Oct
2008
Articles from 2nd Oct 2008
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Man shot in leg by attacker in Ladywood
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN suffered a broken leg when he was shot in a betting shop in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Crimewatch appeal to trace killer of Patrick Mellard
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
MURDER squad cops today stepped up the hunt to find the killer of a “quiet and reserved” family man stabbed to death yards from a playing field. Read
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End of fast for Muslims
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
MUSLIMS have celebrated the end of a month of fasting by holding special prayers at mosques across Birmingham. Read
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Tory Party Conference raises profile for Birmingham
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S spell in the national spotlight during the Tory party conference will change its negative image for good, city business leaders said today. Read
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Scandal of Home Information Pack inaccuracies
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
A TRADING Standards probe has revealed “shocking” lies contained in information packs designed to give prospective buyers accurate details about properties they are planning to purchase. Read
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Duran Duran video voted top in poll
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM pop legends Duran Duran have scooped the accolade for Greatest Video Of All Time. Read
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Myleene Klass in Birmingham to launch children's clothing range
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
CELEBRITY Myleene Klass revealed her passion for Birmingham when she paid the city a visit to unveil her new children’s clothing range. Read
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Birmingham schoolgirl collapses after trying nicotine patch
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
A GIRL collapsed in the toilets of a Birmingham secondary school after trying on a nicotine patch given to pupils as part of a ‘quit smoking’ clinic. Read
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Arson attack destroys charity equipment in Redditch
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
ARSONISTS have destroyed more than £50,000 worth of sailing equipment which has helped thousands of terminally ill children take part in water sports. Read
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Birmingham war hero dies after contracting C.Diff
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM war hero who battled against the Nazis, semi-paralysis and illness died at the hands of the NHS from a deadly superbug, his family said today. Read
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Infection alert at hospital
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
NEW patients have been banned from an elderly care ward at the Black Country’s biggest hospital after a fresh outbreak of a sickness bug. Read
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Accident victim Cerys Edwards returns home
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
FROM the agony of separation to the elation of being reunited, the Edwards family have been through the emotional mill since their lives were turned upside down almost two years ago. Read
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Delay to Villa fan trial
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
THE trial of a man accused of killing a football fan following a Premier League derby match in Birmingham is set to be put back a day after a judge set the start date exactly a year after the incident. Read
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Biker murder: Jury to be sworn in
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY is expected to be sworn in today to try seven defendants accused of murdering a biker who was shot dead on the M40. Read
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Red Route plan blocked
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILIES and traders have kicked plans for a controversial no-stopping Red Route into touch at a heated meeting. Read
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Smoke shuts New Street station
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Birmingham commuters were delayed after a fire closed New Street Station. Read
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Exhumed Cardinal Newman to lie in state
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
THE exhumed remains of Birmingham’s greatest churchman are to lie in state in the latest step on his path to sainthood. Read
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Soul singer Bryn Christopher in Birmingham
Oct 02 2008 | Top Stories
FROM Great Barr to soul superstar, Bryn Christopher has enjoyed a whirlwind year which has catapulted him to fame. Read
