Jul
2010
Articles from 29th Jul 2010
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Birmingham to have an elected mayor by 2012, says Government
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
Birmingham is to have its own mayor by 2012, the Government has confirmed, although it is not clear when a referendum on creating a mayor will take place. Read
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Bilston couple to be sentenced over death of toddler
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
A Black Country couple are to be sentenced for the murder of a three-year-old boy who died in hospital on Christmas Eve. Read
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Councillors welcomed scrapping of school building programme, says Gove
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
The controversial decision to scrap long-awaited school building projects is supported by councillors and MPs - who wrote to say “thank you”, Education Secretary Michael Gove has claimed. Read
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Tragic Ryan's mother tells of depression since his murder by babysitters
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
As Ryan Lovell-Hancox suffered abuse and neglect at the hands of his babysitters, his mother was busy redecorating his bedroom in time for a Christmas he would not live to celebrate. Read
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West Bromwich Albion player Joe Mattock admits charge of affray
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
A West Bromwich Albion footballer has pleaded guilty to affray during a nightclub fracas. Read
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Worcestershire teacher guilty of having sex with 15-year-old pupil
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
A sex education teacher from Worcestershire was found guilty of having sex with a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Read
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Croome Court in Worcestershire to get development cash
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
The restoration of an historic Worcestershire home has moved a step closer after receiving backing from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Read
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Staffordshire Hoard attracting 1,000 visitors a day to Birmingham museum
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
Almost a year since its discovery in a farmer’s field, the Staffordshire Hoard is still attracting 1,000 visitors a day to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Read
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Black Country refuses to team up with Birmingham for regional LEP
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
Old rivalries between Birmingham and the Black Country have put paid to plans to set up a powerful successor to Advantage West Midlands. Read
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Black Country couple jailed for life for murder of three-year-old
Jul 29 2010 | West Midlands News
A Black Country couple have been jailed for life for the murder of a three-year-old who suffered more than 70 injuries after being left in their care. Read
