Jan
2010
Articles from 16th Jan 2010
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Birmingham police to get Taser stun guns
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
ALL frontline bobbies in Birmingham are to be equipped with 50,000-volt electric stun guns, it has emerged. Read
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Man dies after being hit by double decker bus in Rednal
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a double-decker bus, police said today. Read
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Chocolate lovers asked to ditch the diet to help fight Kraft bid for Cadbury
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
CHOCOLATE lovers throughout Birmingham were today urged to ditch their New Year diets and help fight off Kraft’s £10.5 billion bid for Cadbury with a public “eat-in.” Read
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Police return to Hockley street after dying man dumped in snow
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE returned to the Birmingham street where a mystery man was dumped dying in the snow as they hunted for fresh leads in their investigation. Read
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Nephew of Tracy McConnell spared jail after pub brawl death
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
THE nephew of a man who died after violent incident outside a Birmingham pub has escaped a jail sentence for his part in the affray. Read
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Yardley residents angry after bins left unemptied for a month due to weather
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in Birmingham today criticised city refuse collectors after treacherous winter weather left their bins unemptied for nearly a month. Read
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Birmingham man in court accused of supplying false exam certificates
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man appeared before city magistrates accused of supplying false exam certificates. Read
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Man found lying on surface of frozen canal in Tamworth after car crash
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN was found lying on the surface of a frozen canal after a car crash. Read
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Solihull nurse among rescuers treating Haiti casualties
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A CARING nurse from Solihull is among the rescuers treating the desperate earthquake casualties in Haiti. Read
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Saltley Church leads service for earthquake victims
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM Church is holding a special service for those affected by the Haiti disaster. Read
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Birmingham charity Islamic Relief launches Haiti earthquake appeal
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM charity has launched a £1 million appeal in response to the devastating earthquake on Haiti. Read
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Nurseries and youth services under threat as council announces 1,300 redundancies
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
PRE-SCHOOL community nurseries face closure and services for teenagers could be slashed following the announcement of almost 1,300 redundancies. Read
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RESIDENTS in Birmingham today criticised city refuse collectors after treacherous winter weather left their bins unemptied for nearly a month.
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
High Brow in the Moorpool Estate, Harborne was one of many side roads in Birmingham left unattended by council binmen who could not access certain residential areas because of the recent sub zero temperatures. Read
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Father of teenage samurai sword victim brands Coleshill attacker a coward
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
THE father of the teenage victim today branded his attacker a “coward”. Read
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Tamworth murder trial - jury dismissed
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
THE jury has been discharged in the trial of a Tamworth man accused of stabbing his wife to death. Read
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Coleshill man jailed after attacking teenager with Samurai sword
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A FATHER who attacked a cowering teenager with a Samurai sword has been jailed for a total of five years. Read
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Family pay tribute to Castle Bromwich mum killed in car crash
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken children of a Birmingham pensioner who was killed in a crash with an ambulance just two days before Christmas today paid tribute to their “beautiful, caring mum”. Read
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Birmingham City council worker went on drunken wrecking spree
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A CITY Council worker who went on a drunken damage spree during a late night cycle ride to his home in Birmingham has been fined and ordered to pay compensation to his victims. Read
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Birmingham school children to use American-style buses
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
PUPILS in Birmingham will be travelling to lessons in American-style yellow buses. Read
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Mourners say farewell to Yardley Wood dad Daniel Pedley
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of mourners have paid a sad farewell to a newly-wed dad-of-two. Read
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Ex-addict Anita turns drugs mentor for Northfield charity Betel of Britain
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A FORMER crack addict who watched a teenage friend die from an overdose is now helping other women escape from their own drugs nightmare. Read
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Birmingham's next Lord Mayor Coun Len Gregory speaks of 'greatest honour'
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
THE next Lord Mayor of Birmingham has spoken of his delight at being given the ‘greatest honour a Brummie could ask for’. Read
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Muslim leaders support the Home Secretary's ban on Islam4UK
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
MUSLIM leaders at one of Birmingham’s largest mosques have supported the Home Secretary’s ban on an extremist Islamic group. Read
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Liberal democrat leader Nick Clegg grilled by students at Solihull College
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
The MP visited the college to view new facilities and speak to Public Services Diploma students about how his party is proposing to tackle the issues affecting them. Read
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Great Barr dad calls on NHS for more medical help.
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM dad is urging the NHS to raise awareness of his rare brain disorder which was only diagnosed after he consulted US specialists. Read
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West Midlands Police puppies in latest video
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
A BUDDING canine cop been declared ‘Top Dog’ in a police quest to find a new breed of four-legged crimefighters. Read
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Pupils at a Staffordshire school launch crackdown on dangerous motorists
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
PRIMARY school pupils will be giving parents a red card in a hard-hitting crackdown on drivers putting their lives at risk by parking dangerously near the school gates. Read
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Snow set to thaw in heavy rain
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
THE snow will not be returning to Birmingham next week according to early Met Office weather forecasts. Read
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Teenage graffiti vandals made to repaint underpass
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
THREE teenagers found decorating a Solihull underpass with graffiti were spared a court appearance – and instead each handed a paintbrush. Read
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'Health and safety' stopped Sandwell Council shovelling snow
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
HEALTH and safety fears stopped council officials clearing snow from the home of Smethwick pensioners, it was claimed today. Read
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You nominate your Snow Heroes of the Midlands
Jan 16 2010 | Top Stories
IT’S time to give yourselves a big pat on the back. Read
