Jan
2008
Articles from 7th Jan 2008
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Today is Divorce Day
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Divorce lawyers are bracing themselves for their busiest day of the year today with holiday pressures expected to have taken their toll on thousands of relationships. Read
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Birmingham Airport submits runway plans
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham International Airport has submitted plans for an extended runway that could handle up to 17,000 extra flights a year. Read
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New Street: Back to the drawing board
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Drawings showing how Birmingham's revamped New Street Station might look are to be abandoned in favour of a re-design, as planners seek to give the £550 million project iconic status. Read
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Midland football chiefs holding back clubs
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
It may have been a black weekend for Birmingham City and Aston Villa supporters in the FA Cup but the lack of footballing success in the Midlands is also hurting the region's economy. Read
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Key workers get help to afford homes
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
A Government scheme to help key workers buy homes in high-cost housing areas is to be extended from London to Birmingham and the West Midlands. Read
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Birmingham woman's £56,000 for holiday injury
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham woman injured in a fall on holiday in Turkey has received a £56,000 out-of-court settlement with holiday firm Thomas Cook. Read
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Post Office pair told to pay back raid cash
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
A seriously-ill sub post master and her husband left terrified by a £10,000 Post Office robbery said yesterday they had been ordered to pay back more than half of the stolen cash themselves. Read
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Arts council defends Birmingham Opera funding cut
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
The Arts Council has defended its decision to withdraw a £324,000 grant from Birmingham Opera Company, stating it has spent five years urging the organisation to seek additional funding. Read
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Moseley pub raided by police
Jan 07 2008 | West Midlands News
An investigation has been launched after police raided a Birmingham pub to check for drunk customers. Read
