May
2009
Articles from 7th May 2009
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Accused tells Aston Villa fan murder trial: I feared for my life
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
A man accused of murdering an Aston Villa supporter claimed he feared for his life when he turned his car round and drove towards an angry mob of football fans. Read
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Nine quizzed in luxury car thefts investigation
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Police were last night continuing to question nine men as part of an investigation into a gang of luxury car thieves. Read
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Government paves way for runway extension at Birmingham Airport
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Plans to extend the runway of Birmingham Airport to accommodate long-haul flights have received a resounding approval from the Government. Read
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Birmingham City Council to have petitions on-line
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Campaigners looking to have speed restrictions, new street lights, save their community centre from closure or even demand an elected mayor for Birmingham will soon be able to petition online. Read
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Swine flu confirmed in Sandwell
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
A third person has been diagnosed with swine flu in the West Midlands, public health chiefs have revealed. Read
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Human rights law blamed for Midlands child trafficking
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Criminal gangs are exploiting immigration rules to traffic children into the Midlands, it has been claimed. Read
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Tickets for last ever Royal Show increased by 55 per cent
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Ticket sales for the Royal Show in Warwickshire are up 55 per cent after it was announced that it would be the last in its 46-year history at the site. Read
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Saltley helicopter laser youth avoids custodial sentence
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
A teenager who almost blinded a police helicopter pilot with a green laser as he hovered above a Birmingham suburb has avoided a custodial sentence. Read
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Zandra creations on sale at M&S
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
She’s the flamboyant designer known for her pink hair and elaborate creations for a string of celebrities. Read
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Councils and eco groups scotch new homes target
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Government estimates for the number of new households likely to be formed in the West Midlands over the next 17 years came under severe attack yesterday as councils and environmental groups combined to oppose plans to build up to 440,000 new homes across the region. Read
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Redrawn plans for £11m park in Eastside set to be unveiled
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Plans for a new park at Eastside will be unveiled by Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby today – for the second time in a little over two years. Read
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Centro criticised for 'wasting' £40,000 on Metro access plan
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
The West Midlands Transport Authority has been criticised for paying consultants more than £40,000 to investigate disabled access at a Metro station, that was eventually found not to be needed. Read
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Birmingham councillor welcomes Government action plan on social work
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
A leading Birmingham councillor last night welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce a series of wide-ranging measures aimed at ensuring every child gets the protection they deserve. Read
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Handsworth cricket clubs in alcohol row
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
A bitter row has surfaced between two city cricket teams who share the same council-owned pitch in Handsworth. Read
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Scaled down plan for Eastside park to be unveiled
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Plans for a new park at Eastside will be unveiled by Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby today – for the second time in a little over two years. Read
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Nine quizzed in luxury car thefts probe
May 07 2009 | West Midlands News
Police were last night continuing to question nine men as part of an investigation into a gang of luxury car thieves. Read
