May
2008
Articles from 1st May 2008
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Family in tribute to tragic dad
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a Midland man found dead outside a pub in a town centre today paid tribute to him. Bryan Hodgkiss died in the early hours of Saturday, April 26, following an incident outside a pub in Market Street, Rugeley. Read
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Coaches to bridge life gap
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
HEALTH coaches are to be drafted in to help close the gap in life expectancy between one of Solihull's richest and poorest communities. Bosses from Solihull Care Trust say they are concerned that people in Chelmsley Wood die some ten years earlier than those living in St Alphege, one of the wealthiest wards in the borough. Read
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Regeneration scheme attracts national attention
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham’s biggest regeneration schemes, involving the bulldozing of 1,400 homes, is being seen as a trail blazer for similar schemes across Britain. Read
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Sunglasses target of smash and grab
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of designer sunglasses have been stolen in identical smash and grab raids at the same Birmingham city centre store. Read
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Yobs punch gran in face in Shard End
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
A GRANNY was punched in the face by muggers who also attacked her five-year-old granddaughter. Read
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Suspects in killers hunt
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today released images of two prime suspects in connection with the murder of a young father who was shot dead at a pub. Read
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Worries as voters head to the polls
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown was sweating on a tough night ahead as thousands of voters go to the polls in local council and mayoral elections today. Read
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Festival call for Humph tribute
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of the Lichfield Festival have added their voices to the tributes following the death of jazz legend Humphrey Lyttleton. Read
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Ali Campbell's brother to front UB40
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER UB40 singer Ali Campbell is to be replaced in the band by his brother Duncan, with reggae singer Maxi Priest also bolstering the line-up on tour. Read
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Tamworth pupils taken to hospital after explosion
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
SEVEN pupils were taken to hospital and two teachers were treated by paramedics after a bottle containing a potent chemical exploded during a chemistry lesson at a Midland school. Read
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MP calls for investigation on mobile networks
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
COMPETITION watchdogs should investigate the mobile telephone networks to discover whether they are operating a "cartel", a Birmingham MP said. Read
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Family to visit New Zealand after daughter's death
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND couple were today on their way to New Zealand after their 21-year-old daughter drowned in rapids while taking part in the extreme sport of river-boarding. Read
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R &B star Jay Sean opens school kitchen
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM school's new kitchen has been opened by R&B star Jay Sean. Read
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Plea for security cameras in tower block
May 01 2008 | Top Stories
ANXIOUS residents who survived an arson attack on their 20-storey city tower block are being reassured that security cameras will be installed within the next two weeks to stem the rising tide of vandalism which is now putting people’s lives at risk. Read
