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Hunts woman stole thousands of pounds of jewellery from her friends - Sunday Mercury
Her victims, who did not want to be identified, are said to be “distraught” at her betrayal. And they are still coming to terms with the loss of their treasured belongings. A friend of one of the families who fell victim to Tongue's stealing, ...
May 20, 2012


BBC Midlands Today presenter Suzanne Virdee "considering legal action" against ... - Sunday Mercury
Now a source close to the TV presenter said: “She is still coming to terms with the nature of the departure from a job she loved and she has no plans for the future and is currently seeking employment. The presenter is believed to have marked leaving ...
April 1, 2012


West Midlands Police warn people over bogus Big Issue sellers - Sunday Mercury
One vendor, who asked not to be named, said: “It's what we call in the trade a One Mag Blag. They only have one Big Issue and when someone buys it they say, 'It's my last magazine, do you mind if I keep it and sell it again?' “And they just keep going ...
August 14, 2011


Birmingham mums' anger over EastEnders plot - Sunday Mercury
''I used to enjoy EastEnders, but I can't watch it now, they've crossed the line,' said the mother, who asked not to be named. ...
January 10, 2011


Police close in on murderer of Burntwood dad Richard Deakin - Sunday Mercury
POLICE are closing in on the cold-blooded hitman who gunned down businessman Richard Deakin, a source close to the police investigation revealed last night. ...
December 19, 2010


INVESTIGATION: Cops called to Birmingham shootings every week - Sunday Mercury
I don't think enough is being done, it is still a huge problem,” said the 52-year-old, who asked not to be named. “It's very scary out there. ...
September 26, 2010


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