Nov
2008
Articles from 10th Nov 2008
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Harborne becomes the first high street in Birmingham to launch their own Retail Crime Operation
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
Traders will keep tabs on criminals Read
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Five car smash on A38 brings Birmingham city centre to a standstill
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
A PILE up involving five cars brought traffic to a standstill in Birmingham city centre this afternoon. Read
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Tipton pensioner dies five months after hit and run
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER left seriously injured by a hit and run driver has died almost five months after the accident. Read
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Birmingham motorists hit by heavy downpours
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
HEAVY downpours brought parts of the West Midlands to a standstill as a third of a month’s rain fell in just 24 hours. Read
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Birmingham remains major recruiting centre for al-Qadea terrorists, say MI5
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM remains a major recruiting centre for al-Qaeda extremists, according to a leaked report compiled by the intelligence services. Read
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital boss: We’re not a Third World hospital
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
THE embattled boss of Birmingham Children’s Hospital today insisted: “We are not a Third World hospital”. Read
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Man quizzed over death of model Amy Leigh Barnes
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were today quizzing a man over the murder of a Playboy pin-up and friend of Baggies’ striker Ishmael Miller who was stabbed to death following a row at her home. Read
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MPs demand investigation into Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
MPs demanded an urgent investigation into management at Birmingham Children’s Hospital last night after experts condemned a “third class” service which they claimed was putting patients’ lives at risk. Read
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Driver held up by masked gang in West Bromwich
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
MASKED thugs dragged a driver from his car before speeding off in his vehicle. Read
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Lemar turns on Birmingham Christmas lights
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
SOUL singer Lemar dazzled thousands of shoppers as he pressed the magic button for the Birmingham Christmas lights switch on. See our video. Read
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The Temptations at Symphony Hall
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
THE only original member of The Temptations, Otis Williams, bows to accept his applause from the audience in Symphony Hall. Read
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Midland Post Offices services fear
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
POST office customers could lose vital services as the Government prepares to announce changes that could lead to the loss of thousands of branches. Read
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Father of Lockerbie victim in plea for bomber
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
THE father of one of the Lockerbie victims today made fresh calls to release the man convicted of the atrocity. Read
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Last ride for Corkscrew at Alton Towers
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
THRILL-SEEKERS from all over the country queued up for one final white-knuckle ride on one of the Midlands’ oldest rollercoasters. Read
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Aston Villa stars reveal favourite dishes in recipe book
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
HE may play it cool on the pitch, but there’s nothing Aston Villa star Ashley Young loves more than tucking into a spicy plate of curried goat. Read
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Remembrance service held in Centenary Square in Birmingham
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
REMEMBRANCE Sunday had special significance yesterday, marking the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Read
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Midlands stages Remembrance Day tributes to War dead
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people across the Midlands came together and fell silent to pay tribute to the sacrifice of British servicemen and women killed in conflicts around the world. Read
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Solihull man who made up story jailed for two and a half years
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
A DEBT-ridden security van driver who made up a story of being kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint in a country lane in order to steal almost £180,000 has been jailed for two and a half years. Read
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Birmingham Carling Academy to change name
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Carling Academy is to change its name after its owners reached a new partnership deal with mobile phone giant O2. Read
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Checks for Birmingham council tenants
Nov 10 2008 | Top Stories
COUNCIL tenants in parts of Birmingham are receiving doorstep visits from neighbourhood officers to check they are happy and secure. Read
