Mar
2008
Articles from 11th Mar 2008
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Zat Knight warns Aston Villa to beware a Middlesbrough backlash
Mar 11 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ZAT Knight has warned against a Middlesbrough backlash at Aston Villa Park tomorrow night. Read
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Stiliyan Petrov is still in Aston Villa's plans
Mar 11 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
STILIYAN Petrov has not been frozen out by Martin O'Neill, who is hoping the former Celtic player will be "raring to go" after being taken out of the firing line. Read
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Martin O'Neill insists Aston Villa are in it to win it
Mar 11 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O'Neill has pinpointed a significant difference in approach by his Aston Villa team to many others in the Premier League because they go into games looking to win - not simply to avoid defeat. Read
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Martin O'Neill: Dropping Zat Knight did him good
Mar 11 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ZAT Knight has improved since his time out of the first team, according to Martin O'Neill. Read
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Gabriel Agbonlahor goal drought doesn't worry Martin O'Neill
Mar 11 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O'Neill has insisted he isn't too concerned by Gabriel Agbonlahor's Aston Villa goal drought. Read
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Birmingham City Reserves 0 Chelsea Reserves 0
Mar 11 2008 | Match Reports
A SPARSE crowd at St Andrew's witnessed a game that failed to entertain with both goalkeepers largely redundant in this Premier Reserve League South game. Read
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Alex McLeish has new belief ahead of Portsmouth game
Mar 11 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM City go to West Bromwich Albion's FA Cup semi-final opponents Portsmouth tomorrow knowing a victory could take them into 12th place in the table, should Aston Villa do them a favour and defeat Middlesbrough at home on the same night. Read
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Alex McLeish already has Birmingham City rebuilding plans in mind
Mar 11 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has admitted he has already got in mind what he needs to do at Birmingham City in the summer. Read
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Alex McLeish attacks Sepp Blatter comments
Mar 11 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM City have told Sepp Blatter to open his eyes and look elsewhere for examples of dangerous tackling. Read
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Carl Hoefkens losing injury race against time for Crystal Palace game
Mar 11 2008 | West Brom News
CARL Hoefkens is losing his battle to recover from a hamstring strain in time for tomorrow's game against Crystal Palace. Read
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Harry Redknapp's praise for West Bromwich Albion
Mar 11 2008 | West Brom News
PORTSMOUTH boss Harry Redknapp has tried to play down his side's new status as favourites for the FA Cup. Read
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FA Cup draw is just what football needed
Mar 11 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion writer Chris Lepkowski gives his view as the Baggies eye an FA Cup final at Wembley. Read
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UEFA Cup place awaits if Albion meet Cardiff in FA Cup final
Mar 11 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion may be handed an unexpected route into the UEFA Cup if they overcome semi-final opponents Portsmouth and meet Cardiff in the FA Cup final. Read
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FA Cup semi final ticket details announced by West Bromwich Albion
Mar 11 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion have released ticket details for their FA Cup semi-final against Portsmouth at Wembley. Read
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West Bromwich Albion target new shirt sponsor
Mar 11 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion are on the look-out for a new shirt sponsor for next season. Read
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Preston North End 2 Wolves 1 - matchday report
Mar 11 2008 | Wolves Match Reports
SIMON Whaley struck a priceless winner 10 minutes from time for rejuvenated Preston as they beat Wolves 2-1 to boost their Championship survival hopes. Read
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Australian goalkeeper Elliott Jones keeps his place at Tamworth
Mar 11 2008 | Non-League
TAMWORTH will call on Aussie shotstopper Elliott Jones to face Redditch United tonight in their Blue Square North local derby. Read
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Summer loan moves planned for returning Wolves duo
Mar 11 2008 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy today hinted that long-term injured Wolves pair Mark Davies and Lewis Gobern could be sent out for some "summer football" to get them ready for next season. Read
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Mick McCarthy looks to end Preston North End's run
Mar 11 2008 | Wolves FC News
THE fact that Preston are unbeaten in 31 midweek league games at Deepdale stretching back over seven years would suggest Wolves' chances of winning tonight are, at best, somewhat minimal. Read
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Dave Edwards believes Wolves will make the play-offs
Mar 11 2008 | Wolves FC News
DAVE Edwards today predicted the Championship play-off race will go right to the wire - and backed Wolves to be involved. Read
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Author Leila Rasheed's memories are tied up in books
Mar 11 2008 | Education
REMEMBERING her favourite childhood reads gave Birmingham author Leila Rasheed the inspiration to put pen to paper and create her own fictional character. Read
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Join Sarah Falkland for the Birmingham Mail Fun Run
Mar 11 2008 | Keep Fit
BBC Midlands Today presenter Sarah Falkland explains her training programme as she gets ready, steady, go for the Birmingham Mail 5km Fun Run on Sunday April 27. Read
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Kitten Kerry Katona turns out to be a TV turkey
Mar 11 2008 | Karren Brady
KERRY Katona's first role in life was nothing really, a terribly unfortunate young woman with an overwhelming desire to be something more. Read
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Plans for £14m Edgbaston hotel complex
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
A NEW £14 million hotel is to be built opposite Edgbaston cricket ground, it was revealed today. Read
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Hit-run clue to body in Walsall road
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN found dead may have been the victim of a hit-and-run driver, it was revealed today. Read
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Ram-raid on Wolverhampton supermarket
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
SUPERMARKET bosses were today counting the cost after the second ram-raid in a week in the Black Country. Read
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Crackdown on child drinkers in Sandwell
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
SHOCKED police found a 10-year-old girl swigging a home-made alcoholic cocktail in a tough crackdown on under-age drinkers across Sandwell, it was revealed today. Read
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Cattle killed in M40 crash
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
DRIVERS faced rush-hour misery today after the M40 near Solihull was closed by a crash involving a trailer carrying cows. Four animals ran off and two were injured and later had to be put down. Read
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NEC set for £25 million revamp
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE NEC Arena is to get a landmark tower as part of a £25 million makeover. Read
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Parade closes roads
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS are being warned of possible delays when a parade takes place in Kidderminster town centre on Saturday. Read
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Man taken to hospital after electric shock
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man got more than he bargained for while changing a light bulb at his home. Read
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Library set for grand opening
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
ALVECHURCH families are set to benefit from a new community library in their village. Read
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Could YOU be Brum's next top model?
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
DO you have what it takes to be Birmingham’s Next Top Model? Read
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Coca-Cola step in to sponsor Best of Broad Street Awards
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
COCA-Cola has agreed to sponsor a glitzy awards ceremony celebrating the best of Birmingham's Golden Mile. Read
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New storm set to lash the Midlandsl
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLANDERS were again being warned to batten down the hatches as gale force winds were forecast to sweep the region tomorrow. Read
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New deadline on council strike talks
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
TALKS aimed at averting a strike by Birmingham City Council workers could be extended for another day in a bid to reach a settlement. Read
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Behind the scenes with the Welsh National Opera in Birmingham
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
AT LEAST 50 wigs, 54 pairs of shoes, several litres of hair glue, dozens of hats and dresses plus three animal costumes and one fat-suit - this is the real world behind the scenes at the Welsh National Opera. Read
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Armed robbery at travel agents
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES are hunting an armed robber who threatened staff in a travel agents with a gun before stealing cash. Read
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Death driver 'could not see'
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
AN OAP driver suffering from cataracts told police she was not wearing glasses on the night her car struck a motorcyclist, who was hurled to his death, a court heard. Read
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Warning to Birmingham schools on 'idle' cash
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
SCHOOLS in Birmingham have been warned to 'spend it or risk losing it' after a massive increase in the total amount of cash being hoarded by governing bodies. Read
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Residents warned over bogus water officials
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
VULNERABLE residents are being warned to be on their guard against conmen posing as water company officials. Read
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Thieves target food machines in hospitals
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
PROFESSIONAL gangs have been targeting vending machines at two West Midlands hospitals, it emerged today. Read
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New construction just keeps on coming to Birmingham
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Council leader Mike Whitby today said the city was rocketing up the Premiership of European locations with £17 billion worth of construction projects on the horizon. Read
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Mother blamed in squalid home row
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
A JOBLESS mother-of-eight who was once dubbed Birmingham's worst nuisance neighbour has now been accused of trashing her home. Read
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Litter pickers discover stolen goods
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY spirited residents were shocked to discover items believed to have been from a robbery while out on a litter pick in their area. Read
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Judge's fury in robbery case
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
A JUDGE has criticised prosecutors for accepting pleas of theft and common assault from a youth who had been charged with a violent robbery. Read
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Jail for jealous boyfriend who stabbed his partner's ex
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN who stabbed his girlfriend's former partner during a fight outside her home has been jailed for two years. Read
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Hat shop owner hopes to get a head-start on the competition
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
ENTREPRENEUR Vivean Pomell is hoping to become a "millinaire" with her unique design of hats for women who suffer in silence with hair loss. Read
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Fake vodka is found on sale
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
SANDWELL trading standards officers are warning consumers and businesses to beware after counterfeit Glen's Vodka was found at a number of off-licences in Sandwell. Read
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Cemetery safety issues up for discussion
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
AN OPEN day in Staffordshire offers residents a chance to see how the safety of headstones is tested in cemeteries. Read
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BNP campaign raises race-hate fears
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
FEARS are rife that racial tension could erupt in Solihull following a campaign by the BNP against plans for a Muslim community centre. Read
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Birmingham ready to go green for St Patrick's Day
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is set to be bathed in green, white and gold at the city's annual St Patrick's Day parade. Read
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Oath of allegiance plan for pupils
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
Have your say on Government plans to encourage school-leavers to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen. Read
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Mother speaks out after gun find
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
A MOTHER whose three year-old son found a loaded gun in their front garden today branded those who dumped the weapon "evil". Read
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Jacqui Smith praises work to tackle gun violence
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE Home Secretary said she was "impressed" with the pioneering work being done in the West Midlands to tackle gun and gang violence as she was shown the latest crimefighting database to target armed crime. Read
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Aston Villa hero visits kidney op boy
Mar 11 2008 | Top Stories
KIDNEY op boy Felix Yeboah had an early birthday present when he was visited by his footballing hero Nigel Reo-Coker. See our picture gallery on the emotional visit. Read
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Classic Whittock - Sofia Loren
Mar 11 2008 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
COLIN Whittock's view in 1979 when Sofia Loren came to Hudson's book shop in New Street and the original of this cartoon was collected by Hudson's as a memoir. Read
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Jonny Wilkinson dropped by England
Mar 11 2008 | Rugby Six Nations
JONNY Wilkinson has been dropped for England's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Read
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Ronan O'Gara to captain Ireland at Twickenham
Mar 11 2008 | Rugby Six Nations
RONAN O'Gara has been named captain for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday. Read
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Frank Hadden: Italy a bigger challenge than England
Mar 11 2008 | Rugby Six Nations
SCOTLAND coach Frank Hadden reckons that playing Italy in Rome next Saturday will be a tougher mission for his team than the one they faced last weekend when they took on England at Murrayfield. Read
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Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll gets positive news
Mar 11 2008 | Rugby Six Nations
IRELAND were given some welcome news when it was revealed captain Brian O'Driscoll would only miss three to four weeks through injury. Read
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D-Day for England flops
Mar 11 2008 | Rugby Six Nations
JOHNNY Wilkinson and Lesley Vainikolo are among the England RBS 6 Nations flops who will learn their selection fate later today. Read
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JVC HA-FX300 earphones strike the right note
Mar 11 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
IF you really want to hear the best out of your MP3 player or iPod then in most cases a good start is to dispense with the supplied earphones and replace them with a half decent set and they do not come that much more decent, at the price, than the JVC HA-FX300. Read
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Saddlers looking for a quick response
Mar 11 2008 | Walsall FC News
RICHARD Money will send out his Walsall team at home to Brighton tonight with orders to "respond very quickly" to their defeat to Northampton last Saturday. Read
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Richard Money demands a Walsall backlash
Mar 11 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL face Brighton tonight stung by the unusual sensation of defeat at the Banks's Stadium. Read
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Sunday Night Live, Birmingham Hippodrome
Mar 11 2008 | Gig Reviews
GOOD old fashioned "variety" returned to the stage in Birmingham. Read
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Asia, Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Mar 11 2008 | Gig Reviews
WITH a new album entitled Phoenix out soon, Asia thrilled a small but appreciative audience with a night of tasters, classics and members' songs. Read
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Allan Donald is bullish about the Bears
Mar 11 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
ALLAN Donald reckons there is "serious talent" in the Warwickshire squad. Read
