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2010
Articles from 12th Mar 2010
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Khyra Ishaq's mother and stepdad jailed for 'chilling cruelty' to starved girl
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
The mother and stepfather of a seven-year-old girl who starved to death were jailed for her manslaughter today by a judge who branded their treatment of the child "chilling in its harshness and cruelty". Read
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Birmingham city council chief urged to quit after Khyra Ishaq case
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
The shocking starvation of a seven-year-old girl at the hands of her own mother raised questions about social services and led to calls for a senior council official to quit. Read
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Puppy stolen in Worcestershire is found thanks to microchip
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A puppy stolen in Worcestershire was recovered more than 100 miles away after being identified by its microchip, a dog charity has said. Read
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Khyra Ishaq's mother and stepdad jailed for her manslaughter
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
Angela Gordon was jailed for 15 years and her former partner Junaid Abuhamza was jailed indefinitely with a minimum term of seven-and-half years at Birmingham Crown Court today for the manslaughter of seven-year-old starvation victim Khyra Ishaq. Read
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Hooded knifeman jailed for 8 years
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A HOODED knifeman who was the “ringleader” in a series of terrifying robberies on Midland teenagers has been jailed for eight years. Read
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Memorial to Iraq heroes
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A POIGNANT service was held to rededicate a tribute to 179 people killed in Iraq at a Midland war memorial. Read
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3 years from boss in £3m egg scam
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND businessman who made millions by passing off battery eggs as free range or organic is today starting a three-year prison sentence. Read
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Slade boys go crazee for new music venue
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
TWO members of Midland rock legends Slade officially unveiled a music venue named in their honour. Read
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Newman College given green light
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A ROMAN Catholic college has been given the go ahead for major renovation work despite concerns over yob behaviour. Read
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Two brothers arrested as part of Customs inquiry into a £1million VAT and money laundering fraud
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
TWO brothers were arrested as part of a probe into allegations they used fashion firms as a front for a £1 million VAT and money laundering scam. Read
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Pervert Birmingham lecturer may have sex illness - court hears
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THE case of a shamed lecturer who used hidden cameras to spy on female students as they showered has been adjourned to find out if he has a medical condition which compels him to be a pervert. Read
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Wolverhampton youngster recalls horrific bull mastiff attack
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
Speaking for the first time since the brutal assault in her back garden eight years ago, the 13-year-old decribed the terrifying moment the two bull mastiffs pounced and ravaged her delicate body. Read
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Gordon Brown: High Speed rail a great day for Birmingham
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THE announcement of a new high speed rail line making Birmingham the centre of Britain’s national network was “a great day for Birmingham and the Midlands”, the Prime Minister said. Read
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Car parts from West Midlands Police chief inspector's BMW littered A45, court heard
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
CAR parts belonging to a BMW driven by a West Midlands Police chief inspector were found littered along his route home after he struck a student, a court heard. Read
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Khyra Ishaq's parents to be sentenced
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THE mother and stepfather of a seven-year-old girl who died from starvation are set to be sentenced for causing her death today. Read
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Birmingham Metropolitan College installs 150 new car park spaces
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM college has started installing 150 new car park spaces in a bid to stop traffic chaos on a busy commuter route. Read
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Birmingham City Council overwhelmed by staff requesting redundancy
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
STAFF are queuing up to leave the Birmingham City Council department at the centre of the Khyra Ishaq tragedy. Read
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Dorridge residents celebrate Sainsbury's plan rejection
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to build a modern shopping centre in a rural Midland village have been thrown out as unsuitable. Read
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How we met at a Tony Curtis party
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
BRUMMIE beauty queen Gladys Morgan met executive producer husband Roger Hill Lewis at a Hollywood dinner party hosted by Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Read
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Hollywood starlet Gladys Morgan who began career in Birmingham fish and chip shop dies, aged 79
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
Christina Savvas looks at the life of a Hollywood starlet who started her career in a fish and chip shop in the back streets of Birmingham. Read
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Book art on offer in Solihull fair
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
ART fans can purchase an unusual piece of work at Solihull Artists’ Book Fair on March 20. Read
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Council's bedblocking crisis blamed for hospital failures
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S largest hospital trust has blamed the council’s bed-blocking crisis for its failure to hit A&E targets. Read
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The Environment Agency will be sending flood alerts to more Midland homes in danger zones.
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS more homes and businesses in the West Midlands are in line for free flood warnings. Read
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West Midlands Police chief in fresh row over HMIC report
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands’ top cop Chris Sims has criticised a national comparisons of police forces in England and Wales as “less than helpful”. Read
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Arson attack at Kings Norton house
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with a suspected arson attack at an empty house in Fourth Grove, Kings Norton, at 10.50pm on Wednesday. Read
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Three-month-old baby taken to hospital after Worcestershire crash
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A THREE-month-old baby has been taken to hospital following a three-car crash in Worcestershire. Read
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Crufts 2010: Perfect pooches lead the way
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
DOGS of all shapes and sizes put their best paws forward and trotted into the NEC yesterday for the start of the world’s largest dog show Crufts. Read
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JLR accused of "beauty contest."
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
UNIONS have slammed the “Gateway Process” to decide which of JLR’s Castle Bromwich or Solihull plants is to close as a “beauty contest” – as the clock ticks towards a midsummer announcement. Read
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Campaign stepped up for a welcome home tribute to Birmingham war heroes
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THE campaign for a welcome home for our returning heroes is being stepped up. Read
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Shropshire woman fined for not reporting treasure in landmark court case
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A SHROPSHIRE woman was fined for failing to report treasure in a landmark case. Read
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BBC Bargain Hunt's Charles Hanson adds his backing to Staffordshire Hoard appeal.
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
BBC Bargain Hunt’s Charles Hanson is throwing his weight behind the campaign to help save the Staffordshire Hoard. Read
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Ward End Couple celebrate Mother's Day with a baby they feared they may never have
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
MEET little Connor Sands – the baby his parents Donna and Chris feared they may never have. Read
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Cannock Park to be open air stage for students.
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND park will be the setting for an series of open air performances later this month. Read
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Scheme enables dementia patients to stay at home
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A PROJECT to help people with dementia live at home rather than go into care is being piloted in Cannock, Lichfield, Stafford and Tamworth. Read
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre house drama to be extended.
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A KITCHEN sink drama which takes place in a Birmingham semi has proved to be so popular its run has been extended. And to ensure nobody misses out it will also be webcast live to the public. Read
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Cannabis farm man escapes prison sentence again
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who was lucky not to be jailed after being caught growing more than 100 cannabis plants at his home has been given yet another chance. Read
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Police in Sutton Coldfield hand out shed alarms following spike in crime
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE have handed out alarms to householders to help protect their garden tools after a spate of shed break-ins in Sutton Coldfield. Sgt Ifitkhar Ali said he hoped the alarms would help deter thieves behind the spate of burglaries. Read
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Sutton Coldfield revellers told to behave if you want late night chicken
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
REVELLERS in Sutton Coldfield have been told to behave themselves or they will force their late night fried chicken take-away will be forced to close early. Read
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Moseley builder slammed over three storey house
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A DEVELOPER has been slammed by city planners for building a three-storey house without permission. Read
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Emirates opens £1,3 million lounge for passengers at Birmingham
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THE airline Emirates has signalled its commitment to the region by opening a new £1.3 million lounge at Birmingham International Airport. Read
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Billesley residents meet Home Secretary Alan Johnson over crime concerns
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in Birmingham have met the Home Secretary to discuss their concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour. Read
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Longbridge MG Rover site transformation cash row
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
THE £750 million transformation of Birmingham’s former MG Rover car works is under threat following a bitter row between developers and the city council. Read
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Two men arrested in drug raids in Stafford.
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
CLASS A drugs and cannabis plants have been seized by police in raids on two Midland properties. Read
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West Midlands fire Service is on the hunt for new pipers and drummers for its fundraising band.
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Fire Service is looking for new members for its Bagpipe Band, regularly used for fundraising events. Read
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Tamworth cheating ebay granny fraudster exposed
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A CHEATING granny who claimed she could not leave the house has been exposed as a benefit fraudster who ran her own eBay empire. Read
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Brummies play Bahrain
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
A BRUMMIE band will rub shoulders with the stars this weekend at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain. Read
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Harborne and Kings Heath cinemas worth protecting say conservationists
Mar 12 2010 | Top Stories
TWO ‘beautiful’ Art Deco former cinemas could be granted protection from demolition after winning the approval of Birmingham conservationists. Read
