Feb
2009
Articles from 23rd Feb 2009
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Jill Dando murder: Did West Midlands-based criminal kill presenter?
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Scotland Yard has said any new lines of inquiry in the Jill Dando murder case would be investigated after reports emerged that she was killed by a West Midlands-based Serbian criminal. Read
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Midlands council set for "lowest rates rise in its history"
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Sandwell Council is to set one of the lowest Council Tax rises in the West Midlands. Read
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WIN a Michelin Hat-Trick - the ultimate food lovers prize!
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
How would you like to dine at all three of Birmingham's Michelin starred restaurants...for free? Read
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Brain-damaged Black Country man wins long-running compensation fight
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A Black Country man has won a long-running compensation battle against Midland health bosses who refused to admit hospital blunders caused him to suffer serious brain damage as a baby. Read
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Midlands restaurants accused of using tips to top up wages
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Midland restaurants have been accused of paying staff below the minimum wage and topping up the shortfall with customer tips. Read
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Homes repossessions rise in the Midlands as recession bites
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
The number of households threatened by repossession has shot up by almost a fifth in the Midlands, as the credit crunch puts family homes at risk. Read
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Fears grow for Vodafone workers in Staffordshire
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Vodafone workers in Stoke are bracing themselves after reports the mobile phone giant is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs. Read
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Woman bailed over death of 81-year-old cyclist near Wolverhampton
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A woman has been freed on bail after being detained on suspicion of causing the death of an 81-year-old cyclist by dangerous driving in a town near Wolverhampton. Read
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US millionaire linked to hit-and-run deaths of Midland men
Feb 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A US millionaire is to be quizzed about the hit-and-run deaths of two Midland businessmen in Florida after police discovered he owned the Porsche involved. Read
