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Senior police officer retires after being cleared of gross misconduct
Economic Development
Officer allowed to return to work after 12 months suspended, but will retire in December.
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Birmingham gangland victim's mother joins police war on guns and knives
Economic Development
Marcia Shakespeare, whose daughter Letisha was murdered ten years ago, part of push to make city safer
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Burglar handed job by victim
Economic Development
Boss gives criminal an opportunity to turn his life around after raid
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There is no such thing as easy money
Opinion
It is natural for many of us to dream of making easy money, such as winning the lottery, or writing stories that fascinate the general public, such as the Harry Potter saga.
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Ex-con Pryce to explain cost of jailing women to think tank audience
Economic Development
Economist who falsely took speeding points for husband Chris Huhne is surprise speaker at Birmingham forum
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Cybercrime? It's not the only Internet battle we're losing
Opinion
The Home Affairs Select committee warns today that we are 'losing the fight' against low-level Internet crime.
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Those allegations against Deloitte in full
Opinion
Deloitte could face a fine based on its  fee income of the firm - it has been accused of earning over £9m in fees in relation to two key transactions for the Phoenix Four. Deloitte will also have to pay costs.
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Man admits injuring police officer with petrol bomb
Economic Development
Crown court hears guilty plea over attack and arson charges last year
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Police oppose store selling cut-price alcohol
Economic Development
Officers in Sutton Coldfield say new store will encourage people to "pre-load" on cut-price drinks
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Stop and search deemed 'ineffective'
Economic Development
Report reveals the majority of forces do not understand how to use the powers effectively
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New court to focus on domestic violence cases
Economic Development
Drive to make appearing in cases less traumatic for victims of abuse
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Assisted dying would see big legal changes
Opinion
Whether or not there will ever be an argument of such force that the government is persuaded that assisted suicide should no longer be a crime remains to be seen.
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Islamophobic hate crimes should be reported separately, urges report
Economic Development
Watchdog told anti-Muslim offences were vastly under reported and victims lack confidence in the police
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Birmingham MP calls for 'sexual predator' John Cronin to be jailed
Economic Development
Midland MP calls for intervention into serial criminal and sexual predator
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John Cranage speaks to entrepreneur in the health and safety sector
Birmingham City Council
'I'm going it alone in health and safety consultancy - but I've not gone mad'
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Police ‘at tipping point’ after 6pc savings
Economic Development
Six per cent budget cuts announced by the Chancellor threaten loss of an extra 520 police officers, according to the West Midlands police and crime commissioner.
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A haunting tale of death and deception
Retail & Consumer
It is a plot that would be relished in a TV murder mystery. Chris Upton looks at a brutal killing in a village in Worcestershire.
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Birmingham watchdog rewarded for war on fake goods
Birmingham City Council
Prestigious accolade for team charged with keeping counterfeit goods off the city's streets
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Police stations no longer a priority, says commissioner
Economic Development
Bob Jones: Keeping officers on the beat in the comunity more important than property
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Right or wrong? But you can’t doubt Edward Snowdon’s bravery
Opinion
Christopher Bucktin writes "Since I arrived in America every phone call I’ve made, email I’ve sent and internet search I’ve carried out has been monitored unlawfully by Uncle Sam".
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Daughter makes new appeal to help find pensioner Emma Winnall's killer
Moseley
Joyce Blencoe said she had endured an “awful” year knowing the thug who took her mother Emma Winnall’s life had never faced justice
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Robber who broke into homes in Barnt Green, Solihull and Lichfield ordered to pay back £9,000
Economic Development
Craig Reginald Clarke, formerly of Fareham Road, Birmingham, was jailed for 17 years in December, 2011, after admitting conspiracy to rob homes in Barnt Green, Solihull and Lichfield.
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West Midlands police chief says his position should go to save officers' jobs
Economic Development
Bob Jones revealed he is backing a Labour pledge to abolish his controversial role.
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Lawyers take protest against legal aid cuts to Birmingham Crown Court
Economic Development
Law Society and Bar Council join forces to oppose Ministry of Justice cutbacks
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