Aug
2007
Articles from 23rd Aug 2007
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Man dies under Metro
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLAND Metro services were disrupted today after a man was run over by a tram in West Bromwich. Read
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Midland woman dies in Dorset car crash
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A 42-YEAR-OLD woman from the West Midlands was killed and her family injured in a crash in Dorset, police have said. Read
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Tragic death of GCSE teen
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE "angel" died suddenly in her sleep just days before she was due to collect her GCSE results with her school pals today. Read
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GCSE joy for teenagers
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of pupils across the West Midlands were today waking up to another record-breaking set of GCSE results. Read
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Man is killed by train
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A PERSON was killed today after being hit by a train at a Black Country railway station. Read
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Troubled Amy fights Jamelia for Mobo prize
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
TROUBLED singer Amy Winehouse leads the nominations for this year's Mobo Awards - but she faces a big battle with Midland stars Beverley Knight and Jamelia. Read
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Railway repairs are on track
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
REPAIRS to the Severn Valley Railway are on track, but it could be next year before the site is fully operational again. Read
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Man hurt as crane topples
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was seriously injured when the 30 foot crane he was operating toppled over. Read
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Roy: I'll never work with Bev again
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM rock legend Roy Wood has vowed never to work with former bandmate Bev Bevan again following a big clash over a new version of their 60s band The Move. Read
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Immigration into Midlands on the rise
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
IMMIGRATION into the West Midlands has reached the highest level for more than a decade, new Home Office figures revealed today. Read
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All the fun of the circus for Brum
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
ROLL up, roll up for the seaside spectacular of the year - right here in the heart of Birmingham. Read
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China expert visa hiccup
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A CHINESE expert recruited to spearhead Birmingham's drive for closer links with the world's fastest growing economy has been forced to return to China to sort out her papers. Read
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Morris batting to be board's top man
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM peer Lord Morris has spoken of his boyhood passion for cricket as he revealed he hopes to stand as chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board. Read
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Prisoner released by mistake
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A VIOLENT offender was released from Winson Green prison just a week into a six month sentence. Read
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City boy is a body popper prodigy
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
REMEMBER the name Curtis Stanley - it's one Birmingham will be hearing about in the future. Read
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Mayor denies brawl in bar
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND mayor appeared in court and denied assaulting a man in a pub brawl. Read
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Pantomime protest against unit plan
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM residents who are furious at plans for a controversial mental health unit near their homes are to stage another colourful demonstration tomorrow. Read
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Bishop on a mission of mercy
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
THE Bishop of Birmingham has travelled to Africa in a bid to help boost the health and education of thousands living in war-torn countries. Read
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A motorway view to a thrill
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
SPAGHETTI Junction has been chosen as the best known motorway view. Read
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OAP killed in car crash is named
Aug 23 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN who died in an horrific accident at Halesowen was today named as Birmingham pensioner Patrick Kelly. Read
