Aug
2009
Articles from 10th Aug 2009
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Midlands soldier died trying to recover fallen comrade's body
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A soldier from Worcester was killed in Afghanistan while trying to retrieve the body of a fallen Afghan comrade. Read
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Birmingham woman seriously ill after Blackpool Legionnaires' outbreak
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham woman is seriously ill in hospital with Legionnaires’ disease after falling ill following a visit to a Pontin’s holiday camp. Read
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Two men injured in drive-by shooting in Birmingham
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
Two men were gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Birmingham. Read
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Alton Towers bans men from wearing Cristiano Ronaldo-style Speedos
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
Major tourist attraction Alton Towers has banned Speedos and other types of tight swimming trunks at its Staffordshire site on grounds of taste. Read
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Lichfield murder trial: Jury retire to consider verdicts
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of two males accused of murdering a father-of-five just metres from his front door in Lichfield. Read
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Police vow to ban next year's Bulldog Bash
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
Warwickshire Police have pledged to continue the fight to prevent Hells Angels organising an annual bikers' festival in Stratford-upon-Avon, despite this year's event passing off peacefully. Read
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Apprentice star Kate Walsh to host television show
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
She was rejected by Sir Alan Sugar, but Apprentice runner-up Kate Walsh was named today as host of a new news magazine show on Channel 5. Read
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Birmingham woman seriously ill with Legionnaires' disease after visit to Pontin's camp at Blackpool
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman is seriously ill in hospital with Legionnaires’ disease after falling ill following a visit to a Pontin’s holiday camp. Read
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Worcester soldier killed while retrieving comrade's body
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
ANOTHER soldier from the Midlands has been killed in Afghanistan, it was revealed this afternoon. Read
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Biker dies in gate crash in Malvern
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A motorcyclist has died after his machine left the road and crashed into a gate on the Worcestershire-Herefordshire border. Read
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Villa Park dropped as Olympic venue
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club, has been dropped as one of the venues for the London 2012 football competition, Olympic organisers announced today. Read
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Birmingham fireman is killed in Sutton Coldfield crash
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A WELL-known Birmingham firefighter has been killed in a five-vehicle crash, it was revealed today. Read
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Man hit in face with hammer in Walsall
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A 29-YEAR-old man was attacked with a claw hammer and robbed as he walked through Walsall. Read
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United front to stop attacks on taxi drivers in the Black Country
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
BLACK Country taxi firms and councils could unite to tackle yobs after a spate of attacks on drivers. Read
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Coming together to honour Sir Bobby
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Bromwich Albion fans united with their Geordie opponents to pay moving tribute to the late “Super Bobby Robson” on the first day of the new football season. Read
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Birmingham fireman is killed in crash
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
A WELL-known Birmingham firefighter has been killed in a five-vehicle crash, it was revealed today. Read
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Minis star in Birmingham classic cars convoy
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE streets of Birmingham hosted a Mini adventure as a convoy of the classic cars celebrated the iconic model’s 50th year. Read
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Two injured in Erdington shooting
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men were gunned down in an apparent drive-by shooting in Birmingham. Read
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MG Rover report due this week
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE Serious Fraud Office is to announce this week whether a full criminal investigation into the collapse of MG Rover will be held, potentially leaving more than 6,000 ex-workers in limbo yet again. Read
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Serious Fraud Office in decision on MG Rover collapse probe
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE Serious Fraud Office is to announce this week whether a full criminal investigation into the collapse of MG Rover will be held, potentially leaving more than 6,000 ex-workers in limbo yet again. Read
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Peace reigns at Bulldog Bash
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of the controversial Bulldog Bash said the event was trouble-free as a large police presence was on standby following the murder of Hells Angel Gerry Tobin. Read
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Sugababes and Blue headline at Tamworth Castle
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of revellers descended on the picturesque Tamworth Castle Grounds for an all-day music festival featuring chart toppers Blue and the Sugababes. Read
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High-speed trains 'will stop in city'
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
HIGH-speed trains from London to Glasgow are likely to stop in Birmingham city centre, the man behind the multi-billion pound project has forecast. Read
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Hospital beds to be leased out for elderly bed-blockers
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 50 medical beds at two Birmingham hospitals could be downgraded and leased out as holding bays for elderly bed-blockers in a new move by health bosses. Read
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Family of Birmingham fraud victim hope bank will clear debt
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
The family of a disabled Birmingham mother saddled with a £28,000 debt after her carer secretly re-mortgaged her home are hoping the bank will clear her debt. Read
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Birmingham city centre riots: More arrests likely
Aug 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE say more arrests are likely after 35 people were arrested as riots broke out in Birmingham city centre at the weekend. Read
