Jan
2009
Articles from 28th Jan 2009
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Doctor on trial over death of patient opts out of giving evidence
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
A hospital registrar accused of killing a patient by injecting her with adrenaline opted not to give evidence at her trial. Read
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Birmingham Library backers attack delay over listing decision
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Campaigners fighting to save Birmingham’s Central Library from demolition have criticised a 16-month government delay in deciding whether the 1970s structure should be listed as a building of special architectural interest. Read
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Severn Trent facing £25m drop in revenues
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Midlands water company Severn Trent yesterday said the drop in water use by struggling businesses was going to hit its revenues hard. Read
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Two in court over murder of Lichfield dad
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
A 15-year-old youth and a 20-year-old man were remanded in custody today charged with the murder of a Lichfield man who was attacked as he returned home from a shop. Read
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Conferences boost Birmingham image, claims study
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
High-profile Conservative and Labour conferences helped boost Birmingham’s image in the rest of the country, a new study has claimed. Read
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Birmingham social services slammed over deaths of 15 children
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s social services department is in “serious difficulty” following the deaths of 15 children of suspected abuse or neglect, Ministers have warned. Read
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John Caudwell spends £250,000 to have Diana Ross sing at birthday party
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
How do you perform an unforgettable rendition of Happy Birthday to the woman who has everything? Read
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Harborne families fear for swimming baths plan
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Harborne residents claim they are no nearer getting their long-awaited new swimming pool despite council promises. Read
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Birmingham's own HMS Daring to dock in Portsmouth
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s newest navy vessel will today dock at Portsmouth to herald the dawn of a new era for Navy warships. Paul Bradley reports from the ship Read
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Midland coroners' lack of resources lead to funeral delays
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Families are forced to wait to bury their loved ones because coroners do not have the resources to deal with cases quickly enough, an MP has warned. Read
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Midland coroners failings lead to funeral delays
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
FAMILIES are being forced to wait to bury their loved ones because coroners do not have the resources to deal with cases quickly, a Midland MP has warned. Read
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Fairfield murder probe police seek information on white Mondeo
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Detectives investigating the shooting of sub-postmaster’s son Craig Hodson-Walker have issued an appeal to trace a car said to be of significance to the inquiry. Read
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Lichfield dad's killers condemned by devastated family
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
The family of a Lichfield father-of-five who died after he was attacked by a gang when he refused to hand over a bottle of wine have condemned his killers. Read
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Middle Quinton eco-town protesters lose court battle
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
Campaigners against a 6,000-home eco-town in Warwickshire have lost their High Court challenge over the government scheme. Read
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Award for Birmingham graffiti artist's message of peace
Jan 28 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham artist who confronts the world’s problems through the nozzle of a spray can has won a top award. Read
