Oct
2008
Articles from 20th Oct 2008
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Parents remember ‘loving’ little boy George Bostock
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE parents of a two-year-old Midland boy who drowned in a pond paid tribute today to their “loving and caring little boy”. Read
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Fury at footie thug website
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa today pledged to investigate a new computer game which allegedly encourages its fans to become hooligans and fight rival clubs’ supporters. Read
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Plane fire scare for Brummie soldiers
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of British troops were at the centre of a mid-air drama when their flight from the Middle East was grounded due to smoke coming from the brakes. Read
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Crackdown on conmen
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
A CROSS border operation has been launched to hunt for the doorstep tricksters behind a string of burglaries, including one at the home of a Birmingham pensioner who later died. Read
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Historic rail journey runs out of steam
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
STEAM train enthusiasts were left huffing and puffing after an engine failed during its first trip for almost half a century. Read
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Teaching awards held to recognise excellence
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
TWO outstanding Midlands teachers scooped prizes in a major national awards competition. Read
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Veterans celebrate Trafalgar Day in Birmingham
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
NAVY veterans joined with young sea cadets in a parade to celebrate Trafalgar Day in Birmingham. Read
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Net closing on coin throwing thug
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE net was closing today on the coin throwing thug who tarnished the proud name of Aston Villa and sparked a united response from players and managers alike. Read
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Birmingham City Council attacked over big payouts
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
COUNCILLORS in Birmingham are paying top consultants half-a-million pounds a year – to teach them how to save money. Read
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Alien encounters in Midlands revealed in UFO file
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN who feared she was confronted by an alien outside her front door and a mysterious object which appeared to follow a plane are among Midland incidents recorded in a UFO file which was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham group arrested in cocaine swoop on cruise liner
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
A GROUP of people from Birmingham were arrested and £1.2 million-worth of drugs were seized in a raid on a cruise liner as it docked. Read
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£500m bonus for West Midlands transport
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
RAIL, tram and bus services in the West Midlands could be in line for a £500 million boost after a ground-breaking agreement between business leaders and councils. Read
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Sugababes perform at Girlguiding UK Big Gig at NEC
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
A HOST of pop stars entertained thousands of Girl Guides at the NEC – and were almost deafened by the screams of their young fans. Read
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Cadbury World opens for business after power cut
Oct 20 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham’s most popular tourist attractions was open for business today after being forced to close over the weekend because of a power cut. Read
