Aug
2008
Articles from 5th Aug 2008
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Safety officials deny speed cameras are just a ‘cash cow’
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
Safety officials in Warwickshire have defended the use of speed cameras amid accusations they are being used as a “cash cow” by authorities. Read
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Cannock Chase snake bite results in race for antidote
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
The County Air Ambulance raced to London to get an antidote for a Midland woman after she was bitten by a snake. Read
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Parents of Birmingham autistic boy thank tourists in sea rescue drama
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A family from Birmingham have thanked people who came to the aid of their son when he became trapped on a beach as the tide came in. Read
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£11bn rail link could go underneath New Street
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
An £11 billion high speed rail link between Birmingham and London could use new platforms built deep underneath New Street Station. Read
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Parisian-style cycle loan scheme could come to Birmingham.
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
Transport bosses could be set to bring a Parisian-style cycle loan scheme to the streets of Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham teenager rescued from Dorset sands
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A 15-year-old Birmingham boy had to be freed after his leg became stuck in wet sand with the tide coming in. Read
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Dutch firm chosen to design new Birmingham library
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A Dutch architect chosen to design the new £193 million Library of Birmingham has promised to build a “warm and welcoming people’s palace”. Read
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Man quizzed over Erdington stab death
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A man is being questioned by police on suspicion of murder following the death of a 34-year-old Birmingham man stabbed in the neck. Read
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Designs unveiled for £65m redevelopment of Birmingham Science Museum site
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
It’s full steam ahead for the £65 million redevelopment of Birmingham’s former Science Museum site – after more than a decade lying derelict. Read
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Birmingham family thanks rescuers who helped save son trapped on beach
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham family has thanked people who came to the aid of their son when he became trapped on a beach as the tide came in. Read
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Jury retires in Birmingham customs officer rape case
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
The jury in the trial of a customs officer accused of kidnapping and raping a woman multiple times has retired to consider its verdict. Read
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Two Shropshire teenagers killed and two people hurt in three-car crash
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
Two teenagers have died and two people are in hospital following a three-vehicle crash, police have said. Read
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Staffordshire trainee accountant gambles away £44m of council money
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A trainee local authority accountant used more than £44 million of the council’s money to play the stockmarket, it has emerged. Read
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Heavy delays for commuters after M5 lorry crash
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
Commuters on the M5 faced heavy delays Tuesday afternoon after an articulated lorry crashed and blocked off three lanes of traffic. Read
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Thieves take teenage soldier’s war medal two weeks before wedding
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
A teenage soldier had his war medal stolen from his home just weeks before he was due to wear it on his wedding day. Read
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Teenagers die in A49 Shropshire road crash
Aug 05 2008 | West Midlands News
Two teenagers have died and two people are in hospital following a three-vehicle crash, on Monday night. Read
