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Articles from 24th Oct 2008
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Tribute to studio head Sir Michael Balcon
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S first digital festival will close tomorrow night with Into the Light, a tribute to one of the city’s most famous sons from the world of film. Read
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Fireworks Spectacular will go with a bang
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
TICKET chaos which surrounded Birmingham’s biggest bonfire night celebrations last year will not be repeated – as next month’s event will be free, officials said today. Read
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Flybe cleans up at green awards
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
FLYBE, a major airline at Birmingham International Airport, has beaten British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airways to take an environment award. Read
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Reduction in M-way crash delay
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS in the West Midlands have been enjoying shorter delays and minimal disruption caused by motorway accidents thanks to a pioneering initiative. Read
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Cosmetics fail safety tests
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
TRADING Standards officers in Sandwell are warning the public to be wary of buying cheap cosmetics in the run-up to Christmas. Read
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Brummies Speedway get green light for extra race days
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
BRUMMIES Speedway will not suffer the same rain-soaked setbacks which blighted the 2008 season after the riders got the go-ahead to rearrange race days next year. Read
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Drivers warned of hold-ups due to Birmingham half marathon
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S half marathon will cause traffic diversions and restrictions for drivers across Birmingham tomorrow. Read
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Teen louts banned from buying eggs and flour
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
TEEN louts are being banned from buying eggs and flour in a bid to prevent a Halloween horror on the streets of Birmingham. Read
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Big Joe Egan to star in Sherlock Holmes
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER Brummie boxer is taking on his toughest opponent to date - locking horns with the world’s greatest detective! Read
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Kidderminster mum stair fall death probe
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
The family of a Midland mum-of-two whose death is being probed by police have today described her as a “beautiful and colourful character”. Read
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Central News host Joanne Malin to become Radio WM presenter
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
CENTRAL News host Joanne Malin is to join her BBC rivals – as a radio presenter. Read
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Jobs hope in £500k new deal
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
A NEW jobs pledge was issued in the Black Country today after a regeneration group snapped up an industrial estate in a £500,000 deal. Read
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Police oppose bid to overturn booze ban at Ladywood shop
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham are fighting a convenience store’s bid to overturn a booze ban imposed for selling to a 16-year-old. Read
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Central News host Joanne Malin to become Radio WM presenter
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
CENTRAL News host Joanne Malin is to join her BBC rivals – as a radio presenter. Read
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Expelled Hockley pupil is now head boy
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
FROM being thrown on to the education scrapheap to achieving the top distinction of head boy! Harvey Parkes turned his life around after previously being expelled from school. Read
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School sports teams could cut gang violence - MP
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
SCHOOL sports teams should make a comeback to help cut gang violence, according to a Birmingham MP. Read
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One-legged golfer's cash win
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
A GOLFING amputee has finally received a refund from his club, six months after doctors told him he would have to lose his remaining leg. Read
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Tyseley Locomotive Works open day to be held on Sunday
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
ALL aboard! Train buffs and Thomas The Tank Engine fans are set to make tracks for the Tyseley Locomotive Works open day on Sunday. Read
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Midland cars in top ten cars and most embarrassing
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
AN array of Midland cars are stuck on the road to nowhere after dominating a league of motoring shame. Read
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Police oppose bid to overturn booze ban at Ladywood shop
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham are fighting a convenience store’s bid to overturn a booze ban imposed for selling to a 16-year-old. Read
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Rare heart condition killed Erdington boy
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
A PROMISING teenage footballer died from a rare heart disease after complaining he felt out of breath. Read
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Art to be used in mental health patients
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
ART is to be used to help mental health patients in a pilot scheme in Birmingham. Read
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£100 million City Park Gate development ready
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
A £100 million city centre office development was described as “oven ready” for when the economic slump ends after securing planning permission. Read
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Six injured in two-car collision in Wolverhampton
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
SIX people have been injured following a crash in the Midlands. Read
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Style Awards held in Birmingham
Oct 24 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S glitterati donned their glad rags for a celebration of all things fashionable at this year’s Style Awards. Read
