Nov
2008
Articles from 12th Nov 2008
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West Bromwich estate agents building collapses again
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
WORKERS at a Midlands estate agents were evacuated from their offices when flats above the property collapsed for the second time this year. Read
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Royal couple join ceremony at Alrewas
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
MEMBERS of the royal family joined hundreds at the National Memorial Arboretum yesterday to mark the 90th anniversary of Armistice Day. Read
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Villagers in Staffordshire fight against prison plans
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
VILLAGERS have launched a fight to stop controversial plans to build a super prison near their homes. Read
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Festive shoppers in the Midlands set to trim spending
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
CHRISTMAS shoppers in the Midlands are set to trim back their spending on gifts, food and drink and partying this year, according to new figures. Read
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At last a glimmer of hope over UK's homes front
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
Tentative signs of an improvement in the battered housing market have emerged in the West Midlands, the region’s chartered surveyors have reported. Read
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Property sales slump brings 1,000 job losses at Taylor Wimpey
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey confirmed yesterday that it had axed a further 1,000 jobs as it said property sales slumped by 27 per cent since the beginning of July. Read
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Staff at Birmingham HSBC subsidiary HFC face redundancy or relocation as result of review
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
Staff at HSBC subsidiary HFC face redundancy or relocation as result of review Read
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Bryan Ferry’s son to remain locked up over robbery charge
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
Rock star’s son Otis Ferry was told he will remain behind bars after his counsel withdrew a bail application over robbery and assault charges. Read
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Pub regulars take a step down memory lane
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
RESIDENTS of a Birmingham suburb have been taking a step back in history this week at a photo exhibition celebrating Harborne’s past. Read
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Two Birmingham men among three fraudsters jailed for five years
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
‘Long firm’ fraudsters jailed Read
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Work-ex placement Zac picks up Midlands award after ten-week slot
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
TWO potential stars of the Birmingham business community have been praised for their work experience at regional firms. Read
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Birmingham man charged over model murder
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
A 21-year-old Birmingham man has been charged with the murder of teenage model Amy Leigh Barnes. Read
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John Hemming threatens legal action over plans to shut down city fire stations
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
JOHN Hemming is threatening legal action over “ludicrous” plans to axe five city fire stations. Read
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‘Journey of the soul’ plan to help fight extremism in Birmingham
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
A £2.4 million Government fund to fight violent extremism is being used to give Birmingham’s young Muslims lessons in “spiritual well-being”. Read
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Never forget
Nov 12 2008 | West Midlands News
The nation paused yesterday as three of the last surviving veterans of the First World War laid wreaths to honour their fallen comrades. Read
