Apr
2009
Articles from 23rd Apr 2009
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Fury as city raises care charge by £183 a week
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Charges for residents in Birmingham City Council care homes have rocketed by up to £183 a week – days after the local authority said it could only afford a 49p increase in the amount it pays for elderly people to be looked after in private sector residential homes. Read
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Birmingham man drove at Villa fan, court told in murder trial
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A man took the law into his own hands when he killed an Aston Villa fan by driving his car at him in an act of “revenge or murderous intent,” it was claimed in court. Read
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By-election date for East Handsworth and Lozells voters
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Voters in East Handsworth and Lozells will go to the polls in June following the resignation of Labour city councillor, Kim Brom. Read
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Fury at Birmingham council's extra 49p offer to private care homes
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Charges for residents in Birmingham City Council care homes have rocketed by up to £183 a week – days after the local authority said it could only afford a 49p increase in the amount it pays for elderly people to be looked after in private sector residential homes. Read
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Whitby pleaded with Government to grant West Midlands city region status
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has revealed how he pleaded with Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears to approve proposals for a powerful West Midlands city region. Read
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Video: Chamber of Commerce chief slams West Midlands snub
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce chief Jerry Blackett declared himself “Grumpy of Birmingham” after the government snubbed proposals for a powerful West Midlands city region. Read
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Doctor sent dying teenager home
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A doctor recommended a 15-year-old girl who was dying of peritonitis should be sent home with painkillers, an inquest has heard. Read
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Cabbies turned down chance to improve city's image
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s minicab drivers have missed a golden opportunity to raise standards and improve the city’s image after council plans to introduce single colour cabs were scrapped, it was claimed last night. Read
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Drug addict parents jailed over methadone death of Birmingham toddler
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Two drug addict parents have been jailed over the death of their toddler who swallowed methadone they had left lying around at home. Read
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Academic backs Shakespear portrait claims
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
The chairman of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust made a robust defence yesterday of a recently-discovered painting which he is “90 per cent sure” is the only lifetime portrait of William Shakespeare. Read
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Medics return to Ghana for second medical mercy mission
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Pioneering surgeons are setting off on their second medical mission to Ghana in a battle to save lives. Read
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Life on the unemployment frontline trying to find a job
Apr 23 2009 | West Midlands News
New figures show that unemployment has soared to its highest level since Labour came to power in 1997. Catherine Lillington meets just a few who have found themselves seeking work Read
