Nov
2006
Articles from 15th Nov 2006
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Man in court over police shooting
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder a police officer in Wolverhampton. Read
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City gun victim is named
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
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Wolves star smashed camera in road rage clash
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A WOLVES player lost his temper and smashed a woman's expensive camera to pieces after a road crash in Birmingham, magistrates heard. Read
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Shot man speaks to police
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A BUSINESSMAN who was shot after confronting masked robbers who tied up his wife and sons in their home was being interviewed by police today. Read
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Reward offered over stabbed jeweller
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE family of a Smethwick jeweller left fighting for his life after being attacked by knife-wielding robbers today offered a £2,000 reward in a bid to bring them to justice. Read
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Police accused of harrassing motorist
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE denied targeting a driver who claimed he was being harassed because he was young and of mixed race. Read
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Huge drugs haul sparks manhunt
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE have launched a man-hunt after stumbling across £300,000 in cash and drugs at an exclusive address in Solihull. Read
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Fireball car crash victim 'on drugs'
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A WOMAN affected by drink and cannabis had been driving at 80mph seconds before a "fireball" crash which killed her and her sister, an inquest at Wolverhampton heard. Read
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Disabled boost at train station
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
SUTTON Coldfield train station will finally be transported into the 21st century after a plan for better access for disabled passengers was given the go-ahead. Read
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A very Public rescue
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE long-awaited completion of a crisis-hit £54 million community arts centre in West Bromwich has moved a vital step nearer. Read
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Xmas market parking boost
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE runaway success of Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market has led to a new coach park being opened to cope with demand. Read
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Vouchers stolen by cleaner
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A CLEANER who was caught on CCTV stealing vouchers worth £2,500 while working at the Birmingham Post and Mail has been sentenced to a 12 month community order. Read
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Sir Cliff is still the king of pop
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
CLIFF Richard gave a masterclass in how to stage a pop concert at the NIA. Read
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Riddle of man hit by train
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN was struck by a train after falling from a Midland railway station platform. Read
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Reward over £2m theft
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A £25,000 reward is being put up by NatWest to help catch robbers who stole nearly £2 million from a Midland cash processing centre, it was announced today. Read
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Pub and shops in booze list of shame
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE Home Office has named and shamed six Birmingham shops and pubs for selling alcohol to children. Read
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Police hero in house fire drama
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A POLICEMAN was hailed a lifesaver today after dragging a woman from her blazing home. Read
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My son was knifed as he tried to help
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE father of a factory worker stabbed near his home spoke out today as police probed links between the attack and a fatal shooting. Read
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Life carries on in the bloodied streets
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE sights are the same but the streets are very different. Read
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Help find crossbow yob who shot bird
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE RSPCA today made a plea for help in catching the thug who shot a bird. Read
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Ferry firm: no booking was made
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THIRTY adults and 14 children were set to go on the holiday, leaving Birmingham on Friday to travel by coach and P&O Ferry overnight, arriving for a two-night hotel stay and returning on Monday. Read
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Christmas is saved by mystery benefactor
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A GENEROUS Birmingham pensioner today pledged to give £5,000 to pay for heart-broken youngsters to make a Christmas trip to Disneyland Paris after their holiday was scrapped when a travel firm went bust. Read
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Cadbury's Corrie era set to end
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
CADBURY is dropping its sponsorship of Coronation Street after more than a decade. Read
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Barrymore gets standing ovation
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
MICHAEL Barrymore's stage comeback looks set to be a huge success after a rapturous reception in Wolverhampton. Read
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Numbers up for us!
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
THE boys in blue have hit on a novel idea to prove they are the leader of the pack with a unique calling card. Read
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'I feared for my wife at school' - husband tells court
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
Dacey Poole said he was aware his wife Rebecca had made a number of complaints about being groped by pupils and one occasion of being punched in the face. Read
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Families and firms unite in crime fight
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
FAMILIES and businesses in south Yardley are being invited to meet face-to-face as part of a new scheme to introduce community policing in the area. Read
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Dig goes on in hunt for boys
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE were today resuming their search for the bodies of two Birmingham schoolboys who vanished ten years ago. Read
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Council recycling target is rubbished
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have slammed a target to recycle 40 per cent of Birmingham's rubbish in 20 years' time. Read
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Artist is dead good
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
AN ARTIST'S attempt to highlight the Iraq war by dressing as a soldier and "playing dead" in Birmingham has been praised by passers-by. Read
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Youth forum spreads the word
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A NEW youth forum is looking for creative youngsters to help raise awareness of sexual health in Sandwell. Read
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Youngsters enjoy a day on the farm
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
PULL the udder one - a group of children and lone parents from inner city Birmingham got to grips with how to milk a cow when they were treated to a day of farmyard fun in Staffordshire. Read
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Villa's ex-villains telling their tale
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
FOR more than 20 years they clashed with some of the toughest and most violent hooligan firms around, terrorising their rivals and serving lengthy jail sentences for their crimes. Read
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Mugger jailed for violent attack
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN who took part in a robbery during which the victim was viciously assaulted has been jailed for three years. Read
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Message treat for shoppers
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
A SHOPPING centre has officially kicked off its Christmas preparations by unveiling the first ever festive message pod to be installed in a British mall. Read
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Blitz on robbers of security vans
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE today launched a crackdown on robbers targeting security vans, amid fears of a rise in attacks in the run up to Christmas. Read
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'Aunty Joan' is staying mum
Nov 15 2006 | Top Stories
SHE'S the mother of all foster mums - "Aunty Joan" Darnell is celebrating an emotional milestone after taking more than 250 children under her wing. Read
