Mar
2009
Articles from 2nd Mar 2009
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Coleshill fatal stabbing: Two accused in court, and police make new arrest
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A man and a 15-year-old boy appeared in court today charged in connection with an attempted robbery which resulted in a man being stabbed to death. Read
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University Challenge: Oxford disqualified in student row
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
The Oxford University team which won this year's series of University Challenge has been disqualified after fielding an ineligible contestant, the BBC said tonight. Read
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Top motocross rider injured in Midlands race
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A top motocross rider from Northern Ireland has been badly injured while racing near Wolverhampton. Read
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Elderly driver serious injured after ploughing car into beer garden
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
An elderly motorist has been seriously injured after ploughing into a beer garden in Worcester, the ambulance service has revealed. Read
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Two in court over fatal lorry robbery in Coleshill
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
Two males are due to appear in court charged in connection with an attempted robbery in Warwickshire in which a 36-year-old man suffered fatal stab wounds. Read
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LDV workers in Birmingham face weeks without pay
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
Workers and their families now face a desperate fight for financial survival, with the future of the factory still hanging by a thread. Read
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LDV workers face weeks without pay
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
Workers and their families now face a desperate fight for financial survival, with the future of the factory still hanging by a thread. Read
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New Birmingham forensics unit to help the war on guns
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW firearm forensics unit that can link guns used in crime across the country was officially opened in Birmingham today. Read
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Funding boost for under-threat Midlands St George's Day parade
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of an under-threat St George’s Day parade billed as the biggest in England were celebrating today after securing funding that could see the march go ahead. Read
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Have-a-go hero has a heart attack
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A HAVE-A-GO hero remained in hospital today after suffering a heart attack when he chased a gang who crashed their stolen car into a house in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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New Birmingham forensics unit to help the war on guns
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW firearm forensics unit that can link guns used in crime across the country was officially opened in Birmingham today. Read
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Battle to save Cerys Edwards' sight
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
TRAGIC Birmingham toddler Cerys Edwards needs an urgent operation to save her sight, her family disclosed today. Read
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New Birmingham forensics unit to help the war on guns
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW firearm forensics unit that can link guns used in crime across the country was officially opened in Birmingham today. Read
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Driver badly hurt in Solihull car crash
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A DRIVER suffered serious head injuries and was airlifted to hospital after his sports car crashed into a bridge in Solihull. Read
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Funding boost for West Bromwich St George's Day parade
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of an under-threat St George’s Day parade billed as the biggest in England were celebrating today after securing funding that could see the march go ahead. Read
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Man has heart attack after chasing gang in Sutton Coldfield
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A HAVE-A-GO hero remained in hospital today after suffering a heart attack when he chased a gang who crashed their stolen car into a house in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Birmingham pubs raise cash for Against Breast Cancer
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
PUBS in Birmingham were today urging customers to don pink outfits and enjoy a glass of rosé wine in a bid to raise money for cancer sufferers Read
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Chester Road collision kills David Fogarty
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who was killed in a road accident had been celebrating his 48th birthday, it emerged today. Read
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Great Barr woman leaves Royal Mail to open dog parlour
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
PETS Candy and Storm are no longer dog-eared, thanks to Birmingham’s new pedigree pooch parlour opened by a woman who decided on a big career change. Read
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Birthday service for stab victim Leon Francis in Aston
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE devastated mum of a dad-to-be who was stabbed to death following an argument with a pal led mourners at an emotional service on what would have been his birthday. Read
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Review: Razorlight at Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
JOHNNY Borrell - rock god or far too full of his own importance? Read
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Birmingham Municipal Bank could cost £200m
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
ESTABLISHING a municipal bank could end up costing Birmingham City Council an eye-watering £200 million. Read
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Row over Birmingham City Council’s ‘Stalinist’ policy
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council leaders were accused of running a “Stalinist command economy”, where orders are passed down from on high with little chance that they can ever be put into practice. Read
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Gardeners’ World to move to Birmingham
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE popular flagship BBC programme Gardeners’ World is to put down new roots in the heart of Birmingham. Read
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Man rescued from Birmingham river
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
EMERGENCY services rescued a man from a Birmingham river in the early hours yesterday. Read
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Man airlifted to hospital after accident
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after a “significant” crash in Birmingham at the weekend. Read
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Hundreds welcome home regiment to Stafford from Afghanistan
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of soldiers were given a huge round of applause as they were given the Freedom of a Midland borough. Read
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Drug dealer is caged for 11 years
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
A DRUG dealer who ran over a female police officer as she tried to arrest him was behind bars today. Read
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Austin Healey helps promote new health centre website
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England rugby union scrum-half and Strictly Come Dancing star Austin Healey has joined with Spire Healthcare to promote its newly revamped website. Read
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Children take part in swim challenge for African water project
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
PUPILS at a Midland school have been taking to the water to help improve the lives of desperately deprived children thousands of miles away in Africa. Read
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Pupils write new code of conduct for bus travel behaviour
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM school pupils have agreed to banish bad behaviour from city buses. Read
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Plea to move ahead with Stirchley revamp plans
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
CITY council bosses have today been told to tie up a deal for the £25 million regeneration of Stirchley as soon as possible. Read
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Cannabis plants found in Old Hill houses
Mar 02 2009 | Top Stories
TWO neighbouring homes were found by police being used as cannabis factories. Read
