Apr
2008
Articles from 16th Apr 2008
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Bullring part owners Land Securities may sell their £300m stake
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A STAKE in the Bullring could soon be up for sale in a £300 million auction - less than five years after the Birmingham shopping centre's huge makeover. Read
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Charges dropped against Wolverhampton woman in apple core litter case
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG mother who had been charged with throwing an apple core out of the window of her car in Wolverhampton city centre today dramatically had the case against her dropped. Read
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Two held over death of man found in River Severn
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
TWO people were arrested in a dramatic dawn raid today by detectives hunting the killers of a Black Country lorry driver. Read
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Innocent teenager hurt as burglars getaway car crashes in Solihull
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE girl was seriously injured when a burglary gang smashed their stolen getaway car head-on into her friend's vehicle. Read
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'Rape' rumour led to Birmingham riots, court told
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A MOB of masked black youths attacked houses and cars and threatened fire crews during rioting sparked off by a false rumour, Birmingfham Crown Court was told. Read
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Mark Speight 'left two suicide notes'
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
TELEVISION presenter Mark Speight left two suicide notes, his inquest was told today. Read
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The crane fall that cost city firm £20,000
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A CONSTRUCTION worker's decision to spend a penny ended up costing his bosses nearly £20,000 after his giant crane crashed on to a busy street. Read
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That's just grand!
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
IF AT first you don't succeed.... Read
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Pat's the way to do it
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES at Birmingham vanmaker LDV are turning to Postman Pat to capture a share of the UK Post Office market. Read
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Pair held in drug swoop
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN and a woman have been arrested after police swooped on a Midlands house and seized drugs. Read
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OAP and man hurt in collision
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
AN ELDERLY woman and a man were injured when two cars collided near Kidderminster. Read
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Lorry hits city petrol station
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM petrol station was open for business as usual today after a lorry ploughed into a wall just yards from the fuel pumps. Read
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JJB is set to axe 72 stores
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
MORE West Midland high street jobs could be plunged into jeopardy today as retail chain JJB Sports wielded the axe on 72 stores. Read
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Cops' praise for Derby night fans
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today praised football fans after the big Black Country derby between Wolves and West Bromwich Albion passed off without major incident. Read
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Cannabis factory smashed in Edgbaston
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES acting on a tip-off have smashed a Birmingham drug factory. Read
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Rant of hate by grandad
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A GRANDFATHER has admitted verbally threatening a family in a long-running dispute between neighbours in Birmingham. Read
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Medics swap hols for ops
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A TEAM of generous medical staff from a Birmingham hospital are about to embark on a mercy mission which could save thousands of lives. Read
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Second Birmingham teacher named as Somalia murder victim
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A SECOND British teacher massacred alongside Daud Hassan Ali from Birmingham by Islamic insurgents in war-torn Somalia was also from the city, it emerged today. Read
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Warning after dad murdered
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN being hunted by police in connection with the stabbing of a father-of-five in Birmingham could by relying on a network of friends for help. Read
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University of Birmingham opens hydrogen gas station
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A 'GREEN' university is providing "fuel for thought" - by opening the country's only hydrogen gas fuelling station. Read
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Duncan Edwards football club cops £4k coaching boost
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND football club named after the legendary Duncan Edwards has received a cash boost of more than £4,000. Read
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Style in the City to become annual event
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
A FASHION extravaganza staged in Birmingham was such a success it is to become an annual event, providing a huge boost for the city's economy. Read
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Birmingham MP Khalid Mahmood urges Lord Jones to quit
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Labour MP Khalid Mahmood today called on Lord Jones of Birmingham to stand down immediately after he admitted planning to quit the Government. Read
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Walsall man Clayton Beard jailed for 18 weeks for new dog-fighting offences
Apr 16 2008 | Top Stories
THE first person in Britain to be prosecuted for dog fighting offences under the new Animal Welfare Act was today starting an 18 week jail sentence. Read
