Jan
2008
Articles from 4th Jan 2008
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Birmingham opera boss blasts funding cut
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Graham Vick, founder and artistic director of Birmingham Opera Company, is furious at the Arts Council's plans to stop funding the company. Read
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Twenty-somethings feel pressure to succeed
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Many people in their 20s feel under pressure to have successful careers and personal lives before hitting 30, a poll out yesterday found. Read
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Take-off of the new 'helicopter parents'
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
We've all heard of the desperate pushy parent that will do anything to make sure their offspring gets ahead at school. Read
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Statue tribute to miner killed in accident
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
A popular £70,000 landmark statue commissioned by Walsall Council has been named in memory of a tragic miner who was killed in a colliery accident. Read
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Summer opera faces cancellation
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Plans to stage Mozart's Idomeneo this summer are hanging in the balance following the Arts Council's decision to withdraw its revenue funding from Birmingham Opera Company. Read
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Councillor quizzed over disability benefit grants
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham Liberal Democrat who has claimed incapacity benefit for 25 years because he is too ill to work told a court that he wanted to become a city councillor because it would be an easy life. Read
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'Blitz human traffickers who lure girls into sex trade'
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Police must launch a permanent blitz against human traffickers following a series of high-profile cases of women forced to work as prostitutes, Conservatives said. Read
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Police leave cancelled for FA Cup clashes
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Police leave has been cancelled across the West Midlands as forces brace themselves for potential FA Cup disorder as Cardiff, Manchester United and Millwall fans take on Midlands teams tomorrow. Read
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New year gloom as energy prices are set to rise
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Midlands-based npower yesterday signalled winter misery for households after it confirmed it would hike standard gas and electricity prices. Read
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Stay at home advice to victims of stomach bug
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Midlanders suffering from a stomach bug are being urged not to go to their GPs, local hospital, work or school by health bosses. Read
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TV presenter 'distraught' over fiancee's death
Jan 04 2008 | West Midlands News
Wolverhampton-born TV presenter Mark Speight has been bailed by police on suspicion of murder and supplying class A drugs after the death of his fiancee Read
