Apr
2009
Articles from 27th Apr 2009
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Cardinal John Henry Newman poised for beatification
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
The English Roman Catholic Cardinal John Henry Newman has had the path to beatification cleared by the Vatican, it has been reported. Read
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Birmingham woman jailed for seven years for killing love rival
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham woman who stabbed her love rival to death has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison. Read
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Inquiry opens into Midlands bid to prevent building boom
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
One of the most important West Midlands planning inquiries for years gets underway tomorrow as council leaders begin attempting to overturn proposals for up to 445,000 new homes to be built across the region by 2026. Read
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Harborne homes plan ruling delayed until councillors visit
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Controversial plans to build 16 new homes in a picturesque garden suburb in Birmingham have been put on hold after a storm of protest from residents. Read
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West Midlands' new prison site set to be revealed soon
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Sites across the West Midlands have been considered as locations for new prisons, the Government has revealed. Read
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Cardinal John Henry Newman poised for beatification
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
THE English Cardinal John Henry Newman has had the path to beatification cleared by the Vatican. A theological panel has agreed that a miracle can be attributed to the 19th century cardinal. But a second miracle is still required before he can be canonized as a saint. Read
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Winson Green prison to be run privately, following damning report
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham Prison, in Winson Green, is set to be taken over, after a highly critical report by official inspectors warned that management was poor and prisoners felt unsafe. Read
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Birmingham kidnap victim found tied up and attached to canisters
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
A man found in a car in Birmingham with his hands bound and surrounded by gas canisters had been kidnapped and warned he had been placed next to a bomb. Read
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Morris Minor fans flock to Castle Bromwich event.
Apr 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Fans of the iconic Morris Minor car enjoyed a rally in the glorious sunshine in Birmingham on Sunday. Read
