May
2010
Articles from 15th May 2010
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David Cameron pledges to make coalition "greenest government ever"
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
DAVID Cameron has pledged to make the coalition the “greenest government ever” and announced that all ministerial departments must cut their carbon emissions by 10 per cent. Read
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Ambulance crash in Erdington injures five
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
AN ambulance was involved in a collision with a car as it was on its way to a 999 call. Read
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Former Aston Villa players to play in charity football match
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
FORMER Aston Villa players Tony Morley, Colin Gibson and Steve Staunton will play in a star-studded charity football match in memory of a Birmingham schoolgirl. Read
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Woman dies in Small Heath crash
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
One woman has died and another has been seriously injured after the car they were travelling in crashed in Birmingham last night. Read
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Lorry driver quizzed as cyclist dies on Stechford road
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
The cyclist, named in tributes at the scene as Peter, was given emergency first aid by lifeguards from a local swimming pool after the accident. Read
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Part-time Birmingham postman who stole cash is jailed
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
Judge Peter Carr told Darren Powell, who had previous convictions for dishonesty: “You breached not only the public trust but also that of your employer.” Read
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Sacked mum who caught TB wins £3,500 in tribunal
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
A MUM of two who took a holiday as she tried to beat a potentially fatal illness returned to find she had been fired. Read
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Two men rescued in Billesley flat fire
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
TWO men were pulled out of a smoke-filled flat by firefighters after falling asleep while preparing a late-night snack. Read
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BPM Media clinches trio of awards at 2010 Midlands Media Awards ceremony
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
CHAMPAGNE corks were popping as BPM Media celebrated winning awards at the 2010 Midlands Media Awards ceremony. Read
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Midlands football leaders throw weight behind Birmingham World Cup 2018 bid
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
FOOTBALL clubs from across the Midlands have thrown their weight behind Birmingham’s call to be a host city in England’s 2018 World Cup bid. Read
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No World Cup on Birmingham's Big Screen
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S public World Cup party has been cancelled a month before the big kick off due to fears over crowd control and safety. Read
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'Chilli' spill sparks 999 alert in Birmingham city centre
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS and supermarket bosses were left with a red-hot problem – over the cause of a suspected chemical alert which left part of Birmingham city centre sealed off. Read
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Three guns found in Stechford raid
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
RIOT police recovered three guns and unearthed a cannabis factory after an early-morning raid on two Birmingham homes. Read
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Detectives step up efforts to attract witnesses after Erdington killing
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE revisited a Birmingham street in a bid to find information that could help catch the killer of a mum-of-two. Read
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Birmingham gynaecologist in 100-mile charity cycle ride.
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM medic will embark on a gruelling cycle ride next month to raise money for a women’s charity. Read
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Campaign to get rid of CCTV in Msseley
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
A FACEBOOK campaign has been set up to rid two leafy Birmingham suburbs of Big Brother-style cameras. Read
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Birmingham foster carers rated as 'good' by Ofsted
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S fostering service has been upgraded from satisfactory to good following a visit by government inspectors. Read
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The City of Birmingham Orchestra to hold people's concert to help UK City of Culture bid
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM orchestra is tuning up for a “people’s concert” to back the city’s bid to become UK City of Culture in 2013. Read
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Fundraiser to be held in memory of Kingstanding teenager Michael Doyle
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
A SPECIAL fundraiser will be held in memory of a Birmingham teenager killed beneath a bus. Read
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Police recover hard drugs and find a cannabis farm during raids on Cradley Heath homes
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE seized heroin and crack cocaine and uncovered a hidden cannabis farm worth £120,000 during a series of dramatic raids on five Midland homes. Read
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Michael Buble's night out at Birmingham cinema
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
CROWDS of Birmingham film fans shared a darkened cinema with singing sensation Michael Buble as the star took his entourage out for a night at the movies. Read
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Youth leaders from Palestine and Israel to visit Moseley School
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
YOUTH leaders from Palestine and Israel have visited Moseley School to talk about peace. Read
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Former Wales rugby captain Colin Charvis returned to his Walsall roots
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
FORMER Wales rugby captain Colin Charvis returned to his Walsall roots to open a new £600,000 school block. Read
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Escaped prisoner returned to Birmingham jail
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
AN ESCAPED prisoner serving a life sentence for murder has been returned to jail in Birmingham after spending seven months on the run. Read
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Aston Villa top of the league when it comes to value for money for fans
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
FORGET the Champions League – for Aston Villa are top of the value-for-money table. Read
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Market traders praised plans to resume three bus routes to Birmingham markets on a trial basis
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
HARD-hit traders at Birmingham’s historic markets are celebrating after a scheme to move buses away from their stalls was temporarily halted. Read
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Second football match is arranged in memory of Cheslyn Hay13-year-old Liam Keeling
May 15 2010 | Top Stories
A SECOND football match is due to take place today in memory of a Midland teenager who died of meningitis – as his parents’ fundraising drive topped £25,000. Read
