Oct
2008
Articles from 8th Oct 2008
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M-way murder seen by biker
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MOTORCYCLIST today described the moment a Hell’s Angel biker was shot by a gunman from a speeding car on a Midland motorway. Read
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Alistair Darling bails out banks as interest rates cut
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE Bank of England dramatically slashed interest rates by 0.5 per cent today along with central banks around the world in response to the global financial turmoil. Read
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Chilling 'plot' to murder a biker
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE TIMING of the killing of a Hells Angel biker on a Midland motorway was chosen for “maximum effect”, Birmingham Crown Court heard. Read
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James Blunt backs Birmingham Mail campaign
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
POP star James Blunt today urged families to throw their weight behind the Birmingham Mail’s Badge of Honour campaign by nominating our hero troops. Read
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Ban to curb teen terrors
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE gang’s reign of terror on a Birmingham estate has been brought to an end after seven louts were banned from huge swathes of the area where they live. Read
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Campaign to save memorial service
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
WAR veterans today issued a desperate plea for volunteers to help save their annual Remembrance Day Parade from the axe. Read
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Who will be top of the lollipops..?
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE hunt is on for Birmingham’s top lollipop person. Read
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Job loss in funds bid
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM dad gave up his £30,000-a-year job in a desperate bid to win council funding for a downstairs bathroom for his disabled partner. Read
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Factor girl’s got the Blues!
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND X Factor finalist today revealed she is no stranger to the world of showbiz as she is dating a former boy band star and was once axed from another TV talent show for faking her age. Read
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Best foot forward in memory of Jo
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
AN INSPIRATIONAL mum-of-two who lost her fight with cancer earlier this year will be remembered at a charity walk later this month. Read
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£40m help for Brum children
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
A RAFT of vital education measures costing more than £40 million is being successfully introduced in Birmingham to transform the fortunes of youngsters. Read
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Vow to preserve green belt sites
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S regeneration chief today vowed to meet Government housing targets without building on the city’s green belt. Read
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Police play at being thief
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are stepping into crooks’ shoes after discovering careless drivers are leaving themselves wide open to thieves by forgetting to lock their car. Read
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Security boost for historic mansion
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
SECURITY at a city park and historic stately home is to be beefed up after bosses scooped £300,000 for new crime busting cameras. Read
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Alistair Darling announces £50 billion rescue plan
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling today announced a £50 billion emergency rescue plan for stricken UK banks. Read
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Premiere of High School Musical held in Birmingham
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
FILM fans young, old and famous flocked into Birmingham for the world premiere of the first High School Musical movie made just for the big screen. Read
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Teenager dies in crash near Malvern
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER has died and three others were left seriously injured after a car crash in the Midlands. Read
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Minibus crashes into back garden
Oct 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM midwife woke up from an afternoon doze to see a minibus had crashed into her back garden. Read
