Mar
2009
Articles from 3rd Mar 2009
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Chamberlain family want say in running Highbury estate
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Joseph Chamberlain’s family is fighting to have a say in the running of Birmingham’s Highbury estate for the first time in more than 70 years. Read
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Youth need moral principles' not just sex education, says Archbishop
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
The Archbishop of Birmingham, the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, said young people need “clear moral principles” and not just sex education to help guide them when forming relationships. Read
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Cabbies angry over increased charges to pick up at Birmingham airport
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
The latest in a series of rows between taxi drivers and their trade chiefs could result in visitors being stranded at Birmingham International Airport. Read
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Armed police in action 1,000 times in West Midlands
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Armed police were sent into action in the West Midlands more than 1,000 times last year. Read
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Oasis, The Killers and The Specials to play V Festival 2009
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
The Killers and Oasis will be headlining at this summer’s V Festival at Weston Park in Staffordshire. Read
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Fourth arrest after fatal lorry raid in Coleshill
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery on a lorry in the West Midlands which resulted in a fatal stabbing have made a fourth arrest. Read
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Modern-day Samuel Johnson and David Garrick step back in time
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Two historical guests were welcomed into the city by Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Coun Chauhdry Abdul Rashid, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of a journey made by celebrated West Midland author Samuel Johnson and actor David Garrick. Read
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Birmingham forensics centre links guns used in crime across country
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
The mothers of two teenage girls shot dead in Aston welcomed a new CSI-style firearm forensics centre that will link guns used in crime across the country. Read
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Worcestershire couple tied up at home as raiders steal jewellery
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A masked gang have escaped with a substantial amount of cash and jewellery after tying up a couple in their Worcestershire home. Read
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Sandwell St George's Day parade to get funding from Keltruck
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Organisers of an under-threat St George’s Day parade described as the biggest in England are celebrating after securing funding that could see the march go ahead. Read
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UK debut of unique Burne-Jones collection in Birmingham
Mar 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A unique collection of paintings by Birmingham-born artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones, known as The Perseus Series, is having its first UK showing as a complete set at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery until October 4. Read
