Jul
2008
Articles from 23rd Jul 2008
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Birmingham hero to be given the George Cross
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
A heroic Royal Marine from Birmingham who threw himself on to an exploding grenade in Afghanistan to save the lives of his comrades is to receive the George Cross. Read
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Lord Stokes dies, aged 94
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
Industrialist Lord Stokes, the former chairman of British Leyland in the 1970s, has died aged 94. Read
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Council chief blames press for invoice hell
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
The failure of an electronic payment system at Birmingham City Council which led to bailiffs demanding payment from the local authority is being blamed on the media. Read
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Eight-year-old in critical condition after being hit by a van
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
An eight-year-old boy was fighting for his life yesterday after being hit by a van on a dual-carriageway in Wolverhampton. Read
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Widow of soldier who died in road accident to get services pension
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
The Midlands wife of a soldier killed in a road accident on his way to an emergency at work won her fight to receive a war widow’s pension. Read
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Labour ‘fails industry and jobless youngsters', says Midlands business leader Frost
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
British business is struggling to recruit skilled staff while more than half a million young people are stuck without training, education or employment, a senior Midlands business leader has warned. Read
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Police in Ladywood to get new youth dispersal powers
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
Powers allowing police to take action against groups of youngsters have been extended to the Ladywood area of Birmingham. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover boss targets India as key market
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
Jaguar Land Rover is setting its sights on expanding into India following its acquisition by Tata Motors in June. Read
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Shropshire MP to defend badger cull
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
An MP is to write to 5,000 wildlife trust members to explain why he believes it is essential to have a limited cull of badgers. Read
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Ozzy Osbourne to be crowned a living legend
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
Brummie Ozzy Osbourne is to be crowned a “living legend” in the 2008 Classic Rock Roll of Honour. Read
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Eco-town residents to pay service charge
Jul 23 2008 | West Midlands News
Residents of the proposed Middle Quinton eco-town in south Warwickshire would have to pay an annual service charge, as much as £500, for management costs, maintenance and the provision of services such as waste disposal and heating. Read
