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Classic Whittock - visit by the Pope Feb 21 2008

COLIN Whittock's view in 1982 when Pope John Paul II came to the Midlands near Derby Day, a wonderfully popular visit by this well-respected pope.Read

Classic Whittock - Big Ron to manage Villa Feb 19 2008

COLIN's view in 1991 when Big Ron Atkinson was signed to manage Villa by Doug Ellis.Read

Classic Whittock - Painting stolen Feb 18 2008

COLIN Whittock's view in 1993 when a famous painting was stolen from Birmingham Art Gallery and security was called into question.Read

Classic Whittock - The Queen's image Feb 16 2008

COLIN's view in 2000 when the Queen paid a visit to Australia and Tony Blair, Prime Minister at the time, suggested she should relax and lighten her image.Read

Classic Whittock - Big TV screens Feb 15 2008

"Ooh you are awful, Pauline. Put the football back on - I think they've noticed..!"Read

Shopping hours relaxed - Classic Whittock Feb 14 2008

COLIN Whittock's view in August 1994 when Sunday shopping hours were relaxed.Read

Classic Whittock - Spaghetti Junction Feb 13 2008

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Classic Whittock - 1982 Feb 12 2008

COLIN Whittock's view in 1982, when Michael Fagan broke into the Queen's bedroom and she found him sitting on her bed.Read

Classic Whittock - British Leyland strike Feb 11 2008

COLIN Whittock's view in 1980 at the time of a strike at British Leyland which led cars to be stockpiled at Birmingham Airport.Read

Euromillions Feb 09 2008

COLIN Whittock's view before the draw for a £95million Euromillions jackpot.Read

Big rat and fries Feb 07 2008

COLIN Whittock's view after a McDonald's restaurant in Birmingham city centre was put on a hygiene alert after a student claimed he filmed a rat inside.Read

Traffic-free Brum Feb 06 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as a new plan to make Brum a traffic-free city is unveiled.Read

Strike on Pancake Day Feb 06 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as the council strike falls on Shrove Tuesday.Read

MP families row Feb 04 2008

COLIN Whittock's view in the light of the recent MP scandals.Read

CCTV threat to Birmingham publicans Feb 01 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as Birmingham publicans are told they could lose their licences if their CCTV systems are not up to scratch.Read

Transfer window closes Feb 01 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as the transfer window draws to a close.Read

City to get graffiti zones Feb 01 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as Birmingham City Council agrees to designated graffiti sites in the city.Read

MP awaits decision on police inquiry Jan 30 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as former Midand MP Derek Conway waits to find out if there will be a police inquiry over payments to his son from parliamentary allowances.Read

Council workers to strike Jan 29 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as council workers are set to strike.Read

McDonalds to offer A levels Jan 28 2008

COLIN Whittock's view as McDonald's are given the go ahead to off their staff a qualification equivalent to A levels.Read

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