Apr
2008
Articles from 17th Apr 2008
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Armed mob went looking for violence, court told
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
A rampaging armed mob of youths wearing masks went around the streets of Birmingham attacking houses and cars and threatening fire crews during rioting sparked off by a false rumour. Read
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Construction giants accused of price fixing by OFT
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
More than 100 construction firms were today accused of "bid-rigging" by competition watchdogs after one of the biggest ever investigations by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). Read
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Blind Dave Heeley ecstatic over hero's welcome
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
"Blind Dave" Heeley received a hero's welcome as he returned home to West Bromwich after running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. Read
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Mystery millionaire backs Long Marston eco-town protesters
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
A mystery millionaire has come to the aid of a group of rural Warwickshire protesters looking to protect their village from Government development. Read
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AWM in sponsorship deal with Worcestershire CCC
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
A £100,000 sponsorship deal which aims to help Worcestershire County Cricket Club recover from last year’s devastating floods has been agreed by Advantage West Midlands. Read
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Chris Bonington urges lorry drivers to go green
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
Inspirational mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington was in Birmingham on Wednesday telling truckers how to save the planet. Read
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Birmingham on flood alert as water table rises
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s water table is rising to dangerous levels and the city is at risk of being submerged under regular floods unless urgent action is taken, it has been claimed. Read
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Three skip-loads of cannabis seized from house
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
Detectives acting on a tip-off have smashed a Birmingham drug factory. Read
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Redknapp fights over corruption case arrest
Apr 17 2008 | West Midlands News
Portsmouth FC manager Harry Redknapp has launched a court action against police for arresting him as part of a corruption inquiry. Read
