Oct
2008
Articles from 15th Oct 2008
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Grodon Brown's pledge as unemployment soars
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has vowed to do everything in his power to keep people in jobs as unemployment soars. Read
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Two-year-olds pulled from Staffordshire garden pond
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A neighbour today described the "frantic search" for twin toddlers who were found in a garden pond in Staffordshire. Read
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Big Drink Debate aims to solve Midlands alcohol problems
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
With nearly 90,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions, including more than 2,100 children under 18, it is clear the West Midlands has a drink problem. Read
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MP says high-risk investors should not be reimbursed if banks collapse
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
Savers who put their money into high-risk banks to enjoy better interest rates should “pay the price” if the bank collapses, according to a Warwickshire MP. Read
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Birmingham Lunar Society discusses climate change
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
Climate change – myth or reality? It was a question that taxed some of the leading minds in the field when they gathered in Birmingham this week, as Shahid Naqvi reports. Read
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Former goalkeeper hanged himself after family row
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A former goalkeeper who killed himself had a “difficult time” following the birth of his son who had cerebral palsy, an inquest heard. Read
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Longbridge new town will mean new junctions for M42, M5 and A38
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
Plans for a multi-million pound development at Longbridge mean M42 and M5 junctions will be altered and slip roads installed on the A38. Read
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Businessman warms up for half marathon at Longbridge
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
With Birmingham’s inaugural half marathon less than 10 days away, one Midland businessman is using an unusual prop to ensure he is in shape for the big day. Read
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Ex-Moseley player sues for compensation after eye injury
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A former Moseley rugby player claiming damages after suffering a serious eye injury told a court how he was punched during a friendly match. Read
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New branch for Selfridges in Birmingham - but they haven't twigged yet
Oct 15 2008 | West Midlands News
A plant growing out of the roof of Selfridges' Birmingham building has mystified staff and got shoppers talking. Read
