Apr
2008
Articles from 15th Apr 2008
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Birmingham headteacher Daud Hassan Ali is shot dead in Somalia
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
THE widow of a Birmingham headteacher shot dead by Islamic insurgents in war-torn Somalia today said it had been his lifelong dream to educate youngsters there. Read
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Sword attack terror at Birmingham post office
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
ARMED robbers, one brandishing a sword and the other a sledge hammer, held up a Birmingham post office. Read
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Plea to avoid a 'shutdown' in Birmingham as strike looms
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S business leaders today called for common sense to prevail as a series of public sector strikes threatens the city with "shutdown" next week. Read
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Man trapped after Birmingham car accident
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
A PASSENGER had to be cut free after the car he was in overturned on a Birmingham road today. Read
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I've won a grand with The Birmingham Mail!
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
IT was double celebration time for a city family as their proud son's first night as a scout was rounded off with a £1,000 win in the Birmingham Mail's Money Mania competition. Read
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Final Paddington journey for Mark Speight
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
TELEVISION presenter Mark Speight is believed to have chosen Paddington Station as a place to die because it reminded him of romantic weekends away with his fiancée. Read
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Bandanas ban on Birmingham teenagers
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
FOUR teenagers who police alleged were gang members have been banned from wearing bandanas in the colours of Birmingham's notorious Slash Crew. Read
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A hero's welcome for Dave Heeley and Mac Carr
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLANDERS were today urged to turn out in their thousands to line the route for the triumphant homecoming of blind marathon man Dave Heeley. Read
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Workers burrow deep under Birmingham for Cube development
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
A MAMMOTH excavation is destined to become a major city centre development boasting a hotel, canal-side cafes, designer retail stores, officers, apartments and a roof-top restaurant. Read
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Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham denies injured Marine MRSA claim
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES at a Birmingham hospital treating British soldiers wounded at war today denied a Royal Marine honoured by Prince Harry had caught superbug MRSA on its wards. Read
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Birmingham OAPs lose cash to bogus policeman scam
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM couple in their late 80s lost cash and jewellery after falling victim to an elaborate scam by doorstep thieves. Read
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Mice spotted in The Newt pub in Birmingham
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
A CITY centre pub has become the latest Birmingham venue to close its doors after rodents were discovered on its premises. Read
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Birmingham University library hit by £200,000 burglary
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
HISTORIC books, maps and letters worth £200,000 were stolen from Birmingham University. Read
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Couple in court over dog killed by 60ft fall in West Bromwich
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
A COUPLE have been charged with killing a dog by throwing it 60 feet to its death. Read
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Dangerous chemical theft alert in Birmingham
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are warning people to be on the lookout for a huge 45-gallon drum of hazardous chemicals stolen from the back of a lorry. Read
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Crash traps driver in lorry cab in Walsall
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
A LORRY driver was cut free from his cab and rushed to hospital with suspected spinal injuries following a crash. Read
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TV pundit Joe Swift faces a city challenge at Gardeners' World show in Birmingham
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
TELEVISION gardener Joe Swift is facing a Top Of The Crops challenge at this year's Gardeners' World Live show at the NEC. Read
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Birmingham Airport is flying high
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM International Airport enjoyed a record-breaking March. Read
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Fund drive for dumped dogs in Birmingham
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
THE huge number of dogs dumped and left to die on Birmingham's streets has led to a new fund being launched to pay for the cost of treatment. Read
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Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham set to quit Government
Apr 15 2008 | Top Stories
THE Treasury moved to play down claims that Trade Minister Lord Jones of Birmingham is preparing to quit the Government because he is not prepared to back Gordon Brown publicly during an election campaign. Read
