Oct
2007
Articles from 30th Oct 2007
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Man jailed over cartoon demo has jail term cut
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man jailed for his part in a demonstration in London against an anti-Islamic cartoon has won a two-year reduction in his sentence. Read
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Family tribute to boy killed in road smash
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
THE mother of a ten-year-old boy killed in a road traffic collision along with his father has paid tribute to her “lovely son and brother.” Read
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Bus on time - or your money back
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
BUS passengers will be refunded by travel vouchers and may even have taxi fares paid for if their service runs late, it was revealed today. Read
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Nazi past of ring road hermit
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A TRAMP who lived in a tent on Wolverhampton's ring road for more than 35 years served in the German SS, a friend claimed. Read
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Brave Charlie is an inspiration
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A POPULAR Birmingham nightspot is to become a sea of pink and blue as more than 300 people gather to celebrate the launch of a heart charity inspired by a courageous six-year-old girl. Read
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How to join the Birmingham Mail Film Club
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
WELCOME to the Birmingham Mail Film Club! Sign up for FREE and every Tuesday evening you can see classic movies from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s for just £2.50 at Cineworld Broad Street. Read
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Broad Street stars safe after acid scrub
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
BROAD Street's Walk of Stars has been declared safe and the barriers removed. Read
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Man in charity con spared jail
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A CONMAN who dumped 15,000 tonnes of contaminated rubble on a Midland golf course has been fined, but the punishment has been greeted with dismay by an environment boss. Read
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Postie Pete turns into delivery detective
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A DETERMINED postman turned detective to orchestrate a search to find the rightful recipient of a curiously addressed letter. Read
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Hospital boss' 'regret' over OAP tragedy
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
THE boss of a city hospital has expressed regret for the death of an elderly woman due to health and safety errors. Read
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Charity workers Bob hits the Gambia trail
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
THE Lord Mayor of Birmingham has backed an intrepid charity worker who is driving 4,000 miles to raise funds for needy children. Read
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£32m boost for power network
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A £32 MILLION project to improve electricity supplies throughout east Birmingham has been launched by Central Networks. Read
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Woman on murder charge
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN believed to be the sister of a murdered Birmingham man has appeared in court. Read
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A health tonic out of Africa
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
YOUNG patients at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital have been treated to an African drumming workshop to cheer them up while they recovered. Read
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Laundering bid shame of businessman
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
AN ACCOMPLISHED and successful businessman who tried to launder a cheque for almost £54,000 at a bank in Birmingham after hitting a low in his life has avoided jail. Read
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Whitehall date for Mail editor
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
THE campaign for an elected mayor referendum in Birmingham is being taken to the corridors of Westminster next month. Read
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MP Clare Short's mum dies aged 87
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
JOAN Short, the mum of Birmingham MP Clare Short and a stalwart of Birmingham Labour Party, has died aged 87. Read
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Man dies in motorway crash
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN has died following a road accident on a Midland motorway. Read
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Doctor backs hospital informers idea
Oct 30 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM casualty doctor has backed police proposals encouraging health workers to breach patient confidentiality in an attempt to reduce gun crime. Read
