P110 BEEBFAX 122 Thu 31 Dec --:--/--                                  * 2 Apr - The effects of the recession  continue to claim jobs as Midland Red,  the iconic Birmingham-based bus  operator, closes down its headquarters  in the city with the loss of some 170  jobs.  * 3 Apr - More than 80 people  (including 40 police officers) are  injured during clashes between 300  skinheads and 400 Asians in Southall,  London.  * 4 Apr - Bucks Fizz is the winner of  Eurovision Song Contest with the song  Making Your Mind Up.   Next       Prev       Home        End