Apr
2009
Articles from 24th Apr 2009
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Man denies burglary and damage at Birmingham's Galaxy FM
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A man has appeared in court charged with burglary and damaging property at a Birmingham radio station. Read
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Birmingham tourist attraction has £330,000 facelift
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
One of Birmingham’s best-known tourist attractions has undergone a £330,000 facelift. Read
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Birmingham MP attacks deportation of 'terror plot' men
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham MP has attacked the deportation of 12 men who were arrested over a suspected terrorist bomb plot and then released without charge as “disturbing and gravely unjust”. Read
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Newtown housing project at former factory
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A multi-million pound housing project has been unveiled at a former factory in Birmingham. Read
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Archbishop of Birmingham urged to act on fair pay windfall
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
An MP has written to the Archbishop of Birmingham urging him to end the apparent “injustice” of staff in Catholic schools missing out on a bumper windfall of up to £7,000. Read
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Birmingham Post wins national honours for new look
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
The new-look tabloid Birmingham Post and its printers have scooped major honours at a newspaper industry award ceremony. Read
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Black Country canal scheme wins award
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A Black Country charity working with unemployed people has received two awards at a prestigious ceremony. Read
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Funeral for Worcestershire man killed in helicopter crash
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Friends and family have paid their last respects to a Worcestershire co-pilot who died in a helicopter crash in the North Sea. Read
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Bancroft Gardens re-opens after £3m landscaping revamp
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
The famous Bancroft Gardens in Stratford was re-opening today following a £3 million major landscaping project. Read
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Barford Street abattoir expansion plan sparks residents' anger
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Plans by a city abattoir to expand have caused a heated row among councillors and residents with its owners. Read
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Warwickshire put new spin on Edgbaston plans
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Warwickshire County Cricket Club have attempted to address the concerns of residents and community groups by scaling down plans for a £32 million expansion of the Test match ground. Read
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Blears to meet MPs to discuss West Midlands city region hopes
Apr 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears is to meet MPs for discussions about how the West Midlands’ bid for city region status can be saved. Read
