Aug
2008
Articles from 15th Aug 2008
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Man to face charges over wife's murder in Spain
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A 63-year-old Warwickshire man whose wife's remains were found in Spain will appear in court charged with her murder. Read
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Man critical after Birmingham city centre assault
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A man was left fighting for his life in hospital after being seriously assaulted in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Woman dumps Villa fan husband with message on busy road
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A woman has announced the end of her marriage to a Villa fan - by draping a banner over the A41. Read
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UB40 studio plans rejected as council protects gun testing house
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
Birmingham reggae stars UB40 have been left fuming after being told they cannot build a new recording studio in Digbeth. Read
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Lap dancing clubs face tighter regulations
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A campaign to tighten restrictions on lap dancing clubs has been backed by a West Midlands council. Read
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European runners sign up for Birmingham half marathon
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
More than 5,000 people from as far afield as Italy have already entered Birmingham’s half marathon. Read
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NEC Arena revamp plans get go-ahead
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A £28m revamp of the NEC Arena is set to begin within weeks after Solihull Borough Council granted planning permission for the work. Read
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Health advice and traffic warnings for the V Festival
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
The V Festival kicked off in Staffordshire this weekend with police hoping an earlier-than-usual opening will have helped ease traffic problems. Read
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Environment chief fined for chopping down 100 trees
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A former head of environment at a Midland council has been fined for chopping down 100 trees on his land. Read
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Dr David Southall apologises over murder accusation
Aug 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A former Staffordshire doctor has said he owed an apology to the late Sally Clark for going “too far” in his accusation that her husband murdered their two children. Read
