Aug
2010
Articles from 7th Aug 2010
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Mother of Chelsea Hyndman calls an end to a Facebook feud
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
THE parents of Chelsea Hyndman and the family of her Brierley Hill boyfriend who is accused of killing her in Crete have called a truce after a bitter internet feud involving rival supporters. Read
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Council worker reprimanded for £3k phone bill
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL worker has been reprimanded for misusing her work mobile phone and raking up a whopping £3,000 bill – to be paid by the taxpayer. Read
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Exotic new arrivals at Birmingham Nature Centre
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
THERE’S no need to shell out on an expensive summer break this year – as Birmingham Nature Centre has welcomed some exotic new arrivals from across the globe. Read
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£5m grant to build 200 council homes in Birmingham
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council will build more than 200 family homes across the city after securing nearly £5 million of government cash. Read
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Barrister who paid husband's drug debt walks free
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND barrister who paid off her husband’s drug debts when she discovered he was a heroin addict has been spared jail. Read
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Man jailed for life over Bilston bar murder
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who shot a Midland bar owner dead following a “trivial” incident about a laser pen was jailed for life. Read
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Husband's tribute to 'caring and loving wife' Cath Ward
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
THE husband of a cyclist who died in front of fellow riders in a race accident has paid tribute to his “caring and loving wife”. Read
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Tributes paid to teenager killed in Tamworth accident
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Midland teenager who died after a head-on crash on a bridge. Read
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Colleagues pay tribute to "inspirational" Staff Sgt Brett Linley
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
COLLEAGUES of Staff Sgt Linley paid tribute to his professionalism as the brave soldier was laid to rest. Read
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Birmingham soldier Staff Sgt Brett Linley laid to rest
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
DEVASTATED family and friends said an emotional goodbye to a heroic Birmingham soldier killed in Afghanistan. Read
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Sutton Coldfield soldier Lewis Bailey injured in hotel fall in Ibiza
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A SOLDIER from Birmingham has broken his back in a freak accident in Ibiza. Read
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Sparkhill landlord fined after tenant died in fire at house with no working smoke detectors
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A LANDLORD was ordered to pay thousands of pounds in fines and costs after admitting he failed to ensure batteries were fitted in smoke detectors at a Birmingham house in which one of his tenants died in a fire. Read
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400 youngsters take part in world record attempt in Nechells
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
More than 400 youngsters from across the region took part in the event at Nechells Community Sport Centre. Read
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Body found in Midland canal identified as local pensioner
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
THE body of a man found in a Great Barr canal has been identified as a local pensioner. Read
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Cadbury sales boost new parent Kraft
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
US FOOD giant Kraft is already cashing in handsomely on its £11.7 billion takeover of Cadbury – with a mouth-watering 25 per cent rise in revenue. Read
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Brum industrialist warns over red tape
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
SMALL firms are “overwhelmed” by European Union legislation which threatens thousands of valuable jobs throughout the UK, a Birmingham industrialist warned today. Read
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Gala ball to raise cash for medical supplies
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A GALA ball in Edgbaston is aiming to raise cash for medical equipment for hospitals in Jamaica and Haiti. Read
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Birmingham artist to hold fund raising exhibition
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW art exhibition in Birmingham is aiming to explore issues surrounding war and peace – and raise cash for charities. Read
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Bank raider who shot at police in Kings Heath facing jail
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A GUNMAN who opened fire on two unarmed police officers during a bungled bank raid was today facing a long spell behind bars. Read
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Kings Heath RE teacher Richard Smith to perform on Tonight's The Night
Aug 07 2010 | Top Stories
A POPULAR Birmingham teacher will prove his talents extend far beyond the classroom – when he takes centre stage on TV tonight. Read
