Jul
2010
Articles from 29th Jul 2010
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West Midlands couple to be sentenced for murder over tot's death
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A West Midlands couple are to be sentenced for the murder of a three-year-old boy who died in hospital on Christmas Eve. Read
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Apology over Great Barr pensioners ASBO threat
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
CITY council housing officials have issued an apology for its “over-zealous” letter in which all elderly residents on a sheltered housing were threatened with ASBOs. Read
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Slump in detection rates hits West Midlands Police
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
NEWLY re-structured West Midlands Police fell short of hitting any of its key targets as crime detection rates plummeted after the shake-up, it emerged today. Read
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Six-week summer hols at Jaguar
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
DOZENS of Jaguar workers are enjoying a SIX-week summer holiday – because the luxury car maker has been too successful. Read
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Labour accuses Birmingham City Council leader of being ‘in hiding’
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
The council leader has been on holiday in the West Indies for three weeks and did not return to face the flak over an inquiry which found that the seven-year-old starved to death by her mother and stepfather would still be alive today if social workers had performed their jobs properly. Read
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Two workers at Kingstanding travel agents are threatened during armed raid
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
TWO workers at a Birmingham travel agents were threatened by armed raiders during a terrifying robbery. Read
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Birmingham teacher had porn on his school laptop
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
Recordo Gordon downloaded so many lewd videos and images on the laptop that it developed a virus, a disciplinary hearing heard. Read
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Midland witness to sex crime in alley urged to come forward
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
The appeal comes from the detective leading the hunt for the attackers who grabbed the woman near the Artrix theatre late on Saturday, June 12. Read
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Renewed appeal in West Midlands to trace man in connection with heroin smuggling
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
MIDLAND detectives are renewing their appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with a major heroin smuggling operation. Read
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Black Country man offers £2,000 reward for information leading to the retrieval of stolen jewellery
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
The family of the victim are offering the reward following a burglary which occurred on June 29, at an address in Gilbert Road, Smethwick. Read
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CCTV footage released of thug attacking woman in Sheldon
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
West Midlands Police have released the CCTV image of the frightening attack in an attempt to find the robbery. Read
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Cars attacked in the Black Country
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
Ten cars had their tyres slashed and two more were criminally damaged Pendeford, in Wolverhampton. All the cars were in Hambledon Close, Holbury Close and Emsworth Crescent. Read
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West Midlands Police phone number changes
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE have today unveiled a cheap rate number for the public to use to contact officers. Read
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Kate and Zoe are feathering their nest.
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
DESIGNER Kate Thorley holds a two colour gold and sapphire ring in her hand and watches as the light catches the sparkling gems. Read
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Birmingham fashion label Epoque aims for the future
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham fashion designers are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith with their own label. Read
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Kelly feared chips were down at HQ
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country fish and chip shop manager who thought a summons to the boardroom meant redundancy was being held up as a business success on television tonight. Read
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Juror fined £1,200 after being court doing puzzles during Birmingham Crown Court trial
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A WOMAN juror has slapped with a £1,200 fine after being caught doing puzzles during a fraud case at Birmingham Crown Court. Read
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Black Country man tortured and robbed chemistry student
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country man tortured and robbed a chemistry student in a horrific murder after running up gambling debts, a court heard. Read
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Men accused of attacking a 29-year-old man in Chelmsley Wood say it is a case of mistaken identity
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
THREE men accused of attacking a 29-year-old man who was stabbed close to his heart at a Midland Catholic community centre say it is a case of mistaken identity. Read
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Man jailed for 'clinical' Birmingham street killing
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has been jailed for life after he stabbed another man in the back in a “clinical” street killing in Birmingham. Read
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Midland midwives seeing double with 16 sets of twins both this year at Redditch's Alexandra Hospital
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
OH BABY! Midwives at a Midland hospital thought they were seeing double after delivering 16 sets of twins since the start of the year. Read
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Harborne pensioner gets £25,000 gas bill shock.
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER was sent a gas bill for nearly £26,000 – even though he pays for his fuel on a pre-payment meter. Read
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Pastry chef wins compensation after claiming waiter attacked him at top Midland hotel
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A PASTRY chef at a top Midland hotel popular with celebrities has claimed he was forced out of his job after he told police a waiter attacked him and broke his nose. Read
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Birmingham snooker star Graham Miles reveals truth about Alex Higgins.
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
RETIRED Midland snooker pro Graham Miles has revealed how he clashed with world champion player Alex Higgins. Read
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Sick children from Birmingham Children's Hospital get chance to navigate the water
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
PATIENTS from Birmingham Children’s Hospital could definitely say there is nothing like a Dame – after enjoying a welcome break from their treatment on a special sailing trip. Read
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Teaching assistant Teresa Weston says fond farewell to her Birmingham classroom
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
DEDICATED teaching assistant Teresa Weston has said a fond farewell to her Birmingham classroom – after nearly four decades of helping young children to learn. Read
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Police defend £400,000 operation at a Dudley protest by the EDL
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE have defended their £400,000 operation to keep law and order in Dudley during the latest protest by the English Defence League (EDL). Read
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Tamworth drug addict stole vase from disabled woman
Jul 29 2010 | Top Stories
A DRUG addict who tricked her way into a disabled woman’s Birmingham home and stole a vase she was given as a wedding present 35 years ago has been jailed for three years. Read
