Aug
2008
Articles from 7th Aug 2008
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Alert over fuel thieves using false plates
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
CAR crooks are using stolen number plates to get away with stealing fuel from garages. Read
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Couple's floods nightmare at Masshouse Plaza flats
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER Royal Marine Jamie Pritchett, aged 27, hoped to return from war-torn Iraq last year to a new life with Worcester Royal Hospital nurse Sarah Hill, aged 20. Read
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Spitfire ace Alex Henshaw's prize Jaguar goes on sale
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
A RARE Jaguar once owned by the chief Spitfire test pilot in Birmingham during World War II is expected to fetch £100,000 at auction tomorrow. Read
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Closure threatened Moseley Road baths gets swimathon boost
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
THE campaign to keep both pools of Moseley Road Baths open has received a boost after it has been included in a “round Britain swimathon”. Read
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Birmingham councillors call for postal votes on demand to be scrapped
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
EVER since an election court judge highlighted the ‘election fraud that would disgrace a Banana Republic’ four years ago, the results of council elections in Birmingham have been viewed with suspicion. Read
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Teens injured in car chase
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
TWO teenagers were taken to hospital today after a car their car flipped onto its roof as it was being pursued by police. Read
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Mother faces jail over truant son
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN is facing a two-month jail sentence after allowing her son to play truant. Read
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Jury out in male model murder case
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY in Birmingham was today considering its verdict in the case of two men accused of murdering a male model who disappeared from his home and whose burnt remains were discovered buried in a field. Read
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Brummies produce t-shirts for each area
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
BRUMMIE and proud of it... that’s the message from an Acocks Green couple who are urging people to wear the name of their favourite city district on their chests. Read
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Paul Franks raises cash for Birmingham Children's Hospital
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM football commentator Paul Franks put his money where his mouth is – and scored a winner for young patients. Read
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Tests bid to save Alishba Qamer
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
THE parents of a toddler who desperately needs a liver and bowel transplant were among dozens of kind-hearted Brummies who have been tested to see whether they could help save another youngster’s life. Read
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Student choked to death after contest
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
A MATURE student from Birmingham choked to death when he tried to swallow five fairy cakes in an eating contest, an inquest heard. Read
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Witness plea after death of Lee Wellard
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the death of father-of-two Lee Wellard who was stabbed to death in Birmingham have appealed for help to trace three key witnesses. Read
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Frankie Gavin "devastated" after Olympic dream shattered
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM boxing sensation Frankie Gavin was today flying home “devastated” – his Olympic dream in tatters. Read
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Bulldog bash organisers hit out at police operation
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
BULLDOG Bash organisers have hit out at the excessive £1.4 million operation to police this year’s event, as the festival got underway this morning. Read
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Pair cleared over honour killing plot
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
THE trial of two men accused of helping to hide the body of an honour killing victim in the back garden of a Birmingham property has collapsed due to lack of evidence. Read
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Memorial service held to pay tribute to Mark Speight
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
LAUGHTER mingled with tears as friends and family gathered at an emotional memorial service to pay tribute to much-loved Black Country children’s TV entertainer Mark Speight. Read
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Launch of direct flights to Istanbul from Birmingham airport
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
SHORT break travellers will be able to visit the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar direct from Birmingham with the launch of direct flights to Istanbul. Read
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Ex-Customs man guilty of rape
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
A FORMER customs officer from Birmingham is facing jail after being found guilty of kidnapping a woman and repeatedly raping her before dumping her in a remote country lane. Read
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Armed robbery at Great Wyrley bookies
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
TERRIFIED staff at a bookies were held at gunpoint by masked robbers and forced to hand over a day’s takings. Read
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Frankie Gavin out of Beijing Olympics
Aug 07 2008 | Top Stories
GREAT Britain's Olympic boxing hopes have been hit by a hammer-blow with the news that world lightweight champion and gold medal favourite Frankie Gavin has been forced to withdraw from the competition. Read
