Feb
2009
Articles from 9th Feb 2009
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Disabled man on trial for 2001 murder in Birmingham
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A disabled man who was extradited from the Irish Republic has gone on trial accused of murdering a man in Birmingham by running him over seven years ago. Read
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Lorry driver denies causing death of Birmingham family in M6 crash
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A Portuguese lorry driver has denied causing the deaths of a family of six, originally from Birmingham, in a crash on the M6 in Cheshire. Read
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Company behind interactive gallery at The Public enter administration
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
The company behind the troubled interactive exhibition at £63million West Bromwich arts centre The Public has gone into administration with the loss of all its 32 staff. Read
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Smaller police forces 'unready to handle major crimes'
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Almost half of Britain’s police forces lack the resources to deal with serious threats to the public such as terrorism or organised crime, a report by the official watchdog has warned. Read
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Ancient Coventry church saved from dereliction
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Prayers have been answered for the parishioners of St John the Baptist in Coventry, who helped to raise funds and secure donations including a grant of £54,000 from English Heritage. Read
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Inquest says Warwickshire prisoner's death was avoidable
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
The death of an inmate who was found hanged in his cell in a Warwickshire prison segregation unit could have been avoided, a jury has ruled. Read
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Birmingham MP's crusade to bring back Britannia on coins
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
She’s been a symbol of Britain since Roman times, and her image has appeared on coins since 1672. Read
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Birmingham language link to boost Middle East students
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Students from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are to attend summer schools in Birmingham to brush up their English language skills in preparation for entering the city’s universities. Read
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Birmingham City Council spends £275,000 on external PR
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that Birmingham City Council has spent just over £275,000 on external public relations agencies since 2007. Read
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Boy attacked by three teenagers in Redditch park
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Police are appealing for witnesses after an eight-year-old boy was attacked in broad daylight in a Redditch park. Read
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Tributes to Small Heath boy who died crossing icy road
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Relatives have paid tribute to a five-year old boy who died after being struck by a lorry while crossing the road to avoid ice. Read
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Memorial concert will honour life of Sir Richard Knowles
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A memorial concert has been organised as a tribute to one of Birmingham Council’s most celebrated leaders, who died last year. Read
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Midlands to face 15cm snowfall in new storms
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
The Midlands has been warned to expect a severe winter storm today with heavy snow and strong winds. Read
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Dad dies in Birmingham fire horror
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A father of two has died after being engulfed in flames following a “suspicious” incident at a family home in Birmingham. Read
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Car and bus collide in Birmingham
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Two people were cut free from a car after it collided with a bus in a Birmingham street on Monday. Read
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Kings Heath keen to promote positive image
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A business body in the South Birmingham suburb of Kings Heath has appointed a press officer to counteract the slew of negative coverage the area has received recently. Read
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Birmingham MP in call to curb knife sales to young
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham MP has called for a mini-summit with Midlands retailers as part of a new crackdown on the sale of knives. Read
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Man killed in Black Country pub incident is named
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A man murdered at a Black Country pub at the weekend has been named by police. Read
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Bromsgrove man's death investigated by police
Feb 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A man’s body was found at a house in Worcestershire, just hours after a couple were reportedly heard arguing, police said. Read
