Feb
2008
Articles from 8th Feb 2008
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City Muslims say 'no' to Sharia law
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY leaders in Birmingham today rejected a suggestion by the Archbishop of Canterbury's that elements of Islamic Sharia law should form part of the British legal system. Read
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Diary from Elaina Cohen on Pakistan elections
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
ELAINA Cohen, a former journalist and chair of Ladywood Ward Labour Party, is in Pakistan writing a parliamentary report on the 2008 elections. Here is her diary. Read
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Pub hit in arson attack
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was being quizzed by police today after a landmark Black Country pub was targeted in an arson attack. Read
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Slimming op for X Factor Niki
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND X Factor star Niki Evans is going under the knife to get a new slimmer figure, she revealed today. Read
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Dreams on track at Indoor Disability Athletics
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 300 young disabled athletes from across the West Midlands achieved a magical sporting dream when they took to the track for a major tournament. Read
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Abandoned by the Beeb
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
TELEVISION producer Phil Redmond called on the BBC today to do more to promote role models for children. Read
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A load of traffic hell
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS are warned that an abnormal load will cause delays when it gets going this weekend. Read
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The best of Broad Street
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
FORGET the Oscars. The biggest and best award ceremony to recognise Birmingham's nightlife is launched today. Read
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Row over loaned plants for Prince's Birmingham visit
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of flowers and trees were planted at Birmingham's Children's Hospital for a royal visit - only to be dug up the next day. Read
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Hospital in clear over boy death
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
DOCTORS have been cleared of any wrongdoing after a 12-year-old boy died from a mystery infection. Read
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Binmen start to clear the backlog
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE effort to clear the backlog of rubbish collections was under way today. Read
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City man on terror charges
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN has appeared at Birmingham Crown court and admitted terrorism-related charges. Read
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Birmingham beauty to be face of Avon
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER from Birmingham has become the new face of make-up giant Avon - thanks to England footballer Wayne Rooney's fiancée Coleen McLoughlin. Read
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Human rights fears over Birmingham A & E plans
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
HUMAN rights watchdogs may step in over controversial plans to downgrade a Birmingham A&E after revealing they have "serious concerns". Read
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Search for attackers caught on CCTV
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
PICTURED are the teenagers police want to trace in connection with a New Year's Day attack on a bus passenger in Birmingham. Read
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Problem house sealed by police
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A PROBLEM property in the Black Country has been sealed by police as part of a crackdown on drug dealing. Read
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Criminals' details on laptop stolen from court
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A LAPTOP computer holding information about convicted criminals has been stolen from a Magistrates’ Court, police confirmed. Read
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Archbishop under fire over sharia law stance
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has been criticised for claiming the adoption of elements of Islamic sharia law in the UK “seems unavoidable”. Read
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Spring clean for baby sale
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILIES are urged to sell their second hand toys and clothes at a fund-raising event in aid of a charity which provides a life-line to mums-to-be and new parents. Read
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Net puts Focus on have-a-go Tommy
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A DEFIANT war hero who stopped thugs stealing his car has become a celebrity on the internet. Read
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Debbie up and away for charity
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
CANCER survivor Debbie Ringham was a living testament to the work of Cancer Research UK as she launched the charity's fun run campaign. Read
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Lorry man held on lead theft charge
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A LORRY driver has been arrested on suspicion of stealing lead flashing and piping. Read
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Nick Clegg: Brummies should decide over elected Mayor
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE people of Birmingham should be the ones to decide whether the city has an elected mayor, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said today. Read
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Cops on track to celebrate
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A RAILWAY police team covering the Cross City Line has celebrated its first birthday by driving crime into the buffers. Read
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Comeback for Silver Blades ice rink
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
BRUMMIES can get their skates on now for the city's only ice rink is about to return. Read
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Tragedy of pair in hols boat fall
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A SUMMER day turned to tragedy for two holidaymakers who died after falling overboard from a boat, an inquest heard. Read
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Shopkeeper 'didn't take beheading plan seriously'
Feb 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM shopkeeper accused of covering up about his friend’s plans to kidnap and behead a British soldier did not believe he intended to carry out the plot, a court heard. Read
