Apr
2009
Articles from 13th Apr 2009
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MP fury at Fordrough pub murder suspect's bail for 21st birthday party in Prague
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
AN MP is to ask the Government to stop a man charged with killing a Birmingham dad-of-two from flying to Prague to celebrate his 21st birthday. Read
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Tanker fire sparks M42 road chaos
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Midland drivers were held up in miles of tailbacks after a fuel tanker burst into flames on the M42. Read
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New Archbishop calls Catholics to be proud of faith
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE new leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has told his flock to be “proud of your faith” this Easter. Read
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Kind bikers hand Easter eggs to hospice kids
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
A GROUP of hairy bikers roared into town to spread some Easter cheer at Acorns Hospice in Birmingham. Read
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Leisure chiefs sorry over Coseley pool chemical leak
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
DUDLEY leisure chiefs have apologised for a chemical leak that left 30 swimmers at a Dudley public baths in need of hospital treatment. Read
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Rescue team saves divers in Cornwall
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
SEVEN divers were rescued from strong spring tides which were sweeping them out to sea. Read
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Bromsgrove town crier takes prize in Heart of England event
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE peace of a leafy Midland hamlet was shattered when the region’s loudest voices contested a town crier challenge. Read
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Baby lemur is surprise addition to Birmingham Nature Centre
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
KEEPERS at Birmingham Nature Centre had a springtime surprise when one of their newly-delivered ring-tailed lemurs had a new arrival of its own. Read
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Birmingham mum in fight to bring home her disabled son
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
A DISABLED mum who wants her brain-damaged son home with her says she may be forced to put him in a hospice because of alleged city council “bureaucracy”. Read
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Parents criticise "extortionate" Drayton Manor Park and Alton Towers prices
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
A family of four would pay &£100 to go to Alton Towers and £80 for Drayton Manor – but the Staffordshire venues both defended their prices saying they offered value for money. Read
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Hockley care home for 25 must close
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM care home run by a charity has announced it is being forced to close next month after negotiations with Birmingham City Council broke down over money. Read
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Erdington committee ' forgotten' in day-care consultation
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
ERDINGTON constituency committee has voted not to recognise the end of the controversial day care centre public consultation, claiming it was not passed a promised in-depth report into their area’s situation. Read
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Don't underestimate the value of day care centres, users warn
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
PEOPLE with learning difficulties battling to save an under-threat Birmingham day care centre have warned council bosses: “Don’t underestimate us”. Read
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Birmingham pensioner leaves £11,000 to Mail's Charity Trust
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
A DEDICATED Birmingham Mail reader has left thousands of pounds to the newspaper’s charity in her will. Read
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Princess Royal to visit Fort Dunlop to open Mail's new offices
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE Princess Royal is to formally open the Birmingham Mail’s new offices at Fort Dunlop in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham airport plans will boost ecomomy says business chief
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND business leaders are expecting an international trade boost after plans for Birmingham International Airport’s extension won approval from Solihull Council. Read
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Ex-Heartlands hospital porter says staff shortages are putting lives at risk
Apr 13 2009 | Top Stories
A WHISTLEBLOWER from a Birmingham hospital previously exposed for dirtiness in undercover investigations, claims “penny-pinching” will end up killing a patient. Read
