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20 results found for '"Wolverhampton"' in Keywords.
Shooting of black men in Wolverhampton (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with two unidentified spokesmen from the West Midlands Caribbean Association, on the shooting of two young black men in Wolverhampton on 07/05/78. One observes that it is rather dangerous to be...
84 year-old woman dies through shock (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
An 84 year-old Wolverhampton woman, Mrs Kate Willits, has died through shock due to the actions of two young boy aged four and six. It was reported on local radio that she was battered to death, but this...
First race of AM Lover (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Racing correspondent Colin Turner on racehorse A.M. Lover’s first race, in which she narrowly missed out on first place to a Mi Favorita ridden by Pat Eddery. The filly was trained by Paul Cole, and her...
Proposed closure of Bilston Steel Plant (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour politician and trade unionist Dennis Turner on the proposed closure of the Bilston Steel Plant near Wolverhampton. Male interviewer not identified.
Bill Sirs on union talks over Bilston steelworks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Union leader Bill Sirs on steel worker negotiations and the proposed closure of the Bilston Steel Works near Wolverhampton. Sirs outlines the four points of discussion, including whether a strike might be...
Paul Coffey heart transplant operation (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the heart transplant operation at Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire carried out on Paul Coffey (26/02/80). Female reporter not identified.
Decision makers (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
Decision makers presented by Jim Hancock on the Conservative Government’s proposed policy of selling council homes, and conflict with Labour-controlled authorities over refusal to implement policies; also...
Father arrested over natural childbirth (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Brian Radley from Wolverhampton, after being prosecuted by his local health authority for delivering his wife, Michelle William’s baby at home without medical supervision. Interviewer not...
Billy Bremner libel case (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a libel case brought by footballer Billy Bremner against the Sunday People newspaper after allegations over match-fixing during his career as captain of Leeds United. Includes press statement by...
Double murder over eviction in Wolverhampton (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report of the shooting dead by Charles Whitehouse of bailiff Dennis Hull and court clerk Louise Winspear, who were serving an eviction order on him, before turning the gun on himself. Wolverhampton Chief...