Apr
2008
Articles from 3rd Apr 2008
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Legal system hit by shortage of judges
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
The legal system is suffering from a shortage of judges in the Midlands while IT problems and a massive backlog in repairs blight court buildings nationally, the most senior judge in England and Wales has warned. Read
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Guilty pleas over Bilston pool death
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Three men have pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the death of a Black Country teenager who drowned in a water-filled clay pit. Read
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Dead TV presenter had partied with drugs and alcohol
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Children's TV presenter Natasha Collins died after taking cocaine and sleeping tablets, an inquest heard. Read
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Warwickshire eco-town protesters step up campaign
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Residents of the West Midland villages on the Government's eco-town shortlist said they were confused and angry at the choice of locations. Read
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Hopton Castle to get new life with Lottery grant
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
A Shropshire castle left vacant and crumbling for more than 350 years has received a major cash boost to help fund its restoration. Read
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Suspect denies shooting doorman at Pretty Ricky gig
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham man has denied shooting a student working on the door at an R 'n' B gig at his university campus. Read
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Government determined over eco-towns programme
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Ministers vowed to stand up to opponents of controversial new eco-towns as they gave the green light to two West Midlands schemes yesterday. Read
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Scientologists buy Moseley premises
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
A controversial religious sect which has Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its followers is to open a new multi-million pound church headquarters in Birmingham. Read
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Warwickshire and Staffordshire on eco-towns short-list
Apr 03 2008 | West Midlands News
Two controversial ’eco-towns’ could be built in the West Midlands, the Government has confirmed. Read
