Aug
2008
Articles from 15th Aug 2008
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Man fights for life after street attack in Birmingham city centre
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was fighting for his life after being hit over the head in an horrific attack in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Police release CCTV footage in Lee Wellard murder probe
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE probing the death of a dad-of-two stabbed in the neck during a party have released footage of two men they believe could hold vital information to the case. Read
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Riddle of the Army rifle found in the loft of murder house
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
A BRITISH Army rifle found at the Midland house where the remains of a murder victim were buried was stolen at the same time as one found under the bed of a Birmingham Iraq War veteran. Read
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Councillors reject advice to oppose mobile giant bid
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
CITY councillors have ignored expert advice and taken a major stand against mobile phone giant Vodafone over plans to upgrade a mast on the edge of a public park. Read
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Superhospital will be more energy efficient
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES of Birmingham’s new superhospital have revealed the £559 million building will be a third more energy efficient than the two hospitals it is replacing put together. Read
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Knitting club meeting in Kings Heath pub
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
A QUIET revolution is gathering pace in the back room of a Birmingham boozer as drinkers turn to knitting over a pint. Read
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Couple disrupting anniversary break for 3,300-mile trip to see Birmingham City game
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
FOOTIE fanatics John and Su Biela will complete a marathon 3,340-mile round trip to catch a game between their beloved teams Doncaster Rovers and Birmingham City. Read
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NEC Arena set for revamp
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
A HUGE £28 million revamp of the NEC Arena increasing the concert venue’s capacity with 2,000 extra seats, has been given the green light. Read
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Classic car owner in dream 3,000 mile trip
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
A CLASSIC car owner from Birmingham has set off on a “dream” trip to drive 3,000 miles across Europe. Read
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Grades scare for city pupils
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
STUDENTS at a Birmingham school were horrified after wrongly being handed ‘ungraded’ zero marks for A-Level course work – leaving their university hopes in tatters. Read
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Offer in wage row off table
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of city road workers, classroom assistants, carers, binmen, librarians and office workers could lose out as council bosses today publicly reignited the dispute over pay and grading. Read
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Josh Berrill's killer to launch appeal
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
THE hit-and-run killer of tot Josh Berrill has launched an appeal to overturn his conviction, leaving the youngster’s family distraught. Read
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Mum of Leon Francis tells how tragic knife attack robbed her of ‘heartbeat’
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
THE anguished mum of murdered Leon Francis today told for the first time of the knife crime torment that robbed her of her “heartbeat”. Read
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UB40 fury at studio snub
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
BRUMMIE pop legends UB40 have been left fuming after being told they cannot build a new recording studio in Digbeth. Read
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Hospital introduces ward for C.diff only sufferers
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES at a Birmingham hospital shamed for its infection rates have turned a ward into a dedicated unit for patients infected with clostridium difficile in the battle against the superbugs. Read
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Increase in drug abuse admission
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
HOSPITALS in Birmingham have recorded a dramatic increase in the number of patients treated for drug abuse. Read
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Fury over Ashes ticket prices
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
ANGRY fans today hit out at “greedy” cricket bosses after tickets to see the Ashes in Birmingham more than doubled in just two years. Read
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Starved girl’s body still ‘held’
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S coroner has refused to release the body for burial of a young girl allegedly starved to death, because more tests may be needed. Read
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M6 Toll crash teenagers airlifted
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
TWO teenagers were airlifted to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the M6 Toll. Read
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Birmingham schoolboy overcomes illness to pass A levels
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM schoolboy is flying high in the face of adversity after overcoming a number of illnesses to achieve his academic goals. Read
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Superstores in price wars
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
MAJOR supermarkets announced a new round of “store wars” price cuts in a bid to lure struggling consumers over the weekend. Read
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Rugby stars in Brum’s sun, sea and sand scrum
Aug 15 2008 | Top Stories
ENGLAND rugby stars Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter were hoping to inspire a generation of young Brummies on their visit to Centenary Square. Read
