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2008
Articles from 3rd Apr 2008
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William McGregor statue a step closer thanks to Aston Villa supporters
Apr 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA fans have moved within £10,000-£12,000 of turning a long-standing dream into reality - that of creating a bronze statue of Football League founder William McGregor. Read
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Martin O'Neill insists he can cope with criticism at Aston Villa
Apr 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O'Neill today rounded on a minority of doom and gloom merchants - but insisted he was open to some flak after recent results. Read
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Martin O'Neill asks Aston Villa supporters to be patient
Apr 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O'Neill believes supporters will have to be a little patient as his blueprint for a bright new future at Villa Park takes shape. Read
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Aston Villa set to shake things up for Bolton Wanderers game
Apr 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MANAGER Martin O'Neill has hinted at one or two changes in personnel ahead of Aston Villa's visit of Bolton Wanderers. Read
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Mauro Zarate could return on loan next season
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAURO Zarate has revealed that there is 'a good chance' of Birmingham City re-signing him on loan next season. Read
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Safety is in sight for Birmingham City - Mikael Forssell
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
MIKAEL Forssell today said he could see safety in sight for Birmingham City. Read
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Roy Aitken tells Birmingham City to be confident at Wigan Athletic
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
ROY Aitken said Birmingham City should not go to Wigan Athletic with any trepidation. Read
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Gary McSheffrey rules out old pals' act
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
FRIENDSHIP, but not respect, will fly out of the window for 90 minutes at Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Read
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Franck Queudrue confident Birmingham City will cope with defensive changes
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
FRANCK Queudrue has backed Blues to cope with another defensive reshuffle at Wigan Athletic. Read
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Cameron Jerome and Mehdi Nafti struck down by illness
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
CAMERON Jerome and Mehdi Nafti have given Birmingham City a scare this week after being struck down by a bug. Read
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Steve Bruce must face his Birmingham City demons
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
CHIEF sports writer Colin Tattum looks ahead to Steve Bruce's first meeting with Birmingham City since he left the club for Wigan Athletic. Read
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Zoltan Gera makes the FA Cup big news in Hungary
Apr 03 2008 | West Brom News
ZOLTAN Gera claims Hungary has been gripped by FA Cup fever - thanks to West Bromwich Albion. Read
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West Bromwich Albion keen to sign Roman Bednar permanently
Apr 03 2008 | West Brom News
ROMAN Bednar has been given a huge boost ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final by being told that West Bromwich Albion will be taking up their option on him in the summer. Read
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Kanu tells Portsmouth not to underestimate West Bromwich Albion
Apr 03 2008 | West Brom News
EX-WEST Bromwich Albion striker Kanu has warned Portsmouth to write-off his former club at their peril in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final as he bids to extend his very own personal collection of silverware. Read
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Why the FA Cup is magic for Tony Mowbray
Apr 03 2008 | West Brom News
CHRIS Lepkowski finds out just how much the FA Cup semi-final means to West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray. Read
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Mike Tyson to appear in Birmingham
Apr 03 2008 | Boxing
MIKE Tyson has been signed up to appear at the Birmingham ICC for an after-dinner performance on May 27. Read
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Poole 62 Wolverhampton 31
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
WOLVES were brought back down to earth with a bang in last night's shattering defeat at Poole. Read
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Brummies 50 Rye House 36
Apr 03 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
CANADIAN youngster Kyle Legault is likely to miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken leg in Birmingham's Premier Trophy win over Rye House last night. Read
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Sylvan Ebanks-Blake: Charlton Athletic goal was best ever
Apr 03 2008 | Wolves FC News
SYLVAN Ebanks-Blake has rated his dazzling solo goal for Wolves at Charlton Athletic last Saturday as the best of his career so far. Read
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League-winning students aim to get even better
Apr 03 2008 | Other sport
THE University of Birmingham graduated with top honours this week after winning the Slazenger England League Men's National North title in style. Read
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Castleford guilty of handling error over Dwain trial
Apr 03 2008 | Other sport
CASTLEFORD Tigers tell us signing Dwain Chambers on trial is not a publicity stunt - oh, and just so you know, the Pope is not a Catholic. Read
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Mersey rivals show Brum fans how to behave
Apr 03 2008 | Tom Ross Column
I WAS envious and embarrassed watching the big Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield. Read
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Man's badly burned body found in Birmingham park
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE body of a man found on parkland in Birmingham had suffered severe burns, it was revealed today. Read
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ITV plan to slash local news as Central Tonight is merged
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WEST Midland viewers will be guaranteed just six minutes of dedicated local news at 6.05pm when Central Tonight merges with its Nottingham counterpart, it was revealed today. Read
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Do you have a good cause? And how you can help the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
ANYBODY can ask the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust for help, and anybody can offer their help. Read
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The Birmingham Mail Charity Trust - a name to trust since 1888
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WHEN big-hearted Birmingham Mail readers dished out £25 and 15 shillings to make sure poorly youngsters at the Children's Hospital had a Christmas tree in 1889, they would never have dreamt how their efforts would kick-start a much loved city institution. Read
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We loved the shoes, but the socks were just like Brillo pads..!
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
COAL for pensioners, toys for youngsters and Christmas dinners for needy families - these were the kind of gifts dished out by the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust when it was launched nearly 120 years ago. Read
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The final cut for Birmingham's Midland Arts Centre projectionists
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
PROJECTIONISTS Phil Fawke and John Brockington became screen stars themselves today. Read
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L Ron Hubbard, the sci-fi writer behind theories of pain and evil
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
SCIENTOLOGY was the brainchild of science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard and was born out of his theories on the workings of the human mind. Read
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Outrage as police cleared in Jordan McGann death case
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MUM who reported her violent boyfriend to police weeks before he murdered tragic Birmingham toddler Jordan McGann reacted angrily to a report by watchdogs which cleared officers of serious errors. Read
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Scientology's list of celebrity support
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
TOM Cruise and John Travolta head up Scientology's all-star list of celebrity disciples. Read
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Birmingham jewel raiders got 'too cocky'
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A GANG of prolific armed robbers from Birmingham who stole jewellery worth about £;1.5 million were finally caught because they got 'too cocky', a court heard. Read
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How Phil Fawke went from wartime Bevin Boy to Midland Arts Centre stalwart
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WHEN Phil Fawke first began working in the cinema industry, James Stewart was the Oscar-winning best actor for The Philadelphia Story and Ginger Rogers was best actress for Kitty Foyle. Read
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Scientologist 'Cult' sets up HQ in Birmingham
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL religious sect which has Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its followers is to open a new multi-million pound church headquarters in Birmingham. Read
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Credibility of Lib Dems in Birmingham in 'tatters' after judge's ruling
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
LIBERAL Democrat credibility in Birmingham was in tatters today after a judge branded one of the party's election candidates "dishonest" and accused a city council cabinet member of taking part in a "scurrilous" attempt to bend the truth. Read
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Birmingham to host world half marathon event
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE world's best long-distance runners are heading to Birmingham to compete after the city won the right to stage next year's World Half Marathon championships. Read
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Thanks for all the Davenports memora-beer-lia!
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND brewery has been inundated with historic memorabilia, thanks to the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Midland housing market is buoyant say Birmingham letting bosses
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands housing market is bucking the national trend and quickening rather than slowing, it is claimed. Read
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Fiancee of Wolverhampton TV presenter Mark Speight died of drug overdose
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
NATASHA Collins, the fiancee of Wolverhampton-born TV presenter Mark Speight, died after taking cocaine and sleeping tablets, an inquest heard. Read
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Tribute to tragic Kidderminster father Scott Irwin
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE partner of a Midland man killed in a car smash in Kidderminster today described him as a loving and committed father. Read
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Style in the City heads for Birmingham
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
TRAPEZE artists will perform dramatic circus displays in a Birmingham store to mark the start of a fashion extravaganza set to be staged in the city. Read
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Jobs go as Birmingham bed firm collapses
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
MORE Midland jobs have been axed and dozens of customers in the region left without beds ordered for delivery after retailer Sleep Depot collapsed, it was revealed today. Read
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Fury as six walk free after attack on Birmingham youth
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A FURIOUS mum protested today after a gang of youths were allowed to walk free after charges relating to a vicious attack on her son were dropped. Read
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Solihull family fears house smash from speeding traffic
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A WORRIED family today said they are living in fear of a car ramming their house afer a string of accidents at the junction outside. Read
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Falklands link for blind marathon runner Dave Heeley's family
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
BLIND marathon man Dave Heeley will be sharing the start of his record-breaking 7/7/7 challenge with dozens of friends and family back home in West Bromwich, thanks to a live satellite telephone link. Read
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West Midlands Police slammed over honour killing case failings
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands police have been criticised for its response to an honour killing victim who told officers she feared for her life in the months before her murder. Read
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Wall call to curb tagging in Bromsgrove
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
GRAFFITI artists should be given a spray wall to use in Bromsgrove, a councillor claimed today. Read
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Car park lamp-post keeps Birmingham motorists at bay
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
BUNGLING council workers have installed a brand new lamp-post in the middle of a car park bay. Read
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Jurys Inn and Ryan Air donate prizes to Birmingham Mail Fun Run
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
RUNNERS in the Birmingham Mail Fun Run now have the chance to win a free weekend break to Dublin while raising cash for good causes. Read
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Anger as Birmingham hospitals ditch single sex wards
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MOVE towards introducing men and women only hospital wards across Birmingham has been taken off the agenda, health bosses revealed. Read
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Worcestershire youth groups to bid for cash
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
YOUTH groups in Worcestershire were today told they can compete for a slice of £250,000 as council chiefs set aside a pot of money for 2008. Read
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Tamworth fraudster Bernard Shipley in £9,000 benefits con
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
A FRAUDSTER who swindled more than £9,000 in benefits has been prosecuted. Read
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Check out Tamworth till girl Becky Jones's new CD
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
CHECK-OUT girl Becky Collins is hoping to hit the right notes for a charity with a CD she has recorded. Read
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Pair admit killing Bilston teenager Shane Owoo
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
TWO men have admitted causing the death of a 16-year-old schoolboy who drowned after being forced into a water-filled clay pit for "a punishment swim". Read
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Rolling Stones film Shine A Light gets its Birmingham premiere
Apr 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE rock band many call the greatest in the world rolled into Birmingham - thanks to 21st century technology. Read
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Future for nursing is looking healthier
Apr 03 2008 | Learning Zone
IF YOU'RE considering a career change why not consider nursing? Read
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Find a career in IT trade
Apr 03 2008 | Learning Zone
STUDENTS and recent graduates can find out more about a career in the IT industry at a University of Wolverhampton event. Read
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New course is fair cop
Apr 03 2008 | Learning Zone
A PIONEERING new course is being launched at the University of Wolverhampton in partnership with West Midlands Police. Read
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Speaking the same language
Apr 03 2008 | Learning Zone
THE Centre for Modern Languages at The University of Birmingham is offering eight-week courses in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish at a range of levels, including absolute beginners, near beginners, intermediate and advanced. Read
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Scheme is just the job for Tom
Apr 03 2008 | Learning Zone
BOURNVILLE College is celebrating after successfully completing a European-funded project to get people from the South West of Birmingham back into employment, following the closure of MG Rover at Longbridge. Read
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Walsall set to face former loanee Chris Shuker
Apr 03 2008 | Walsall FC News
FORMER Walsall loanee Chris Shuker is expected to be fit to face the Saddlers for Tranmere Rovers when they visit the Banks's Stadium on Saturday. Read
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Richard Taundy: Suspension was hard to take
Apr 03 2008 | Walsall FC News
RICHARD Taundry today outlined his eagerness to put behind him the "difficult period" of his first senior suspension. Read
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Castleford guilty of handling error over Dwain trial
Apr 03 2008 | Roger's Rant
CASTLEFORD Tigers tell us signing Dwaine Chambers on trial is not a publicity stunt - oh, and just so you know, the Pope is not a Catholic. Read
