May
2008
Articles from 13th May 2008
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Boy (8) 'forced on to Birmingham railway lines'
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
A terrified eight-year-old boy was pushed on to railway lines in Birmingham by a 14-year-old who laughed as he had to stand and wait as two trains sped by, a court has been told. Read
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'Community tension' alert system planned for Birmingham
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
A contingency plan including "community tension warnings" is to be introduced in Birmingham to try and prevent a repeat of violence such as the Lozells riots of 2005. Read
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Birmingham professor speaks at extremist Islamic group debate
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
A University of Birmingham professor and student have come under fire for supporting a debate held by an extremist Islamist organisation. Read
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Former Birmingham Post journalist Christine Barker dies of cancer
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
Midland journalist Christine Barker has died after a battle against cancer, aged 74. Read
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Stratford Council rejects eco-town plan for Long Marston
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
Local politicians have unanimously rejected Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s plans for a new 6,000-home town to be built by a sleepy Warwickshire village. Read
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Cherie Blair's knife crime panel to visit Birmingham
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
Violent youth crime will be put in the spotlight on Tuesday as experts on the growing phenomenon give evidence to a panel chaired by Cherie Blair. Read
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Birmingham nursing manager wants case thrown out
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
A former nursing manager accused of a string of misconduct allegations at a Birmingham nursing home called for the hearing to be scrapped, claiming the Nursing Council had breached her human rights. Read
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Accused security van driver says he was threatened by gang
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
A security van driver allowed a gang to steal almost £180,000 because he feared he and his parents' lives were in danger, Birmingham Crown Court heard. Read
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Prince Charles visits Land Rover on its 60th birthday
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
Prince Charles helped Land Rover workers celebrate the firm's 60th anniversary today and praised the company for its work to combat climate change. Read
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Steve Claridge guilty of dangerous driving
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
Former Birmingham City, Wolves and Walsall footballer Steve Claridge has been found guilty of dangerous driving. Read
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100mph Steve Claridge told police he needed the loo
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
Former Birmingham City footballer Steve Claridge drove at speeds of about 100mph in treacherous conditions because he was desperate for the toilet, a court heard. Read
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Lichfield Cathedral celebrated on new postage stamps
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
A set of 10 stamps celebrating the UK's most prominent cathedrals - including Lichfield - will be released today. Read
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Council pledge to mute Birmingham big screen noise
May 13 2008 | West Midlands News
An "acoustic barrier" is the latest proposal to get the £365,000 Birmingham city centre Big Screen finally up and running in Victoria Square. Read
