May
2010
Articles from 20th May 2010
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Man found on fire in Highgate street dies in hospital
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN discovered on fire in a Birmingham street has died in hospital. Read
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Family pay tribute to woman who died in Northfield fire engine crash
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
THE FAMILY of a Birmingham mother-of-two who died when her car collided with a fire engine have paid an emotional tribute to their "inspiration". Read
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Call for 'urgent changes' after polling queues in Birmingham
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
The elections watchdog has demanded "urgent changes" after condemning failings that left hundreds of people unable to vote on May 6, including at polling stations in Birmingham. Read
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Man found on fire in Highgate
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A man was fighting for his life today after being found on fire in a city street, police said. Read
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Brierley Hill man charged with girlfriend's murder in Crete
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A British man was charged with the murder of his girlfriend and remanded in custody when he appeared in a court in Crete today, his lawyer said. Read
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Luke 'didn't kill Chelsea'
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
THE father of a man suspected of killing his girlfriend in Crete has protested his son’s innocence, ahead of a court hearing which will decide if he will face trial. Read
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I'll shake up laws - Clegg
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
VOTERS were promised the biggest shake-up of British democracy for almost 180 years as Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg revealed plans to “tear through the statute book”. Read
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Brierley Hill man due in court in Crete
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A West Midlands man due in court in Crete in connection with the death of his girlfriend is due to find out if he is to be charged with murder, his lawyer said. Read
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Meriden man dies after falling during mountain trek in Spanish Pyrenees
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
Two British mountaineers, including one from Coventry, died after falling into an ice field in the Spanish Pyrenees. Read
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Psychiatric tests due on Lichfield mother held over child deaths in Spain
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A Staffordshire woman arrested after the deaths of her two children is expected to undergo psychiatric tests as she waits to learn whether a case will be brought against her. Read
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Solihull Council applies for injunction to stop building by Meriden travellers
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
SOLIHULL Council has applied for an injunction to prevent travellers building on a section of green belt land in Meriden until their planning application has been considered. Read
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Fears grow over safety of missing Birmingham teen
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
West Midlands Police said Rennique Blake was last seen in Erdington on Saturday, May 15. Read
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Two staffordshire men die in Wales house smash
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
TWO men from Staffordshire died when their van crashed into a house in Wales. Read
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Man is found with gunshot wounds in Highgate
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has undergone emergency surgery after being shot in the chest in Birmingham. Read
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Woman dies in collision with fire engine in Northfield
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A MOTHER has died after she was involved in a collision with a fire engine responding to an emergency at a Birmingham tower block. Read
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Family pays tribute to Stechford crash victim
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
RELATIVES of a cyclist killed in a road crash paid tribute to him as a “devoted father and grandfather”. Read
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Birmingham smoker died using oxygen machine
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A CHRONIC smoker who smoked while using an oxygen mask died after it burst into flames, an inquest heard. Read
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Brummies want to see voting reforms
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
CAROLE Howell, a 70-year-old retired library assistant from Shirley, said: “There are a lot of illegal immigrants who have come into the country and we are a small island. Read
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Liam Byrne admits Labour failed to appeal to middle-income voters
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
LABOUR needs to admit it failed to convince middle-income voters it cared about them if it wants to be in Government again, according to Hodge Hill MP Liam Byrne. Read
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English Defence League discussing Walsall demonstration
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
THE controversial English Defence League (EDL) will hold another demonstration in the Black Country, the Mail can reveal today. Read
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Walsall Council leaders tell English Defence Leage; "You're not welcome"
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
LEADERS of the major political groups on Walsall Council issued a clear statement to the English Defence League today. Read
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Foster carer open days
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
ANYONE considering becoming a foster parent can find out more at a series of open days being organised by Birmingham City Council. Read
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IT team helps beat diabetes
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A COMPUTER programme is helping families in Birmingham to tackle diabetes. Read
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Sutton Coldfield and Acocks Green councillor honoured by city
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A FORMER Lord Mayor, soldier, electronic engineer, lecturer, tennis coach and all round handyman will be honoured for a political career spanning five decades next week. Read
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Police face questions after missing performance targets
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs are under the spotlight over why the force had failed to hit key detection targets. Read
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City's cricket league in quit threat over council row
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM cricket league which has nurtured some of the sport’s best-known names faces closure because officials claim the council has let them down by failing to maintain pitches. Read
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Lichfield Police mount crackdown on drivers using mobile phones after two teenage deaths.
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A HIGH profile crackdown aimed at curbing drivers using mobile phones at the wheel has been launched by police in the wake of a horror smash which left two young girls dead. Read
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Sex in jail plea by Winson Green lag
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A LAG at Birmingham Prison has called for inmates to be offered sex as a “reward” for good behaviour. Read
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Birmingham restaurants join forces
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A CHARITY for autism is working with two Birmingham restaurants to raise funds. Read
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Birmingham set for hot and sunny weekend
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM families are finally set for a taste of summer in the city – with the mercury set to sizzle up to a sweltering 75 degrees. Read
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Winning City of Culture 2013 bid could boost Birmingham's film industry
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
CAPTURING the UK City of Culture crown could be the key to a burgeoning Birmingham film industry, said a councillor. Read
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Tipton mum's tears for 'livewire' daughter Terri Bowater
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken family of a “one-of-a-kind daughter”, who died when a sports car smashed into railings, have paid tribute to her. Read
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Police warn against phone fraudsters in Solihull
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
PHONE tricksters have been using a digital switchover scam to con Solihull residents into handing over bank details. Read
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Fury over Birmingham mental health cuts
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
ALMOST 70 per cent of organisations looking after some of Birmingham’s most vulnerable residents are to lose their funding under council plans. Read
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Woman driver has lucky motorway escape
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
A WOMAN driver has had a lucky escape following a car crash on a busy Midland motorway. Read
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Smash and grab raiders stole cash from Redditch store and post office
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
CIGARETTES and cash were stolen in a smash and grab raid on a Midland off-licence and a post office. Read
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Sparkhill food trader hit with ban and £4,500 fine after mouse droppings found on premises.
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
THE owner of a family firm has been banned from running a food business after mouse droppings were discovered on his Birmingham premises. Read
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Cannock pensioner robbed by two men
May 20 2010 | Top Stories
THIEVES targeted a 79-year-old man in the Midlands stealing his cash, credit cards and pension book. Read
