Nov
2009
Articles from 3rd Nov 2009
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Drugs raid police arrest suspects in Nuneaton and Dudley
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Seventeen people have been arrested during a police crackdown on the supply of illegal drugs in Warwickshire. Read
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University of Worcester scheme to recycle waste in line for environmental award
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A scheme to encourage students at the University of Worcester to recycle their waste is in line for a top environmental award. Read
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Independent inquiry into Stafford Hospital opened
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
An independent inquiry into a hospital described as having “shocking” standards of care was formally opened yesterday. The inquiry into events at Stafford Hospital, being held in the Beaconside area of the town, is expected to last for several weeks. Read
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Cost of inquiry into blaze which claimed four Warwickshire firemen rises to £4.1m
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
An inquiry into a blaze which claimed the lives of four firemen has so far cost £4.1 million, it has been revealed. Read
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Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo Saxon gold makes London appearance
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A small selection of the Staffordshire Hoard Anglo Saxon treasure has gone on display at the British Museum in London. Read
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Birmingham City Council approves £20m loan to redevelop Edgbaston cricket ground
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council has approved a £20 million loan to redevelop Edgbaston Cricket Ground as long as legal challenges are overcome. Read
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Man charged with Burton-on-Trent murder
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A 29-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of a married father-of-two who was found injured near a cinema in Burton-on-Trent. Read
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Festival 'to rival Edinburgh' planned for Birmingham in 2013
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham autumn arts festival, on a size and scale to rival Edinburgh and Paris, could be launched in 2013 as part of the drive to become the UK City of Culture. Read
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Pop star Jamelia and footballer Darren Byfield to divorce
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham singer Jamelia and Walsall footballer Darren Byfield are to divorce after 18 months of marriage. Read
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Murdered London businessman dumped by side of M45, court told
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A businessman was bludgeoned to death by his flatmate before being dumped beside the M45 in Warwickshire and set on fire, a court has heard. Read
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Fireworks should be quieter, says MP Tom Watson
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
Regulations cutting the decibel level of fireworks would make Guy Fawkes night more enjoyable, said Tom Watson (Lab West Bromwich East). Read
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Worcestershire wind farm protesters see hope in MP’s Bill
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A controversial planned wind farm in the picturesque Worcestershire countryside could be outlawed under laws to be considered by MPs today. Read
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19th Century recipe book for Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce on show
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
A book featuring what may be the original recipes for Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is set to go on display at a museum after being rescued from a skip. Read
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Judge says Birmingham City Council does not have to translate letters
Nov 03 2009 | West Midlands News
The country’s top judges have backed Birmingham City Council’s decision not to translate letters sent to people whom it knows cannot speak English. Read
