Oct
2009
Articles from 23rd Oct 2009
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Birmingham artist in search of forgotten apple orchards
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s own version of Johnny Appleseed – artist Eleanor Hoad – has been touring our city’s streets in search of forgotten apple orchards. Read
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Man’s body is transported 120 miles and found in railway yard
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
The body of a man – who fell from a bridge in Birmingham on to the back of an open freight car – travelled nearly 120 miles before it was found in a railway yard in Wiltshire. Read
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Leading official confesses to defrauding Birmingham University of £5m
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A former managing director of a research company has admitted stealing almost £5 million belonging to Birmingham University. Read
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Bishop of Birmingham leads city's response to BBC appearance of BNP's Nick Griffin
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
The Bishop of Birmingham today said the city would rise above the ‘petty’ views of BNP leader Nick Griffin in the wake of his controversial TV appearance. Read
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Solihull Council working hard on recruitment for social services
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Solihull Council this week assured it was working to alleviate pressures on its social services department. Read
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English Heritage reveal boost in Midlands visitors
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
English Heritage reported a bumper year at its Midland sites with visitor numbers and membership up in the region. Read
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Dry autumn hitting birds as worms and grubs go underground
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Garden birds in the West Midlands could be in for a harsh winter because of an unusually dry start to the autumn, wildlife experts have warned. Read
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Call for 'Action!' on plan to build film studio at Longbridge
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham could be in line to host Hollywood’s finest after a major British film production company saw its plans for expansion denied. Read
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Sandwell Council leader Bill Thomas quits after being charged with theft
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Sandwell Council leader Bill Thomas has quit after being charged by police with theft. Read
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Birmingham clinches deal to host USA athletics team before 2012 Olympics
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham showed the speed off the starting blocks of Usain Bolt and the stamina of Paula Radcliffe to bring the United States athletics team to the city to prepare for 2012 Olympics in a deal worth an estimated £9 million. Read
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JB Priestley's criticism of Birmingham celebrated at Book Festival
Oct 23 2009 | West Midlands News
A controversial travelogue which was hugely critical of Birmingham on first publication is to be celebrated as part of Birmingham Book Festival. Read
