Could this be Birmingham?

Article Abstract:

Birmingham, England, has tended to be associated with negative images, yet the city has successfully marketed itself and will host the Eurovision Song Contest. It is easier to market Birmingham to foreigners than it is to market the city in the United Kingdom, due to Birmingham's negative associations. The road system called Spaghetti Junction and the Birmingham accent were both mocked, and the name of a character from a soap opera based on the area became a byword for stupidity. The city's marketing efforts include a Symphony Hall and the International Convention Center.

Economic aspects, Urban renewal, City planning, Urban planning, Birmingham, England, England, Media coverage

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GCSEs and an A-level in vice

Article Abstract:

The ITV series 'Band of Gold' was a key element in the decision by 16-year-old schoolgirl Lucy Burchell to enter into a life of prostitution and drug-taking. She came from a stable background, and was doing well at school. However, she began working very regularly as a prostitute in Walsall, England, and became distant from her family. She went missing in Aug 1996, and two men are now standing trial for supplying her with heroin and murdering her.

Behavior, Burchell, Lucy

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Caught before they could claim another child

Article Abstract:

Timothy Morss and Brett Tyler, paedophiles who both had earlier convictions for sexual intercourse with children, have now been convicted of the abduction, sexual abuse and murder of Daniel Handley in late 1994. The case prompted a lengthy police investigation, and was only resolved when Daniel's remains were found in Mar 1995. Morss had boasted of detailed sexual fantasies, and was regarded by police as likely to represent a continuing danger.

Child sexual abusers, Morss, Timothy, Tyler, Brett

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