Aug
2007
Articles from 22nd Aug 2007
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Tribute paid to hotel fire tragedy teacher
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE family of a Midland teacher who died while trying to save his elderly mother from a burning hotel paid tribute last night to his dedication and love of his job. Read
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There's a tiger among Lucy's litter!
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
BUSTER, the abandoned tiger cub thinks and acts like a household moggie as he strolls through his owner's cat flap. Read
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Fundraising to the fore with Johnny
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
HOUSEWIVES' favourite Johnny Briggs is preparing to swing into action to support cancer sufferers across the region. Read
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Labrador Roz in the running for UK's top dog
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A DEVOTED guide dog who survived a savage attack by another dog has been shortlisted to become the UK's Guide Dog of the Year. Read
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Popular comic Harry dies aged 85
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
LEGENDARY Black Country entertainer Harry Harrison has died suddenly after collapsing at home. Read
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PC killer charged with stabbing prisoner
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who murdered a rookie police officer during an armed robbery in Bradford has been charged with stabbing a fellow prisoner. Read
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Fourth person held in M40 bike murder probe
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES investigating the fatal shooting of a biker on the M40 motorway in Warwickshire have arrested a fourth man, police said. Read
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Vicious loan shark has sentence doubled
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A VIOLENT loan shark convicted of attacking a Birmingham man with a machete has had his prison sentence almost doubled following a landmark appeal by a local authority. Read
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Cats visit leaves kids feline fine!
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS at Birmingham Children's Hospital looked like the cat that got the cream when they had a surprise visit from stars of a hit musical. Read
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Horrified shoppers watch youths fight
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS watched in horror as a vicious fight broke out in Birmingham's showpiece Bullring shopping centre. Read
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Armed robbers attack OAPs in own home
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
AN elderly couple were attacked in their Birmingham home by armed thugs including one wearing a Scream-style horror mask. Read
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Tributes to tragic teen footballer
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE mum of teenage footballer Anton Reid today paid tribute to her 'loving and caring' son. Read
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New rail carriages lined up for Midlands
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands is to receive up to 70 new carriages to reduce overcrowding on local rail services. Read
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Cameron accused of 'destabilising' NHS
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
HOSPITAL bosses rounded on Tory leader David Cameron, accusing him of 'destabilising' the NHS, as he visited a Midland maternity unit. Read
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'Flu-like' virus kills businessman
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A HEALTHY 49-year-old Birmingham businessman died suddenly after being struck down by a flu-like virus that spread to his heart. Read
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Bust up over plan to move big screen
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans which may "shatter the peace and ambience" of Birmingham's Victoria Square with a big screen will be decided by city planners tomorrow. Read
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Soccer ban on ex-con Hughes
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
DISGRACED former West Bromwich Albion star Lee Hughes was hit with a suspension even before he resumes his football career following his release from prison. Read
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Man held as two killed in car crash
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN has been arrested after two people died in a four-car collision in Halesowen. Read
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Man admits bus stop hammer horror
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was chased from a bus stop and smashed on the head with a hammer, a court heard. Read
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Carnival atmosphere at basketball
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
THE NIA became a cauldron of colour and noise as thousands of fans turned out to cheer Great Britain basketball team to victory against Slovakia. Read
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College women 'groped' by lecturer
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A CATERING lecturer fondled and groped two teenage Midland students, jurors were told. Read
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Merryn's boots are made to protest
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND grandmother has turned activist in a bid to put a stop to climate change Ð and is trekking 1,000 miles across the UK to raise awareness. Read
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Rape bid suspect 'assumed tennis star ID'
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN accused of trying to rape an escort girl after posing as a porn film director had sex with another prostitute while pretending he was a famous tennis player, Birmingham Crown Court was told. Read
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Commuters hit by major garage blaze
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS faced rush-hour chaos in part of the Midlands today as firefighters risked serious injury tackling a blaze. Read
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City lead in missing woman hunt
Aug 22 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN missing from her Midland home for more than a week may be in Birmingham, police said. Read
