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2010
Articles from 19th Mar 2010
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Afghan blast survivor tells inquest of attack which killed Midland trio
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A hero soldier has described a Taliban double bomb attack which left five of his comrades - three from the West Midlands - dead. Read
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Appeal to trace missing 11-year-old boy from Sparkbrook
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE today issued an urgent appeal for help to trace a young boy who went missing in Birmingham. Read
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Inquest into death of West Midlands soldiers hears of Taliban bomb carnage
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
The aftermath of a Taliban bomb trap that killed five British soldiers on patrol in Afghanistan was "like something from a movie", an inquest heard today. Read
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Son of Sir Edward Downes will not be charged with assisting his suicide
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
The son of Birmingham-born conductor Sir Edward Downes will not be charged with assisting his suicide, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said. Read
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Man critically ill following Quinton assault
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN is critically ill in hospital following an assault in Quinton yesterday. Read
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Inquest to resume into death of West Midlands soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
An inquest will resume into the deaths of five British soldiers - including three from the West Midlands - killed in Afghanistan by a Taliban bombing tactic involving two explosions. Read
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Six Birmingham City Council social workers sacked
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
Six social workers at a city council criticised over the death from starvation of seven-year-old Khyra Ishaq have been sacked, it emerged today. Read
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Teenager questioned over Sparkbrook screwdriver stabbing
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER was last night being questioned on suspicion of the murder of a dad-of-two who died after being stabbed in the head with a screwdriver. Read
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Six Birmingham City Council social workers sacked
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
Six social workers at a city council criticised over the death from starvation of seven-year-old Khyra Ishaq have been sacked, it emerged today. Read
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Neighbour from hell faces jail for tormenting man with voodoo doll
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A NEIGHBOUR from hell is facing jail for tormenting a widowed old soldier with a voodoo doll and messages from Satan. Read
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Lord Jones banned from driving after being clocked at 103mph
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
FORMER CBI Director-General and Trade Minister Lord Jones of Birmingham has been banned from driving and fined £1,100 after being caught speeding at 103mph on a Midland motorway. Read
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150 shop jobs to go across West Midlands
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
UP TO 150 jobs are to be lost throughout the West Midlands with the closure of 10 stores at stricken fashion retailer Ethel Austin. Read
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Midland Metro extension could create 1,300 jobs in Birmingham
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
UP TO 1,300 new jobs could be created in Birmingham after the government pledged £81 million to the extension of the Midland Metro line. Read
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Birmingham City University plan approved even though High Speed Rail means it will never be built
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
PLANS for a new £123 million university campus have been given green light – even though the new Birmingham to London High Speed rail link would run through the site. Read
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Cost to Birmingham City Council for fighting Longbridge planning case could top £50,000
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
TAXPAYERS may be saddled with a £50,000-plus legal fees bill over a bitter row involving the former MG Rover car works at Longbridge. Read
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Stafford Hospital could face more sanctions
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
THE hospital watchdog has threatened to close a scandal-hit Midland hospital Read
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Firm Truflo Marine steps out for poorly children
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A GENEROUS company has raised £4,400 for poorly children. Truflo Marine in Birmingham raised the money last year for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Read
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Teenager downloaded over 100 images of child porn
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A FIFTEEN-year-old Birmingham boy downloaded over 100 pictures and movies of child pornography from the internet. Read
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Stourbridge bus sex attacker pictured for first time
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
THIS is the Midland rapist who has been jailed for indecently assaulting three women on buses – as he was on his way to a sex offenders’ programme. Read
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Hotel plan for HP sauce factory site
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW hotel complex using the iconic HP Sauce factory site is set to create almost 300 jobs, it has been announced. Read
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Homes for Heroes to be built in Birmingham.
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MULTI-million pound “homes for heroes” scheme has been launched in Birmingham. Read
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West Midlands soldiers undergo intensive training in Kenya
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
The soldiers are serving with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and have been in the African bush for the past three weeks in preparation for a tour of duty in Helmand. Read
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Land Rover celebratory weekend at the Heritage Motor Centre
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
THE Heritage Motor Centre, home to the world’s largest collection of British cars, is to host a special celebratory weekend for Land Rovers and Range Rovers. Read
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100,000 coach fares for just £1 from National Express
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM-based National Express has released 100,000 coach seats for just £1. Read
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Save Money on TV licence
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
TELLY fans in Birmingham could save money on their TV licence by renewing it before the end of the month. Read
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Handsworth con artist jailed for latest crime spree.
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A SERIAL scammer who “made a living” out of bank fraud was today starting a prison sentence for his latest crime spree. Read
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Pupils support cancer charity
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
FAST-paced pupils from St Huberts Primary School put on their running shoes to help raise funds for charity. Read
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Man guilty of terror raid on family in Handsworth
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has been convicted of being part of an armed gang which terrorised a Birmingham family after bursting into their home. Read
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Kings Norton Girls School entertain guests with their musical Oliver
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
PUPILS at Kings Norton Girls School will be entertaining visitors with the musical Oliver! Pupils will be joined by members of the teaching staff; with guest appearances from the staff choir, community musicians and students from Kings Norton Boys School. The show runs daily, from 7.30pm, until March 26. Read
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Lone Ranger mask on sale in Birmingham
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
FANS of 50s television show The Lone Ranger can get their hands on the original mask and gloves worn by the action hero when they go under the hammer today. Read
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Sick youngsters at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Easter eggs boost
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
SICK youngsters at Birmingham Children’s Hospital may be getting their fill of Easter eggs thanks to a business’s charity challenge. Read
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Hire car crook is facing jail
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN rented a £9,000 car from a Birmingham Airport-based hire company – and then kept it, a court heard. Read
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Community projects in Dudley have been urged to apply for funding made available through rubbish tax
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY projects in the Black Country have been urged to apply for funding made available through rubbish tax. Read
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West Midlands Police has more community based bobbies than anywhere else in the country
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police has more community cops pounding the beat than anywhere else in the country, new figures have revealed. Read
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Speed limits outside some Staffordshire schools are to be cut to 20mph.
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
SPEED limits are to be slashed to 20mph outside schools in a bid to save young lives. Read
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Birmingham Cathedral to host NSPCC concert
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
TICKETS are still available for a spring charity concert hosted by TV presenter Kay Alexander on Monday. Read
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West Midlands families winning mortgage battle
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of families across the West Midlands are winning the battle to keep a roof over their heads, new figures have revealed. Read
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Apprenticeships could signal end of Staffordshire recession
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
AN apprenticeship drive could be evidence Staffordshire is climbing out of the recession. Read
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Birmingham universities ordered to save cash
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham universities have had their funding slashed as part of a drastic government cost-cutting move. Read
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Birmingham couple handed 10-year pet ban
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM couple who caused their flea-ridden pets to suffer by failing to get them any treatment have been banned from keeping any dog or cat for ten years. Read
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Birmingham City star sticks the kettle on at ChildLine centre
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham City footballer Seb Larsson took time out from his training schedule to make cups of tea for big-hearted volunteers at a children’s charity. Read
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Midland university to stage British Tour tennis event.
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND university is set to host its first British Tour tennis tournament. Read
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West Bromwich man admits causing the death by careless driving
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A FIFTY-eight-year-old man has admitted causing the death by careless driving of a pensioner who was knocked down just yards from her Walsall home. Read
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Birmingham City Coouncil member Ayoub Khan to face Bar Standards Board probe
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A BARRISTER and would-be Birmingham MP is facing four counts of professional misconduct over claims he smeared a political rival while giving evidence in court. Read
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Warning to dog lovers on internet sales
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
DOG lovers looking to buy pedigree pups over the internet have been warned not to fall victim to conmen. Read
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Hollywood ball in Cannock to boost a charity appeal.
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
A GLITZY Hollywood-style ball looks set to add some bounce to a charity. Read
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Park and ride charging plan to end congestion
Mar 19 2010 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of commuters could face parking charges at Birmingham railway stations – because they are too popular. Read
