Jul
2010
Articles from 16th Jul 2010
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Spy camera row erodes trust between police and residents in Birmingham
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham councillor has said community relations with the police are now so fragile that most people in Sparkbrook and Washwood Heath don’t believe a promise to remove hidden spy cameras will be delivered. Read
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New CCTV images released in hunt for killer of Erdington man
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
The mother of a 21-year-old Birmingham man who was stabbed through the heart in a street attack has said that he pleaded with her for help as he died in her arms. Read
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Government cuts to cost 13,000 jobs in Birmingham, consultants warn
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
More than 13,000 jobs will be lost in Birmingham because of Government cuts announced so far, an independent consultancy has warned. Read
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Nesting peregrine falcons hold up Birmingham tower block demolition
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
Work on demolishing an eyesore Birmingham tower block has been delayed after a pair of peregrine falcons set up home on the building's roof. Read
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Changes to building rules won't stop garden grabbing, warns planning officer
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
Developers will be able to continue to build homes on back gardens despite new Government policy attempting to stop the practice, a Birmingham planning officer has warned. Read
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We're still the City for Culture, insists team behind Birmingham's failed bid
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
Birmingham's City of Culture bid team has vowed the city will “continue to be a capital of culture” despite missing out on the 2013 crown. Read
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Clients lose out after Monastery Spa Staffordshire closure
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
Customers who lost hundreds of pounds after a luxury spa in Staffordshire was forced to close three years ago have been told they will not get their money back. Read
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Government to 'consider' contributing to cost of Pope's Birmingham visit
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
The Home Office will “consider” contributing to the cost of policing the Pope’s visit to Birmingham, Ministers have promised. Read
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Seven arrests after armed robbery at Birmingham casino
Jul 16 2010 | West Midlands News
Seven people are being questioned by police after they were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Birmingham casino. Read
