Sep
2009
Articles from 2nd Sep 2009
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Motorcyclist dies after hitting telegraph pole
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died after colliding with a telegraph pole in Birmingham. Read
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Midlands sportswoman Jean Reynolds dies, aged 61
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A renowned Midlands sportswoman has died at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer. Read
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Illegal car clampers face having their assets seized
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Illegal car clampers who fund lavish lifestyles by causing misery for drivers face having their assets seized. Read
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Stacey Lawrence murder: Former partners of Darren Walker come forward
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Several former partners of the man believed to have murdered West Bromwich schoolgirl Stacey Lawrence before killing himself have come forward to help detectives. Read
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Government warns of return to 70s-style power cuts
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Millions of Midland families could be left in the dark as the Government warns electricity shortages could lead to power cuts within the next decade. Read
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BBC's Ashley Blake jailed for two years after assault on teenager
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
BBC presenter Ashley Blake was jailed for two years today, after being convicted of hitting a teenage boy in the face with a large wooden pole. Read
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Council were tipped off about bogus carer, claims Northfield MP Richard Burden
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Council bosses were tipped off 12 months ago about the inadequate care of a mentally-ill patient who was left home alone by a bogus carer, an MP said. Read
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Makeover workshops for Midland cancer patients
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham hospital trust is helping cancer patients to boost their spirits and take their minds off their gruelling treatment with professional makeovers. Read
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People Dancing programme for Midlands before London 2012
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
The West Midlands is being urged to get up and dance in a £2.61 million programme being promoted as part of the Cultural Olympiad leading up to London 2012. Read
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New Street Station embarks on £600m refurbishment
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
The day that Birmingham feared might never happen finally arrived yesterday as work began on a £600 million refurbishment of New Street Station. Read
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West Midlands Police say CCTV evidence invaluable
Sep 02 2009 | West Midlands News
Police moved to reassure the public that CCTV cameras were a “vital” crime-fighting tool after a startling report claimed they were failing to improve public safety. Read
