Aug
2008
Articles from 7th Aug 2008
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Bikers gather for controversial Bulldog Bash festival
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Thousands of bikers are to gather in Warwickshire for the start of a controversial motorcycle festival. Read
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Shrewsbury names most overcrowded jail in England and Wales
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
The 20 most overcrowded jails in England and Wales have been named by penal reformers - with Shrewsbury topping the list. Read
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TaxPayers' Alliance slams AWM for 'squandering' cash
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Regional development agencies have failed to reduce the north-south wealth gap, create enough jobs or stimulate new businesses, a report has claimed. Read
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Council blunder reveals Paradise Circus secret
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Attempts by Birmingham City Council to protect the identity of a developer it is talking to about a £1 billion makeover of Paradise Circus ended embarrassingly after a town hall lawyer revealed the firm’s identity in a public document Read
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New Street Station evacuated as train catches fire
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Commuters in Birmingham were left stranded after a train fire led to the closure of New Street Station at tea time on Thursday. Read
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Frankie Gavin out of the Beijing Olympics
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Frankie Gavin is out of the Beijing Olympics. He will not join the British boxing squad in Beijing after losing his battle to make the weight, the BOA has confirmed. Read
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Teenagers hospitalised as car overturns in Sheldon
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
Two teenagers were taken to hospital after their car overturned during a police pursuit in Birmingham on Thursday. Read
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Toddler's pond death ruled as an accident
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
A toddler who was found lying face down in a garden pond in Warwickshire died as a result of an accident, a coroner has ruled. Read
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Birmingham businessman jailed for money laundering
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
A gang of businessmen, including two from Birmingham, have been jailed after laundering more than £15m from NatWest. Read
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Vintage Jaguar set to raise £100k at auction
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
A rare Jaguar sports car bought new for about £1,700 by one of Birmingham’s most colourful figures is expected to fetch up to £100,000 at auction Read
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Bikers arrive for Bulldog Bash
Aug 07 2008 | West Midlands News
A £1.4 million policing operation is under way as thousands of bikers gathered for a the Bulldog Bash motorcycle festival near Stratford-upon-Avon. Read
