Aug
2008
Articles from 22nd Aug 2008
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Extra armed police on Birmingham streets for Bank Holiday
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
EXTRA police will be on the streets of Birmingham this weekend as part of an operation launched amid fears of “rising tensions” among young gang members. Read
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Hundreds pay last respects to murder victim Lee Wellard
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of mourners packed out a Birmingham church to say an emotional farewell to “gentle giant” murder victim Lee Wellard. Read
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Craig Yates bids for TV glory in Last Choir Standing
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER Midlands Choirboy of the Year Craig Yates is set for more singing glory on the BBC’s Last Choir Standing show. Read
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Court action over ‘hate crime’ row
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
A HIGH Court law suit will be filed against West Midlands Police within weeks to set out claims that it breached the human rights of two Christian street preachers who were told to halt their religious mission in a Birmingham street. Read
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Son of 1908 Olympic hero Arthur Russell recalls memories
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
ARTHUR Russell has enjoyed Great Britain’s Beijing gold rush more than most – because his dad was an Olympic hero a century ago. Read
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Midland hospitals in good health
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND hospitals have recorded the healthiest finances in years as latest annual accounts show they have overcome huge debt troubles. Read
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Redditch dad chased by clampers
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND father was forced to take his young family on a four-mile “terror” ride through a holiday resort to escape “bully boy” wheel clampers. Read
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Gary Glitter ordered to sign sex register
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
PAEDOPHILE singer Gary Glitter was today ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register after he flew back to Britain claiming he had suffered a “travesty of justice”. Read
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Leon Francis murder is grim lesson
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE murder of a Birmingham father-to-be by a pal was a “wake-up call” about the dangers of carrying knives, prosecutors said. Read
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Police hunt man over Handsworth murder
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting a man in connection with the murder of Handsworth man Shankar Mukherji. Read
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Tories: We will save half Birmingham’s post offices
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE CONSERVATIVES today promised they would save half of the under-threat post offices in Birmingham if they win the next election. Read
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Hospitals under fire over last minute cancellations
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
MORE Midland NHS patients than ever have been sent home untreated because of last minute cancelled operations, latest figures reveal today. Read
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Mailman feared for his life on safari trip
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
A NEWLYWED who went on a 4x4 safari just like the one which left a Midland man and his eight-year-old daughter dead, today said the “terrifying” trip left him fearing for his life. Read
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Seven-year-old Lewis Wilde too young for under 9s football team
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
A TEARFUL boy of seven today pleaded “let me play” after being barred from turning out for his junior football team in Birmingham. Read
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Burglar blow as Balsall Common family sleeps
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
THIEVES have stolen treasured photos and charity donations from a family of a teenager who died from meningitis. Read
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Head teacher pays tribute to GCSE pupils
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE head teacher of an inner city Birmingham school today paid tribute to her pupils for overcoming the odds in a dangerous area. Read
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Farewell to murdered male model Andre Nunes
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a male model murdered in a case of mistaken identity will take place today. Read
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Gary Glitter finally back in Britain
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
DISGRACED paedophile glam rocker Gary Glitter finally arrived back in Britain today after the farce which followed his release from a Vietnam jail. Read
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Theme park crash victim is named
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN killed in a coach crash near Alton Towers has been named by Staffordshire Police. Read
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Drop in number of asylum seekers in Birmingham
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE number of asylum seekers living in Birmingham has fallen dramatically, according to new figures published by city MP Liam Byrne. Read
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Girl airlifted to hospital in water skiing accident in Tamworth
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
A GIRL was airlifted to hospital after a water skiing accident. Read
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Kings Norton Boys School pupils Alex Lubin gets 11 A* grades at GCSE
Aug 22 2008 | Top Stories
A MEMBER of a missionary family is spreading the message of success after achieving a dozen GCSE passes at grades A* or A. Read
