Dec
2008
Articles from 24th Dec 2008
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Blackpool double murder: Midlands man charged
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A man was charged today with the murders of his estranged wife and her new boyfriend. Read
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Erdington death: Police make murder arrest
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A 47-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder today after an assault victim died in hospital. Read
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Man dies after attack in Erdington cul-de-sac
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN has died after being attacked in a quiet Birmingham cul-de-sac. Read
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Frankfurt Christmas Market closes after record visitors
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
SEE pictures of the final day of the Frankfurt Christmas Market, which closed after attracting record number of visitors. Read
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Recorder of Birmingham Judge Frank Chapman resigns after call to lawyer
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE Recorder of Birmingham was forced to resign after admitting a "serious error of judgment" by phoning a prosecution lawyer outside court. Read
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Bereaved couple want to adopt six months after M6 smash
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A couple whose two sons were killed in a car crash caused by drunken footballer Luke McCormick have revealed they want to adopt a child. Read
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Shirley dad killed in Bristol accident
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A DEVOTED father died when he was hurled off his bicycle in a collision with a car – shortly before he was due to spend Christmas surrounded by his young children and family. Read
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Birmingham woman believed to be victim of Blackpool murder
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN from Birmingham is believed to be one of the victims of a double murder in Blackpool. Read
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Whittards follows Woolies and MFI
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
TEA and coffee specialist Whittard of Chelsea has become the latest casualty of the high street squeeze. Read
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Holidaymakers flee a mild Christmas
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
FESTIVE holidaymakers continued to flock abroad in their thousands with those staying at home told a white Christmas was definitely not on the cards. Read
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Rise in Birmingham flu symptoms indicates outbreak
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE biggest flu outbreak for eight years could be on its way, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) warned after a 73 per cent rise in people seeing their doctor with flu-like symptoms. Read
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Funeral held for Last of the Summer Wine star Kathy Staff, best known as Nora Batty
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
TEARS and laughter mixed at the moving funeral service for Kathy Staff, who played Nora Batty in Last Of The Summer Wine. Read
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Villa stars back hospice appeal
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
FOOTBALL-mad youngsters at a childrens’ hospice had their Christmas wish come true after they were treated to gifts by top Aston Villa stars. Read
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Irish cream liqueur theft in Worcestershire
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are urging people to look out for a haul of Irish cream liqueur which was stolen from a lorry in a Midland village. Read
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Armed hold-up at Stechford bookies'
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today appealed for witnesses after an armed robber threatened staff at gunpoint at a bookmakers’ in Birmingham. Read
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Wyre Forest council candidate jailed for benefit fraud
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A FORMER Midland council candidate has been jailed after he wrongly claimed to be disabled and fraudulently obtained almost £50,000 in benefits. Read
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Bullring and Christmas Market attract record crowds
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE Bullring and the visiting Frankfurt Christmas market have become festive record breakers. Read
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Erdington headmaster falls victim to government targets
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE head teacher of a Birmingham secondary school has become a victim of the government’s drive to improve exam success in English and maths. Read
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Birmingham father and son looking forward to Christmas after both beating the same deadly disease
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
AN INSPIRATIONAL Birmingham father and son who were struck with the same deadly disease at the same time are embracing the true spirit of Christmas after they were given the ultimate present - the gift of life. Read
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Kitt's Green builder jailed for shoddy and overpriced house repairs
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A SELF-EMPLOYED builder who defrauded customers in Birmingham out of almost £125,000 by over-charging and grossly over-quoting for work on their properties has been jailed for four years. Read
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The Hall Green victim of fraud case builder
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
AS BOGUS builder David Hunt today began a four year sentence for conning elderly and disabled people out of thousands of pounds, his victims are left counting the cost. Read
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Birmingham pupils donate shoe boxes of gifts for needy children
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of gifts have been piling up at a charity’s West Midlands base, ready to be sent to the world’s neediest children. Read
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Man on murder bid charge after stabbing in Erdington
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
A 39-YEAR-OLD man was charged with attempted murder after a father-of-two was stabbed outside his Birmingham home. Read
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Guns found by police in Birmingham car spot checks
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
STUNNED police found a man with a gun tucked in the waistband of his trousers and another man with loaded pistol in his car during a blitz on criminals driving through Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham City players' treat for St Andrew's shoppers
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
FANS shopping for festive goodies in the Blues Superstore got a nice surprise when players dropped in. Read
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Kidderminster burglary victim, 82, cheered by police gift
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
AN 82-YEAR-old Midland man who was burgled while visiting his wife’s grave has been sent a bit of Christmas cheer by big-hearted police officers. Read
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Prolific offenders sent festive warning
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE have spoofed Marks & Spencer TV food ads with a Christmas card warning prolific offenders to stay out of trouble or face the festive season behind bars. Read
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At least 50 more cots needed to plug gaps in region's hospital baby services, says neonatal chief
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
LIFE-SAVING baby services across the region are short of at least 50 cots due to funding shortfalls and desperately need at least £2 million of extra cash, according to the chief of neonatal services for the region. Read
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The Birmingham babies spending Christmas Day in hospital
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
THERE is nothing more frightening for a parent than watching their child struggle to breathe, needing a machine to cling on to life – and no more so than on Christmas Day. Read
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Widow in new plea on shooting of Newtown pub landlord Assar Tomlinson
Dec 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE wife of a dad-of-two shot dead outside his Birmingham pub just days before last Christmas today called on people to name his killers. Read
