Jan
2009
Articles from 1st Jan 2009
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Birmingham workers rescued from meat factory blaze
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Two night workers were rescued from a burning meat factory in Birmingham after fire swept through the premises. Read
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Credit crunch sees more pets abandoned in Birmingham
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Animal shelters are reporting high levels of abandoned pets during Christmas as the credit crunch hits pet owners. Read
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A night church set up in a former bank in Staffordshire has proved the key to pulling in troubled souls.
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
It started out as the Church Without Walls, set up in a town centre as part of an attempt to help the Lichfield Diocese to better engage with the community. Read
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Train station hope for Birmingham's Olympic swimming pool
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s new £60 million Olympic swimming complex could have its own train station, delivering a long-awaited public transport boost to the International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena and Brindleyplace. Read
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Images released of man found dead on M45
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A computer image of the man whose badly burned body was found dumped at the side of the M45 in Warwickshire has been released by police in a bid to identify him. Read
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Dozens hurt in 3 pile-ups on same road within minutes of each other near Redditch
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Paramedics said it was a miracle no one was killed after three serious road crashes struck within minutes of each other on a Worcestershire road leaving dozens injured. Read
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Conservative claim lottery charity cash is funding 2012 Olympics
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A quarter of the National Lottery money set aside for good causes is being used to fund the 2012 Olympics and meet lottery distributors’ administration costs, the Conservative Party said. Read
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Pupils set for tast of Tamworth's medieval past
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Tamworth youngsters are to learn the art of jousting, sword fighting and circus skills in their school time as part of an innovative project funded by a Heritage Lottery grant. Read
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Dead man's body set alight after being dumped by M45 near Dunchurch
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A murder investigation is under way after the discovery of a burnt body in shrubland on a motorway embankment in Warwickshire. Read
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Shropshire Farm to star in new TV series
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
An historic Midlands farm is set to be put firmly on the tourist map after landing a starring role in a new TV series. Read
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Top Birminigham hotel set to become wedding venue
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
One of Birmingham’s most luxurious hotels has been granted permission to use its premises for weddings. Read
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River Wye anglers expect good fishing season as stocks return to normal
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Anglers on the River Wye in Herefordshire could be in for a bumper fishing season next year as salmon stocks have almost returned to normal after an all-time low. Read
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Man charged with murdering father with machete
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
A man appeared in court charged with murdering his own father who died after he was attacked with a machete. Read
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Man rescued from burning Evesham taxi office
Jan 01 2009 | West Midlands News
Firefighters rescued a man after he became trapped in a burning office at BR Taxis in Entertainment Road, Evesham. Read
