Sep
2009
Articles from 23rd Sep 2009
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Teenage cyclist in critical condition after collision with bus in Birmingham
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A 15-year-old cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after being in collision with a double-decker bus in south Birmingham. Read
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Ashley Blake may lose his honorary degree from Staffordshire University
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Jailed BBC TV presenter Ashley Blake could be stripped of his honorary degree. Read
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Letter to New Zealand PM from grieving father raises hopes of action on extreme sports
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A letter from the grieving father of a Midland tourist who died in a river adventure trip in New Zealand has persuaded the country’s prime minister to order a review of extreme sports. Read
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Selly Oak doctor moving to Syria in hunt for her 'abducted' children
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A doctor who claims her husband abducted their two children is leaving behind life in Birmingham to focus her search in Syria. Read
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Suicide inmate died due to 'serious failings' at Rye Hill Prison - inquest
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
The treatment of a Ukrainian man who died while on suicide watch in a Warwickshire prison was "appalling and at times unacceptable", a coroner has said. Read
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TV programme reveals Selly Oak Hospital's work with injured troops
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Tonight the British public will see how troops who have suffered horrific injuries are treated at Selly Oak Hospital as television cameras are let on to the highly secretive wards for the first time. Read
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Warwickshire man puts £3m home up for grabs in £25 competition
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A Midland businessman has decided to fight back against depressed property prices by launching a competition to win his £3.2 million rural house. Read
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David Rose talks of his time with BBC Birmingham at Pebble Mill
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
David Rose, the former head of drama at BBC Birmingham, is to return to the city tomorrow night to talk about his 50-year career in film and television. Read
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Warwickshire Police continue bid to stop the Bulldog Bash
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Police chiefs insist they will continue efforts to ban the Bulldog Bash biker festival – despite the fact that this year’s event passed off peacefully. Read
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Volunteers build 'improved' version of Birmingham City Council's website
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A group of volunteers is building a rival version of Birmingham City Council’s website which they believe improves on the £2.8 million official site pilloried by the internet community on its launch earlier this month. Read
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£5,000 reward to find attackers of Adderley Park rail station worker
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Train bosses have offered a £5,000 reward after a worker was battered over the head with a hammer during a robbery at a Birmingham railway station. Read
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Halesowen teenager loses sight in one eye after attack
Sep 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A 15-year-old Halesowen boy who was attacked by two muggers has lost the sight in his right eye. Read
