Aug
2007
Articles from 17th Aug 2007
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Speed clue in crash death
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
A SPEEDING motorist died when he overtook another vehicle, lost control and ploughed into a tree, an inquest heard. Read
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Tragic RAF man 'a hero'
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM airman who died during a rocket attack in Iraq was hailed as a hero with a knack of raising morale. Read
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It's no secret - Wispa's are coming back!
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
SSSHHH... One of the biggest names in the world of chocolate is creeping back on to a shop shelf near you. Read
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Star backs fight against climate change
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
SOUL star Lemar has admitted It's Not Easy when it comes to helping to save the planet, especially when you're a celebrity jet-setter regularly catching flights on fuel guzzling aeroplanes Read
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New look taxi en route to city
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
A NEW look Taxi will soon be on streets of Birmingham - vying for business alongside the Black Cabs. Read
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Jos is a Grade A success!
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
BRAINY Birmingham schoolboy Josckd Gibbons is continuing to push back the academic barriers after achieving "unbelievable" success in his A-level results, published today. Read
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Noel's a work experience radio star
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
ANSWERING phones and making the tea is the best many youngsters can expect from a period of work experience, but one talented teenager had other ideas. Read
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Biker killing police get 'significant' information
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the murder of a motorcyclist on the M40 today said they had received "significant information" about the killing. Read
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Charity rally is just the job!
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
VintageCARA Quinton is getting revved up for a 3,000 mile fund-raising trip with her prized Mini that brings back to life one of the best loved films of the Swinging Sixties. Read
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City to get fleet of 'super buses'
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
NEW "super buses" are set to be introduced on six major routes across Birmingham, in a bid to encourage more people to use public transport. Read
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Train users get £164m rail boost
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
RAIL commuters across the Midlands today received a £164 million boost - with a deal to bring 37 new 100mph trains for the Birmingham to London route. Read
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Siege cops use stun gun
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE used a high-voltage stun gun to subdue an armed man during a siege at a house in Dudley. Read
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Ed: I'm fit and raring to go
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
VETERAN BBC WM presenter Ed Doolan today said he is raring to go and can't wait to get back behind the microphone after having life-saving heart surgery. Read
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Volleyball beach babes a smash hit
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
IF you want to know all about pokeys, spikes, blocks and digs, then head for yet another of Birmingham's beaches which is specially devoted to volleyball. Read
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Top doctor quits in beds row
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
A TOP consultant psychiatrist has resigned from Birmingham Children's Hospital as a result of the continuing row over its plans to axe beds on a psychiatric ward. Read
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Fireball kills driver as car hits tree
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
A MOTORIST was killed in a fireball after his truck hit a tree and careered into a ditch near Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Top head hits back at grammar critics
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S selective King Edward VI schools have attacked "ignorant" politicians who criticise grammars without bothering to visit them. Read
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Dream result for refugee Mariam
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
LANGUAGE has proved no barrier for a Somalian refugee who can now begin to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor after achieving academic success in her adopted Birmingham. Read
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Students told to party safely
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
PARTYING students in Birmingham have been told not to forget their condoms when they go out celebrating after getting their results. Read
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Rise in warnings over cannabis
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
THE number of people given formal warnings for cannabis possession has shot up in the years since the drug was de-classified, Home Office figures revealed. Read
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Passenger terror as Brum plane struck by lightning
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
A PASSENGER on a flight from Birmingham has described the terrifying moment when the Flybe plane was struck by lightning. Read
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Permanent base lined up for air ambulance
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
AIR Ambulance cover across Staffordshire is set to be increased with a permanent base launched there by the end of the year. Read
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DJ Ugly Phil heading off to the smoke
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
DJ UGLY Phil is set to leave Birmingham-based radio station Kerrang, it was revealed today. Read
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Star Amy pulls out of V Festival
Aug 17 2007 | Top Stories
SINGER Amy Winehouse has pulled out of this weekend's V Festival and cancelled all her touring commitments for August. Read
