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Articles from 5th Jul 2010
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Government halts plans to rebuild 60 West Midlands school: Full list for Birmingham and Black Country
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
PLANS to rebuild or refurbish almost 60 Midland schools have been delayed indefinitely after the Government scrapped a massive building plan. Read
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Cost of Pope visit 'to rise by up to £4m'
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
The cost to the Government of the Pope's visit to Britain is set to rise by up to £4 million, it was disclosed today. Read
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Police apologise for Birmingham spy camera outrage
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
ANGRY residents have demanded the removal of 218 controversial “Big Brother” surveillance cameras that were installed in mainly Muslim areas of Birmingham without consultation. Read
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Joy for brave kidney transplant mum Nikki Murphy
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
Mother Nikki Murphy shares a tender moment with her daughter Keira after handing the brave four-year-old the chance of a normal life. Read
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Cancer specialist admits that Lockerbie bomber may live another 10 years
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
A TOP cancer specialist who said the Lockerbie bomber would be “dead within three months” of his controversial release from prison has now admitted he could survive for ten years or longer. Read
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Mystery over death of Birmingham law student Alistair Zorko
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
A POPULAR Birmingham student found in a pool of blood may have died after “playing out a tragedy that went wrong,” his father said. Read
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Police continuing to investigate reports that dead Quinton couple had 'made a suicide pact'
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating whether a couple found dead in a Birmingham house had made a suicide pact. Read
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Salsa time in Victoria Square at the annual Birmingham Latin American Festival
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
THE Second City went salsa crazy at the annual Birmingham Latin American Festival. Read
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Woman found stabbed to death at home in Bordesley Green
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a woman who was knifed to death at her home were quizzing a man believed to be her boyfriend. Read
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Thousands turn out for Harborne Carnival
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
ALL that was missing was the sun as thousands lined the streets for a huge street party in Birmingham. Read
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Hundreds of women turn out for Birmingham St Mary's Starlight Stroll
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
MORE than 400 women lit up the night sky to help rack up £50,000 for a Birmingham hospice. Read
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Aston Villa fan Kevin Akram wins battle to overturn football banning order
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
A POPULAR Aston Villa fan is celebrating winning his battle to clear his name after he was banned from football grounds after a row with a steward. Read
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Winterbourne hosting jazz by candlelight
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM University’s Winterbourne House and Garden will host a candlelit evening of music with Casey Greene and his six-piece Latin jazz band Quiver on Saturday. Read
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Children handed a second chance of life gather in Birmingham
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
FAMILIES whose children have been given a second chance of life gathered in Birmingham to mark the success of a pioneering transplant unit. Read
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Snow Hill commuters boost famine charity
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
PASSENGERS at Birmingham’s Snow Hill station have shown their generous nature by donating more than £800 to help people stricken by famine. Read
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Charity appeals for Birmingham volunteers.
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND animal welfare charity needs volunteers in Birmingham to help staff a fun day. Read
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Pupils' diary date with war veterans
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
WAR veterans will mix with teenagers in Birmingham during a celebration of the pensioners’ wartime achievements today. Read
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Birmingham's free swim scheme remains open
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMNGHAM leisure chiefs have reassured residents that free swimming is available for people of all ages, despite the scrapping of a national scheme. Read
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Actress hands out awards
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
HIGH-achieving Solihull sixth formers enjoyed their very own Oscars ceremony with a special Student Awards Evening. Read
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Solihull fair for future
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
STUDENTS at The Sixth Form College, Solihull, explored their options with a Higher Education Fair on their campus involving more than 60 universities. Read
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Hospice launch online donation
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
SUPPORTERS of Erdington’s John Taylor Hospice can now donate online, from anywhere in the world, for free. Read
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MP backs local authority planning control
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
SOLIHULL MP Lorely Burt backed the new right of local authorities to determine how many homes are needed for their own area, while speaking in a debate in Parliament. Read
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Blooming park helpers appeal
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
SOLIHULL Council is looking for some green-fingered volunteers to help get one of the borough’s parks ready for Britain in Bloom. Read
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Coffee morning at Sutton church
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
SUTTON Baptist Church will be holding a coffee morning and talk on Burundi this Saturday, between 10.30am and 12 noon. All are welcome. Read
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Rockers return to Birmingham
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
DOUBLE Grammy winners Linkin Park are returning to the UK stage after a three-year absence. Read
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Northfield hospital plants a tree for every member of staff in new green scheme
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
YOU can’t see the wood for the trees at a Birmingham hospital that is piloting a new NHS Forests scheme. Read
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Weapon link to Nazi death camp liberator
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
THE owner of this fearsome looking weapon, right, is trying to trace the family of the Birmingham soldier who retrieved it during the liberation of a concentration camp at the end of World War II. Read
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Maureen Carter commits the perfect crime
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
TELEVISION presenter and producer Maureen Carter took a leap of faith when she quit her job to dedicate herself to full-time writing. Read
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Time team reveal Centenary Square's industrial past
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
THE hidden history beneath Centenary Square will be revealed at a special talk by archaeologists this week. Read
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Desperate to find lost dog
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
A DOG owner is still desperately searching for her pet who went missing last week. Read
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Popular Kings Norton GP retires after more than four decades of caring for patients
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
A LONG-standing community doctor who has cared for thousands of patients over 40 years is hanging up his stethoscope. Read
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Aston University approves funds for pool
Jul 05 2010 | Top Stories
THE future of Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool has been secured for the next 20 years after funds totalling £5 million were given approval. Read
