Nov
2009
Articles from 25th Nov 2009
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Police tactics over demos criticised
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
Controversial tactics for tackling highly-charged demonstrations could erode the wider public’s support for police, a report warned today. Read
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Birmingham man killed wife then leapt in front of train, inquest hears
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham mum-of-two was stabbed to death by her estranged husband who “could not live without her” and threw himself in front of a train, an inquest heard. Read
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Wolverhampton author shortlisted for Costa book award
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
A Wolverhampton author has had his first book shortlisted for one of Britain’s most prestigious literary prizes. Read
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The new Birmingham Post
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
This week's highlights in the Birmingham Post Read
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Jane Andrews escape triggered painful memories for Rick Cressman
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
When former Royal family aide Jane Andrews absconded from prison this week it triggered painful memories for the distraught family of her murder victim. Christina Savvas reports. Read
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Solihull businessman calls for Jack Straw to resign over former royal aide's escape
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
The brother of a man murdered by fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews said Jack Straw should consider resigning after she fled an open prison. Read
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Balloons considered a safety risk by Solihull Council
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
A Midland MP has condemned Solihull Council for threatening a couple with legal action for displaying balloons outside their shop. Read
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US Airways cancels Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia route
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
Just six months after launching a new route from Birmingham to Philadelphia in a blaze of publicity, US Airways has pulled the plug on the service. Read
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Investors urged to take on municipal golf courses in Birmingham
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
Pub chains, hotels, leisure companies and other potential investors are being given a month to pitch for the chance to turn Birmingham’s municipal golf courses into profitable sports facilities. Read
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Worcestershire MP dismisses expenses probe as "ludicrous"
Nov 25 2009 | West Midlands News
A Midland Tory MP has branded claims that he acted wrongly in letting his grown up children live in his publicly-funded London flat as “ludicrous”. Read
