Sep
2010
Articles from 8th Sep 2010
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Pope to travel along Hagley Road during visit to Birmingham
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
The Pope will make a journey along Hagley Road in Birmingham during his visit to the city, it has been confirmed. Read
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Birmingham library launches The People's Archive digital project
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
A new digital historical project called The People's Archive will be showcased at this weekend's Birmingham ArtsFest, with the public invited to share their local knowledge and memories. Read
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Birmingham restaurants Loves and Lasan enter Good Food Guide
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
Two Birmingham restaurants have gained new entries into the 2011 Good Food Guide. Read
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Bromsgrove teenager killed by rocket in Afghanistan, inquest hears
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
A teenage soldier from Bromsgrove was killed when the vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in Afghanistan, an inquest has heard. Read
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Witnesses sought to collision between pedestrian and car in Erdington
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
Police in Birmingham are appealing for witnesses and information following a road crash which left a pedestrian in hospital. Read
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Marketing Birmingham told to work harder to attract more jobs to city
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
The organisation responsible for promoting Birmingham at home and abroad has been awarded an £18 million funding package to make the city more popular. Read
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Man arrested after woman is found dead in Telford
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police found a woman's body at a house in Shropshire. Read
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Warwickshire villagers delighted as high speed rail route is altered
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
Campaigners are celebrating after ministers agreed to move the proposed line of the high speed rail route from London to Birmingham away from picturesque Warwickshire villages. Read
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Eight men arrested after raid on cannabis farm
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
Eight Midlands men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to produce cannabis during police raids on a farm and several private homes today. Read
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Solihull animal rights activist admits conspiracy charge
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
Four animal rights activists, including a man from Solihull, have pleaded guilty to interfering and blackmailing companies linked to Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) in an attempt to close the animal testing lab down. Read
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Man arrested after stabbing in Shrewsbury
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Shrewsbury town centre which left another male with serious injuries. Read
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Artistic donations sought for Herbert Art Gallery event
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry is seeking artist donations for a one-off event this weekend that igives visitors the chance to pick up a piece of artwork for free. Read
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More job cuts expected in West Midlands after spending review
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
More job losses are expected in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country when the Government announces massive spending cuts next month, the House of Commons has been told. Read
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Pope's visit expected to be worth £12.5m to Birmingham's economy
Sep 08 2010 | West Midlands News
The Papal visit will be worth an estimated £12.5 million to the Birmingham economy, according to the city councillor co-ordinating event. Read
