Oct
2009
Articles from 26th Oct 2009
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Refurbished statue of John Bright unveiled at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
The refurbished marble statue of social reformer John Bright MP has been unveiled at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Read
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Warwickshire police officers told to take care when saying: 'Evenin' all'
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
The “evenin’ all” greeting made famous by TV character Dixon of Dock Green could be consigned to the history books by official guidance in Warwickshire that advises police officers to take care when referring to the time of day, it was reported yesterday. Read
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Ambulance driver in court fight for licence
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
An ambulance driver was forced into a £2,300 legal battle to save his job after a sat nav sent him the wrong direction down a one-way street. Read
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Sugababes perform at Birmingham's Christmas Lights switch-on
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
Pop superstars The Sugababes will be performing at this year’s free Christmas Lights Switch On concert in Birmingham on Saturday, November 14. Read
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£2m superscanner is installed at Birmingham hospital
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
A £2 million scanner that can show detailed pictures of any body part in less than a second has been installed at Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham. Read
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Moseley In Bloom award-winners revealed
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
Moseley locals were blooming after a ceremony to honour their green-fingered efforts throughout the year. Read
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Top Midland school and head-teacher scoop awards
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
An outstanding head-teacher and an environmentally-conscious school have emerged as the stars of the West Midlands after taking top honours in the 2009 UK Teaching Awards. Read
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Birmingham Rep takes to the road while Centenary Square home is refurbished
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham Repertory Theatre is to take to the road for two years while its main Centenary Square home is refurbished as part of the £193 million Library of Birmingham development. Read
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Knowle pilot feared dead is hailed a hero after ditching plane in sea
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
A British pilot feared dead has been hailed a hero by his employers after he ditched his plane in the south Caribbean sea. Read
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Birmingham-born artist Trevor Denning dies
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham-born artist whose contemporary work was an influence on the founders of the Ikon Gallery has died. Read
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Birmingham City Council to axe 800 jobs to reduce £2.2bn deficit
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has confirmed he will cut 800 jobs to help plug a £2.2 billion black hole in Birmingham’s finances. Read
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Thousands turn out for star-studded Birmingham Diwali celebrations
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
Thousands of people turned out to take part in a free Diwali celebration at Millennium Point, Birmingham, at the weekend. Read
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Birmingham MP John Hemming gives refuge to Jersey whistleblower
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham MP has taken an on-the-run whistleblower into his home after he claimed asylum in the UK. Read
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Murder detectives boost Birmingham college course
Oct 26 2009 | West Midlands News
Detectives who helped to solve some of Britain’s most gruesome murders are helping Birmingham City Univerisity launch its new degree in crime. Read
