Sep
2010
Articles from 2nd Sep 2010
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Hugh McFall wrote note after wife and daughter were killed, inquest told
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
A man believed to have killed his wife and daughter at their family home in Shropshire before hanging himself left a note which said: "I hope I rot in hell", an inquest has heard. Read
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Open day at historic Birmingham synagogue
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
An historic Birmingham synagogue is throwing open its doors to the public for one day only on September 12. Read
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Spring Grove House rises from the ashes of devastating blaze
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
An eighteenth century Worcestershire manor house, left with just four walls standing after a fire, has finally reopened after a £5 million rebuild. Read
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Olympic swimming pool plans for Birmingham face downsizing
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s planned £58 million Aquatics and Leisure Centre, which is to include an Olympic size swimming pool, could be cut dramatically in size and built at less than half the cost. Read
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Huge cuts fears at Birmingham City Council
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
Huge Government spending cuts mean that no job at Birmingham City Council can be regarded as safe, the local authority has admitted. Read
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Shropshire man killed wife and daughter before hanging himself - coroner
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
A Shropshire businessman battered his wife and daughter to death before hanging himself after 95% of his income "disappeared in a moment", a coroner has ruled. Read
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Tributes to Tamworth police officer who died in Isle of Man motorcycle race
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
The family of a Staffordshire police officer who died in a motorbike crash during a race on the Isle of Man paid tribute to "a much-loved son, partner, brother and uncle". Read
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Get your Flickr photos of Birmingham published in the Post
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
The Birmingham Post has a Flickr photo group, to showcase in print and online some of the best images of the West Midlands. Read
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Calthorpe Estates hits back over Victorian houses 'neglect' claims
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
The owner of a row of historic Victorian houses has hit back at allegations it neglected them to the point where there is no option but demolition. Read
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Officer killed in Isle of Man crash was one of most highly qualified police bikers in region
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
A police officer who died in a crash at the Isle of Man races was one of the most highly qualified police bikers in the region, it has emerged. Read
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Campaigners fear for future of Birmingham heritage site
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
Campaigners fear a heritage site in Birmingham will be destroyed if a planning application is given the go-ahead. Read
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Community libraries under review in Birmingham
Sep 02 2010 | West Midlands News
A review of every library in Birmingham has begun in what is likely to result in the biggest shake-up in the service for decades. Read
