Oct
2009
Articles from 30th Oct 2009
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Antiques hunters flock to NEC extravaganza
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
The country may be deep in recession but nothing could stop antique hunters searching for a bargain. Read
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Sister Sabina helping the city's homeless at the Fireside Centre
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A nun who is still helping the homeless of Birmingham at the age of 80 has been awarded the MBE. Will Oliphant reports on the good work of Sister Sabina Staff of the Sifa Fireside Centre in Selly Park Read
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Anti-swine flu group targets Birmingham hospitals
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A civil disobedience group has been condemned for targeting Birmingham hospitals as it tries to frighten people into not having the swine flu vaccine. Read
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Family feud over remains of hero doctor ended by court ruling
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A family feud between the mistress and wife of a former Birmingham pilot has ended after a court refused to allow his remains to be dug up at the request of his spouse. Read
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Archers favourite Norman Painting dies aged 85
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Norman Painting, who played the role of Phil Archer in the long-running radio soap opera The Archers for nearly 60 years, died yesterday at the age of 85. Read
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Birmingham coroner hits out at Jack Straw over 'secret' inquests
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham coroner has branded Government plans to introduce secret inquests into controversial deaths a “disgrace”, saying it was the “end of democracy”. Read
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Staffordshire vicar on child porn charges
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
A Staffordshire vicar has been charged with downloading indecent images of children from the internet, it has emerged. Read
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Granddaughter says Walsall man, 71, is 'ridiculous' for having more kids
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
The granddaughter of a Walsall man thought to be Britain's oldest father of twins said it is "ridiculous" that her 71-year-old grandfather was still having children. Read
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Birmingham and Solihull Mental NHS Trust 'putting lives at risk' say nurses
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Fresh concerns have emerged over a mental health trust criticised for a catalogue of failures which contributed to the killing of a policeman by a paranoid schizophrenic. Read
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Birmingham homes chief raps MP over high-rise flats
Oct 30 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s housing chief has called on the Government to contribute to the refurbishment of two eyesore tower blocks. Read
