Apr
2010
Articles from 10th Apr 2010
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Cricket returns to Edgbaston after revamp begins
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
Warwickshire chiefs wasted no time in getting the ball rolling after planning permission was granted in December. Read
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Solihull lecturer dozes off on flight and wakes up in empty hangar
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
MIDLAND lecturer Kris Lines enjoyed anything but sweet dreams when he nodded off on a flight – and awoke in an empty aircraft hangar. Read
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Birmingham Airport insists that it is still on track to open its extended runway by 2014.
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Airport has insisted it is still on track to open its extended runway by 2014. Read
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Former Birmingham City director Karren Brady accused over payments
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
FORMER Blues director Karren Brady “entirely surrendered” her judgment over payments made by the club to companies run by David Sullivan and the Golds, a High Court writ alleges. Read
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Pensnett scrapyard worker punched girlfriend in face
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
A SCRAPYARD worker described as “friendly and likeable” punched his girlfriend so hard in the face during an argument he knocked out two of her teeth. Read
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Rav Wilding stalker says threat was meant as a "joke"
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
MIDLAND stalker Toneeta Beckford has retaliated on her Facebook profile following her conviction for harassing TV star Rav Wilding. Read
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Great Barr woman accused of stalking ex-lover on Facebook agrees to restraining order
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman accused of stalking her ex-lover on Facebook must keep away from him or face a five-year jail sentence. Read
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Teenage boy charged over £200k drugs bust in Cradley Heath
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
EURO MP Nikki Sinclaire has announced she is to stand for the Meriden constituency in next month’s general election. Read
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Euro MP Nikki Sinclaire to stand for Meriden constituency
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
EURO MP Nikki Sinclaire has announced she is to stand for the Meriden constituency in next month’s general election. Read
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Love Where You Live photography competition images on show in Birmingham
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
PICTURES shortlisted from a nationwide competition with a prizepot worth £10,000 have gone on show Birmingham. Read
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Barnt Green salon to raise cash for Haiti
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
BARNT Green salon Michelle Griffin Academy is to hold a charity evening for the British Red Cross Haiti Appeal. The event on Thursday April 15 from 6pm includes a Champagne reception, hair and fashion show and charity auction with prizes including beauty treatments and clothing. Tickets costs £15 on 0121 445 1492. Read
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Review: N-Dubz at 02 Academy
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of N-Dubz fans were treated to a performance that will live long in their memory after a spectacular show at the O2 Academy. Read
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£11million to tackle GP shortages across Birmingham, Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
AN EXTRA 200 doctors are being trained to combat a severe shortage of GPs in Midland suburbs. Read
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Beverley Thomas joins the board of regeneration agency Urban Living
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mum whose daughter was the innocent victim of a gangland shooting is stepping into public life to make a difference to her community. Read
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Sheldon neighbour from Hell avoids jail sentence
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
A NEIGHBOUR from Hell who tormented a grieving family by leaving them a voodoo doll and scrawling Satanic symbols has been banned from speaking to them for five years. Read
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Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg takes campaign to Solihull
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg called for banks to lend businesses money to help manufacturing back onto its feet in the West Midlands. Read
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Another politician pays campaign visit to Birmingham's Edgbaston seat.
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
ANOTHER politician hit the campaign trail to visit the hotly-contested Birmingham seat of Edgbaston. Read
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Labour will introduce "Cadbury Law"
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
Reforms to the laws governing takeovers will be included in the party manifesto. Read
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Gordon Brown to launch Labour's manifesto in Birmingham
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
The Prime Minister will set out Labour’s policies for a fourth term in office at a major event in the city. Read
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The Rainbow pub in Digbeth unveils expansion plans
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
A CLOSURE-threatened Birmingham music venue is to expand in order to stage even more shows. Read
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Serial cigarette smuggler snared at Birmingham Airport after 10 trips to spain in two years
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
A SERIAL cigarette smuggler found with 210 pouches of tobacco and 100 packets of fags claimed they were all for his own use when he was stopped at Birmingham airport. Read
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Solihull rappers Althea Gaye and Ray Fullard return to record Aston Villa semi-final song
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
A RAPPING duo are hoping their latest vocals will help Aston Villa edge out Chelsea in today’s FA Cup semi-final. Read
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Bullring gig at Creative shop
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
INDIE band Shady Bard are performing an acoustic set at Bullring shop Created in Birmingham today between 3pm and 5pm. Read
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Ken Dodd says Birmingham should win the City of Culture 2013 bid, writes Graham Young.
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
VETERAN comedian Ken Dodd has thrown his weight behind Birmingham’s City of Culture 2013 bid. Read
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Police appeal over missing Sparkhill man
Apr 10 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham issued an urgent appeal for help to trace a man missing for more than two months. Read
