Aug
2010
Articles from 19th Aug 2010
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Details of Pope's visit to Birmingham revealed
Aug 19 2010 | West Midlands News
The Pope will say private prayers at a shrine for Cardinal John Newman in Edgbaston, when he makes an historic visit to Birmingham. Read
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Martin Shaw collapses on stage at Shrewsbury theatre
Aug 19 2010 | West Midlands News
Actor Martin Shaw is hoping to return to the stage on Friday night after spending the night in hospital following a collapse on stage in Shrewsbury. Read
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Bra banks for Birmingham as city supports recycling and charity
Aug 19 2010 | West Midlands News
A city-wide network of bra recycling banks is set to initially be rolled out at 11 sites across Birmingham. Read
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Man jailed for trying to smuggle peregrine falcon eggs out of Birmingham Airport
Aug 19 2010 | West Midlands News
An ex-member of the Rhodesian SAS has been jailed for 30 months after he attempted to export rare peregrine falcon eggs through Birmingham Airport to a wealthy Arab in Dubai. Read
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Anger as three priests are removed from Birmingham Oratory ahead of Pope's visit
Aug 19 2010 | West Midlands News
Three popular priests have been “inexplicably” removed from the Birmingham Oratory ahead of the Pope’s visit to the city – sparking an online campaign for their reinstatement Read
