Nov
2006
Articles from 17th Nov 2006
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Sex beast is one of website's most wanted
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
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Help find our lost boys
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
THE brother of missing schoolboy David Spencer spoke publicly for the first time today of his devastation at growing up without his "best mate". Read
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Wish you'd been here!
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
FOR anyone who sent Andrew Maxam a postcard when he was a child, the chances are he's still got it, because as a professional postcard collector he has thousands. Read
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Tributes paid to train tragedy woman
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
THE PARENTS of a Tamworth woman who died after being hit by a train today paid tribute to their "warm and loving" daughter. Read
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Top angler on fish charge
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A "CELEBRITY" angler from the West Midlands has admitted attempting to smuggle live fish to be used as bait. Read
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Stumbling addict in axe frenzy
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A DRUNKEN axeman terrified drivers and passers-by when he tried to hold up the traffic in a Birmingham street, a court heard. Read
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Stepping proudly into 2007 - nude!
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A GROUP of workers who dared to bare all by stripping off for a charity calendar are hoping to raise a few eyebrows as well as a few quid. Read
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Sex case teacher faces new inquiry
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A FEMALE teacher cleared of performing a sex act on a 15-year-old pupil while he recorded it with his mobile phone today faced a fresh investigation. Read
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Police get more time to quiz gun suspect
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a man shot dead on his 20th birthday have been given more time to hold a suspect. Read
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Pay up - or stay in jail, dealers told
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
TWO convicted drug dealers have been ordered to cough-up a quarter of a million pounds between them or face longer in jail. Read
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New hospital has the wow factor
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
HEALTH volunteers gave Lichfield's new £17 million hospital their support following a sneak preview of the new building. Read
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New arrivals bring triple delight for airport mums
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
THESE new arrivals at Birmingham airport had mums Vickie Gilkes and Therese Trueman on cloud nine. Read
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MP warns of 'green' threat to steel jobs
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
MIDLAND manufacturers could be driven out of business by government plans to tackle climate change, an MP warned. Read
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Mini-bike riders warned
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
MINI-moto riders are being warned to use their bikes lawfully or risk having them confiscated. Read
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I swear I'm a little scared!
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A WORCESTERSHIRE chef is to taste the wrath of Gordon Ramsay after winning the chance to take part in a face-to-face cook off with the Hell's Kitchen star. Read
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Hi-tech route to cut congestion
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A NEW £26.6 million hi-tech traffic control system to help cut congestion and keep traffic moving came a step nearer in the West Midlands today. Read
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Football stars washing cars!
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
VILLA and Blues stars may be cleaning up in their respective leagues but they still found time to put in a bit of elbow grease for Children In Need. Read
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'Crime wave' boy locked up
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE tearaway branded a one-boy crime wave has been sentenced to four months' detention after breaching an order banning him from Shirley. Read
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Cliff and Cherie are all smiles
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
HE may be more popular with more mature music fans, but music legend Sir Cliff Richard proved he's still the Peter Pan of Pop when he joined youngsters in Birmingham. Read
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Christmas fun at the castle
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
EARLY festive cheer is on offer at Tamworth Castle's Christmas Wassail. Read
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Call for spending on public transport
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
BUSINESSES have demanded better investment in public transport after an official report exposed the damaging effects of congestion on West Midland roads. Read
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Brum needs a new station - now!
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
IT'S billed as the "finest station in Europe", cost £800 million and opened this week - but it's not in Birmingham. Read
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Bishop ceremony a spirit-ual affair
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
TODAY'S inauguration of Birmingham's newest member of the clergy was always going to be a sacred affair. Read
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'Being on the run isn't cheap', court told
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man accused of murdering PC Sharon Beshenivsky in a botched robbery blew his share of the haul trying to avoid capture. Read
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At the third stroke, Emma could be the speaking clock
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
TELLY weathergirl Emma Jesson may be the new voice of the speaking clock. Read
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Switched on to a memory
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A TWINKLING tree has became a beacon of light and hope for Birmingham families. Read
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Stan's not the retiring type
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
VETERAN business owner Stan Hughes has vowed to complete 50 years at his engraving firm after failing to give the company away. Read
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Search for little stars
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
BRAVE cancer-battling babies from across the Midlands are in line for an extra special award during such a gruelling time. Read
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Police home in on cheats
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
BOGUS Big Issue sellers who con kind passers-by are the target of a new police crackdown. Read
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NatWest heist reward offer
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A REWARD of £25,000 was offered today for information leading to raiders who stole nearly £2 million from a NatWest depot in Tamworth. Read
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Model collector is just the ticket!
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
WORLD record breaker Geoff Price has taken his amazing collection of model buses and trams past the 10,000 mark, but he had to go abroad to do it. Read
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Man who attacked partner is locked up
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN has been sentenced to 56 days in prison under the city's latest crackdown on domestic violence. Read
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'Help us to save park'
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
FAMILIES have been urged to rally together to throw their weight behind a campaign group fighting to save the future of a park in Yardley. Read
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Final bell for school
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
A SCHOOL which has just 11 pupils is to close at the end of December, council bosses have confirmed. Read
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Duo revved up to raise fundschallenge
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
DRIVING duo Paul Russell and John Kiely burned the rubber on a 2,597-mile car rally to raise nearly £1,500 for charity. Read
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A taste of the Black Country
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
FAGGOTS and grey peas are on the menu for talented teenage student Samantha Penn. Read
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Thieves black out thousands of homes
Nov 17 2006 | Top Stories
About 20,000 properties across the Black Country were left without power after thieves struck at an electricity substation. Read
