Sep
2009
Articles from 29th Sep 2009
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Asbestos smoke fear over Birmingham after Smethwick factory blaze
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham residents were today told to keep their windows shut as a plume of smoke which may contain asbestos spread south east across the city. Read
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Driver taken to hospital after M6 crash
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the motorway in Birmingham. Read
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Bystanders help lift car off trapped woman after Birmingham crash
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Firefighters and bystanders lifted a car off a badly injured woman trapped under the wheels. Read
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Entries for second EDF Birmingham Half Marathon up by third
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A record number of people will be taking part in next month’s EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon. Read
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Join the stars in the Birmingham 2018 World Cup bid video
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
BIrmingham people are being urged to put their best feet forward in support of the city's bid to be a host at the 2018 World Cup. Read
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New book tells Birmingham war hero's story of remarkable courage
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
The story of Birmingham Marine Matt Croucher, who saved the lives of three colleagues, will today be told in full as his autobiography hits the shelves. Read
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Birmingham restaurant Purnell's named England's No.1 by the AA
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham chef Glynn Purnell was celebrating today after his city centre restaurant was named the AA Restaurant of the Year for England. Read
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Coventry girl, 14, dies after cervical cancer jab
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
An “urgent” investigation was launched by NHS Coventry following the death of a 14-year-old girl shortly after she was given a cervical cancer vaccination. Read
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Woman rescued from stream after brawl in Selly Oak
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A woman has been rescued from a stream in Birmingham after a fight involving up to 40 people, according to ambulance staff. Read
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City living a threat to Jewellery Quarter’s World Heritage Status bid
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
The Jewellery Quarter’s chances of earning World Heritage Status could be seriously under threat unless developers of new trendy loft apartments and offices are brought into line, it has been claimed. Read
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Six year jail sentence for Birmingham man who hid heroin in his underwear
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Customs officials have welcomed a six-year jail sentence imposed on a would-be drug smuggler from Birmingham who hid half a kilo of heroin in his boxer shorts. Read
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Fund-raising bid to be launched to keep Anglo Saxon gold in West Midlands
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
A public fund-raising campaign will this week be launched in a bid to keep the Staffordshire Hoard in the West Midlands. Read
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Birmingham failing to market itself well, says former regeneration chief
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham remains “anonymous” in London despite numerous attempts at image-building, former council regeneration director Clive Dutton claims today. Read
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Midland landmarks in National Trust Monopoly board
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Mayfair, Park Lane and the rest been replaced in a new version of the Monopoly board which will include two Midlands landmarks. Read
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Mike Whitby draws Sir Albert's praise for handling of Birmingham financial woes
Sep 29 2009 | West Midlands News
Council leader Mike Whitby was praised for his ‘brave’ handling of Birmingham City Council’s financial problems by his Labour opposite number. Read
