Mar
2007
Articles from 28th Mar 2007
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Man in court over railway suicide attempt
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN who tried to take his own life by lying on the track at Solihull railway station has pleaded guilty to an offence of obstructing an engine. Read
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School lessons by PlayStation
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
CHILDREN at a Birmingham school will be using PlayStations as part of their lessons in a revolutionary new education scheme. Read
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Hope for 1,500 jobs in plan for axed Jaguar plant
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,500 jobs have been promised as part of a long-awaited plan to redevelop Jaguar's redundant car plant at Browns Lane in Coventry. Read
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Wraps are off on China's MG
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
THE Chinese dignitaries may have been delighted but it was a bitter-sweet moment for a group of former Longbridge workers as the new-look MG rose from the ashes of Birmingham's manufacturing heritage in a factory far away from home. Read
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Hello my luvvers! I'm the new Dolly.
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
THE legendary queen of Black Country comedy, Dolly Allen, is being brought back to life almost 17 years after her death. Read
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Cadbury rapped over chewing gum ad
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM sweet giant Cadbury has been ordered to scrap chewing gum commercials criticised for playing on Caribbean stereotypes. Read
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Blaze hits historic pub
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
TWENTY drinkers and staff were evacuated from an historic pub after the roof caught fire. Read
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Sand bath murder teacher 'very popular'
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND woman murdered and encased in a bath of sand in a bedsit was a popular teacher trying to make a new career in Japan. Read
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Duo set to Byrne an effigy
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
TWO controversial performers plan to burn an effigy of a city MP as part of a publicly-funded arts event in Birmingham. Read
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Hero saves teenager from fire
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was hailed a hero today for saving a semi-conscious teenager from a blazing Birmingham maisonette. Read
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Blues star cuts ribbon at Fab new centre
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
BLUES star Fabrice Muamba unveiled a new training centre for Birmingham youngsters that has won the backing of Prince Charles. Read
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Young 'out in the cold' at gun talks
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
INNER-city volunteers at the sharp end of tackling Birmingham gun and gang crime say they are being excluded from "ivory tower" meetings about the issue. Read
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Spurned lover jailed for threat to ex's new boyfriend
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A DUDLEY man became "obsessional" about his ex-partner kidnapped and threatened to kill her new young boyfriend, a judge said. Read
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Man in jail for second killing
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A WALSALL man has been warned he faces a substantial time behind bars after being convicted of manslaughter for the second time. Read
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Rescuer key to saving piano shop
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A FAMOUS Birmingham piano company which supplies many of world's top orchestras is facing the music after going bust. Read
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Pogus shooting his own water world
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
THE Kate Winslets and Gwyneth Paltrows of tomorrow could be right here in Birmingham as eight schoolgirls get the chance to work with an award-winning film-maker. Read
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Tribute to VC winner planned
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A VICTORIA Cross war hero from the Midlands who took part in one of the most daring raids of World War Two is set to have a street named after him in his home town. Read
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Residents braced for Tesco fightback
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
THE Bournville booze-busters were today warned that their victory over Tesco could be short-lived. Read
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Driver who molested student walks free
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM private hire driver who sexually molested a drunken female student in the back of his car walked free from court after being given a suspended sentence. Read
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Angry parents set to plead with Reid over hostel
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
PARENTS protesting about plans to open a Probation Service drop-in centre near three schools in Kitts Green will take their fight to the Home Office. Read
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We're streets ahead!
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
FORGET the Oscars! The cream of Birmingham's nightlife and entertainment industry paid tribute to its shining stars and outstanding achievers during a glittering awards ceremony to celebrate the Best of Broad Street. Read
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Plea over 'kidnapped' cat
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
THE owner of a £700 pedigree cat reported stolen in Birmingham has made a public appeal to track down her pet. Read
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Cat-nav Lenny' mystery 120 mile trip
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
A CAT is now feline fine after using up some of its nine lives to hitch a 120-mile ride to the Midlands from Dorset. Read
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Rail blow for Easter travellers
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
EASTER travellers hoping to use trains to visit relatives will be hit by rail closures because of engineering work. Read
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Tributes to dead baby as killer convicted
Mar 28 2007 | Top Stories
THE aunt of tragic tot Troy Simpson paid tribute to the "beautiful and cheerful baby" after his stepfather was convicted of his manslaughter. Read
