Apr
2008
Articles from 25th Apr 2008
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James Hughes's body was found in suitcase, police confirm
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
Police have confirmed that the body of disabled Redditch man James Hughes was found in a suitcase. Two people quizzed over his murder have been released without charge. Read
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James Hughes' stepdad released without charge
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
Two people arrested on suspicion of the murder of disabled Redditch man James Hughes have been released without charge. Read
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Unions call for more solidarity in Birmingham council dispute
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
Organisers of the Birmingham City Council strike have admitted they had to do more to convince colleagues to join any future action. Read
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Nursery head who force fed children is banned
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham nursery school head who "force-fed" very young children in her care was banned yesterday from working as a registered teacher. Read
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Stepdad of James Hughes arrested
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
One of the suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Redditch disabled man James Hughes has been named locally as his stepfather. Read
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Cerys Edwards' family still waiting for compensation
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
The family of a Sutton Coldfield baby left with horrific injuries in a crash caused by a millionaire's son have criticised delays in compensation as he was jailed for 21 months. Read
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Forensic tests on James Hughes 'could take weeks'
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
It could take weeks to find out how disabled Redditch man James Hughes died, police said today after a post-mortem examination proved inconclusive. Read
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Police given extra time to quiz James Hughes' stepdad
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
Police investigating the murder of a disabled man, James Hughes, were today granted a further 12 hours by Redditch magistrates to question his stepfather Brian Kirby and a youth, their lawyer said. Read
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Two jailed for killing of Bilston teenager Shane Owoo
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
Two men have been jailed for five and a half years each for killing a 16-year-old boy found drowned in a water-filled claypit. Read
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Youth arrested in connection with attack on TV screenwriter
Apr 25 2008 | West Midlands News
A teenager has been arrested by police in connection with a brutal attack on award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies. Read
