Apr
2008
Articles from 24th Apr 2008
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Man who provided unqualified legal help to immigrants wins appeal
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
A man ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid toil after giving legal help to immigrants, despite his lack of qualifications to do so, will not have to do the work after an Appeal Court ruling. Read
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Murray Walker next on Birmingham's Walk of Stars
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
The man behind one of the most recognisable voices in British sport is set to be honoured by his home city of Birmingham this summer. Read
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Re-trial for man convicted of public order offence in his absence
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
Bad behaviour outside a courtroom is not a sufficient reason to ban a Birmingham man from his own criminal trial, senior judges have ruled. Read
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Midland MPs call for new laws over lap dancing clubs
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
Strip clubs should be licensed to halt the rapid growth on the lap dancing industry, according to Midland MPs. Read
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Birmingham pupils with St George's Day face paint are sent home
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
A group of children were sent home from their Birmingham school for painting their faces to celebrate St George’s Day. Read
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Too many new houses to be built, claims MP Luff
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
Too many new houses are set to be built in the West Midlands, an MP has claimed. Read
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Birmingham council staff and teachers walk out as strike intensifies
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
More than half of Birmingham’s schools were closed today as the impact of a strike by teachers and council staff was felt across the city. Read
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Birmingham council workers' strike gets poor support
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
A two-day strike by Birmingham City Council workers got off to a bad start after more than three-quarters of union members went to work as normal on Wednesday. Read
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Two arrested as body is found in hunt for disabled Redditch man
Apr 24 2008 | West Midlands News
Police searching for missing disabled Redditch man James Hughes have found a body and arrested two men on suspicion of his murder. Read
