Aug
2008
Articles from 14th Aug 2008
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Pubs finding new ways to beat the credit crunch
Aug 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Pubs in the West Midlands can beat the credit crunch by following an example set by drinkers in a Norfolk village, the regional secretary of the British Beer and Pub Association said. Read
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Thieves steal manhole covers to cash in on scrap metal
Aug 14 2008 | West Midlands News
The rocketing price of scrap metal has led to 220 manhole covers being stolen in four nights across Warwickshire. Read
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West Midlands still lagging behind South in A-level results
Aug 14 2008 | West Midlands News
The West Midlands slipped further behind the south of England despite record A-level results which saw more pupils than ever before achieving “A” grades. Read
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Council admit Birmingham Alabama print gaffe was a mistake
Aug 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council have now admitted that a picture of Birmingham Alabama's skyline that was printed on 720,000 recycling leaflets was done so in error. Read
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Birmingham MP leads legal fight over Jersey abuse case
Aug 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Legal action over the handling of the Jersey child abuse investigation has been launched by a campaign group led by a Birmingham MP. Read
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Birmingham City Council withdraw pay offer to staff
Aug 14 2008 | West Midlands News
Staff at Birmingham City Council could see a pay offer being implemented without the approval of their representatives after local authority leaders lost patience with union bosses. Read
