Mar
2007
Articles from 22nd Mar 2007
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Woolmer 'had broken bone in his neck'
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
PAKISTAN cricket coach Bob Woolmer was discovered with a fractured bone in his neck, it was claimed today. Read
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Four held over money laundering scam
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
FOUR people have been arrested after cash, computers and bank account details were seized in the West Midlands. Read
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'Evil' cowboy builder gets five years
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A COWBOY builder who swindled nearly £100,000 out of mainly elderly homeowners has been jailed for five years. Read
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Veteran buses back on the road
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
BUSES of yesteryear will be back on the road in Birmingham this weekend to celebrate a 100 year milestone. Read
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Lionel enjoys a ruby!
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
SHOWBIZ legend Lionel Blair celebrated his ruby wedding anniversary in Brum with one of the city's famous curries. Read
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Woolmer's widow 'has not ruled out' murder
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE widow of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer has not ruled out the possibility that he was murdered, it was reported today. Read
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Hero Michelle collects Iraq gallantry medal
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE soldier has become the first woman to win the Military Cross for bravery. Read
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Second retirement village planned for city
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
PLANS for Birmingham's second retirement village have been announced, just days after work began on the first. Read
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Court hears of 'horrific attack'
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A VIOLENT man with a history of attacking people and stealing their property beat a pensioner to death before taking his wallet and credit cards, a court heard. Read
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Posh areas get better binmen
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE posher the area of Birmingham you live in, the better your rubbish collection is, the city binmen's boss admitted today. Read
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Gun gang in gems theft
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A CITYWIDE manhunt was underway today for a gang of robbers who targeted a jeweller's store. Read
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Police probe Hartson row
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
Police probe Read
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Nurse died after a fit, inquest told
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
Nurse died Read
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Anglers left reeling by blunder
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
ANGRY anglers waded in to rescue hundreds of floundering fish after workers pulled the plug on a Birmingham beauty spot too early. Read
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All in a tizz over Tiswas reunion
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
TISWAS stars Chris Tarrant and Sally James came back to Brum to film a special show - but there was no sign of the Phantom Flan Flinger. Read
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Fan-tastic! Thousands turn out as speedway returns to Brum
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE Brummies have roared back! Fans streamed through the turnstiles and gave the city's speedway kings homecoming a terrific kick start last night. Read
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Government Minister backs our fight for referendum
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail's petition to force a referendum on an elected mayor could help the city reach the "Champions League", according to a Government Minister. Read
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Youth charged over 'gun threat'
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER has been charged after a pupil was allegedly threatened with a pellet gun at a Midland school. Read
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Schools set to be a healthier place
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
TEACHERS from across the West Midlands were today being given special lessons on how to make their schools more healthy. Read
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The lean, green 4x4 machines
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLAND 4X4 manufacturer Land Rover is aiming to shed its "gas-guzzling" image with a motor industry first. Read
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Campaigners win fight to save historic park
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating an "incredible victory" today after a two-year battle to save a Birmingham park. Read
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Tributes paid to church stalwart
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE brother of a Birmingham church stalwart who spent years helping African and Palestinian orphans has paid tribute to her after she lost her battle with cancer. Read
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Tree-crush victim was father-of-two
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A DRIVER crushed to death when a tree fell on his pick-up truck has been named as a local businessman. Read
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Hot spot for drugs users gets clean up
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A DRUGS den where more than 100 used needles were discovered has been closed down. Read
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Girl, 15, 'raped in park'
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A MOTHER today warned parents to be on their guard after her 15-year-old daughter was allegedly raped by a youth in a Midland park. Read
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Police wait for Woolmer report amid 'mafia murder' claims
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES are waiting today for a pathologist's report on the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer amid claims he was murdered by "match-fixing mafia". Read
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Cat escapes death in railings
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
A BLACK cat lost one of his nine lives after getting stuck in 6ft railings in the Bromford region of Birmingham. Read
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Footballer probed over unpaid taxi fare
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating claims that West Bromwich Albion footballer John Hartson failed to pay a taxi fare. Read
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City cabbies design door safety device
Mar 22 2007 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham taxi drivers have invented a pioneering home security device that uses any would-be intruder's own strength against them. Read
