Jul
2008
Articles from 30th Jul 2008
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Famous Mad O’Rourke’s to make a comeback
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE famous Mad O’Rourke’s Desperate Dan cow pies are making a big comeback as a pub owner takes the bull by the horns. Read
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Search for volunteers for Birmingham’s first half marathon
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
YOU might not be up to running 13 miles, but you can still play a part in Birmingham’s first half marathon. Read
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Comic Lizzie Wiggins can perform again after stroke
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND comedienne Lizzie Wiggins has been given the best possible tonic after suffering a devastating stroke five months ago. Read
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£8,000 penalty over injured log fall worker
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND firm has been rapped by magistrates after a worker was seriously injured in a botched attempt to fell a tree. Read
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Sheldon school told to make improvements
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A SECONDARY school in Birmingham earmarked for a flagship academy has been told by government inspectors that it needs “significant improvements”. Read
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First ever Sutton Coldfield Relay For Life to take place
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE first ever Sutton Coldfield Relay For Life is taking place this weekend at Wyndley Leisure Centre. Read
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Youngsters taught how to deal with conflict
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS of nine are being taught how to deal with conflict in a pioneering scheme in Birmingham primary schools. Read
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Fears over kids throwing stones at steam trains
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A GANG of school holiday yobs were today warned they could face jail after they were caught throwing missiles at a historic Midlands locomotive. Read
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Schoolboy in hanging tragedy
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A 12-year-old boy was found hanged in his bedroom after a row with his mother, it was revealed today. Read
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Three injured in dog attack in Smethwick
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was today undergoing emergency skin grafts after a terrifying dog attack in the West Midlands left three people injured. Read
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Worshippers stabbed in Lichfield Cathedral
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
TERRIFIED worshippers were stabbed by a knife-wielding maniac who ran amok in a city cathedral. Read
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Crash kills quad biker in Castle Vale
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A QUAD biker died after a crash with a four-wheel drive car. Read
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Addict sold £63k motor
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A DRUG addict who stole a £63,000 BMW and sold it for just £600 has been put behind bars for three years Read
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West Midlands tops animal cruelty league
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands tops the animal cruelty league, it was revealed today. Read
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Widow pays tribute to doting dad who died in car smash
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken widow of a man killed in a road smash today described him as “a doting dad and devoted husband”. Read
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Jury’s out for man in ‘bomb’ case
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY at Birmingham Crown Court has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a Syrian-born man accused of trying to make a bomb at his home. Read
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Cars may hold clues to Hall Green armed robbery bid
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
FORENSICS experts were today examining two cars for clues police hope will lead them to a gang of armed robbers behind a botched hold-up in Birmingham. Read
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Man dies from fall from Birmingham hostel window
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN has died after plummeting from the window of a homeless hostel in Birmingham. Read
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Mum gives birth in Edgbaston car park
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
BEAMING dad Michael Pash told today of his joy and relief after his son made it safely into the world – in a car park. Read
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Tipton flood trader ‘devastated’
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A SHOP boss was today counting the cost of floods and storms which lashed the West Midlands. Read
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Three injured in dog attack in Smethwick
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
THREE people were injured, one of them seriously, after a dog attack at their home in Birmingham. Read
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Police fear for missing Walsall girl, 12
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today revealed their concern for the welfare of a 12 year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday. Read
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Road named after war hero William Mosedale in Ladywood
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
WAR hero William Mosedale will forever be remembered for his bravery and courage after a city centre road was named in his honour. Read
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Pair allowed murder victim to be buried, court told
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE cousin of an honour-killing victim and his friend allowed her to be buried in their garden in Birmingham to ingratiate themselves with community elders, a jury was told. Read
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Cricket star Andrew Flintoff visits Kings Heath school
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
Watch our interview with England star Andrew Flintoff who dropped into a Birmingham school ahead of today's test against South Africa at Edgbaston. Read
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Gatecrasher Birmingham to come to Broad Street
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE FUTURE is looking bright for Broad Street with a new £5 million investment to turn the old Works nightclub into the new venue called Gatecrasher Birmingham. Read
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Stab death: Son accused of murder
Jul 30 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER was due to appear before Solihull Magistrates today charged with murdering his mother. Read
