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- Brummies confirmed for ice race
- £500m revamp plan for Longbridge
- Three women collapse during sales
West Midlands
BBC News – Dec 27, 2007
The country’s former prime minister was among at least 17 killed in a suicide attack in the city of Rawalpindi. Birmingham Perry Barr Labour MP Khalid Mahmood who is currently in Pakistan said he was "horrified and saddened". Salma Yaqoob Respect councillor for Sparkbrook said some feared the country would "descend into civil war". Mr Mahmood who is in Islamabad on government business said Ms Bhutto had died because of her commitment to democracy. He said: "This is somebody who has always believed in the democratic cause. "She lost her father and two brothers to that cause and now she has paid the ultimate price with her own life… "There’s no doubt it’s going to be thrown into turmoil more instability. "People are worried it may actually descend into civil war. "The BBC’s Birmingham-based Asian Network suspended its schedule for a three-hour special programme reacting to the events in Pakistan. But Dr Mohammed Naseem chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque said he did not believe Ms Bhutto’s death would have a big effect on Pakistanis living in the West Midlands. He said: "I don’t think it’s going to have much impact. People are far removed from Pakistan and they’re involved in the British situation. "They haven’t got time to get involved in another country’s situation.
West Midlands
BBC News – Dec 27, 2007
West Midlands – ddingley Road closed both ways between the Staple Lodge Road junction and the Middle Field Road junction in Northfield Birmingham because of long-term roadworks. West Midlands – Wheelers Lane closed eastbound between the A435 Alcester Road South junction and the A4040 Howard Road East junction in King’s Heath Birmingham because of gas main work. Diversion in operation. West Midlands – Little Johnson’s Lane closed eastbound between the B4154 Beacon Road junction and the B4151 Sutton Road junction in Aldridge because of roadworks. Diversion in operation.
Brummies confirmed for ice race
BBC News – Dec 27, 2007
Both riders have joined the Perry Barr club on full transfers during the winter break. The Brummies pair will race alongside Wolverhampton’s David Howe and new Stoke signing Emiliano Sanchez. Telford co-promoter Graham Drury said: "The line-up is coming together nicely and I’m sure we will see plenty of Birmingham fans making the short trip. " —————-.
£500m revamp plan for Longbridge
BBC News – Dec 27, 2007
Now a total of £500m could be spent if the 15-year plan goes ahead. Government ministers have already outlined plans for a £20m innovation centre in the area which will make up part of that redevelopment. The plans are being developed by Birmingham City Council Worcestershire County Council and Bromsgrove Council. Council leaders said they hoped the 15-year transformation of the area would encourage more people back to Longbridge. Under the plans Longbridge railway station would also be revamped and Bournville College would also be relocated to the area. ‘Determined to succeed’A museum called the Austin Heritage Centre has also been proposed which would celebrate the area’s history in car-making. Worcestershire County Council leader George Lord said: “Longbridge is not only the biggest regeneration project in the Midlands but one of the most important… Now a total of £500m could be spent if the 15-year plan goes ahead. Government ministers have already outlined plans for a £20m innovation centre in the area which will make up part of that redevelopment. The plans are being developed by Birmingham City Council Worcestershire County Council and Bromsgrove Council. Council leaders said they hoped the 15-year transformation of the area would encourage more people back to Longbridge. Under the plans Longbridge railway station would also be revamped and Bournville College would also be relocated to the area. ‘Determined to succeed’A museum called the Austin Heritage Centre has also been proposed which would celebrate the area’s history in car-making. Worcestershire County Council leader George Lord said: “Longbridge is not only the biggest regeneration project in the Midlands but one of the most important.
Three women collapse during sales
BBC News – Dec 27, 2007
Two of the women were taken to hospital suffering from suspected hypothermia after waiting for the store to open at Birmingham’s Bullring. A shop assistant had breathing problems at a store in Wednesbury West Midlands and a woman hurt her hand at Next in Fort Dunlop Birmingham. The stores offering up to 50% discounts opened as early as 0500 GMT.
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