May
2010
Articles from 17th May 2010
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Woman with nationwide drink banning order is back in court in Redditch
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A woman who became the first person to be banned from drinking alcohol in a public place anywhere in England and Wales was back in court after police spotted her sitting on a Worcestershire town centre wall with a can of lager. Read
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RAMESH CHAUHAN - correction and apology
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
We wish to offer a full and unreserved apology to Mr Ramesh Chauhan for the report published by BirminghamMail.net between 1 May and 4 May 2010 under the headline 'Greedy millionaire landlord jailed for fiddling benefits'. Read
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Pals mourn Smethwick crash victim Joshua McAuley
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE boy who died when a car ploughed into a shop was on his regular walkabout preaching to local people, friends have said. Read
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Cliff Richard's Flame of Hope sculpture to get new home in Birmingham
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
CLIFF Richard’s Flame of Hope sculpture is to be plucked from storage, dusted down and found a new city centre home – but it will never burn again. Read
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Banned motorist drove at 145mph on M6
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A DRIVER already banned from the roads has been jailed for doing 145mph on the M6 in the Midlands. Read
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Liberal Democrats show support for coalition at Birmingham conference
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
LIBERAL Democrat activists gave their “overwhelming support” to Nick Clegg’s deal with David Cameron at an emergency conference in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham Airport re-opens after volcanic ash cloud returns
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham airport has re-opened this morning after it was forced to close due to the return of the volcanic ash cloud. Read
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Hip-hop extravaganza
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A MASS hip-hop routine kept dancers on their tippy toes in the centre of Birmingham. Read
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'Friend' who tipped off burglars given 12 months detention
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who tipped off burglars when a family took their daughter on holiday to help her recover from serious illness has been given 12 months detention. Read
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Doctor Who stage show to light up Birmingham NIA
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
TV HIT Doctor Who is to regenerate into a live action arena tour complete with Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels, which is heading for Birmingham, it has been revealed. Read
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Tolkien fans enjoy Middle Earth Festival in Hall Green
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of medieval costumes were donned as Lord of the Rings fans worshipped the creator JRR Tolkien at the Middle Earth Festival. Read
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Two advertising screens to go up in Centenary Square
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
TWO large screens are to be put in Centenary Square but city bosses insist they will only show silent adverts and are not for public broadcasts. Read
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Agony for family of murdered St Kitts couple
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
THE family of an elderly Birmingham couple shot dead in their beds in St Kitts say their grief is turning to anger because they cannot lay their parents to rest. Read
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Dudley pensioners have been boosted with a cash donation from high street chain Wilkinsons
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
PENSIONERS have been given cash from high street chain Wilkinson’s. Read
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Man is found hanging from park bridge
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating the death of a young man whose body was said to have been found hanging from a disused Birmingham bridge. Read
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Letters of support arrive for residents fighting travellers' camp on Meriden green belt
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A RESIDENTS’ group making a stand against travellers threatening to build on green belt land in Meriden has started receiving ‘fan mail’ from around the country. Read
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Thousands turn out for Knowle Fun Run
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of friends, families and schoolchildren, many in colourful fancy dress, turned out for the Knowle Fun Run. Read
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Teenage girl falls from horse
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
It happened when the unnamed girl, believed to be a member of a riding club, fell in Four Ashes Road, Dorridge. Read
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Moseley Annual General meeting date announced
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
MOSELEY locals can discuss a greener future at a meeting. Read
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Half a heart baby saved by hi-tech incubator at Birmingham Children's Hospital
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
TINY Mason Williams was born with only half a heart, but has every chance at life thanks to a vital piece of equipment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read
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Family stole Christmas goodies
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN and his son and daughter were among a gang who stole thousands of pounds-worth of Christmas decorations, artificial trees and gifts from a Midland garden centre, a court heard Read
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Two Lichfield finalists are in running for annual achievement awards
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A LICHFIELD firefighter and a local business are in the running for an annual achievement award. Read
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Councils across the West Midlands have defended their spending of more than £160,000 on weather predictions
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
COUNCILS across the West Midlands have defended their spending of more than £160,000 on weather predictions. Read
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Solihull football team organise fund-raising memorial event in honour of former player
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
FRIENDS of a young Midland man who was killed on a building site in Redditch are organising a fund-raising event in his memory. Read
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Child health report sparks fears over Solihull maternity downgrade
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A DAMNING report into two Midland hospitals’ ability to provide a safe level of care for children has reignited fears over plans for maternity services in Solihull. Read
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Birmingham City University students to hold fair
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM students are inviting people to take a trip down memory lane and raise money for a worthy cause. Read
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Mum of six wins learning award
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A DYSLEXIC mum of six who was ostracised in her community for returning to school has scooped an award in recognition of her determination to grab an education. Read
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Staffordshire police release figures on seized and crushed cars
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
FIGURES released by a Midland police force show the number of illegal cars crushed in the last year would dwarf the Eiffel Tower four times over if stacked on top of each other. Read
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association organise 10km run
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Muslims are urged to put their best food forward and raise money for a host of charities. Read
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Birmingham designer Osman Yousefzada to be celebrated at V&A
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM fashion designer Osman Yousefzada is to be celebrated by London’s V&A Museum. Read
