Mar
2009
Articles from 28th Mar 2009
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Man stabbed outside Wolverhampton bookies
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A 46-year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital today after being stabbed outside a betting shop, police said. Read
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Police and council stand united over Birmingham gang list
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE and council bosses have ended their war of words over the controversial list of 80 city schools where violent gangs may seek recruits. Read
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Stourbridge schoolteacher spared prison after pub fight
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country schoolteacher described as a “bully” has been spared time behind bars after he attacked a man in a pub. Read
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Rail staff in strike threat
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
RAILWAY ticketing staff across the country could take strike action amid claims that a Birmingham rail manager was sacked hours after applying to join a union. Read
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LDV handed a £2.5million council lifeline
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
STRUGGLING LDV was today thrown a vital £2.5 million lifeline by Birmingham City Council in a major step towards survival for the cash-strapped van maker and 7,000 jobs. Read
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Aston Manor Road Transport Museum facing eviction
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
THE future of a popular museum housing Birmingham’s historic collection of bygone buses and trams has been cast in to doubt after city leaders axed funding. Read
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Pilot jailed for being over drink limit at Birmingham Airport before flight
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
AN AIRLINE captain has been jailed for being over the drink limit while in charge of a jet packed with holidaymakers minutes before it was due to take off from Birmingham Airport. Read
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Big-hearted Brummies help buy new £2.3m Tamar lifeboat
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
THE generosity of big-hearted Birmingham families will soon be helping to save the lives of sea farers in Wales. Read
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Aldi trading standards case stopped after court blunder
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country schoolboy scarred by “unsafe” camping equipment was let down by a trading standards blunder that saw the wrong company brought to court. Read
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Fordrough pub murder: Eleven arrests in case
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
ELEVEN people have been arrested and bailed in connection with the murder inquiry into the death of “peacemaker” Tracy McConnell. Read
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Sweet smells for Birmingham car park:Your views
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS are afoot to pump sweet fragrances around one of Birmingham’s busiest car parks in a bid to overpower more unpleasant aromas. Read
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Public meeting to be held over Edgbaston cricket ground revamp
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
POLITICAL big hitters, the church and scores of residents are lining up to battle £30 million plans to expand Edgabaston cricket ground at a public meeting next week. Read
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Birmingham hypnotherapist’s offer to cancer victims
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM hypnotherapist who was diagnosed with cancer was holding free therapy sessions today aimed at helping others fighting the disease. Read
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Housing blow to Walmley rail station hopes
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS to restore a former Birmingham railway station have been scuppered after the green light was given for new housing on the site, it is claimed. Read
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Redditch library's £1m revamp is underway
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR £1 million refurbishment project at Redditch Library is underway. Read
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Birmingham school gets visit from renowned orchestra
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S the long and the short of it! Read
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Birmingham landmarks in darkness for climate change message
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
IT will be lights out across Birmingham tonight as residents join activists as part of an international climate change event. Read
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Top marks for Sutton Coldfield school celebrating new building opening
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A SECONDARY school is celebrating moving into a new building by receiving a prized report from Government inspectors. Read
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Stars support Birmingham charity's cookbook
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
CELEBRITIES have sprinkled their stardust all over a new cookbook to raise money for a Birmingham charity. Read
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Big demand for new Monarch Cyprus service from Birmingham airport
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
BOSSES of a low cost airline which launches a new route linking Birmingham airport with Cyprus have been stunned by the sale of seats ahead of the first aircraft taking to the skies tomorrow. Read
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NEC show aims to put fun back into science lessons
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
THE sparks flew in Birmingham as the latest innovations in education were put on display. Read
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Birmingham debt advisers are thanked by Gordon Brown
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM-BASED charity which is helping thousands of people a week over mounting debt worries has received the ultimate credit approval from the Prime Minister. Read
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Plans for school near proposed Bordesley Green unit for criminals
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
PROTESTERS strongly opposed to a medium secure unit for convicted criminals in Birmingham have been given a new reason to continue to fight the plans. Read
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Bishop Challoner Catholic School top of Ofsted class
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A SECONDARY school in Birmingham is feeling top of the class after receiving a glowing report from national education inspectors. Read
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Bartley Green woman allowed Harborne flat to be used by prostitute
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman who allowed her flat to be used by a prostitute has been handed a £250 fine. Read
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Firmin create badges for parents of loves ones in armed conflict
Mar 28 2009 | Top Stories
LEGENDARY Birmingham button-makers Firmin and Sons are creating worldwide military history with new badges saluting the role of the nation’s parents in armed conflicts. Read
