Aug
2007
Articles from 9th Aug 2007
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Man quizzed on murder of missing model
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was today arrested over the murder of Andre Nunes who vanished without trace almost two years ago. Read
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Firemen to appeal against sacking
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
TWO senior Black Country firefighters sacked after allegedly staging a spoof interview in which a young recruit was asked to ballet dance have lodged appeals. Read
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Pervert cop still getting paid
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police force is continuing to pay the salary of a former child protection officer convicted of serious paedophile offences. Read
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Rent row puts future of markets in doubt
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE future of Birmingham's historic Indoor Markets was in doubt today as a row raged over empty stalls and soaring rents. Read
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Man rescued from blazing flat
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man from a blazing flat in the early hours of this morning. Read
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Inquiry into controversial A&E changes
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
A GOVERNMENT panel is to launch a three-month inquiry into controversial changes to a Birmingham A&E in the city next month - and even carry out bus travel tests. Read
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Future is looking bleak for traders
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
GEORGE Smith started selling shellfish at the old markets 45 years ago and his family have worked in Birmingham since 1894. Read
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Eastside tribute to councillor planned
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE LIFE and work of former Birmingham city councillor Ken Hardeman looks set to be marked by a permanent memorial at the new Eastside park. Read
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Men in miracle escape after car smash
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
TWO men walked away virtually unscathed from this spectacular crash today in a Midland street. Read
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One life saved - let's help seven more
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
ENOUGH cash has already been raised for the first piece of vital hospital equipment in the Mail's lifesaving campaign - thanks to our charity trust. Read
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Mental health ward cuts fear
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
A CHILDREN'S mental health ward threatened with closure and at the centre of a parent campaign, is to stay open - but bed numbers may be slashed by half. Read
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Vision of the future for HP site
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE first image of what the former HP Sauce works will look like when the new owners convert the iconic site into a warehouse complex has been released. Read
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Teen soccer star set for fame
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
TEENAGER Umar Jawed's dream of playing for England is moving a step nearer after he was spotted by football scouts from Pakistan. Read
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Mosque cleric: I feel vindicated
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE cleric at the centre of an explosive TV documentary into extremist lectures delivered at a Birmingham Mosque today spoke of his relief after being "vindicated" by a police inquiry. Read
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Man injured in bollard crash
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a road accident in Wolverhampton. Read
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Drunk caused taxi to crash
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
A DRUNKEN man caused a taxi driver to crash when he hurled a fire extinguisher into the road after a birthday celebration at a Birmingham nightclub. Read
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Brum shows it's got soul
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
CHART-topping soul star Lemar is to headline a huge concert in Birmingham aimed at combating climate change. Read
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Town top in tots stakes
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
WALSALL has the highest birth rate in the West Midlands, latest figures have revealed. Read
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Teenager stabbed friend
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER who stabbed a friend with a kitchen knife after a heated argument has been given a conditional discharge for two years. Read
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Rooftop protest over swimming pool plans
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
VETERAN protester Ray Egan donned John Bull attire to climb on to the roof of a Birmingham swimming pool at the centre of a multi-million pound rebuild project. Read
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MP: New Street revamp is on track
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE refurbishment of New Street is back on track, according to the MP leading the campaign to support the £550 million project. Read
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Inmate crisis blamed for prison report
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE prison population crisis was today blamed for a "disappointing" report on conditions inside Birmingham's Winson Green Prison. Read
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Gang steals cash after duping OAPs
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
ELDERLY residents were urged to be on their guard after bogus officials stole cash from OAPs. Read
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Festival's going to be V strict!
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
REVELLERS will face immediate eviction if they cause trouble at this year's V Festival in Staffordshire. Read
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Boozing crackdown hailed a success
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
A NATIONAL campaign to tackle under-age drinking in a Midland town has been hailed a success. Read
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Blaze-hit restaurant remains shut
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
BOSSES at a popular Mexican restaurant damaged by fire have no idea when the business will be able to re-open. Read
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Doolan: I thought I was going to die
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
BBC WM presenter Ed Doolan has told how he feared he might die in his latest health scare. Read
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Family's tribute to plane crash victim
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
THE family of a Midlander who died in a plane crash which killed four people spoke today of their grief for a "compassionate and charming man". Read
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City bottom of carbon footprint league
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in Birmingham have been found to have the worst carbon footprint in the UK by a new report. Read
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Fire chiefs defend duck drain rescue
Aug 09 2007 | Top Stories
FIRE chiefs have defended a decision to send three crews and a rescue boat to save a duck trapped in a drain at a lake near Solihull. Read
