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2008
Articles from 24th Jul 2008
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Food for thought on store we hate to love
Jul 24 2008 | The Stirrer
WITH profits of more than £2 billion a year, Tesco lays claim to the title of Britain's most popular supermarket - but my hunch is that they're the most unpopular too. Read
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Blunder McCanns must live with
Jul 24 2008 | The Stirrer
NOW the Portuguese police have officially removed the finger of suspicion from Kate and Gerry McCann, maybe the hateful whispering campaign against them will finally end. But somehow I doubt it. Read
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Win a brand new Villa shirt and complete the line-up for Villa’s Kit Launch 2008/09
Jul 24 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
HOW do you fancy appearing alongside Aston Villa’s first team stars in a giant team photo? Read
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D-Day looms on Gareth Barry's future
Jul 24 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill has warned Liverpool that Aston Villa will set a deadline to conclude the transfer of Gareth Barry. Read
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I'm not up against the transfer clock, says Martin O'Neill
Jul 24 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill says he is not racing against the clock to complete deals but wants his new signings in place ideally for the start of the Premier League campaign. Read
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Aston Villa aim to wrap up Brad Friedel deal
Jul 24 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ASTON Villa will attempt to quickly wrap up the signing of Brad Friedel with Martin O’Neill now focusing on closing a number of other deals after today admitting they have to strengthen just to “stand still” this season. Read
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Aston Villa survey - Martin O'Neill still has the fans on side
Jul 24 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ASHLEY Young remains the player Villa supporters are most excited by as the fans’ love-in with Martin O’Neill and Randy Lerner continues unabated. Read
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Birmingham Mail Aston Villa fans survey - the results in full
Jul 24 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
HERE'S what the Aston Villa faithful had to say in the Birmingham Mail survey. Read
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Birmingham City looking good for promotion, says Roy Aitken
Jul 24 2008 | Birmingham City News
ROY Aitken today provided insight into what was required of Blues’ players this season, the first full campaign under Alex McLeish. Read
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Alex McLeish gets his Birmingham City backroom staf in place
Jul 24 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM City today confirmed the appointments of key members of Alex McLeish’s backroom staff. Read
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Tour has brought Birmingham City closer together, says Roy Aitken
Jul 24 2008 | Birmingham City News
GENERATING an esprit de corps has been high on Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish’s agenda so far this pre-season. Read
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Terry Westley strengthens Birmingham City youth set-up
Jul 24 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES Academy has undergone a series of staff reshuffles. Read
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Chris Brunt happy to reinvent himself
Jul 24 2008 | West Brom News
CHRIS Brunt admits he may have to reinvent himself this summer in preparation for West Bromwich Albion’s Premier League assault. Read
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I'm getting up to speed, says Marek Cech
Jul 24 2008 | West Brom News
MAREK Cech believes he is almost up to speed on his full fitness after being given extra training sessions. Read
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Unluck Ben Smith falls short of a century
Jul 24 2008 | Worcestershire CCC
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Ben Smith again fell frustratingly short of his first century for two years as the visitors secured a useful first-innings lead after the second day of their County Championship Division Two match with Middlesex at Lord’s. Read
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Cheltenham 1 West Bromwich Albion 1
Jul 24 2008 | West Brom Match Reports
SCOTT Carson was the main attraction but Marek Cech stole the show on the night of the debutants for West Bromwich Albion. Read
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Neil Perkins aims to turn it on
Jul 24 2008 | Boxing
BIRMINGHAM’S Black Country-trained heavyweight Neil Perkins has not been happy with his two professional performances and is determined to make amends at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall tonight. Read
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Birmingham 46 Redcar 45
Jul 24 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
BRUMMIES returned to winning ways with the narrowest possible success at Perry Barr last night. Read
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Tennis - Warwickshire ladies make their mark
Jul 24 2008 | Other sport
WARWICKSHIRE women forged ahead of their rivals at the Inter-County Tennis Championship, Group 1 at Eastbourne with an impressive 6-3 victory over Buckinghamshire. Read
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New Aston Villa kit goes on sale
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
SALES of the new Villa kit went through the roof today as fans showed overwhelming support to their club and a worthy charity. Read
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Merger bid puts 325 jobs at risk
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE jobs of 325 Black Country workers have been plunged into jeopardy after Ulster-based group Tayto lost a key contract with the makers of popular snack food Pringles. Read
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Birmingham OAP army gets speed cameras
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
A DAD’S Army of community speed ‘cops’ are to be Birmingham’s new weapon in the war on dangerous drivers. Read
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Students boost Frankie Gavin's Olympic medal bid
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
TEENAGE fans of Birmingham boxing Olympic hopeful Frankie Gavin showed their support by presenting him with a cheque for £500. Read
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Midland head is cleared over bullying claims
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
A FORMER Midland headteacher accused of bullying his staff said he will never teach again after being cleared by the General Teaching Council. Read
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Kapow! Batman film is a real hit with Birmingham fans
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
BATMAN fans left the evening sunshine and swooped into Millenium Point to pass verdict on the premiere of the latest offering in the series – The Dark Knight. Read
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Post Office petition handed in to Gordon Brown in Downing Street
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
MAGGIE Throup, Solihull’s Conservative Parliamentary spokeswoman, delivered a 5,000 name plus petition to ‘Keep Solihull’s Post Offices Open’ to Number 10 Downing Street, yesterday. Read
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Birmingham Post Office protest goes to No.10
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
WE’RE off to No.10 with a resounding message which the nation’s politicians will ignore at their peril. Read
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Robbers strike at home of Emile Heskey
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE partner of former Birmingham City striker Emile Heskey was threatened at knifepoint by robbers at the couple’s home. Read
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Riddle of doll found in chimney of Birmingham house
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
AN antiques dealer has turned detective in a bid to unravel the mystery of a 150-year-old doll rumoured to have belonged to a Birmingham mayor. Read
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Birmingham church to close on safety grounds
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
A POPULAR city church will hold its last service on Sunday because the building is falling apart and its insurance company is pushing for closure on safety grounds. Read
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Birmingham MP Liam Byrne is tipped for Cabinet promotion
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
PROMOTION to one of the top jobs in Government beckons for Birmingham MP Liam Byrne, according to a survey of the Westminster elite. Read
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Birmingham City Council pledges to beat fraudsters
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
COUNCIL investigators in Birmingham have vowed to take further steps to stop fraud after uncovering more than £7 million of financial misuse in the last year. Read
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Youngsters leave Birmingham school in style
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
PRIMARY school leavers in Birmingham left in style with a two-hour trip in a luxury stretch Hummer limousine. Read
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Blitz on speeding bikers at Bassett's Pole
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
BIKERS who turn busy Midland roads into high speed race tracks are to be targeted in high profile crackdowns during the summer. Read
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Pensioner 'died in my arms', councillor tells Birmingham inquiry
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
OUTRAGED Birmingham city councillor Reg Corns has told how he cradled a dying pensioner in his arms after she had been “let down” by Birmingham’s warden service. Read
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Birmingham youngsters give it siome welly for charity
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
BUDDING young athletes have been wanging their wellies to raise money for a heart charity. Read
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Fears Birmingham families are paying too much Council Tax
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
FIGURES showing that more than 225 Birmingham householders were found to be paying too much council tax have sparked fears that more city families are paying over the odds without knowing it. Read
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Jaguar and Land Rover plan India sales blitz
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
JAGUAR and Land Rover are planning to beat the credit crunch with a major sales drive in Tata’s own backyard - with new dealerships in India’s big cities. Read
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Birmingham and Solihull coroner Aidan Cotter hits out at inquest delays
Jul 24 2008 | Top Stories
BEREAVED families are being denied closure because they are having to wait too long for inquests to be completed, Birmingham and Solihull coroner Aidan Cotter said today. Read
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NVQ is how to get ahead!
Jul 24 2008 | Learning Zone
SOLIHULL College is taking part in the first national VQ Day, which has been established to celebrate and promote vocational qualifications. Read
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Just the job for Nakita
Jul 24 2008 | Learning Zone
THERE were 100 good reasons why attending a recently held jobs fair was useful to local teenager Nakita Gall, as she scooped £100-worth of high street vouchers in a prize draw. Read
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James learns while earning
Jul 24 2008 | Learning Zone
TODAY'S vehicle technicians operate in hi-tech environments dealing with some of the world's most admired cars. Read
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Try, try and try again for college!
Jul 24 2008 | Learning Zone
A NEW rugby initiative was launched when Pertemps Bees Rugby Club and Bournville College launched a partnership to create a rugby union development centre. Read
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Boost for workers' IT abilities
Jul 24 2008 | Learning Zone
STRATFORD-upon-Avon College is one of only 11 further education colleges in England to deliver a brand new and innovative Foundation degree in conjunction with Hewlett-Packard and Thames Valley University. Read
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Jimmy Mullen praise for Alex Nicholls and Jabo Ibehre
Jul 24 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL manager Jimmy Mullen has praised the contribution made by youngster Alex Nicholls and new signing Jabo Ibehre during their pre-season programme. Read
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Boo-boys are wrong and Gareth Barry right to seek a move
Jul 24 2008 | Roger's Rant
NICE to see the Villa fans working so hard to change Gareth Barry’s mind about wanting to go to Liverpool. Read
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Ashley Giles prepares to cull Warwickshire playing staff
Jul 24 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
ASHLEY Giles has warned tough decisions lie ahead for Warwickshire in the next few weeks as he tackles the “ruthless business” of which players will stay and who will go. Read
