Aug
2009
Articles from 31st Aug 2009
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West Midlands girl, 9, found strangled in stepfather's lorry
Aug 31 2009 | West Midlands News
A lorry driver strangled his nine-year-old stepdaughter, leaving her body in the back of his cab, before hanging himself. Read
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Karren Brady joins Lord Sugar for The Apprentice
Aug 31 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City chief executive Karren Brady has seen off competition from some of the country’s leading businesswomen to a secure a starring role in The Apprentice. Read
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High-speed trains may still stop at Birmingham Airport and NEC
Aug 31 2009 | West Midlands News
The man appointed by the Government to investigate high-speed rail has made it clear that a new route from London to Scotland could still stop at Birmingham International Airport and the NEC, even though the option has been rejected by Network Rail. Read
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Leading Muslim Tory’s ‘persecution’ claim over Ramadan community service ruling
Aug 31 2009 | West Midlands News
A leading Muslim Tory, found guilty of racial harassment, claims he is being “persecuted” after a request to postpone his community service during Ramadan was refused. Read
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Stolen laptops contained 7,000 NHS patient records
Aug 31 2009 | West Midlands News
Laptops containing the private and medical details of more than 7,000 Birmingham NHS patients have been stolen, prompting a massive security alert. Read
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The Public's new interactive gallery delights visitors
Aug 31 2009 | West Midlands News
The controversial £63 million arts venue The Public has finally opened properly – and the public seem impressed. Read
