Oct
2009
Articles from 19th Oct 2009
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Sheldon mugger caught after he used victim’s phone to visit Facebook website
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who carried out a “vicious” mugging in Birmingham which left the victim with a broken jaw was caught after he used the victim’s phone to visit Facebook. Read
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Sacked 2 sisters' food workers protest outside M&S in Birmingham
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
WORKERS sacked from a Black Country food factory after a wildcat strike over alleged racial abuse held angry demonstrations outside Marks and Spencer. Read
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West Midlands Police wins legal battle to keep criminal conviction records on its database
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police has won its appeal which challenged a ruling that it should delete records on criminal convictions from its database. Read
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SICK thieves have stolen tributes from the graveside of a Birmingham war hero killed while carrying his injured comrade away from a bomb blast in Afghanistan, leaving his family devastated.
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
Two Aston Villa claret and blue gnomes were stolen by “low life” on two separate occasions two weeks ago at the grave of Joseph Murphy, who is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, near Coleshill. Read
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A TEENAGER remained in police custody today after a road was sealed off in Birmingham amid reports of gunfire.
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
The junction of Yew Tree Rise and Langley Heath Drive in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, was closed off yesterday with police carrying out an examination of the area. Read
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AN ELDERLY man has thanked his quick-thinking neighbour for waking him and saving his life as his home caught fire around him.
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
Nigel Rogers was dozing in his living room, at about 10.30pm yesterday, unaware he was breathing in smoke from a blaze caused by a candle left burning in his bedroom. Read
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Man in 30ft fall from Birmingham city centre car park
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling about 30ft from a city centre car park. Read
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Ray Graydon scoops Broad Street Walk of Stars honour
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
SADDLERS hero Ray Graydon has spoken of his delight and surprise at winning the fans’ vote to receive a coveted Walk of Stars award on Birmingham’s Broad Street. Read
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Blues and Wolves players in nightclub brawl probe
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
OFFICIALS from Birmingham City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are investigating allegations that their players were caught up in a nightclub brawl. Read
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'Sightings' of escaped West Midlands murderer reported to police
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating a number of possible sightings of a murderer who escaped during a visit to Stafford last week. Read
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Police reconstruct events of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad's murder
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
MURDER detectives were today carrying out a reconstruction of events that led to the death of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad. Read
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Tom Jones fans give revamped LG Arena the big thumbs up
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
TOM Jones fans were out in force to witness a piece of history last night as the music legend found out What’s New Pussycat at the city’s revamped LG Arena. Read
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Five hurt in two-car smash in Netherton
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
FIVE people were injured after a smash which saw two cars ending up against the wall of a Midland pub. Read
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Public helped put Birmingham armed robber behind bars
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have thanked Birmingham residents and the media for helping catch a dangerous armed robber. Read
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Fire alarm saves Erdington blaze family of five
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
THREE generations of one family were saved by a smoke alarm after a fire at their home in Erdington. Read
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Arsonists strike at derelict Darlaston factory
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
ARSONISTS struck at a derelict Midland factory leaving firefighters to tackle the blaze for nearly two hours. Read
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Union call for pay and pension rise
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
UNION representatives were out in force over the weekend calling for “decent pay and pensions”. Read
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Midland women march to reclaim the streets at night
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
A CROWD of women took to the streets of Birmingham for a march to highlight the dangers of walking alone at night. Read
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Neighbours in fire rescue
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
QUICK-thinking neighbours saved the life of an elderly man who was fast asleep when a fire started at his home. Read
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Sacked 2 Sisters workers protest outside M&S in Birmingham
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
WORKERS sacked from a Black Country food factory after a wildcat strike over alleged racial abuse held angry demonstrations outside Marks and Spencer. Read
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£1.4m plans to finally complete troubled arts centre The Public
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
TROUBLED Black Country arts centre The Public could finally be completed in five months as Sandwell Council considers borrowing £1.4 million for more building work. Read
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Sheldon mugger caught after he used victim’s phone to visit Facebook website
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who carried out a “vicious” mugging in Birmingham which left the victim with a broken jaw was caught after he used the victim’s phone to visit Facebook. Read
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Thieves plunder grave of Birmingham war hero
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
SICK thieves have stolen tributes from the graveside of a Birmingham war hero killed while carrying his injured comrade away from a bomb blast in Afghanistan, leaving his family devastated. Read
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Thousands gather in Birmingham to celebrate Diwali
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of worshippers gathered in Birmingham over the weekend to mark Diwali. Read
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Ray Graydon scoops Broad Street Walk of Stars honour
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
SADDLERS hero Ray Graydon has spoken of his delight and surprise at winning the fans’ vote to receive a coveted Walk of Stars award on Birmingham’s Broad Street. Read
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Four members of same family admit drugs charge
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
CROOKED members of a Lichfield family and one of their friends are awaiting sentence after admitting conspiracy to supply cannabis in their area. Read
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Police in plea for witnesses after man dies in Midland car crash
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today continued to appeal for witnesses after a man died and five others – including three children – were hurt in a crash. Read
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Stephen Gately fans boost Midlands tycoon pal's charity
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
MUSIC fans mourning the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately have donated more than £15,000 to a children’s charity run by a Midland businessman and close friend of the star. Read
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'Sightings' of escaped West Midlands murderer reported to police
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating a number of possible sightings of a murderer who escaped during a visit to Stafford last week. Read
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Review: Tom Jones at the LG Arena, Birmingham
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
Tom Jones christened the newly opened LG Arena with a barnstorming performance last night. Read
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Controlled explosion carried out on suspect package in Great Barr
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR road into Birmingham was closed for six hours when a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspect package. Read
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Hundreds take to the streets for University of Birmingham road race
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
Hundreds of dedicated fund-raisers took to the streets on Saturday for the 13th University of Birmingham 5km road race. Read
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Man arrested and Sutton Coldfield street sealed off after gunfire reports
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
A man was arrested after police sealed off a road in Birmingham amid unconfirmed reports of gunfire. Read
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Popular Birmingham club fights to halt sell-off threat
Oct 19 2009 | Top Stories
THE bosses of a sports and social club face a race against time to stave off a sale that would end more than 60 years of tradition. Read
