Jul
2007
Articles from 9th Jul 2007
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Madeleine fund con thief is jailed
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
A DRUG user from Cannock who carried out a fake door-to-door collection for missing Madeleine McCann to fund her habit has been jailed for 90 days. Read
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Three guilty of July 21 bomb plot
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
THREE men were found guilty today of an extremist Muslim plot to launch a series of suicide bomb attacks on the London transport system exactly two weeks after 7/7. Read
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Seven hurt in bus smash
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
SEVEN people were injured, one seriously, today after being hit by a bus in Walsall town centre. Read
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New firms sign up to Longbridge
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
NEW hi-tech businesses are already signing up to Longbridge as a fresh era finally dawns for the world-famous site, it emerged today. Read
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Tributes paid to road crash victim
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
FRIENDS of a popular Birmingham pub worker who died in a road accident today paid tribute to the "friendly giant" as they spoke of their heartache. Read
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Pascoe on the trail of picnic
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
ACTOR Colin Buchanan will kick off a day full of activity on Sunday for thousands of people with the opening of the annual picnic in the park at Warley Woods. Read
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Albion keeper attacked in pub
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
WEST Brom goalkeeper Dean Kiely was knocked out when he was attacked by a thug with a bottle. Read
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Detectives to get stab vests
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES across the West Midlands are getting their own knife-proof vests as part of a new safety drive - three years after an officer was stabbed to death. Read
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Man stabbed in pub horror
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was repeatedly stabbed in a frenzied knife attack as he enjoyed a drink with pals in a popular city pub. Read
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Midlands 'no terror hotspot'
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
CLAIMS the West Midlands has been identified as the al-Qaeda hotspot of the country were today dismissed as wide of the mark. Read
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Plans for new Brum film studio
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
PLANS for a new film studio for Birmingham are being developed, to help attract film crews to the city. Read
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All the sevens for baby Elizabeth
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
LITTLE Elizabeth Elie may not know it as she sleeps soundly, but she could be the world's luckiest baby. Read
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Minders for Ozzy's star
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
SECURITY guards are standing watch over Ozzy Osbourne's Broad Street star. Read
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Delays warning to drivers by 999 chiefs
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
AMBULANCE chiefs today lashed out at motorists for not being prepared to cope with delays after a fuel leak brought chaos to roads in the Midlands. Read
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WH Smith deal helps save post office
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
POST Office chiefs have axed Erdington's Central Square branch after signing a deal to relocate services to WH Smith. Read
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Dancing in the streets for carnival fun
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
SUMMER arrived at last as carnival-crazy families enjoyed fun in the sun. Read
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It's grim Reading for Brum in 2007
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is one of Britain's poorest performing cities for employment, population growth and skills, a new study revealed today. Read
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Callers battle to be a winning number
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE atmosphere was like the mother of all hen nights and the World Darts Championships rolled into one. Read
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Severn Valley to get flood damage cash lifeline
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
TOURIST businesses battered by severe flooding were today mon thrown a £1.5 million lifeline by Advantage West Midlands. Read
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Praise for coach driver after two car smash
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
A COACH driver was today praised for springing into action to help out at the scene of a car crash. Read
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Police swoop on copper strippers
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police have made 15 arrests as part of an operation to tackle metal thefts. Read
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Crossed swords for fair lady at Soho House
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
BUCKLES were well and truly swashed at one of Birmingham's historical gems as visitors were taken back in time to the era of highwaymen and Georgian dandies. Read
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Woman is cut free in car drama
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
SIX people, including a baby, were hurt when two cars collided in Birmingham. Read
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Taste of Birmingham goes down a treat!
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
SCORCHING sun was on the menu for the final two days of the city's mammoth culinary festival Taste of Birmingham . Read
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Gun war slammed by victim's mum
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mum has condemned Labour's war on gun crime after new figures revealed almost two in three gunmen escape with less than the "mandatory" five year jail term. Read
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Airport cocaine man is jailed
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
A NIGERIAN man has been jailed for nine years after being caught trying to smuggle cocaine with a street value of £160,000 into Birmingham. Read
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Mandy - I tried to kill myself after baby deaths
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE Midland mum whose eight babies were born dead has admitted she tried to kill herself. Read
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Two hurt in glider crash
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
TWO people escaped with their lives when their glider plummeted to the ground and smashed into a hedge. Read
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Centre plan as tribute to Scott
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE family of tragic teenage hit and run crash victim Scott Poll have launched a bid for £500,000 of lottery cash to provide a community centre in his memory. Read
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School's push to take secondary pupils
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
AN INNER city church primary school in Birmingham is hoping to tackle underachievement among future generations of black pupils by opening its doors to secondary age pupils. Read
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Severn Trent 'best for water'
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLANDS water company Severn Trent Water has come top of the table for drinking water quality in England and Wales. Read
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Bikers rev up in green tax demo
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of bikers from across Britain converged on Birmingham at the weekend to say no to congestion charging. Read
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Missing boy is found safe and well
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE boy at the centre of a kidnap alert was found safe and well. Read
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Man hurt in police chase car smash
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was seriously injured when the stolen car he was driving ploughed into a tree during a police chase. Read
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Two hurt in pub shooting
Jul 09 2007 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were today continuing to investigate a double shooting outside a pub. Read
