Newspaper of the Year

April 05, 2005

Boosting circulation and attracting new readers
Editors tell how they take on crowded marketplaces

March 30, 2005

President's Prize for Graf

March 18, 2005

'Judgement Day' for Midlands media

March 07, 2005

Borrell to leave Trinity Mirror
Restructure sees departure of Birmingham editor and new role for Echo's Mark Dickinson

March 03, 2005

Profits hike for Trinity's regional newspapers
New figures show division made £150.6m in 2004

March 02, 2005

Union members to hit streets in Trinity Mirror pay protest
Regional staff will leaflet towns and meet MPs as group announces latest trading figures

February 15, 2005

News in brief
Plus Striker strip for the Post - and more news in brief

February 07, 2005

New chairman for Newspaper Conference
Post & Mail political editor succeeds Kirsty Buchanan

January 05, 2005

'Hope remains' for missing journalist
Search continues for former Western Mail and Birmingham Post & Mail man in Khao Lak

December 23, 2004

Reporter goes undercover at Royal Mail

December 20, 2004

Mail wins battle to name careless driving cop

December 15, 2004

Young writers are praised for their positive reporting

December 10, 2004

Trinity revenues up on last year

November 24, 2004

MD steps down at redundancy-hit titles

November 19, 2004

Mail set to send budding journalist to Uganda

November 18, 2004

Fresh redundancy fear sparks strike vote

November 09, 2004

Trinity Mirror regionals get new MD

October 29, 2004

Sales boost as papers aim to get readers reading

October 25, 2004

Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment
I though there was enough common sense in the world of the regional press not to follow the sheep and indulge in positive discrimination:('Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment).

September 14, 2004

NUJ targets pay at Trinity Mirror

August 31, 2004

Journalism book lifts the lid on getting into newspapers

August 24, 2004

Author dedicates book to former editor

August 20, 2004

Cameras ready to roll as newsroom becomes film set

August 18, 2004

News in brief

August 17, 2004

New face on regionals' parliamentary beat

News in brief