Apr
2006
Articles from 14th Apr 2006
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£10million school plan to be approved
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
A £10 MILLION scheme to bring a special school and mainstream primary together on the same site is due to be approved by the city council next week. Read
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Woman sentenced over indecent website
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM hairdresser who posed indecently with a teenage girl on a glamour model website she launched has been given a two-year community rehabilitation order. Read
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Dad sees son mown down by car
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy is fighting for his life after a car ploughed into him as he walked along a pavement in Birmingham with his dad and elder brother. Read
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Poirot fails to save canal heritage
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
CANAL loving actor David Suchet - famous for his TV role as Belgian detective Hercule Poirot - has failed in his bid to prevent a "crime" against history. Read
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Moonlighting bobbies raking it in
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
WHAT does a pop singer, coach driver and foot masseur have in common? Or how about a gardener, football referee or property letter? Amazingly, they all hold down day jobs as police officers in the West Midlands. Read
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Jailed soldier tells of Iraq horrors
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM soldier jailed for handling a stolen assault rifle has written a heartfelt letter from his cell explaining how horrific scenes he saw during the Iraq invasion pushed him 'over the edge'. Read
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Founders' statue given new home
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
THE future of a statue of three of Birmingham's founding fathers has finally been decided after more than two years of uncertainty. Read
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Brummies urged to help save lives
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
AS lifeboat volunteer Kevin Riley heads out to sea to carry out the latest rescue, he knows any lives saved will be thanks to the people of Birmingham. Read
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300 bakery jobs saved after buyout
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
MORE than 300 jobs at famous Black Country bakers Firkins have been saved after a rescue deal to buy the company. Read
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Baggies tribute to hit-and-run victim
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
THE memory of a Baggies fanatic who was dragged to his death under the wheels of a taxi is to be celebrated with a special all-star football match at the home of Albion. Read
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£25million waterfront scheme rejected
Apr 14 2006 | Top Stories
AN ambitious £25m Lottery bid to create a river and canalside waterfront development in Worcester has failed. Read
