Jul
2006
Articles from 28th Jul 2006
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Union leader ready to battle Blair
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A NEW teaching union leader in Birmingham is calling for industrial action in defence of schools and his members' pay and conditions. Read
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Toddler choked to death - inquest
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A TODDLER choked to death while eating sausage and chips during a family holiday. Read
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Rail station misses out on vital cash
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A ROW has erupted over the allocation of Government funds to improve access to railway stations across the country after councillors discovered Stechford and Acocks Green had missed out. Read
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Plea for 'first class' Metro
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM city region would be unsustainable without a first class transport system and a light rail scheme would help boost the case, transport bosses and civic leaders said. Read
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Pals on the pitch to remember Justin
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
FOOTBALL pals of tragic schoolboy hit and run victim Justin Murphy have organised a charity match in his honour. Read
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Mum-of-five dies in house fire
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A MUM of five who was bitterly upset by the hit-and-run death of tragic schoolboy Justin Murphy has died in a house fire. Read
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Man injured after horrific car crash
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN suffered horrific injuries to his legs and back when his car collided with another vehicle and smashed into a tree in Birmingham. Read
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Man dies after motorway collision
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN was killed today when the people carrier he was driving collided with a lorry on a Midland motorway. Read
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Man bailed over shooting
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A 50-year-old man has been released on police bail after he was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a £1 million home. Read
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Jordan jumps for TV fame
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A BUDDING footballer is ditching David Beckham as his hero in favour of Bruce Lee when he makes his television debut. Read
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Help at hand for first-time buyers
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of people struggling to get on the property ladder are to be given a £127 million helping hand. Read
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Good Hope's chairman quits
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
THE chairman of a troubled Birmingham hospital has resigned. Read
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Friends in shock over Jessica's jump horror
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
FRIENDS of a Birmingham teenager paralysed by a horrific parachute accident today told of their shock at the tragedy and sent messages of support. Read
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Drink-drive shame of police officer
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A POLICE officer with an "exemplary" record drove two cars after drinking to celebrate a promotion, a court heard. Read
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Bypass set to cause a year of delays
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS face lengthy delays for the next 12 months as the latest stage of Lichfield's southern bypass gets ready to start. Read
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Bridge tribute to tragic mother
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
THE family of a woman who fell to her death from a motorway bridge have transformed it into a huge floral tribute in her memory. Read
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Boyfriend row sparks attack
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
A WALSALL teenager who assaulted another woman because she felt she was abusing her boyfriend has been ordered to carry out 80 hours Community Punishment. Read
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Boom time at shopping centre
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
BUSINESS is booming at Touchwood with the multi-million pound shopping centre attracting more than 17 million visitors a year. Read
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Blitz on railway football thugs
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
TRANSPORT cops have meet with train operators to draw up plans to drive soccer thugs into the sidings. Read
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Blaze shuts historic city pub
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
AN historic city pub faces temporary closure after a fire took hold in the basement, filling all three floors with thick, black smoke today. Read
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American union join HP Sauce battle
Jul 28 2006 | Top Stories
WORKERS fighting the closure of Birmingham's HP Sauce factory have called in the powerful US Teamsters union to aid their battle with food giant Heinz. Read
