Apr
2007
Articles from 19th Apr 2007
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Life for massage parlour double killer
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
LIFE FOR MASSAGE PARLOUR DOUBLE KILLER Read
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Woman arrested over murder
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a Midland man today revealed that a woman has been arrested in connection with the death. Read
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A bit more would be of help!
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
BOURNVILLE families today welcomed a Tesco donation to their community centre but were shocked the supermarket giant could not afford more. Read
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Julie to play BBC enemy No 1 Mary
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
SMETHWICK-born actress Julie Walters is to play legendary taste and decency campaigner Mary Whitehouse in a film commissioned by her former foe, the BBC. Read
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You can't always get what you want, Mick!
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
THE Midland cathedral city of Worcester helped forge the career of one of Britain's most successful bands - if this little piece of rock history is anything to go by. Read
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Setback in lost pensions fight
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
TORY plans to bail out 125,000 workers facing pensions heartache, including 2,000 West Midlanders, were thrown out after a fiery House of Commons debate. Read
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Fresh blow in 2012 pool bid
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM's race for a 50m swimming pool in time for the 2012 Olympics has suffered a further delay after another contender dived into the race. Read
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Troops praise care at Selly Oak
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
INJURED troops at Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital have been asked to rate their treatment as part of a probe into claims about appalling conditions. Read
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Fans steer clear for the start of the season
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
THE unmistakable summer sound of leather on willow returned to Birmingham when the cricket season started in earnest. Read
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View to a killing as old watch goes up for auction
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man was extremely shaken and stirred when he took an old family heirloom into an auctioneer to be valued. Read
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'More work for no extra pay' row at BMW factory
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 workers at BMW's hugely successful Midlands engine plant may have to work a longer week to cope with extra demand for no extra pay. Read
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Chocs heaven coming to city
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has secured the sweet taste of success by beating off London to hold the first ever national Chocolate Show. Read
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Family of three cut free in car smash
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
A FAMILY of three had to be cut free from the wreckage of their people carrier after in was involved in a crash with a lorry carrying compressed gas canisters. Read
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Foreign pupils lowering standards in Brum, says MP
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
STANDARDS in a Birmingham school have been threatened by a massive increase in the number of children who speak poor English, the minister in charge of immigration admitted. Read
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£26,000 fraudster is spared prison
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN convicted of masterminding a £26,000 credit card fraud has avoided jail after a Birmingham judge raised concerns about "overcrowded prisons". Read
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Brummies 'too fat for cremation'
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
CEMETERIES are being forced to rebuild their crematorium furnaces as fat Brummies can no longer fit into them. Read
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Snubbed! Minister 'too busy' to meet mums
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
A GROUP of mums fighting plans to open a criminal signing-on centre near to three schools travelled all the way to London - only to be snubbed by senior Home Office officials who said they didn't have time to meet them. Read
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Families in fear of street gangs
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
FAMILIES claim they are living in fear because a turf war has broken out between rival gangs living on a notorious Birmingham estate. Read
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Jacqui is a dame of two halves
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
MATCH of the Day has blown the whistle on its boys only pundit club by recruiting its first ever woman commentator. Read
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Bus boss in town for big debate
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
THE nation's biggest bus boss will tonight answer Birmingham Mail readers' questions at an open debate in the city. Read
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Rugby match in Rik's name
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
FRIENDS of crash victim Rik Adams will be scrummaging for a place on the rugby pitch at a memorial match in his name this weekend. Read
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PC 'raped woman on first date', court told
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND police constable raped a woman after taking her out on a date, it has been alleged. Read
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Couple are trapped in arson attack
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
A COUPLE were trapped inside their smoke-filled home after yobs blocked the door of neighbouring property with a burning mattress. Read
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I'd stand for mayor - Karren
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
KARREN Brady today announced that she intends to stand as the elected Mayor for Birmingham if voters decide to change the way they are governed. Read
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Karren: No-one would have a moment's peace...
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
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Sporting coup for Brum
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
FORMER Birmingham Mail journalist Mike Parry is return to the city tomorrow for an outside broadcast of his Talksport breakfast show. Read
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'I die like Jesus Christ', said university killer
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
THE Virginia Tech killer compared himself to Jesus Christ and said he died to inspire generations of "weak and defenceless people". Read
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Huge fire destroys city warehouse
Apr 19 2007 | Top Stories
ALMOST 100 firefighters tackled a massive blaze which destroyed a Birmingham warehouse today. Read
