Jul
2009
Articles from 29th Jul 2009
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Funeral for Walsall war hero killed in Afghanistan
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
The funeral of a Walsall war hero who died fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan has been held in his home town. Read
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Edgbaston staff work through the night to get ground ready for Ashes
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Edgbaston's groundstaff were primed to work through the night on Wednesday in a bid to remove the excess water off the field for the start of the Third Ashes Test match. Read
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Ricardo Morrison jailed for life for murder of teen model Amy
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham man Ricardo Morrison, 22, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years at Manchester Crown Court after being found guilty of the murder of his teenage girlfriend, model Amy Leigh Barnes. Read
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Teenager acted as peacemaker before attack by Ashley Blake, court told
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A teenager who claims he was ‘hit in the face’ with a wooden pole by BBC TV presenter Ashley Blake was a ‘peacemaker’ according to his friends. Read
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Cadbury workers protest at 'greedy' bosses
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Cadbury workers turned out in the pouring rain today to protest against “greedy bosses”. Read
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Birmingham Commonwealth Games bid needs Alexander Stadium expansion
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium will have to more than triple in size if a city bid to host the Commonwealth Games is successful. Read
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Massive police presence for Bulldog Bash
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A massive police presence will oversee the Bulldog Bash at Long Marston airfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon, from August 6 to 9 amid fears of violence between rival motorbike gangs. Read
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Birmingham actor lands £30k zombie role
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham actor has beat off stiff competition to land a new job – as a £30,000-a-year zombie. Read
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Savings blow to new council offices project
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
The slump in land prices has eaten into an attempt by Birmingham City Council to save money by reducing its sprawling offices portfolio. Read
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Acorns Hospice volunteer in court on child porn charge
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A volunteer worker at a Midlands children’s hospice who is accused of looking at child porn appeared in court yesterday. Read
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Birmingham veteran backs soldiers’ battle for compensation
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
The Chairman of the Royal British Legion for Birmingham County has called for the Ministry of Defence to stop battling against troops to claw back cash from compensation claims. Read
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Police seek witnesses in Birmingham taxi driver murder probe
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Police investigating the murder of a taxi driver stabbed to death in his car want to trace two important witnesses. Read
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Five held over Bilston pub shooting
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a father-of-four was shot dead outside a Black Country bar. Read
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Five questioned over Bilston bar shooting
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Police investigating the fatal shooting of a father-of-four outside a bar made another arrest today, taking the number of suspects questioned to five. Read
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Solihull councillor charged with sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl
Jul 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A senior Solihull councillor will face trial on a charge of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. Read
