May
2008
Articles from 21st May 2008
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Longbridge railway station needs transforming
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
St Modwen chief executive Bill Oliver wants Network Rail to do its bit for regeneration by transforming the "eyesore" Longbridge railway station. Read
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Rough ride for Jacqui Smith over police pay rise
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith came face to face with angry police officers as she defended the Government’s decision to offer a 1.9 per cent pay rise. Read
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Missing Bournville man's mobile phone found
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
Police have described the disappearance of a Birmingham man whose mobile phone was found on grassland near his home as "extraordinary". Read
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Three injured as RSC theatre set collapses
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
The Royal Shakespeare Company is under investigation by health and safety officers after three technicians were injured – one seriously – during a set change. Read
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Midlands culture 'needs pushing'
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
The West Midlands must improve its image by promoting its countryside and cultural achievements, the regional Minister has said. Read
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Flood families still in caravans
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
More than 200 families forced out of their Midland homes by last summer's severe flooding are still living in caravans, the Government said yesterday. Read
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Seventeen charged after fight between Coventry and Leicester fans
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
Officers investigating a mass brawl between Coventry City and Leicester City fans have charged 17 people with violent disorder. Read
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Future of Longbridge takes shape
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
Longbridge has taken a major step towards shaking off the shackles of MG Rover’s collapse with the submission of four major planning applications to deliver a new town centre, housing and industry. Read
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Birmingham aiming high with skyscrapers
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
Paul Dale looks at the changing - and growing - skyline of Birmingham, with new giant projects under way. Read
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Birmingham's new Lord Mayor takes up office
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham's new Lord Mayor, adopted Brummie Chauhdry Rashid, took up his chains of office watched by his wife Shafait Begum on Tuesday at the annual general meeting of the city council. Read
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Birmingham couple charged after seven-year-old 'starves to death'
May 21 2008 | West Midlands News
A couple have been charged with allowing a seven-year-old girl to starve to death in Handsworth. Read
