May
2010
Articles from 6th May 2010
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Lichfield teen denies attacking gay man London's Trafalgar Square
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
A teenager has denied kicking a gay man in an attack along with her friend from Staffordshire, after he was punched to the ground in London's Trafalgar Square. Read
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Your Story: 'We won't be beaten by callous firebugs'
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
HEARTBROKEN John Costello was devastated when he discovered a malicious arson attack had destroyed an amateur boxing club he set up almost a decade ago. Read
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Review: Kiss at the LG Arena in Birmingham
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
THEIR career spans 35 years but New York rockers Kiss can still kick the opposition into touch when it comes to staging a show that’s bigger, bolder and brighter than anything else. Read
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Birmingham woman's death was a tragic accident.
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
A WOMAN killed in a crash on a busy Midland dual carriageway died as a result of a tragic accident, a coroner has ruled. Read
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Birmingham repair workers could face axe
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
UP TO 150 repair workers maintaining Birmingham City Council properties could be made redundant after a new firm was handed the maintenance contract. Read
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Landowner Jeremy Knight Evans in new attack on Yardley Tesco plan
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
PLANS for a giant Tesco superstore in Yardley lack imagination and vision, a local landowner has claimed. Read
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Gay muslim bus driver in battle with unite
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
A GAY Muslim bus driver has been given the go-ahead to claim compensation against his trade union – after complaining they failed to help him combat alleged bullying and harassment over his sexuality. Read
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Former royal aide Jane Andrews will not be charged after absconding from jail.
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
THE BROTHER of a Midland man stabbed to death by his girlfriend – a former Royal aide – has told of his horror that his killer will not face charges for absconding from prison. Read
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Wolverhampton man escapes jail term
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
A DAD who left his daughter’s boyfriend needing 12 stitches after slashing him across the chest four times with a knife has escaped a jail term. Read
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This former Black Country pub landlady could be Playboy millionaire Hugh Hefner's new mother-in-law
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
PLAYBOY millionaire Hugh Hefner has won ‘mother-in-law’ approval for his relationship with former Midland schoolgirl-turned model Crystal Harris. Read
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Kingstanding mum 'nagged' into voting for first time by daughter, 11.
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
CASTING her first-ever vote today will be Birmingham mum-of-three Alena Saines – who has been “nagged” into a polling booth by her young daughter. Read
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John Towers attacks Government over MG Rover Trust Fund
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
FORMER MG Rover boss John Towers has made his most ferocious attack yet on the Government – accusing Labour of letting down 6,500 Birmingham car workers at three key stages. Read
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Solihull Council to find gypsy kids school places.
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND council official came under fire from angry villagers when she admitted the authority had a duty to find gypsy children places at nearby schools. Read
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Birmingham parents reveal daughter's dementia suffering
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
IT’S the cruellest of diseases. Read
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English Defence League protesters appear before Dudley magistrates
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of the right-wing English Defence League (EDL) who held a rooftop protest in the Black Country were remanded in custody charged with burglary and inciting religious hatred. Read
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Britain's worst art exhibition at Birmingham's Ikon gallery?
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
WOOD you believe it? Read
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Labour chasing every seat in Birmingham - Harriet Harman
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
LABOUR’S Harriet Harman said her party was fighting for every seat it held in Birmingham and hoped to make gains. Read
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Further flight disruption for Birmingham after fresh volcano eruption
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
FURTHER travel disruption has been caused at Birmingham Airport as the Icelandic volcano ash cloud reared its head for a second time. Read
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Two further arrests in Warwickshire warehouse fire probe
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
Police investigating a warehouse blaze which claimed the lives of four Midland firefighters have made two further arrests. Read
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Shocking moment when knife thug terrorised Birmingham shopkeeper
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
THIS is the shocking moment when a menacing thug terrorised a Birmingham shop worker at knifepoint. Read
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Birmingham City fans interviewed over violent FA cup scenes
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
Two Portsmouth fans were assaulted by rivals after their team dumped Birmingham City 2-0 out of the quarter finals of the competition at Fratton Park in March. Read
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Nurse found dead in Birmingham home was murdered, inquest hears
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
A PART-TIME nursery nurse who was found dead in her burning Birmingham home with a rope around her neck had been murdered, an inquest heard. Read
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David Cameron makes dash to West Midlands
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
DAVID Cameron would look to ban groups like the English Defence League if he wins the general election, he said during his latest visit to the Midlands yesterday. Read
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It's strictly professionals for dancing at Birmingham Hippodrome
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
THIS show is the chance for those who can actually dance to have their moment. Too often hidden behind the celebrities on the popular television talent show Strictly Come Dancing, five pairs of professional dancers here take to the floor. Read
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South African jazz musician gets Brummies in the World Cup mood
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
AN INTERNATIONAL jazz star has brought some football World Cup fever to Birmingham. Read
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Britain 'heading for hung parliament'
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
Britain is heading for a hung parliament with the Conservatives the largest party at Westminster in a "cliffhanger" election, according to a TV exit poll tonight. Read
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General Election 2010: Live Midlands coverage
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
OUR team of reporters are at election counts taking place across the West Midlands. Read
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Police called to polling stations in Birmingham
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
Polling stations in Birmingham were bursting at the seams as unprecedented last-minute queues formed at the General and local elections. Read
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275 new jobs announced at Land Rover in Solihull
May 06 2010 | Top Stories
Car giant Land Rover has given the motor industry a huge boost by announcing plans to create 275 new jobs at its manufacturing plant in Solihull. Read
