Apr
2008
Articles from 3rd Apr 2008
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Man's badly burned body found in Birmingham park
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE body of a man found on parkland in Birmingham had suffered severe burns, it was revealed today. Read
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ITV plan to slash local news as Central Tonight is merged
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WEST Midland viewers will be guaranteed just six minutes of dedicated local news at 6.05pm when Central Tonight merges with its Nottingham counterpart, it was revealed today. Read
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Do you have a good cause? And how you can help the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
ANYBODY can ask the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust for help, and anybody can offer their help. Read
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The Birmingham Mail Charity Trust - a name to trust since 1888
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WHEN big-hearted Birmingham Mail readers dished out £25 and 15 shillings to make sure poorly youngsters at the Children's Hospital had a Christmas tree in 1889, they would never have dreamt how their efforts would kick-start a much loved city institution. Read
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We loved the shoes, but the socks were just like Brillo pads..!
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
COAL for pensioners, toys for youngsters and Christmas dinners for needy families - these were the kind of gifts dished out by the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust when it was launched nearly 120 years ago. Read
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The final cut for Birmingham's Midland Arts Centre projectionists
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
PROJECTIONISTS Phil Fawke and John Brockington became screen stars themselves today. Read
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L Ron Hubbard, the sci-fi writer behind theories of pain and evil
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
SCIENTOLOGY was the brainchild of science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard and was born out of his theories on the workings of the human mind. Read
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Outrage as police cleared in Jordan McGann death case
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MUM who reported her violent boyfriend to police weeks before he murdered tragic Birmingham toddler Jordan McGann reacted angrily to a report by watchdogs which cleared officers of serious errors. Read
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Scientology's list of celebrity support
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
TOM Cruise and John Travolta head up Scientology's all-star list of celebrity disciples. Read
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Birmingham jewel raiders got 'too cocky'
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A GANG of prolific armed robbers from Birmingham who stole jewellery worth about £;1.5 million were finally caught because they got 'too cocky', a court heard. Read
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How Phil Fawke went from wartime Bevin Boy to Midland Arts Centre stalwart
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WHEN Phil Fawke first began working in the cinema industry, James Stewart was the Oscar-winning best actor for The Philadelphia Story and Ginger Rogers was best actress for Kitty Foyle. Read
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Scientologist 'Cult' sets up HQ in Birmingham
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL religious sect which has Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its followers is to open a new multi-million pound church headquarters in Birmingham. Read
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Credibility of Lib Dems in Birmingham in 'tatters' after judge's ruling
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
LIBERAL Democrat credibility in Birmingham was in tatters today after a judge branded one of the party's election candidates "dishonest" and accused a city council cabinet member of taking part in a "scurrilous" attempt to bend the truth. Read
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Birmingham to host world half marathon event
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE world's best long-distance runners are heading to Birmingham to compete after the city won the right to stage next year's World Half Marathon championships. Read
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Thanks for all the Davenports memora-beer-lia!
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND brewery has been inundated with historic memorabilia, thanks to the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Midland housing market is buoyant say Birmingham letting bosses
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands housing market is bucking the national trend and quickening rather than slowing, it is claimed. Read
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Fiancee of Wolverhampton TV presenter Mark Speight died of drug overdose
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
NATASHA Collins, the fiancee of Wolverhampton-born TV presenter Mark Speight, died after taking cocaine and sleeping tablets, an inquest heard. Read
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Tribute to tragic Kidderminster father Scott Irwin
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE partner of a Midland man killed in a car smash in Kidderminster today described him as a loving and committed father. Read
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Style in the City heads for Birmingham
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
TRAPEZE artists will perform dramatic circus displays in a Birmingham store to mark the start of a fashion extravaganza set to be staged in the city. Read
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Jobs go as Birmingham bed firm collapses
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
MORE Midland jobs have been axed and dozens of customers in the region left without beds ordered for delivery after retailer Sleep Depot collapsed, it was revealed today. Read
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Fury as six walk free after attack on Birmingham youth
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A FURIOUS mum protested today after a gang of youths were allowed to walk free after charges relating to a vicious attack on her son were dropped. Read
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Solihull family fears house smash from speeding traffic
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A WORRIED family today said they are living in fear of a car ramming their house afer a string of accidents at the junction outside. Read
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Falklands link for blind marathon runner Dave Heeley's family
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
BLIND marathon man Dave Heeley will be sharing the start of his record-breaking 7/7/7 challenge with dozens of friends and family back home in West Bromwich, thanks to a live satellite telephone link. Read
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West Midlands Police slammed over honour killing case failings
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands police have been criticised for its response to an honour killing victim who told officers she feared for her life in the months before her murder. Read
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Wall call to curb tagging in Bromsgrove
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
GRAFFITI artists should be given a spray wall to use in Bromsgrove, a councillor claimed today. Read
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Car park lamp-post keeps Birmingham motorists at bay
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
BUNGLING council workers have installed a brand new lamp-post in the middle of a car park bay. Read
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Jurys Inn and Ryan Air donate prizes to Birmingham Mail Fun Run
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
RUNNERS in the Birmingham Mail Fun Run now have the chance to win a free weekend break to Dublin while raising cash for good causes. Read
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Anger as Birmingham hospitals ditch single sex wards
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MOVE towards introducing men and women only hospital wards across Birmingham has been taken off the agenda, health bosses revealed. Read
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Worcestershire youth groups to bid for cash
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
YOUTH groups in Worcestershire were today told they can compete for a slice of £250,000 as council chiefs set aside a pot of money for 2008. Read
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Tamworth fraudster Bernard Shipley in £9,000 benefits con
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A FRAUDSTER who swindled more than £9,000 in benefits has been prosecuted. Read
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Check out Tamworth till girl Becky Jones's new CD
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
CHECK-OUT girl Becky Collins is hoping to hit the right notes for a charity with a CD she has recorded. Read
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Pair admit killing Bilston teenager Shane Owoo
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
TWO men have admitted causing the death of a 16-year-old schoolboy who drowned after being forced into a water-filled clay pit for "a punishment swim". Read
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Rolling Stones film Shine A Light gets its Birmingham premiere
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE rock band many call the greatest in the world rolled into Birmingham - thanks to 21st century technology. Read
