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Articles from 28th Jul 2008
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Martin Laursen urges Gareth Barry to stay at Aston Villa
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN Laursen has urged Gareth Barry to commit his future to Villa after serious doubts arose over Liverpool’s desire to net the England midfielder. Read
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Brad Friedel's sights on the Big Four
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
BRAD Friedel revealed Martin O’Neill was the reason behind his signing for Aston Villa. Read
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Ashley Young: Aston Villa fans were brilliant
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ASHLEY Young was quick to give credit to the 30,000-plus Villa crowd for their firm backing of Gareth Barry after a summer of negativity surrounding his England team-mate. Read
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Last throw of the dice for Martin O'Neill with Gareth Barry
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill will offer Gareth Barry a money-spinning new contract and a bumper testimonial after seeing the Aston Villa fans play an overwhelming part in trying to keep the England midfielder at Villa Park. Read
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Europe no easy ride, says John Carew
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
JOHN Carew is eagerly anticipating Friday’s UEFA Cup draw but says Villa’s European path will be no easy ride. Read
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Martin Laursen: I still want to Be Aston Villa captain
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN Laursen has not given up hope of becoming Villa’s captain, despite missing out to Nigel Reo-Coker in the InterToto win over Odense. Read
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Nigel Reo-Coker: I want to lead Aston Villa to European glory
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
NIGEL Reo-Coker spoke of his pride at captaining Villa for only the second time in competitive action and immediately set his sights on European glory. Read
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John Carew relishes battles ahead
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
JOHN Carew is eagerly anticipating Friday’s UEFA Cup draw but says Villa’s European path will be no easy ride. Read
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Gillingham 0 Birmingham City 2
Jul 28 2008 | Match Reports
TRAVELLING to the Medway from Birmingham wouldn’t be most peoples idea of fun at the best of times, let alone for a pre-season friendly. Read
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Forest Green Rovers 0 Birmingham City 1
Jul 28 2008 | Match Reports
ANOTHER oppressively hot afternoon, another laboured victory for Blues – and another goal for Garry O’Connor. Read
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Alex McLeish: More signings are on the way
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish today admitted Blues were close to adding more players to the squad, possibly by the end of the week – if not earlier. Read
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Signs of tiredness for Birmingham City but no complaints from Alex McLeish
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish said he was reasonably satisified with Birmingham City’s victory over Gillingham on Saturday. Read
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Trip to Kent a step too far for Birmingham City
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM C split their first team squad over the weekend to ensure all the senior players got enough football. Read
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'Likely' Birmingham City first XI to face Leicester
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has admitted he will have his likely starting Championship side in mind when Birmingham City take to the field in their penultimate pre-season friendly at Leicester City tomorrow. Read
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Marcus Bent not taken off through injury, says Alex McLeish
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
MARCUS Bent was not substituted due to injury at Gillingham, Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has revealed. Read
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Maik Taylor praised by Alex Mcleish
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAIK Taylor’s performance for Birmingham City against Gillingham was praised by Alex McLeish. Read
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Birmingham City run the rule over Lewis Emanuel
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAMCity ran the rule over left-back Lewis Emanuel yesterday at Forest Green Rovers. Read
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Marek Cech competition welcomed by Paul Robinson
Jul 28 2008 | West Brom News
PAUL Robinson is looking forward to the battle with Marek Cech for the Albion left-back role as the Baggies prepare for tonight's friendly at Northampton Town. Read
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Paul Robinson waits on new West Bromwich Albion deal
Jul 28 2008 | West Brom News
PAUL Robinson is keen to resolve his Albion future - but claims that he has yet to be offered a new deal. Read
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New West Bromwich Albion kit is unveiled
Jul 28 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion have unveiled their new ‘sponsor-free’ kits for the 2008/09 season. Read
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Five man plan for West Bromwich Albion Gunners trip
Jul 28 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray admits he is considering a five-man midfield for the opening game of the season at Arsenal. Read
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Tony Mowbray in challenge to goalkeepers
Jul 28 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray has challenged Dean Kiely and Scott Carson to scrap it out for Albion’s No.1 jersey. Read
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Ishmael Miller can cut it in the top flight
Jul 28 2008 | West Brom News
ISHMAEL Miller has been urged to believe in himself after an impressive display against Ipswich Town. Read
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Kilmarnock 0 Wolves 3
Jul 28 2008 | Wolves Match Reports
WOLVES’ tour of Scotland closed in perfect fashion with their best performance of pre-season so far as they outclassed Kilmarnock. Read
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Ipswich 2 West Bromwich Albion 1
Jul 28 2008 | West Brom Match Reports
SOMETIMES you need to step back and look beyond the result. If the last five games - three defeats and two draws - had been Premier League matches then there would be panic on the streets of West Bromwich. Read
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Mick McCarthy wishes Seyo Olofinjana all the best
Jul 28 2008 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy has wished Seyi Olofinjana only the best after the midfielder completed a £3million switch to Premiership new boys Stoke City. Read
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Reaping the rewards of failure
Jul 28 2008 | David Bell
IN the public sector, the culture of reward for failure is in-bred. Read
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We Love, You'll Love, Treat Yourself
Jul 28 2008 | We Love...You'll Love
New at Selfridges this month is bareMinerals. Using only pure minerals, the range covers all that is needed for a perfect complexion with the added bonus of a sun protection factor of 15. Top product is the foundation (£17.50) which is the best-selling foundation in the United States of America. Read
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Athlete Sara McGreavy to visit Barr Beacon Leisure Centre
Jul 28 2008 | Your News
TOP athlete Sara McGreavy will be visiting Barr Beacon Leisure Centre Holiday Club to inspire the local young children to participate in sport during an Olympic themed week. Read
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Swimmers raise £4,000 for charity with pier to pier swim
Jul 28 2008 | Your News
MEMBERS of Walsall and Boldmere swimming clubs took the plunge together for a charity swim in Bournmouth. Read
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Can you help Gillian Rawle track down her family?
Jul 28 2008 | Your News
GILLIAN Rawle hopes fellow readers can help her track down members of her long-lost birth family. Read
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Orange UFOs puzzle Brum
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
WERE they planes or hot-air balloons – or something else? No-one seems to know what was hovering menacingly above the skies of Birmingham. Read
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Four arrested after car is loaded onto truck
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
FOUR men were arrested on suspicion of stealing a car when a policeman stopped to question them as a vehicle was being loaded onto a tow truck. Read
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New ‘home’ for relatives while youngsters undergo treatment
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
PARENTS of seriously-ill patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital will be moving into a city hotel as their “home from home” is to be bulldozed to make way for a £7 million Ronald McDonald House. Read
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Olympian-style drive for fitter families
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
SANDWELL residents and workers will be able to get fit Olympic-style this summer as the borough launches a health project to tie in with the event. Read
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Dodgy builder in safety alert
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A COWBOY builder whose loft conversion left a Birmingham home structurally unsafe has been fined £1,865 by magistrates. Read
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Taste of Thai in the village
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people are expected to flock to a small Staffordshire village to sample the delights of the food and culture of Thailand. Read
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Row over plans to appoint joint council boss
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILIES in Redditch and Bromsgrove will see vital services cut if a “crazy” move to appoint a joint council boss for the towns is introduced, opposition leaders have claimed. Read
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Motorist is hijacked by bank raiders
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
ARMED robbers opened fire today during a botched hold-up at a Birmingham bank which saw them hijack a passing motorist after the getaway car stalled. Read
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Teen held over death of woman
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were this afternoon questioning a man over the death of a woman who is believed to have been stabbed. Read
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Woman in crash tragedy
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN died after the car she was in smashed into the M5 central reservation. Read
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New baby death probe launched
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
CHILD experts are probing the death of a five-month-old baby in Birmingham, it was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham Mail Post Office petition goes to heart of government
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail’s near-7,000 Post Office petition was en-route to Downing Street today. Read
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Anger as ‘gun’ cops close roads
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE were today accused of over-reacting after they closed off three busy Birmingham roads because a member of the public thought he heard gunshots. Read
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Brum’s £4bn visitor boom
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is a more popular destination than ever, according to new figures that show nearly 32 million people visited the city last year. Read
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Brummies turn out for Sheldon Country Fair
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
BRUMMIES turned out in force to get a slice of rural life on their doorstep at Sheldon Country Fair. Read
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Super send-off for Paralympics
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
GREAT Britain’s inspirational Paralympic Games team were giving a rousing Brummie send off to Beijing as the entire team said a public goodbye at Brindleyplace. Read
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Private hire worker denies refusing to let guide dog into car
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A PRIVATE hire driver allegedly stopped a blind passenger from getting in his cab because he didn’t want to take his guide dog, a court heard. Read
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Fans and shoppers treated to a live show of wrestling action
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS browsing for a bargain in the Bull Ring’s markets were treated to a bone-crunching display of world class wrestling. Read
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‘Insult ’for man branded a thief by Tesco
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN who was wrongly accused of shoplifting at a Birmingham supermarket today branded its offer of a £100 gift voucher “an insult”. Read
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Relatives of headteacher Daniel Slinn to quiz Highways Agency at inquest
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a Birmingham head teacher who was killed when a van crossed the central reservation of the M5 believe concrete crash barriers could have saved his life. Read
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Fuel costs to rocket
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
FUEL prices will rise significantly in the near future, leaving millions of households struggling to pay their bills, MPs have warned. Read
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Family’s fears over killer gene
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A FAMILY is facing an anxious wait before discovering whether they have a life-threatening condition which causes the heart to stop suddenly. Read
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Shop assistant punched in yob attack
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM shopkeeper today criticised police after his assistant was attacked by a drunken youth in an incident he claims could have been avoided. Read
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Call to justify sunbed policy amid cancer fears
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
CITY leisure bosses are being asked to defend a policy of offering sunbed sessions at council-owned leisure centres amid cancer fears. Read
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City council aims to spend £15m upgrading schools
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than £15 million is to be spent on Birmingham’s schools over the next year to carry out emergency building work and structural repairs and provide disabled access. Read
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Tough Guy contest held in Perton
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
SWELTERING heat and the risk of sunstroke and dehydration were the least of the worries as the summer Tough Guy contest sorted out the men from the boys. Read
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OAP falls on railway track
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A DISABLED pensioner was injured after falling onto a railway track in Cradley Heath. Read
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OAP accused of murder
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER was appearing in court today charged with murder after a woman fell to her death in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Weston-super-Mare pier destroyed by fire
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
WESTON-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier became a huge inferno today as it was engulfed in a spectacular blaze. Read
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Thousands enjoy Eid Mela
Jul 28 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS flocked to Cannon Hill Park to get a taste of Birmingham’s rich Islamic culture and community. Read
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Gordon Brown
Jul 28 2008 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
COLIN Whittock's view on whether Gordon Brown will face a leadership challenge. Read
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Time to go wild this summer
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
THIS summer fashion certainly goes global with key trends inspired by our far and distant travels. From the wilds of Africa to the mystique of the Middle East, the high street is packed with batik and beads as it takes tribal and tropical to its heart. Read
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In the pursuit of perfection
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
HOLLYWOOD is a place where perfection rules but Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker always stood out from the celebrity crowd because of her apparent refusal to consider cosmetic surgery. Read
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Having a mole removed is straightforward
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
MR NICHOLAS Parkhouse, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon from the McIndoe Surgical Centre, says the reasons for seeking the procedure are generally due to self-consciousness. Read
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Budget v Blow It
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
Budget Read
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Beat the credit crunch by Nettoing a bargain
Jul 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
With the price of food on the up is it time to ditch any snobbery about 'no frills' supermarkets? Consumer Editor CATHERINE HENDRICK heads to Netto to see whether it's possible to save money on your food bill without compromising quality. Read
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Michael Ricketts makes Walsall return
Jul 28 2008 | Walsall FC News
FORMER England international Michael Ricketts has returned to Walsall. Read
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Mini-break is just right, says Darren Maddy
Jul 28 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
DARREN Maddy reckons Warwickshire will reap the benefit of some rare midsummer time off when they return to action at Leicester this week. Read
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Kelly Sotherton wins despite injury
Jul 28 2008 | Olympics
OLYMPIC heptathlon gold medal favourite Kelly Sotherton defied medical advice to convincingly win the women’s four-event challenge at the Aviva London Grand Prix. Read
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Aston Villa 1 Odense BK 0 (Villa win 3-2 on aggregate)
Jul 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC match reports
IT WAS quite a day for Villa, who lost a player, gained a player and saw their fans do more to keep another in 90 minutes than any talking – or lack of it – has managed all summer. Read
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Spell out your style
Jul 28 2008 | Home
GRAFFITI'S no longer confined to public spaces -it's gone posh and is now the most fashionable way to personalise our rooms. Read
