May
2007
Articles from 14th May 2007
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Crash OAP pedestrian dies
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A 78-YEAR-OLD pedestrian has died of her injuries in hospital after a road accident in Worcestershire. Read
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Fight to save Pete's sight begins
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM lorry driver refused treatment on the NHS has undergone the first stage of an operation which will save his sight, thanks to Birmingham Mail readers. Read
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Ball digs deep for mayor's charity
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A GLITTERRING array of guests including business leaders, radio presenters and leading councillors helped raise a staggering £17,000 at the Lord Mayor's Gala Ball. Read
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Woman in carjack ordeal
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN had a lucky escape when carjackers tried to run her sporty BMW convertible off the road. Read
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Good luck cards for GCSE students
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of pupils have been given a special 'good luck' message as they prepare for vital GCSE exams. Read
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Blair rallies but he's no match for Charlie
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
GAME, set and match . . . to Charlie Price after he enjoyed a rally with outgoing Prime Minister Tony Blair. Read
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TV star Tarrant quizzed over assault
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
TV STAR Chris Tarrant has been arrested on suspicion of assault at a restaurant. Read
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Speeding Villa star banned from driving
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa star Gabriel Agbonlahor was banned from driving today after being caught at almost 100mph on the Aston Expressway in Birmingham. Read
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Mother and toddler found dead in pool
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN and her 21-month-old daughter have been found dead in a private swimming pool, police said today. Read
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Gas bill row over house that wasn't even built
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM couple were threatened with disconnection by British Gas in a row over an unpaid bill - for a house that wasn't even built. Read
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Explosive drama on campus
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from Aston University after a mock explosion was staged to put emergency crews to the test. Read
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Gunshot victim out of hospital
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN blasted in the back in a drive-by shooting in Birmingham has been discharged from hospital, it was revealed today. Read
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'Tribute' Villa fan scores 12-month ban
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
f=XClearfaceGothicLH-Bold FOOTBALL: oDad receives letter from club... and match ball from game Read
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Bonnie and Clyde back behind bars
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
TWO masked tearaways who escaped from their Midland lock-up have finally been recaptured after four months on the run. Read
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Man charged with murdering child
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man has been charged with murdering his partner's 14-month-old son. Read
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Vintage wheels fans defy the weather
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
CLASSIC car fans descended on the Black Country for one of the country's most popular vehicle shows. Read
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New Woolmer death riddle
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A GROUP of British investigators has concluded that former Warwickshire cricket coach Bob Woolmer died of heart failure from natural causes and was not strangled. Read
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Runners brave the rain to raise funds
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of runners braved the wet weather in Birmingham to raise cash for charity. Read
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M6 top of the jams league
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
DRIVERS have thought it for ages, but two sections of the M6 near Birmingham were today officially named as among the worst congested roads in Britain. Read
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Wembley agony and ecstasy for Harriers fans
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
IT was a day of two halves for Kidderminster Harriers and their devoted army of fans. Read
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Friend set on fire by 'evil' attacker
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was branded "astonishing and chillingly evil" by a judge after he tied a friend to a tree, doused him in petrol and set him alight. Read
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Threat to kill Queen star
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting a missing Midland man who has threatened to kill rock star Brian May. Read
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Park boss blames weathermen for Bank Holiday washout
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
THE boss of Drayton Manor Park has criticised weather forecasters after the popular Midland theme park suffered its worst May Day Bank Holiday in living memory. Read
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Arson attack on former hospital
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 20 firefighters were called to tackle a suspected arson attack on the former St Margaret's Hospital complex in Great Barr. Read
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Building row safety probe for councillors
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham councillors are being probed by local government standards watchdogs following a safety row over a rundown listed building. Read
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Mayors power to second term
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
THREE of Britain's directly elected mayors are beginning their second terms after successes in the local elections. Read
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Bookie: I killed my wife
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND bookmaker has admitted killing his wife at a house in Walsall. Read
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Anniversary appeal over stab murder
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE have put out a new appeal for information on the fifth anniversary of the murder of a man in Walsall. Read
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Literary 'cell' has write stuff for win
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
INMATES at Birmingham prison are to receive a very special visitor after winning a national literary challenge. Read
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Medals link to desert legend
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
MEDALS with a link to the legendary Lawrence of Arabia have been snapped up by a Midland collector. Read
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Man critically injured in pub fight
May 14 2007 | Top Stories
A 45-YEAR-OLD man is in fighting for his life today after suffering serious head injuries in a late night brawl. Read
