Oct
2008
Articles from 28th Oct 2008
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Guede guilty of Meredith murder
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Rudy Guede has been found guilty of killing Meredith Kercher, while former lovers American Amanda Knox and Italian Raffaele Sollecito will stand trial for the murder. Read
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Brown says IMF needs more cash
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown warned that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) might not have enough money to halt the spread of financial "contagion" through the world's economies. Read
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Heathrow plan 'could be ditched'
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Senior ministers are secretly backing calls to scrap plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, it has been claimed. Read
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Menezes marksman accused of lying
Oct 28 2008 | National News
A police marksman was accused of lying to explain why he shot Jean Charles de Menezes. Read
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Rhys trial jury shown gun pictures
Oct 28 2008 | National News
A jury saw pictures of the gun allegedly used to kill schoolboy Rhys Jones. Read
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Prank call complaints top 10,000
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Complaints about the offensive phone calls made by Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand to veteran actor Andrew Sachs topped the 10,000 mark, the BBC said. Read
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Osborne escapes watchdog probe
Oct 28 2008 | National News
The pressure on George Osborne has eased after Westminster's sleaze watchdog refused to probe his links with a Russian oligarch. Read
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Four remanded on terror charges
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Four men accused of terror offences after a series of raids in Birmingham have been remanded in custody. Read
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Man admits breaching Secrets Act
Oct 28 2008 | National News
A high-flying civil servant has been fined £2,500 after leaving top-secret documents on a train. Read
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'Hate' preachers facing UK ban
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Preachers of hate will face tougher legal obstacles to entering the UK in future, Jacqui Smith said as she announced plans to publish names of radicals banned from the country. Read
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Anger as BP profits soar by 148%
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Oil giant BP has sparked anger after posting its biggest ever quarterly profits haul of 10 billion US dollars (£6.4bn). Read
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Brown demands more IMF resources
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for a "substantial" increase in the resources available to the International Monetary Fund to shore up countries struggling due to the financial crisis. Read
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Home repossessions increase by 71%
Oct 28 2008 | National News
The number of homes that were repossessed during the three months to the end of June have soared by 71% compared with a year earlier. Read
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Ofcom to probe Ross and Brand calls
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Ofcom has said it will investigate the offensive phone calls made by Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand to veteran actor Andrew Sachs. Read
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Brown cuts Tory lead by 11 points
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Further evidence of a "Brown bounce" has come in a poll suggesting Labour has slashed the Conservatives' lead by 11 points in less than two months. Read
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Trial decision due in Meredith case
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Two former lovers suspected of killing Leeds University student Meredith Kercher are due to find out if they are to face trial. Read
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BP sees profits soar 148% to £6.4bn
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Oil giant BP has soared to mammoth third-quarter profits of 10 billion US dollars (£6.4bn) as the firm reaped the benefits of record prices. Read
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BP sees profits soar to £6.4bn
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Oil giant BP has soared to mammoth third-quarter profits of 10 billion US dollars (£6.4bn) as the firm reaped the benefits of record prices. Read
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Name-and-shame hate preachers plan
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Extremists barred from entering the UK will be named and shamed under a tough new stance against so-called "preachers of hate" to be announced by the Government. Read
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Four in court after terror raids
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Four men are due in court charged with terror offences following a series of raids in Birmingham, police said. Read
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Calls to pull Ross and Brand off air
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Pressure is mounting for the BBC to take further action over offensive phone calls made by Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand to veteran actor Andrew Sachs. Read
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Redknapp back to collect city honour
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Football club manager Harry Redknapp is being granted the freedom of the city in Portsmouth - the home of the club he quit just three days ago. Read
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Terrorism raids: four due in court
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Four men are due in court charged with terror offences following a series of raids in Birmingham, police said. Read
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MPs set to back climate change Bill
Oct 28 2008 | National News
MPs are expected to give their support to a "world class" climate change law which will make the UK the first country to bring in legally-binding targets to cut emissions. Read
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PM and Sarkozy economy crisis talks
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is holding talks with French president Nicolas Sarkozy on the European response to the current economic crisis. Read
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City expecting bumper BP oil profit
Oct 28 2008 | National News
BP is set to post a bumper profits haul more than 50% ahead of last year as the oil giant reaps the benefits of record prices. Read
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Workers protest to save jobs
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Finance workers will stage a protest in Westminster to demand that the Government's banking bail out protects jobs and communities, not executive bonuses. Read
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Banks facing 'rethink of risk'
Oct 28 2008 | National News
UK banks could face a raft of checks and balances to avoid a repeat of the current crisis in a "fundamental rethink" of risk, the Bank of England has said. Read
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Tribal militias 'could aid fight'
Oct 28 2008 | National News
International forces in Afghanistan should seek the support of irregular tribal militias to help in the fight against the Taliban, a prominent former British Army general said. Read
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Tagged criminals 'can break curfew'
Oct 28 2008 | National News
Criminals given electronic tags could dodge their curfews for more than 11 hours and still not be hauled before the courts, a report has revealed. Read
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Gareth Barry set to win fitness fight
Oct 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
GARETH Barry is winning his battle to be fit to face Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park tomorrow. Read
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Martin Laursen: John Carew has learned his lesson
Oct 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA skipper Martin Laursen has urged striker John Carew not to break any more club rules – as he is far too important to the team. Read
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Ollie Thomas returns to Moseley
Oct 28 2008 | Moseley RFC
FORMER Moseley favourite Ollie Thomas, who left the club in the summer for the Cornish Pirates, has re-signed at Billesley Common. Read
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Welcome selection headache for Alex McLeish
Oct 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has admitted the scramble for Blues shirts has intensified, and is causing him a headache. Read
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Birmingham City scouts watch Bosnian keeper Sead Ramovic
Oct 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES scouted Bosnian goalkeeper Sead Ramovic playing for Tromso against Brann in Norway on Sunday. Read
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On-loan Artur Krysiak can do Birmingham City a favour
Oct 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ARTUR Krysiak could do his Blues team-mates a huge favour at Molineux tonight with a sound performance. Read
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Jordon growing Mutch too fast
Oct 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
TEENAGE prodigy Jordon Mutch has been sidelined by a foot problem, possibly until Christmas. Read
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Alex McLeish: Catch us if you can
Oct 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish said he and Birmingham City have no problem being the pursued rather than the pursuers. Read
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Souleymane Mamam shown the door at St Andrew’s
Oct 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has opted not to proceed with the signing of Togo international Souleymane Mamam. Read
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Luke Moore must wait for West Bromwich Albion chance
Oct 28 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray looks set to ignore the calls for Luke Moore’s inclusion by keeping faith with his current first-choice strikers. Read
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James Morrison: Joey Barton can make the difference
Oct 28 2008 | West Brom News
JAMES Morrison believes Albion will need to be wary of Joey Barton's on-field abilities whe they take on Newcastle tonight. Read
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Tony Mowbray aims to call the Toon
Oct 28 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray will tonight call on his Albion players to put Newcastle on the back foot straight away – knowing the home fans will quickly turn if their team start badly at St James’ Park. Read
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GX Cup - Evesham get chance to stake claim
Oct 28 2008 | Non-League
EVESHAM United manager Paul West will challenge his players to stake their claim for the Robins’ biggest ever FA Cup-tie when they turn their attention to the GX Cup tonight. Read
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Guarded backing for minister
Oct 28 2008 | Jon Walker
MPs have been queuing up to back Phil Woolas, the embattled Immigration Minister. Read
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Wolverhampton 53 Edinburgh 39 (Wolves win 106-76 on agg)
Oct 28 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
WOLVERHAMPTON secured their Elite League status by completing their aggregate victory over Premier League champions Edinburgh on the last night of the season at Monmore Green. Read
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Wolves go top
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored twice to move Wolves one point clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 2-1 win over Swansea at Molineux. Read
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Boyd on target as Gers win
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Kris Boyd continued his goalscoring exploits against Hamilton as Rangers won 2-0 to move into into the last four of the Co-operative Insurance Cup. Read
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Barton nets in Magpies triumph
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Joey Barton marked his first start since being released from jail with a goal as Newcastle finally ended their wait for a second Barclays Premier League win of the season with a 2-1 win over West Brom. Read
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Geovanni warning for Chelsea
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Hull forward Geovanni has warned Chelsea to prepare for defeat on Wednesday and also claimed only a "massive" offer could prise him away from the Tigers. Read
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Megson: I'll take all the flak
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Bolton manager Gary Megson would rather disillusioned fans aimed their anger at him and not his players. Read
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Benitez happy with Xabi
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has acknowledged the stunning form of Xabi Alonso, the midfielder he tried so hard to sell to Juventus in the summer. Read
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Ramos rues Keane and Berbatov exits
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Former Tottenham manager Juande Ramos admits the departures of Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov were major factors in Spurs' troubled start to the season. Read
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Redknapp heckled at ceremony
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp faced boos and shouts of "Judas" as he arrived to be granted the freedom of the city of Portsmouth just three days after quitting Pompey to take over at Tottenham. Read
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Pompey feared Adams departure
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth have admitted they had to give sorcerer Harry Redknapp's old job to his apprentice Tony Adams to prevent the former Arsenal star walking out and being snapped up elsewhere. Read
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Barton to start against Baggies
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Controversial Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will make his first start since being released from jail in tonight's Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom. Read
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Adams named as Pompey boss
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Former Arsenal and England defender Tony Adams has been named as the new manager of Barclays Premier League club Portsmouth. Read
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Smith set to turn to Calderwood
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Winger Mark Calderwood is poised for a dramatic call-up for England's World Cup showdown with Australia in Melbourne. Read
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Windies ponder England tour
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
The West Indies Cricket Board are considering an offer to tour England next year. Read
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Adams set for Pompey job
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Tony Adams is set to be installed as new Portsmouth manager just over 48 hours after Harry Redknapp quit the FA Cup holders to join Tottenham and despite chief executive Peter Storrie insisting there will be no rush to find a replacement. Read
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Henman tips Murray to top rankings
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Former British number one Tim Henman has tipped his successor Andy Murray to reach the top of the world rankings. Read
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Fergie: Rio's best is yet to come
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Rio Ferdinand to remain at the heart of Manchester United's defence for the next five years. Read
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Storrie remains upbeat
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie is optimistic about the future of the club despite the departure of Harry Redknapp. Read
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Driven Ronaldo peaks early
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo always knew he would be the world number one - he just never expected it to be so soon. Read
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Redknapp could raid Pompey
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp has refused to rule out returning to Portsmouth as he looks to bolster the Tottenham squad. Read
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Gerrard: Pressure starts now
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Steven Gerrard has played down Liverpool's achievement in topping the Premier League table and warned his team-mates the hard work is about to start. Read
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Redknapp given freedom of Portsmouth
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp will today be granted the freedom of the city of Portsmouth - the home of the club he quit only three days ago. Read
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Middlesex miss out on pay day
Oct 28 2008 | National Sport
Middlesex paid heavily for dropped catches as Trinidad & Tobago were crowned Champions Cup winners at the Stanford Super Series. Read
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Wolves in loan move for Michael Mancienne
Oct 28 2008 | Wolves FC News
CHELSEA centre-half Michael Mancienne is available to go straight into Wolves’ squad against Swansea at Molineux tonight after signing a three-month loan deal. Read
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Michael Gray aims to leave Wolves on a high
Oct 28 2008 | Wolves FC News
MICHAEL Gray is determined to play his full part in lifting Wolves towards promotion – even though he knows he won’t be there with them if they are playing in the Premier League next season. Read
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Tennis Volleys, with Nick Pullen
Oct 28 2008 | Other sport
JUST like a towering lobbed shot from the base line you could see it coming – Edgbaston Priory’s enjoyable DFS Classic competition is no longer. Read
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Badminton - Warwickshire open campaign in style
Oct 28 2008 | Other sport
IMPRESSIVE Warwickshire fourths opened their Inter Counties campaign in some style with an 8-7 victory over Gloucestershire’s second string in Division 4C. Read
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School of the Week: Osborne Nursery School, Erdington
Oct 28 2008 | Education
EVERYTHING in the garden is rosy for pupils at Osborne Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Erdington. Read
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A head start for healthy children
Oct 28 2008 | Education
CHILDREN at Summerfield Primary School are going football crazy as they learn the healthy lifestyle message. Read
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Cycling Bishop of Coventry meets his parishioners
Oct 28 2008 | Your News
THE newly appointed Bishop of Coventry, The Rt Revd Dr Christopher Cocksworth, got on his bike to meet his new parishioners. Read
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New autism support group opens in Stourbridge
Oct 28 2008 | Your News
FAMILIES coping with a child with autism or Asperger syndrome can now benefit from a new service that provides autism awareness workshops at The Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge. Read
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Access in Dudley group gets award
Oct 28 2008 | Your News
ACCESS in Dudley, a voluntary group for the disabled, is celebrating after receiving a £6,149 grant from Awards for All. Read
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West Midlands Cricket Development League seeks new members
Oct 28 2008 | Your News
THE West Midlands Cricket Development league is looking to expand i's membership, and so are looking for new clubs to join for the 2009 season and beyond. Read
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Cancer victim Steve Gould completes charity walk with Ian Botham
Oct 28 2008 | Your News
On 14th October, Steve Gould completed a four mile charity walk with Sir Ian Botham to raise funds for Leukaemia Research, having recovered from the illness following diagnosis in 1996. He had a bone marrow transplant from his sister the following a year, and following a slow and painful treatment path, has recently been told he is now cured. Read
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Brazilian Football Academy at Archbishop Illsley school
Oct 28 2008 | Your News
A BIRMINGHAM school is to host a new half-term football academy using the same coaching methods that produce Brazilian stars like Robinho. Read
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Birmingham Lymphoma Support group social evening
Oct 28 2008 | Your News
BIRMINGHAM Lymphoma Support Group is holding a social meeting on November 19 for sufferers and their families to meet up. Read
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She's strictly not good enough
Oct 28 2008 | Karren Brady
I HAVE the first clue about competitive dancing. Read
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Mourners pay tribute to James Munday
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of mourners today stood in silence to pay tribute to Trooper James Munday who died in action in Afghanistan earlier this month. Read
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Niki Evans hands over charity cash
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
GOLDEN-hearted Brummies had the X-Factor treatment from former contestant Niki Evans when she handed over cash lifelines to a dozen Birmingham charities. Read
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Man stole roof lead to buy heroin
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN who stole the lead from the roof of a neighbour’s conservatory so he could buy heroin has been given a one-month conditional discharge. Read
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Arsonists attack drug factories
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
ARSONISTS have targeted cannabis factories in two attacks on suburban houses. Read
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Man sent to jail for sex with girl, 14
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A “PREDATOR” who seduced a 14-year-old and got her pregnant was jailed for seven years. Read
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Riddle of couple killed in car crash
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
THESE are the church-going grandparents who died after a head-on collision with another car. Read
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'Horror' attack pair jailed
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
Two men who left a man seriously injured when they rained punches and kicks on him in a sustained attack have been jailed for a total of ten years. Read
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Plea after armed robbery
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery in the Midlands. Read
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Driver hurt in M6 collision
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A CAR driver was taken to hospital following a smash which left his car became wedged under a lorry on the M6 motorway early today. Read
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Thug locked up for attack on woman
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN who brutally attacked a woman on a bus in Birmingham after she asked him to turn down music he was playing has been sent to a young offenders institution for 21 months. Read
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Bosses seek relief
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council has teamed up with top companies including British Airways, Tesco, McDonald’s and Nokia to demand an end to business rates for empty buildings. Read
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No.1 by a country mile is...TV John!
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
VETERAN broadcaster John Craven showed his younger rivals a clean pair of heels at the Royal Television Society’s (Midlands Centre) annual awards dinner. Read
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Might as well start
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE Mail’s grumpy old man is becoming a grumpy old theatrical impresario tomorrow night when he hosts an Open Mic evening at The Station Pub Theatre, Sutton Coldfield.Roger Clarke, along with Tom Roberts, the producer of the Lichfield Garrick Rep, started the theatre as a community project to encourage Midland actors and writers, both amateur and professional, and to provide professional theatre in the intimate surroundings of the upstairs room of a pub. Read
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MRSA aid for young
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A SUPERBUG can be detected in more sick children after a new test was pioneered in Birmingham. Read
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Cooking up another win
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM curry house has been voted one of the finest in Britain for the second year running. Read
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Warning in 'fat' battle
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of obese patients in the Midlands were today being warned to stop taking a slimming drug after a probe by health watchdogs discovered some people using the medication had committed suicide. Read
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Triumph for terrific trio
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
THREE young women have won awards for getting their lives back on track after drug addiction, homelessness, depression, unemployment and child custody issues. Read
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Probe call on 999 'hold-ups'
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM councillor is demanding an inquiry into claims that it took fire crews more than 25 minutes to answer a 999 call when three children were trapped. Read
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Four charged after terror raids
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
FOUR men arrested in a series of anti-terror swoops in Birmingham were due in court charged with offences under the Terrorism Act. Read
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Cold snap heads for the Midlands
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
BRUMMIES were today urged to wrap up warm as a cold snap and a possible flurry of snow continued to head for the city. Read
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Charity fashion show held in Solihull
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
A GLAMOROUS fashion show featuring models from the agency which manages Kate Moss raised more than £3,000 for charity. Read
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Inquest opens into death of family killed in M6 crash
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
AN inquest was opening today into the deaths of a family of six tragically killed in a motorway horror crash while visiting relatives in Birmingham. Read
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It’s miserable being away from my wife and son but it’s part of the job and I have to get on with it
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
WITH huge rifles, machine guns and pistols at their sides, these Midlands troops may not be your traditional image of loving, caring fathers. Read
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Rookery House in Erdington to stay open
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
ERDINGTON’S historic Rookery House will stay open after it was handed a last-minute lifeline by Birmingham City Council. Read
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Eco-town will go ahead despite economic slowdown
Oct 28 2008 | Top Stories
PLANNED eco-towns will go ahead despite the economic slowdown and threat of recession, the Government has pledged. Read
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Counsellors provide a great service
Oct 28 2008 | Health
CHARLIE is aiming to raise £1,000 for Edward’s Trust, a charity she first discovered a few years ago. Read
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Support for bereaved families
Oct 28 2008 | Health
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I’m jumping for joy now I can realise my daring dream
Oct 28 2008 | Health
SOME people choose to lose weight for a holiday or for a special occasion but Charlie Wright has her sights set on a slightly different ambition – to hurl herself out of a plane and raise money for charity. Read
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Cold weather warning
Oct 28 2008 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
"No, we aren't all 'going out for half term' - we just can't afford to have the heating on...!" Read
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October a bad month for Jimmy Mullen
Oct 28 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL manager Jimmy Mullen will be glad to see the back of October. Read
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John Carew and the laps of judgement
Oct 28 2008 | Paul McGrath
TO BE honest I would never go into a lap dancing place because I begrudge giving my money for something so ridiculously stupid. Read
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Wigan win is down to Martin O'Neill
Oct 28 2008 | Paul McGrath
VILLA are going great guns. To come back from a European game and do what they did on Sunday, especially to Wigan, is down to Martin O’Neill. Read
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Players CAN get a boss sacked... just ask Dr Jo
Oct 28 2008 | Paul McGrath
PAUL McGrath never believed players could get rid of a manager – until Josef Venglos came to Aston Villa. Read
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Club Corner
Oct 28 2008 | Chipper club
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WIN Take Along Thomas mega set
Oct 28 2008 | Chipper club
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Chance to make it a spooky half term
Oct 28 2008 | Chipper club
IF YOU want to be frightened out of your wits this Halloween then there’s lots of spooky goings-on during half term to make your hair stand on end. Read
