Apr
2008
Articles from 18th Apr 2008
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Trepidation, tiredness and tears in the London Marathon
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
Health Correspondent Emma Brady and her sister Lorna joined 35,000 runners taking part in the 28th Flora London Marathon, braving hail, pain and sunburn. This is how they got on Read
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Internet evolution of Charles Darwin theories
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
Charles Darwin's original version of the theory of evolution has been published on the internet. Read
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Young kickboxer to the rescue as burglar strikes
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
A Black Country burglar picked the wrong house to raid when he ended up being chased and caught by a 6ft 7in international kickboxer. Read
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Birmingham council chief's video to explain pay and grading
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
The chief executive of Birmingham City Council has recorded a video in which he attempts to justify a controversial pay and grading review. See the video here. Read
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Two left in battle to be AWM chairman
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
Just two candidates are left in the frame for the chairmanship of regional development agency Advantage West Midlands, as controversy mounts over the critical post. Read
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Cherie Blair to head Birmingham youth crime probe
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
Cherie Blair, is to chair an inquiry into violent youth crime in Birmingham. The commission will hear evidence from people ranging from police officers to former offenders. Read
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Riot mob pointed gun at firemen, court hears
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
A fireman has spoken of the terrifying moment he was threatened with a gun after being called out to a blaze during rioting in Birmingham. Read
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Balfour Beatty and Carillion named in OFT price-fixing probe
Apr 18 2008 | West Midlands News
Construction companies in the West Midlands are among those named by the Office of Fair Trading after an investigation into a tender-rigging cartel. See the full list of firms named here. Read
