Jan
2008
Articles from 14th Jan 2008
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Yobs will not beat us
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
A DEFIANT head teacher today sent out a "We shall not be moved" warning after the second attack in a week on his school. Read
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We'll back you if you strike
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Birmingham council workers threatening strike action have been told by the city's Labour boss: "We will support you." Read
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On your marks for the Brum fun run!
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
IT will be the most exciting fun run that Birmingham has seen for years - and YOU can help make it the most successful, too. Read
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'Misconduct' head resigns
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
THE head teacher of a Birmingham primary school suspended and then reinstated over gross professional misconduct allegations, has now resigned, it was revealed today. Read
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Men rescued from car roof
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
THREE men were rescued by fire-fighters from the roof of a Land Rover after it was swamped by water in Birmingham as rain lashed the region. Read
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Lesson in savings
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
PUPILS at a Birmingham primary school are hoping to make "big money" when they grow up. Read
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Killer 'wears my lad's watch'
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
THE father of an Army Red Cap who was murdered by an Iraqi mob believes a watch he gave his son as an 18th birthday present is being worn by a looter. Read
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Hunt for duo after assault on OAP, 94
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police are seeking information after a 94-year-old woman was assaulted in her home. Read
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Gun police raid house
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
ARMED police swooped at a house today in a dawn raid. Read
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Fury over exams blunder
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
A SECONDARY school in Sutton Coldfield has complained to Government education officials after a blunder meant its exam results were wrongly downgraded. Read
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Drug dealer killers sentenced
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
FIVE gang members will be sentenced today for the murder of a drug dealer shot dead on an isolated farm track. Read
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Couple have big day at last
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM family organised a "surprise wedding" for an elderly couple who celebrate 60 years of marriage today. Read
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City office workers flee blaze
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
AN office worker told today of the scary moment smoke suddenly billowed onto his floor at a Birmingham building thought to have been targeted by arsonists. Read
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Christine Hamilton visits Brum
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
BATTLEAXE Christine Hamilton showed her softer side on a visit to Birmingham. Read
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Brown in call on knife crime
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE in the worst knife crime areas of Britain, including Birmingham, will be told to prosecute anyone found carrying a blade, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said today. Read
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Witness hunt after car crash
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are appealing for a witness to a fatal road traffic collision to come forward. Read
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The Dark Knight's coming!
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
NEW Batman film The Dark Knight looks set to be shown in remastered form at Birmingham IMAX cinema this summer. Read
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Stolen items seen in shop
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
A BURGLARY victim helped capture a crook after spotting some of his stolen property in a pawn shop window. Read
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New appeal on murder
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are re-appealing for information one month after the murder of a Wolverhampton man. Read
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Jail for £60k benefit con
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
A FRAUDSTER faces being kicked out of the country after being jailed for a year for his part in a plot to steal £60,000 of taxpayers' cash. Read
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Hughes splits from wife
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
FOOTBALLER Lee Hughes has split with the wife who stood by him during his death crash trial, according to his friends. Read
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Soldier forced abroad by £70 pension
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
A SOLDIER left disabled by a bomb blast during the second Gulf War has claimed his army pension is so poor he has been forced to move to Eastern Europe. Read
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College is facing closure
Jan 14 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham's biggest colleges may be forced to close after being labelled as "failing" in a damning Ofsted report. Read
