Apr
2008
Articles from 28th Apr 2008
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Tributes at funeral of Mark Speight
Apr 28 2008 | West Midlands News
The father of Wolverhampton television presenter Mark Speight paid tribute to his life and career today, describing him as a Pied Piper figure who took youngsters on a "magical mystery tour" of art. Read
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World Cup player passes on some footballing tips
Apr 28 2008 | West Midlands News
Former French World Cup footballer Vikash Dhorasoo has visited a Birmingham school to support a community sports scheme. Read
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Postal votes' rise central to election controversy
Apr 28 2008 | West Midlands News
Corrupt elections in Birmingham are at the centre of a hard-hitting study published today. Public Affairs Editor Paul Dale analyses its findings Read
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Mystery of man with empty wheelchair during hunt for James Hughes
Apr 28 2008 | West Midlands News
Police investigating the deaths of a severelydisabled man whose body was found in a suitcase and his mother are trying to trace a young man seen pushing an empty wheelchair. Read
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Cotteridge care home hit by fire
Apr 28 2008 | West Midlands News
Firefighters led four people to safety after a fire ripped through a Birmingham care home on Monday. Read
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Birmingham Chamber warns against immigration 'quick fix' for skills
Apr 28 2008 | West Midlands News
Government moves to use immigrants to fill workplace skills shortages are a "quick fix" and will not provide a long term solution to employment problems, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and industry warned today. Read
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Flood warning for basements in Birmingham as water table rises
Apr 28 2008 | West Midlands News
Developers have been warned not to design buildings with basement levels or underground parking in Birmingham because of the rising water table. Read
