Apr
2009
Articles from 20th Apr 2009
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12 in court over bikers' clash at Birmingham International Airport
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
A total of 12 men appeared in court today charged in connection with disorder involving rival biker gangs which broke out an airport terminal. Read
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Handsworth shooting: 60 detectives probe gun murder
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
More than 60 detectives and forensic experts are investigating the murder of a man who was shot in a city street, police said today. Read
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Illegal immigrants found travelling in classic cars to West Midlands
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
A dozen illegal immigrants have been caught trying to smuggle themselves into the UK hidden in a Kenilworth-bound lorry full of classic cars. Read
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Government fails to protect youngsters in care
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN in care are being failed by the government and local councils which make their lives even worse than they were before, a damning report warned today. Read
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Black Country hoping for windfall after Wolves promotion
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
THE Black Country is hoping for a windfall worth millions of pounds after Wolves gained promotion to the Premier League. Read
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First glimpse of new Jaguar XJ at Shanghai Motor Show
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
THE big cat was out of the bag today as Jaguar gave its first glimpse of its all-new XJ model. Read
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Model Katie Price misses celeb polo match
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
THERE was no horsing around for model-turned-TV star Katie Price in Birmingham when injury stopped her taking part in a celebrity polo match. Read
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Author Jodi Picoult to visit Birmingham Central Library
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
AUTHOR Jodi Picoult is coming to Birmingham Central Library to talk about her new book, Handle With Care. Read
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Kids encouraged to cycle to school
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN are fed up with the school run and a growing number of them would like to cycle to classes. Read
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Hollywood stars at NEC for Autographica event
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
BIG names of the silver screen came to Birmingham to spread a little star quality over the weekend. Read
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Birmingham regeneration director Clive Dutton addresses UAE conference
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is hoping to forge lucrative links with the Middle East following a visit by a city council official to the United Arab Emirates. Read
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Review: Doves at Birmingham Academy
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
IT was just like they’d never been away as Jez, Jimi and Andy showed the Birmingham Academy crowd just what a band at the top of their game sound like. Read
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Cash windfall hope for Wolverhampton as Wolves win promotion
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
City set to pull Read
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Fans joy as Wolverhampton Wanderers reach 'promised land'
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
WOLVES fans enjoyed the mother of all celebrations after their side secured promotion to the “promised land” of the Premier League after a five year absence. Read
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Handsworth shooting: Families enjoy sun as man gunned down
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was shot dead in a broad daylight attack in a quiet Birmingham street as families enjoyed the spring sunshine. Read
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Author Jodi Picoult to visit Birmingham Central Library
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
AUTHOR Jodi Picoult is coming to Birmingham Central Library to talk about her new book, Handle With Care. Read
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PCSOs need stab-proof vests, says West Bromwich MP
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
AN MP today called for Police Community Support Officers in the West Midlands to be given stab-proof vests after he discovered they had been assaulted 180 times in the last three years. Read
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Pride of Longbridge: Rover Community Action Trust holds cavalcade
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
THE ‘Pride of Longbridge’ made a poignant return to the former home of MG Rover to mark the fourth anniversary of the collapse of the car giant. Read
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Birmingham regeneration director Clive Dutton addresses UAE conference
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is hoping to forge lucrative links with the Middle East following a visit by a city council official to the United Arab Emirates. Read
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Autographica event held at NEC
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
BIG names of the silver screen came to Birmingham to spread a little star quality over the weekend. Read
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Kids encouraged to cycle to school
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN are fed up with the school run and a growing number of them would like to cycle to classes. Read
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital paid spin doctors £16k
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM hospital paid a PR company £16,000 for just 20 days’ work to handle the fallout from a damning report. Read
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OAP saved from Shirley house fire
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER was rescued from her burning house in Solihull. Read
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Government fails to protect youngsters in care
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN in care are being failed by the government and local councils which make their lives even worse than they were before, a damning report warned today. Read
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Apprentice star Kate Walsh offered old chip shop job back
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
SHE’S the blonde bombshell aiming to win over Sir Alan Sugar and become his £100,000-per-year Apprentice. Read
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Warwickshire County Cricket Club Test targets could be optimistic
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
There is a high risk that Warwickshire County Cricket Club will fail to hit the income targets it has set itself following a £32million makeover of the Edgbaston ground, according to a confidential auditors’ report. Read
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Model Katie Price misses celeb polo match
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
THERE was no horsing around for model-turned-TV star Katie Price in Birmingham when injury stopped her taking part in a celebrity polo match. Read
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Controversial eco-town decision delayed again
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
A DECISION on a controversial 6,000-home new town in the heart of Warwickshire has been delayed yet again. Read
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Zero tolerence policy to overweight lorries
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
CITY safety watchdogs have backed a zero tolerance approach to overloaded vans and lorries – against the recommendations of Government. Read
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Budget to seal fate of transport plan
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling will announce this week whether or not the West Midlands has the go-ahead for urgently-needed transport improvements costing up to £1 billion. Read
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Peak performance raises £3k for children's charity Acorns
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
FUNDRAISERS climbed not one, but three, of the highest mountains in Britain in an exhausting 24 hours – raising £3,000 for a leading Birmingham children’s charity. Read
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Birmingham clampers ordered to pay stranded teenage girl
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
AN 18-year-old girl has taken on the car clampers and won after they left her stranded 80 miles from home with no money in Birmingham City Centre late at night. Read
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Pyramid scheme promising £21k profit is a scam
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
PYRAMID selling fraudsters who promise their victims that they can make a £21,000 profit within weeks are preying on women in Birmingham, trading standards have warned. Read
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Three hurt in road smash
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
THREE people have been injured following a collision involving three cars and a van in Worcestershire. Read
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Decision looms on £84m Bournville College plans
Apr 20 2009 | Top Stories
BOURNVILLE College may know “within weeks” whether a long-awaited £84 million rebuild will go ahead, according to the Minister responsible. Read
