Feb
2009
Articles from 5th Feb 2009
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PARTS of Birmingham were brought to a halt today by the latest blast of arctic-style snow which turned many major roads into treacherous skid pans.
Feb 05 2009 | Birmingham News
Drivers had to battle into work through heavy snow on ice-covered routes where gritting operations had failed. Read
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Car giant Ford to axe 850 UK jobs
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Car giant Ford is to axe up to 850 jobs in the UK in response to the "serious economic situation" affecting the motor industry, the firm announced. Read
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Refinery workers accept jobs deal
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Oil refinery workers who walked out in a dispute over foreign labour have agreed to return to work. Read
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More snow as salt shortage looms
Feb 05 2009 | National News
More snow has fallen across a frozen UK amid warnings that some councils face dwindling salt supplies to help keep traffic moving. Read
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'Boredom gets PCSOs into trouble'
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Police community support officers in Britain's largest force keep getting into trouble because they are bored and unmotivated, a report said. Read
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Golliwogs removed from Queen's shop
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Managers of a shop on a royal estate were forced to apologise after it was found to be selling golliwog toys. Read
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More snow as shortage of salt looms
Feb 05 2009 | National News
More snow has been falling across the UK overnight amid warnings that some local councils face dwindling salt supplies with which to clear roads and help keep traffic moving. Read
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Brown and Abbas seek Mid East peace
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown is holding Downing Street talks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas amid efforts to restart the Middle East peace process. Read
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MPs in knife crime figures quizzing
Feb 05 2009 | National News
The head of the statistics watchdog is set to face questions in a row over Home Office knife crime figures when he appears before a committee of MPs. Read
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Boy admits killing of UK backpacker
Feb 05 2009 | National News
A teenage boy has admitted murdering a British backpacker in New Zealand as she walked home from a night out. Read
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Bank to slash rates to historic low
Feb 05 2009 | National News
The Bank of England is set to slash interest rates to another historic low as it grapples with the deteriorating UK economy. Read
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£3bn announced for small businesses
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Royal Bank of Scotland has announced a £3 billion cash injection for small businesses. Read
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Confidence 'returning to market'
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Consumer confidence is returning to the housing market with two-thirds of people thinking now is a good time to buy a new home, a survey has found. Read
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Refinery workers voting on job deal
Feb 05 2009 | National News
A deal to end the bitter row over foreign workers at an oil refinery is expected to be accepted in a vote by hundreds of strikers, but the row over access to contracts by UK employees is continuing to rage. Read
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Ford accused of jobs 'betrayal'
Feb 05 2009 | National News
The car industry has suffered a double blow as Ford faced the threat of industrial action over plans to axe 850 UK jobs and freeze pay, while new car sales slumped by almost a third. Read
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Don't retreat, Mandelson tells firms
Feb 05 2009 | National News
The solution to the current recession is not to "pull the door shut" and see British industry retreat into economic nationalism, a Government minister has said. Read
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Post Office raid victim mourned
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Hundreds of mourners have paid their respects to a "much-loved" sub-postmaster's son shot dead in an attempted armed robbery. Read
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World boxing champ Calzaghe retires
Feb 05 2009 | National News
World champion Joe Calzaghe has announced his retirement from boxing. Read
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Hero pilot black box recording issued
Feb 05 2009 | National News
A black box recording of the moments leading up to the crash of a passenger jet in a New York river has revealed the pilot calmly announced "we are gonna be in the Hudson" before downing the plane in the icy waters. Read
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Obama welcomes 'good friend' Blair
Feb 05 2009 | National News
USN President Barack Obama has welcomed his "very good friend" Tony Blair to Washington as the former prime minister became the first leading British politician to meet the recently sworn-in head of state. Read
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Drivers warned over salt shortage
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Some roads are becoming "death traps" due to dwindling salt and grit supplies for Britain's treacherous roads, rescue services have said. Read
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Keegan given six-month driving ban
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Former England football manager Kevin Keegan has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding. Read
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BBC accused of pay 'gagging order'
Feb 05 2009 | National News
BBC radio shows cost "significantly" more than their commercial rivals, mainly because of celebrity presenters' large salaries, the public spending watchdog has said. Read
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Aide 'forced knife crime data out'
Feb 05 2009 | National News
A political aide at 10 Downing Street overruled the objections of Government statisticians to force the publication of "selective" knife crime figures, MPs were told. Read
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Drug giant to axe jobs to cut costs
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Job losses at pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline have been confirmed as the group announced plans to ramp up cost savings by £1 billion. Read
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Mandelson warns bank over bonuses
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson told the Royal Bank of Scotland it risked alienating the public by offering "exorbitant" bonuses to its traders and senior bankers. Read
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'Torture' row stance defended
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Foreign Secretary David Miliband defended the non-disclosure of US intelligence after a furious row erupted between the British courts and the American administration over the Binyam Mohamed case. Read
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Snow chaos amid salt shortage fears
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Britain descended into wintry chaos again as snow caused hundreds more school closures and mayhem on the roads. Read
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Schools minister spells out errors
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Schools minister Jim Knight promised to check his spelling after it was revealed that his internet blog is littered with mistakes. Read
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Bank cuts rate to record low of 1%
Feb 05 2009 | National News
The Bank of England has sent interest rates tumbling further to a new historic low of 1%. Read
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242 jobs go in Zavvi shops closure
Feb 05 2009 | National News
Administrators of music and games retailer Zavvi announced plans to close another 17 stores, with the loss of 242 jobs. Read
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House prices rose 1.9% in January
Feb 05 2009 | National News
House prices rose by 1.9% during January - ending 10 consecutive months of price falls, Britain's biggest mortgage lender said. Read
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BBC defends axing Carol from show
Feb 05 2009 | National News
The BBC defended its decision to axe Carol Thatcher from a flagship show for referring to a tennis player as a "golliwog" - blaming her for not apologising. Read
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Council approach plays into hands of Far Right
Feb 05 2009 | The Stirrer
WEST Brom’s St George’s Day Parade is the biggest in the country, attracting 15,000 revellers from across Birmingham, the Black Country and beyond who want to peacefully celebrate their Englishness. Read
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Martin O'Neill is urging his players for one big effort as they chase glory on three fronts
Feb 05 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill says he will ask his players to deliver an “unbelieveable effort” as they chase silverware on three fronts and has warned them there cannot be any passengers. Read
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Striker John Carew's return a big plus, says Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill
Feb 05 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA boss Martin O’Neill was relieved to see John Carew complete 90 minutes against Doncaster last night. Read
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Aston Villa call on Premier League to explain Arsenal's late Andrei Arshavin deal
Feb 05 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA will today ask the Premier League to explain how Arsenal were allowed to sign Andrei Arshavin 24 hours after the transfer window closed. Read
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Aston Villa's Luke Young happy to be playing Everton next in FA Cup
Feb 05 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
LUKE Young is glad Villa will be visiting Everton rather than Liverpool because he feels it increases their chances of going all the way to Wembley. Read
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Teenage striker Nathan Delfouneso relieved to atone for costly error with a goal
Feb 05 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
TEENAGE striker Nathan Delfouneso was relieved to score against Doncaster – after taking the blame for gifting Villa’s FA Cup victims a goal. Read
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Defender Krystian Pearce not ready yet for Championship fray, insists Birmingham City boss
Feb 05 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has revealed why he chose not to pick the centre-half on his doorstep, Krystian Pearce. Read
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Blues' bids for Doncaster defender Matt Mills were 'ridiculous'
Feb 05 2009 | Birmingham City News
Rovers boss blasts Mills bid Read
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Stoke beat transfer deadline to sign Blues' Stephen Kelly on loan
Feb 05 2009 | Birmingham City News
STEPHEN Kelly has finally joined Stoke City on loan until the end of the season. Read
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Blues rule James McFadden out for two months
Feb 05 2009 | Birmingham City News
JAMES McFadden is out of action for around two months, Alex McLeish has confirmed. Read
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Blues will see the best of Keith Fahey, says Liam Ridgewell
Feb 05 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES have got Keith Fahey just at the right time, according to Liam Ridgewell. Read
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Decision to stay loyal to West Brom starting to pay off, says defender Pele
Feb 05 2009 | West Brom News
Loyalty paying off – Pele Read
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Albion hamstrung by Jay Simpson's absence
Feb 05 2009 | West Brom News
JAMES Morrison admits the absence of Jay Simpson would have a huge impact on Albion’s game against Newcastle United. Read
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Leamington keeper Richard Morris in tribute to 'fantastic fans'
Feb 05 2009 | Non-League
Morris in tribute to fans Read
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Adam Bastable testimonial brings Villa Old Stars
Feb 05 2009 | Non-League
STOURBRIDGE will pay tribute to long-serving Adam Bastable after awarding the midfielder a testimonial match. Read
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Ellis replaces injured Care
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Harry Ellis will start at scrum-half for England against Italy on Saturday after Danny Care failed to recover from an ankle injury. Read
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Micah arrested over 'nightclub assault'
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
England and Manchester City footballer Micah Richards was arrested over an alleged assault outside a nightclub. Read
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Williams appointed Orient boss
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Leyton Orient have appointed Geraint Williams as their new manager. Read
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KP positive despite falling short
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen reckons his latest flirtation with a Test hundred has helped put England in a positive position in the series opener against West Indies. Read
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Cipriani out to reclaim England spot
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Danny Cipriani has warned Andy Goode he wants the England number 10 jersey back as early as next week's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales. Read
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Beckham pleads for World Cup chance
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham has urged Los Angeles Galaxy to make his World Cup dream come true by allowing him to join AC Milan on a permanent basis. Read
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Crosby: It was fate Commons would score
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Derby assistant manager Gary Crosby believes it was inevitable Kris Commons would score the goal that knocked his former club Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup. Read
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Premier League priority for O'Neill
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Martin O'Neill saw Aston Villa reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for only the second time in nine years but then admitted the Barclays Premier League is the "Holy Grail". Read
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Win can be a launchpad - Allardyce
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce hopes the FA Cup victory against Sunderland will be just the spur his side need to climb the Premier League table. Read
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Moyes: We must keep grounded
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes has warned fans not to get too carried away with Wednesday night's memorable 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round replay win over Liverpool. Read
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England struggle on day two
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Technology dominated at Sabina Park as England struggled for breakthroughs against West Indies in the first Test. Read
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Gayle and Sarwan in command
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Technology dominated the second afternoon of the first Test at Sabina Park as it helped England gain an initial breakthrough and then denied them a second. Read
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Referrals give and take for England
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Technology dominated the second afternoon of the first Test at Sabina Park as it helped England gain an initial breakthrough and then denied them a second. Read
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More time for Wright-Phillips
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Shaun Wright-Phillips has been cleared to play for Manchester City against Middlesbrough on Saturday. Read
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Flintoff strikes for England
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff was handed the new ball and provided England with an early breakthrough in the first Test at Sabina Park. Read
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Calzaghe retires from boxing
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Undefeated world super-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion Joe Calzaghe has announced his retirement from boxing. Read
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Jagielka is 'unbeatable' - Moyes
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes has hailed the form of unsung hero Phil Jagielka after the defender played a crucial part in the FA Cup win over Liverpool. Read
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India spoil Murali's party
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Muttiah Muralitharan became the all-time leading one-day international wicket-taker but it was India who came out on top in the fourth match of the series with a convincing 67-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium. Read
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Hughes backs Richards
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has offered Micah Richards his full support after the England defender was arrested over an alleged assault. Read
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Prior shines as England battle
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Matt Prior hit a half-century to push England past 300 in the opening Test against West Indies at Sabina Park. Read
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Flintoff dismissed early on
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff failed to add to his overnight score as England lost two early wickets on the second day of the first Test at Sabina Park. Read
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Play halted in Colombo
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Play in the fourth one-day international between Sri Lanka and India was suspended when India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took his players off the pitch after an object was thrown at one of his players from a member of the crowd at the Premadasa Stadium. Read
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Gerrard to miss three weeks
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard will be out for three weeks after the club confirmed he suffered a hamstring tear during Wednesday night's FA Cup defeat at Everton. Read
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Murali claims record but India dominate
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Muttiah Muralitharan became the leading one-day international wicket-taker of all time on Thursday but was unable to prevent India posting a commanding 332 for five in the fourth one-day international with Sri Lanka in Colombo. Read
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FA seek ITV explanation
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have demanded an explanation from ITV over the blunder that prevented some fans from watching the winning goal in Wednesday night's Merseyside derby. Read
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Murali breaks record
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan became the highest wicket-taker in one-day internationals on Thursday after claiming his 503rd scalp in the fourth ODI against India in Colombo. Read
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Gazidis plays down Arshavin 'drama'
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis feels the protracted transfer of Andrei Arshavin has been overly "dramatised". Read
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Wright-Phillips charge angers Hughes
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has hit out at the Football Association over their decision to charge Shaun Wright-Phillips with violent conduct. Read
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Knee op sidelines Cousin
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Hull striker Daniel Cousin will be out of action for at least 10 days after being told he requires minor knee surgery. Read
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Villa deny Arshavin action
Feb 05 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa will be making no complaint to the Premier League over the deal which saw Arsenal sign Russia playmaker Andrei Arshavin after the closure of the winter transfer window. Read
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Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo vows to return to his best
Feb 05 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES striker Chris Iwelumo has vowed to recapture his goalscoring touch to boost Wanderers’ promotion push. Read
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Refuse collections suspended due to snow
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council today said that refuse collections had been suspended due to the poor weather. Read
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Birmingham brought to a halt by snow
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
PARTS of Birmingham were brought to a halt today by the latest blast of arctic-style snow which turned many major roads into treacherous skid pans. Read
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Land Rover sales down in January as recession bites
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
LAND Rover sales plunged by more than half in January as the UK consumer spending slump continued to hit the automotive market. Read
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City’s planners facing job axe
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
JOBS will be axed at Birmingham City Council’s planning department as the economic recession begins to bite into the building industry. Read
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Mother and two children saved after fire in Longbridge
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG mother and her two children were saved by quick-thinking neighbours who dialled 999 following a flat blaze in Longbridge this morning. Read
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Winter bug closes wards at Stafford Hospital
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
THREE wards have been closed at a Staffordshire hospital after an outbreak of the Norovirus bug. Read
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Lecturers on strike in pay row
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
AROUND 100 angry lecturers brought studies at Sandwell College to a standstill today as they went out on strike over pay. Read
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Junior doc admitted to overdose mistake
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW junior doctor at a Birmingham cancer ward admitted making a mistake over the dose of a toxic drug after two patients died on her watch, an inquest was told. Read
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Midlands school closures
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
School and college closures - Thursday 5th February 2009 Read
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Live snow coverage: Get the latest transport, travel and school advice
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
The white stuff has fallen again folks and once more the region has descended into chaos. To try and help alleviate some of that chaos we have set up a live messageboard where you can get all the latest news as we get it. Read
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Lichfield and Burntwood leisure centres line up sporting fun for half-term
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
“DON’T just sit around the house this half-term – join in the fun.” Read
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Prison sentence for sex pics of toddlers
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER Land Rover worker who downloaded “repellent” child pornography from the internet has been jailed for 18 months. Read
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Art treasures on tour
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
IMPORTANT treasures from a Midland stately home are heading for London. Read
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Go-ahead for mobile phone mast in Kingstanding bring clutter warning
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
MOBILE phone companies have been told to start sharing masts rather than “clutter” the streets of Birmingham. Read
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New cancer group for Stafford
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
SUPPORT is being offered to prostate cancer patients with a new group. The group, to offer help and support to men in and around Stafford, has been launched by Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust after 160 new cancer patients each year. Read
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Plans for disabled access black cab fleet
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
TAXI drivers who refuse to pick up customers in wheelchairs could be sent on disability awareness courses under government proposals to make every black cab in Birmingham accessible to people with disabilities. Read
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Worcestershire County Council’s Children’s Services website hit by porn ad hackers
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
INTERNET hackers have struck for a second time in the Midlands and placed pornographic adverts on a children’s website. Read
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Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames beat their German rivals again in roller derby rematch
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
ENGLAND’S national football team are not the only sporting heroes to celebrate victory over German opposition. Read
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Tickets for Deep Purple at NEC LG Arena on sale from February 6
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
Tickets for Deep Read
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Disgraced Redditch councillor set to be banned by Conservatives after being jailed for dangerous driving
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
A SHAMED Conservative councillor who led police on a high-speed chase through Birmingham is set to be ditched by his party. Read
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MPs seek bank's explanation as work stops on Sheldon's luxury flat complex
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
MPs are demanding answers from bankers over the collapse of a Birmingham developer which has caused a contractor to go bust with 20 jobs lost. Read
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Final farewell for Solihull teenager David Carpenter
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
THE parents of a Solihull teenager have paid tribute to their “wonderful” son who died in a car crash days before taking his army oath of allegiance. Read
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More readers' snow pictures
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
MORE of your reader-submitted pictures as families enjoy the snow. Read
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Hundreds mourn Fairfield post office raid victim
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of mourners have braved the snow to pay their respects to a "well-liked and much-loved" Worcestershire post office worker shot dead in an attempted armed robbery. Read
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VIDEO: Birmingham Mail reporters record the snowy conditions
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Mail reporters used their video equipment to record the hazardous conditions on their journey into work. Watch our video. Read
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We have enough grit to cope with extreme weather, insists Birmingham City Council
Feb 05 2009 | Top Stories
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The sorry state of child services in Britain today
Feb 05 2009 | Maureen Messent
AN ATTEMPT at blackmail this week – thankfully exposed – reveals just how far down the path of political correctness we Britons have allowed social workers to advance. Read
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Sound out varied job in music
Feb 05 2009 | Learning Zone
MUSIC is the focus of the latest careers evening being held by Bournville College. Read
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Three-way support for families
Feb 05 2009 | Learning Zone
Three new services to provide support for families in the Moseley and King’s Heath areas of Birmingham are being launched next Monday, from 10am. Read
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Open day chance for careful choice
Feb 05 2009 | Learning Zone
Choosing where to study is a big decision. Read
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On course for career boost
Feb 05 2009 | Learning Zone
USE your head now and get onto the “brain train”. That’s the message from Sandwell College, which is inviting applications for its forthcoming variety of IT courses. Read
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Computers offer a stable career
Feb 05 2009 | Learning Zone
Computing is found throughout all areas of modern society. This is, therefore, a career which will survive well into the future. Read
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Chance to be a class act with IT skills
Feb 05 2009 | Learning Zone
In today’s technologically advanced world, organisations are increasingly dependent on IT and need employees with the right skills to ensure they operate effectively in the modern business environment. Read
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Saddlers' head of youth Mick Halsall rejects Stoke approach
Feb 05 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL’S head of youth Mick Halsall has rejected an approach from Stoke City and will remain at the Banks’s Stadium. Read
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Kim Jones to win place on general committee
Feb 05 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE supporter Kim Jones is aiming to win a place on the county’s general committee later this month – to supply another voice for the members in the Bears’ decision-making process. Read
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Dougie Brown looking forward to his role as Warwickshire assistant coach
Feb 05 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
DOUGIE Brown today insisted he is well equipped for the early jump he has taken into a full-time county coaching career just 18 months after hanging up his boots as a player. Read
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Everton next for Aston Villa in the FA Cup as they avoid upset
Feb 05 2009 | Aston Villa FC match reports
“FIFTH round” and “Aston Villa” in the same sentence used to be a reason why Paul McGrath had skipped training. Read
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The Beacon Harvester, Birmingham Road, Great Barr
Feb 05 2009 | Pub Reviews
THE promise of a hearty meal in a family friendly restaurant which does not break the bank is something I have trouble resisting. Read
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Best Buy
Feb 05 2009 | Food and Drink News
FOR a plummy, fruit-packed spanish red try Gran Tesoro Garnacha £3.49 at Tesco). Read
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Perfect Partners
Feb 05 2009 | Food and Drink News
Venison and hare are in season so, if you can get some, pair up a flavoursome stew with a big rich red, Bordeaux, rhone, Barolo, rioja or Australian shiraz. Read
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Culinary pioneer’s gamble paid off
Feb 05 2009 | Food and Drink News
BIRMINGHAM may be blessed with some terrific Indian restaurants but it was a very different culinary landscape when Nat Batt unleashed his authentic rogan josh almost 38 years ago. Read
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Ingredient Of The Week
Feb 05 2009 | Cooking Tips
AFTER a snow-filled week, a taste of the Caribbean might be welcome. Read
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Peugeot launches Van Week
Feb 05 2009 | Motoring News
IN celebration of the Peugeot Bipper winning International Van of the Year 2009 and What Van? Van of the Year, and the Peugeot Expert winning the Small Panel Van of the Year, Peugeot has launched Van Week. Read
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Warning on car keys security
Feb 05 2009 | Motoring News
MODERN cars are so difficult to break into and drive away that most are now taken by stealing the owner’s keys. Read
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Greener, leaner Peugeot
Feb 05 2009 | Motoring News
THE revised Peugeot 107 city car has arrived, making it the company’s greenest and leanest car ever. Read
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How to keep your car on the road – for less
Feb 05 2009 | Motoring News
EIGHTY per cent of cars on the road today are more than three years old – and for most that means they are out of manufacturer’s warranty. Read
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Drive to cut prices and clear stock
Feb 05 2009 | Motoring News
CAR companies are attempting to entice buyers into showrooms by offering the sort of deals that would have been considered financial suicide just a couple of years ago. Read
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Gourmet-style cuisine on a tight budget
Feb 05 2009 | Recipes
WITH the credit crunch continuing to hit food budgets, Italian food has come into its own. Read
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Time to get cider flowing
Feb 05 2009 | Wine Column
IN THESE straitened times the canny shopper is looking around for cheaper substitutes... lemonade instead of Champagne, perhaps, or squirrel instead of chicken... Read
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Cocktail of the Week: Cocktail Americano
Feb 05 2009 | Cocktail of the Week
THE distinctive bitter flavour of Campari gives this classic its unique character. Read
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The secret to cooking vension
Feb 05 2009 | Chef's tips
CHEAPER cuts of venison tend to be sinewy and tough and are only good for braising or stewing. Read
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Classic, Dudley Road, Winson Green
Feb 05 2009 | Takeaway Reviews
ON A freezing day, the word Classic above the blue exterior of this shop gave me instant hunger pangs. Read
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Barajee, 265 Broad Street, Birmingham, 0121 643 6700
Feb 05 2009 | Birmingham city centre restaurants
SOMETIMES the smallest things – me excluded, obviously – provide life’s greatest pleasures. Read
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Selly Park Tavern, Pershore Road, Selly Park
Feb 05 2009 | Selly Oak Restaurants
EVER noticed how many swear words that you wouldn’t say in front of the children end with an ‘er’? Read
