Jun
2009
Articles from 2nd Jun 2009
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Solihull councillor in court over sex assault on 16-year-old girl
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A former deputy leader of Solihull council has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. Read
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Rotunda death plunge man had tried to kill himself before
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A company director who died after jumping from the 20th floor of the Rotunda building in Birmingham had tried to kill himself on previous occasions, an inquest heard. Read
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New dates set for postponed Morrissey shows
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
Four Morrissey concerts called off due to illness will go ahead later this summer, it was announced today. Read
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Man on driving death charge
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has appeared in court charged in connection with the death of an 18-year-old Dudley motorist. Read
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Woman's lucky escape after stolen car smashes into her home
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman had a lucky escape when a stolen car smashed into the side of her end-terraced home. Read
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Jacqui Smith is to quit as Home Secretary
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
It has been reported that Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to resign. Read
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Police officer appears in court over student's road death
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A senior police officer appeared in court today charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident in which a 20-year-old student died. Read
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LDV: Lack of funds send firm back into administration
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
Directors of LDV vans have been forced to reapply for administration after essential funds to maintain the business and workforce as a going concern had not being made available, the firm announced today. Read
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King’s Heath Army nurse Sandra Jordan begins Afghan tour of duty
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
ARMY nurse Sandra Jordan is spending three months deployed at the Camp Bastion base in Helmand province caring for wounded soldiers. Read
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Midland nurses in Afghanistan save mum and toddler
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
Medics from Kings Heath Field Hospital, who are serving in dangerous Helmand Province, worked tirelessly on the toddler after she was flown in to Camp Bastion with her seriously injured mum. Read
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Solihull councillor in court over sex assault
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A SENIOR Midland Conservative councillor was today appearing in court charged with sexual assault. Read
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Woman's lucky escape after stolen car smashes into her home
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman had a lucky escape when a stolen car smashed into the side of her end-terraced home. Read
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Baby born in pub carpark in Brocton
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A BABY was born in the car park of a Midland pub after paramedics were called to make an emergency delivery. Read
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Man cut from car smash in Stirchley
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was cut free from wreckage by firefighters after a two car crash in Stirchley. Read
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Big Brum Buz support sought
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Big Brum Buz wants new friends to hop on board and keep it on the road. Read
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Brum cabbies reject 'grumpiest workers' tag
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
TAXI drivers are Britain’s grumpiest workers, according to a new survey – but Birmingham cabbies have rejected the claim. Read
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Campaign group tells Julie Kirkbride to quit and force by-election
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE campaign group which helped bring down Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride is now demanding she resign so they can force a by-election. Read
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Memorial service for tragic Ladywood man Julian Webster
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a Birmingham man who died following an incident at a night spot have held a memorial service at the scene of his death. Read
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Review: Chicago at Birmingham Hippodrome
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
LITTLE Jimmy has well and truly grown up. Read
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Man trapped after Pershore Road crash
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN had to be cut free from his car following a three-car crash in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham gets ready for Gardeners’ World Live
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
JUST look what’s springing up at the NEC! Read
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Funding cuts threaten Solihull College jobs
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
“DRACONIAN” funding cuts left up to 100 Midland college workers fearing for their jobs today. Read
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Midland gliding club chairman offers sympathy after pilot tragedy
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE chairman of a gliding club where a Midland pilot died during take-off has expressed his sympathy to the man’s family. Read
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Jacqui Smith expected to go in Cabinet reshuffle
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
The West Midlands could lose its most senior Cabinet Minister when Gordon Brown attempts to rebuild his Government with a reshuffle. Read
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Birmingham gangs carry guns before knives, Commons inquiry warns
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
GANGS in Birmingham are more likely to carry guns than knives, a Commons inquiry has warned. Read
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New e-petition website not for Coun Robert Alden
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S leading petition organiser has vowed to continue using paper and pen despite the impending launch of a new city council e-petition website. Read
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Window smashed at Northfield pet charity shop
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
THUGS have vandalised a charity store in Northfield. Read
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Moseley 'naked streets' scheme is dangerous, says blind charity
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY guide dog charity is urging Moseley locals not to back a scheme which would remove pavements, claiming it would endanger the lives of blind and vulnerable people. Read
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House prices in the West Midlands rise
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
House prices in the West Midlands have risen for the first time in a year in the latest sign that life is returning to the region’s economy. Read
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West Midlands policeman in court over student's road death
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A senior police officer will appear in court today charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident in which a 20-year-old student died. Read
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Small businesses retirement fears - survey
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
RETIREMENT is a distant prospect for many small business owners in the West Midlands – with fewer than a quarter paying into a company pension scheme. Read
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Edwards Buildbase in Redditch is firm's top fundraiser in area
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
EMPLOYEES at a Redditch builders merchant are the most successful fundraisers across their firm’s Midlands area. Read
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Birmingham marks World Environment Day
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE streets of Birmingham will be filled with entertainers and poets all celebrating World Environment Day from Friday. Read
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Nursery finds a new home thanks to the Mail
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A NURSERY in Birmingham threatened with imminent closure may be saved after a new home was found with help from the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Poorest wards' pupils 'excluded' from higher education
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNG people in the richest parts of the West Midlands are 25 times more likely to go to university as those in the poorest wards, official figures have revealed. Read
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Morrison's supermarket plan near The Hawthorns splits community
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM community is divided over plans to build a Morrisons supermarket near the West Bromwich Albion Hawthorns stadium. Read
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New homes in Redditch enjoy a green look
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A SET of environmentally friendly houses which claim to have 40 per cent lower running costs than traditionally-built homes have been developed in Redditch. Read
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MP Roger Godsiff will return any false claims
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
MP Roger Godsiff has pledged to re-pay any expense claims which cannot be justified, after it emerged he claimed for work on his Birmingham home as office costs. Read
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Sparkbrook and Small Heath residents views on the expenses scandal
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
PENSIONER Dora Ray, who used to work in a laundry on the Stratford Road, said she had never seen anything like the expenses scandal before. Read
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Print given to Sandwell Hospital as thanks for care
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
A GREAT Barr woman has donated a framed print to Sandwell General Hospital to say thanks to staff who cared for her uncle. Read
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Birmingham voters frightened and angry over expenses scandal
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
Unemployed window cleaner Andy Kane thinks the expenses scandal could lead to far-right groups gaining seats in Parliament. Read
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Heroic soldier Matt Croucher plays in Yardley rugby charity match
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
HEROIC Marine Matt Croucher starred in a rugby tournament to raise money for military charity Help for Heroes. Read
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Neighbourhood offices in £460k revamp
Jun 02 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL-run neighbourhood offices in Kings Heath, Quinton, Ladywood and Yardley Wood will soon be entering smart new surroundings after a makeover. Read
