May
2010
Articles from 19th May 2010
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Police name cyclist who died in Stechford crash
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
The cyclist who died in a fatal road traffic collision in Birmingham on Thursday May 13 has today been formally named. Read
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Mother of children found dead in Spain is missing Lichfield woman
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
The mother of the two children found dead in a Spanish hotel room had been missing from Staffordshire for the past three years, it has been revealed. Read
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Two dead in Hatton bus crash horror
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN and a woman died after a school bus crashed with two other cars in the Midlands. Read
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Blue plaque for housing champ
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A PIONEERING member of the Nettlefold family has been honoured in his home city of Birmingham. Read
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Gypsy campaigners start watch group
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
HOMEOWNERS attempting to defend a section of green belt land from being built on by travellers in Meriden have set up a Neighbourhood Watch as part of their campaign. Read
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Birmingham is third most holiday friendly in the country
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
TAKING a break in Brum is catching on – and the city has been named the third most holiday-friendly area of the UK Read
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Review : Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood at the LG Arena, Birmingham
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S LG Arena played host to the opening show for Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood’s mammoth tour. Read
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Midland man arrested after girlfriend's death in Crete
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND man has been arrested on the Greek island of Crete after allegedly beating his girlfriend to death. Read
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Asylum seeker mum struggled to feed kids after support cut-off
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
WHEN she fled the Democratic Republic of Congo Simplice Nkonge hoped life in the UK would be a fresh start but her arrival was the start of a five year battle for survival. Read
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Hundreds forced to evacuate Central Library following a bomb scare
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A BOMB scare sparked a major evacuation in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Children living in squalor in Birmingham because of "chaotic" asylum system
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A SHOCKING study has revealed over 250 children are living in abject poverty in the West Midlands with many of their mothers forced in to prostitution on the streets of Birmingham in order to survive. Read
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Two dead and five children injured in school bus smash
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
TWO adults died after a school bus crashed with two other cars in the Midlands. Read
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Jehovah's Witness tells of moment he and Joshua McAuley were hit by car
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
AN injured pal of tragic Joshua McAuley told of how he tried to help the fatally injured teenager moments after an horrific crash. Read
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Medical conflicts for Birmingham doctors when Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
THE apparent refusal by 15-year-old Joshua McAuley to have a blood transfusion emphasises the emotional and professional conflict that city medics sometimes face. Read
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Flagship BBC sports show returns to Birmingham.
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
COUNCIL leader Mike Whitby has described Birmingham as the “natural host” for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year event. Read
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Manager of Mr Egg denies attack on customers
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
Mahbubur Rhaman appeared at the city’s Crown Court following an incident Mr Egg, in Hurst Street in November last year when customers were allegedly sprayed with concentrated vinegar. Read
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Birmingham drugs trade crackdown sees five arrested
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
Detectives said brazen dealers had been peddling heroin and crack cocaine “openly and confidently” in full view of the public. Read
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Clean-up campaign on Snow Hill canals
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
BANK workers are swapping liquid assets for waterways as part of a clean-up operation along Birmingham’s canals. Read
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Lichfield councillors call on David Cameron to stump up Chasewater dam repair cash
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
AN APPEAL should be made to Prime Minister David Cameron to fund repairs to a Midlands dam, councillors have said. Read
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The new leader of Lichfield District Council takes up his post.
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
LICHFIELD District Council’s new leader has formally taken up his post. Read
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Charity art auction for cancer cure
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
MORE than 30 donated works of art are set to go under the hammer at an exclusive charity art auction in Birmingham. Read
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Campaign to keep Birmingham care home open
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGNER fighting the closure of a Birmingham City Council-run care home has set up an online group branding the authority the “Grim Reaper”. Read
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Musical week for youngsters
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
EXCITED youngsters at a school for the visually impaired are enjoying a week of live music. Read
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Dramatic evacuation drill at Birmingham's newest hospital
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
PATIENTS fled through smoke-filled corridors as a blaze swept through Birmingham’s newest hospital. Read
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Download festival tribute to tragic Heaven & Hell singer
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
ONE of the stages at this year’s Download rock festival will be named after the singer Ronnie James Dio who died on Sunday. Read
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Severn Valley Railway will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special steam train ride.
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
THE Severn Valley Railway will be celebrating 40 years and nearly two million miles of steam passenger trains with a special ride this weekend. Read
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Closure of Asian Network is backwards step, says musician
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MUSICIAN is walking backwards from London to Birmingham in a protest against the closure of Midland-based radio station Asian Network. Read
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Volunteers boost charity fund
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
DOZENS of volunteers pounded the streets of Birmingham city centre to help provide legal support to asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants. Read
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University of Wolverhampton holds an open evening for would-be secondary school teachers
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
THE University of Wolverhampton holds an open evening for people considering a career in secondary school teaching on Thursday. Read
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Sex in jail plea by Winson Green lag
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
A PRISONER at Winson Green has called for the introduction of conjugal visits as a “reward” for well-behaved inmates. Read
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Birmingham's UK City of Culture bid completed, but details remain secret
May 19 2010 | Top Stories
THE finishing touches have been put to Birmingham’s 2013 UK City of Culture bid, but the details are being kept under wraps for the time being. Read
