Apr
2008
Articles from 30th Apr 2008
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James Hughes inquest opens
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
An inquest into the death of a severely disabled Redditch man whose decomposed remains were found in a suitcase at his family home was opened today. Read
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Lollipop ladies get spy cameras to video abusive drivers
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
Lollipop ladies in Warwickshire are being given Robocop-style head cameras after reporting a rise in the number of attacks against them. Read
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House prices in first annual fall for 12 years
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
The average price of a house in Britain slipped one per cent during the past 12 months, the first year-on-year fall since 1996. Read
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Oil and gas giant BG Group sees profits rise 70 per cent
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
Oil and gas explorer BG Group became the latest beneficiary of soaring prices today after unveiling first-quarter profits of £1.4 billion. Read
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Birmingham buildings on national architecture awards shortlist
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham Town Hall, Beetham Tower and Fort Dunlop are among a record number of West Midlands buildings short-listed for a prestigious national award. Read
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Fears for missing 71-year-old Birmingham woman
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 71-year-old woman who is missing from her home in Birmingham. Read
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Broad Street Sainsbury's wants 24-hr drinks licence
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
A move by Sainsbury’s to sell alcohol 24-hours a day at a Birmingham city centre store would add to problems of drunkenness in the Broad Street area, police have warned. Read
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Tributes to 21-year-old who drowned in New Zealand
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
The father of a 21-year-old Worcestershire woman who died while taking part in an extreme sport in New Zealand has paid tribute to his "special" daughter. Read
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Aston Villa player's brother jailed for drug dealing
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
The brother of Aston Villa star, Zat Knight, has been jailed for six years for dealing Class A drugs. Read
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Police oppose biker show over fears of Hells Angel retaliation
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
Police are opposing a licence application for a festival because they fear people could use the event to exact revenge for the death of Hells Angel Gerard Tobin. Read
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Birmingham Pride cancels gay parade
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham Pride, the largest gay and lesbian event in the country, will take place without its famous parade this year. Read
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Firemen sacked over 'spoof' interview get their jobs back
Apr 30 2008 | West Midlands News
Two Black Country firemen sacked after conducting a "spoof" interview with a colleague were today given their jobs back. Read
