May
2008
Articles from 20th May 2008
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Mark Speight hanged himself with shoelaces
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
Wolverhampton-born television presenter Mark Speight committed suicide by hanging himself with his shoelaces at a West London railway station, a coroner has ruled. Read
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Memorial service for former Birmingham mayor Richard Knowles
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s political establishment came together in a joyous celebration of the life and achievements of Sir Richard Knowles, one of the city’s best-loved adopted sons who died this year aged 90. Read
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David Cameron not bothered by Euro clash - he's a Villa fan
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
Conservative leader David Cameron has been flying the flag for Aston Villa during a live television debate. Read
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Teen held after two die in Stourport crash
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
A teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two 19-year-old men were killed in a crash, police said yesterday. Read
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Warwickshire millionaire denies murdering his wife
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
A wealthy Warwickshire pensioner stabbed his wife to death fearing she was going to divorce him and take his money, a court has been told. Read
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Inquest into Mark Speight's death
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
An inquest is due to be held into the death of television presenter Mark Speight, from Wolverhampton. Read
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Birmingham balti could get 'special' EU status
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s beloved balti could become then next ‘British’ food to have its name protected under European legislation. Read
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Coventry City and Leicester fans arrested after brawl
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
A total of 17 people were arrested today by police investigating a mass brawl between rival football fans. Read
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Allotment holders win battle against Moseley Golf Club
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
Allotment holders in a Birmingham suburb are celebrating the reclamation of some of their land after seeing off another expansion bid by an exclusive golf club. Read
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Inquiry into cash-back mobile deals
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
An inquiry into "cash-back" mobile phone deals has been welcomed by a Birmingham MP. Read
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Two bailed over hotel fire which killed Staffordshire holidaymakers
May 20 2008 | West Midlands News
Two men arrested in connection with the deaths of three people from the West Midlands have been released on bail. Read
