Feb
2008
Articles from 25th Feb 2008
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Council strike is off
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
TOMORROW'S planned walk out by thousands of city council staff has been called off following an 11th hour agreement. Read
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Rescue in Willenhall fire
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A SLEEPING man was rescued by firefighters from a blaze which led to the evacuation of a block of flats in the Midlands. Read
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Seven out of ten correct is a glittering triumph!
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
YOU can't win 'em all - but I nearly did! Read
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Oscar joy for Daniel Day Lewis
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
DANIEL Day-Lewis and Tilda Swinton swept Britain to Oscar glory today while No Country For Old Men was the biggest film of the ceremony. Read
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Lucky to be alive after kitchen fire
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A SLEEPING man was rescued by firefighters from a blaze which led to the evacuation of a block of flats in the Midlands. Read
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Woman escapes candle fire
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS carried out safety checks at neighbouring homes after a woman's fire-hit house was found to have no smoke alarms. Read
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Peace hopes rise at union
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A UNION leader said today there was a "glimmer of hope" that Birmingham City Council's bitter pay dispute may be solved ahead of tomorrow's planned strike. Read
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Man gunned down in shop
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG man was fighting for life today after being shot in a Birmingham video shop. Read
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Olympic hope for Halesowen cycling club
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
Members of Halesowen Athletic and Cycling Club have Olympic glory in their sights even though they are still at school. Read
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Action day for Birmingham elected mayor campaign
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
AN action day held in Birmingham over the weekend by campaigners pushing for a "people's poll" on elected mayors in Birmingham has been declared a success. Read
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Tamworth boy trapped in ditch after smash
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
AN eight-year-old boy had a lucky escape when he was trapped in cold, wet mud for 40 minutes after a road accident in Warwickshire. Read
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Man shot in Washwood Heath
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG man was fighting for life today after being shot in a Birmingham video shop. Read
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Shock at £86k bill for water
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM council taxpayers forked out a whopping £86,000 for city councillors to swig on bottled water last year. Read
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Just one adult can prevent a tragedy
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
MUMS, dads and children as young as three today made an impassioned plea for a lollipop man or woman to come to their rescue. Read
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Hunt on for heart starters
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
AMBULANCE bosses were today hunting for specialist life saving equipment in a bid to save more lives in Worcestershire. Read
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Guilty of cash scam
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
TWO accountants have been convicted at Birmingham Crown Court of taking part in a massive multi-million pound and dollar international fraud. Read
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Golden time for the Chase
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has launched an appeal for people celebrating their 50th birthday to help mark the golden anniversary of a beauty spot. Read
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Bug traces stolen Mercedes
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE police have hailed a tracking device which allowed them to recover a stolen car and arrest two men. Read
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Blast fear at factory
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
BOYS as young as nine were questioned by police after a massive blaze involving wooden pallets in Walsall Wood sparked an all-night safety alert amid fears of an explosion. Read
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Bikers on track with cash grant
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
BMX bikers in Redditch were today celebrating after scooping a cash grant towards their Olympic dream. Read
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Shoppers on the right road
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A SCHEME to help wheelchair bound shoppers move around centres more easily will be launched in Staffordshire tomorrow. Read
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Girl critical after fire
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG girl remained in a critical condition in hospital today after a fire which also left her brave aunt fighting for her life. Read
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Solihull campaigners prepare for 'long battle'
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save plots of garden space in Solihull from development today insisted they remained prepared for a long battle despite the plans being thrown out for a second time. Read
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Man chokes to death after eating contest
Feb 25 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man choked to death on fairy cakes after an eating contest at a bar ended in tragedy. Read
