Feb
2010
Articles from 26th Feb 2010
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Police watchdog to investigate contact with woman accused of murdering daughter in Erdington
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
The police watchdog is to investigate the contact made between officers and a Birmingham woman accused of murdering her three-year-old daughter. Read
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Woman who killed husband by setting him alight is jailed for life
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A JEALOUS wife who killed her husband by pouring petrol over him and setting him alight at their Birmingham home has been jailed for life. Read
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Two women and baby girl taken to hospital after M42 crash
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
Two women and a baby girl have been taken to hospital after the car they were in collided with a lorry on the M42. Read
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Police appeal after Birmingham robber goes on the run from prison
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A CONVICTED robber has gone on the run from prison, it has emerged. Read
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Woman taken to hospital after Longbridge crash
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A woman has been taken to hospital after the car she was driving overturned in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham City Council under pressure after death of Khyra Ishaq
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A local authority was today awaiting the outcome of a serious case review into the unlawful killing of a seven-year-old girl who was starved to death by her mother and stepfather. Read
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Fire service staff released on bail after arrest over Warwickshire warehouse fire
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
Three fire service staff have been released on bail after being arrested in connection with a warehouse blaze in Warwickshire which left four firefighters dead. Read
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Khyra Ishaq's mother met co-killer after her husband married second wife
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
ANGELA Gordon met her co-killer Junaid Abuhamza after her husband, Khyra’s biological dad, had married a second wife. Read
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Former prison inmate of Khyra Ishaq's mum says she deluded herself
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A FORMER prison inmate has told how Khyra’s killer mum, Angela Gordon, ‘deluded herself’ she had not starved the tot to death while she waited to go before the courts. Read
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Khyra's Dad: It should be murder
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
KHYRA’S biological dad Ishaq Abuzaire converted to Islam to escape a life of crime, he said. Read
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Khyra Ishaq's stepdad witnessed his father beat his sister to death
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
KHYRA’S killer, Junaid Abuhamza, was only a child when he witnessed his father brutally beating his four-year-old sister, Rachel, to death for failing to flush the toilet. Read
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Khyra Ishaq death devastated Handsworth community says MP
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP has told how the killing of Khyra Ishaq “devasted” the Handsworth community where she lived. Read
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Burglars steal goods worth £20,000 from Great Barr home - even eating their Advent chocolates
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A FURIOUS mum has told how callous burglars stole £20,000 worth of goods from her house – and even ate her son’s chocolates. Read
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Children's boss Tony Howell refuses to quit over tragic death
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM children’s boss Tony Howell has insisted he will not quit over the tragic death of Khyra Ishaq. Read
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Tony Howell's statement
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
IT is difficult to comprehend that in this day and age a child can starve to death in Britain without anyone appearing to notice. Read
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Police to carry out a review of tragic case
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
The reality is of a couple who submitted the children in their care to appalling cruelty. Read
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Khyra Ishaq died after being 'shut off from the world'
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
SHE was the little girl “shut off from the world” who was starved to death yards from a kitchen full of food. Read
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Memorial date set for Birmingham City legend Gil Merrick
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham City legend Gil Merrick will be honoured at a special St Andrew’s memorial service next month. Read
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M6 Toll road chief denies that the relief road is a failure.
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
BOSSES of the M6 Toll road have hit back after the pay-as-you-drive route was branded a flop by a Midland Euro MP. Read
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Lorry driver strangled fiancee's daughter then killed himself - inquest
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND lorry driver who strangled his fiancee’s nine-year-old daughter then committed suicide had previously said he would rather kill himself than go to prison, an inquest has heard. Read
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Ticket delight for South African Aston Villa fans
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
SOME Brummies may be envious of South African-based Reza Bodia and his two close pals who each have tickets for Aston Villa's Carling Cup Final appearance on Sunday. Read
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Aston Villa topple Manchester United for drinking rights
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa have earned the pre-match bragging rights ahead of Sunday’s League Cup Final after pipping their opponents to one of Wembley’s most sought-after boozers. Read
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Ex Aston Villa doctor relishing cup final as a fan
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
Aston Villa fan Barrie Smith is looking forward to focusing on the football rather than the first aid at Wembley on Sunday. Read
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Queensway Tunnel crash causes traffic tailbacks
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
COMMUTERS were delayed after a car crashed on a major city centre commuting route. Read
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Dramatic turnaround at Lindens Primary School in Sutton Coldfield
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
IN JUST four years a Sutton Coldfield primary has transformed itself from one of the biggest under-achievers in the area to an ‘outstanding’ school. Read
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Shenstone pub stages free food and wine tasting evening.
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
FAMILIES are being invited to enjoy free food and drink at a Midland pub. Read
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Investigation launched into accident at Hall Green railway station after claims over first aid cabinet
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A TRAIN firm has launched an investigation into an accident at a Birmingham railway station amid claims an onboard first aid cabinet was faulty. Read
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Phoenix Four pledge to fight company director ban proceedings
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE Phoenix Four have pledged to fight attempts to ban them as company directors – despite ruling out any return to business boardroom careers. Read
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Weoley Castle house fire
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
FIRE crews attended a house fire in Birmingham. Read
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Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Birmingham Airport
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE pilot of a cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport after suffering engine failure in the early hours of the morning. Read
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Staffordshire pupils urged to sign up for rock competition.
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
PUPILS in Staffordshire are getting ready to rock. Read
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Aerobathon at Cradley Heath Hadley Hill Leisure Centre for Sport Relief
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
AN aerobathon will be held at Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Cradley Heath, on March 21, between 10am-1pm in aid of Sport Relief. Classes including aerobics, step, salsa, boxercise and fitness yoga will be held every 30 minutes. Cost is £3 for 30 minutes or £10 for all sessions. Read
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Birmingham's Sparkhill swimming baths unlikely to re-open until end of 2012, council confirms
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
SWIMMERS face a wait of almost three years until Birmingham’s Sparkhill baths can re-open, the city’s leisure boss has admitted. Read
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Sensory trails in Leamington Spa for early May Bank Holiday
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A PICTURESQUE Midland town will host a new two-day event to promote its artistic and cultural offering. Read
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Heritage plea over Quinton's Marineau Centre
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A HERITAGE watchdog has warned the city council that it would be losing another important part of its past if it sells off the Martineau Centre. Read
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Lichfield Skateboarder could hold clue to attempted theft.
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
Three youths, including a teenage skateboarder, fled after an attempted theft from a 62-year-old man. Read
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Childhood sweethearts face passport battle to get together
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A PAIR of Birmingham childhood sweethearts reunited after more than 50 years apart are facing a red tape wrangle to live together in the UK. Read
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Birmingham health boss Deirdre Alden scoops national award for swine flu review
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S leading health watchdog has won a national award for investigating the city’s preparedness for swine flu. Read
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Birmingham independant school set to scrap A levels from September
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM independent school has become the first in the country to completely scrap A-levels in favour of a diploma course. Read
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Crooked Sandwell accountant Parmjit Rana jailed for four years for masterminding £2.5m VAT scam
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A CROOKED Sandwell accountant who was the brains behind a £2.5 million VAT scam has been jailed for four years. Read
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Dudley Council is vowing to clamp down on the persistent problem of illegally grazing horses
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country borough is vowing to clamp down on the persistent problem of illegally grazing horses. Read
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University of Wolverhampton open day at Walsall and Wolverhampton campuses for would-be students
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE University of Wolverhampton holds an open day on March 6, allowing would-be students and their families to tour the Wolverhampton City and Walsall campuses. Read
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Dormston School in Sedgley receives a glowing OFSTED report
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
A DUDLEY secondary school is celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted inspection report. Read
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Willenhall baths given stay of execution.
Feb 26 2010 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS have been given three months to turn around the fortunes of a Midland leisure centre threatened with closure. Read
