May
2009
Articles from 2nd May 2009
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FORMER Chancellor Kenneth Clarke took to a factory floor to help make a pair of his favourite trademark brown shoes.
May 02 2009 | Birmingham News
The shadow business secretary got involved in “skiving” – thinning the leather upper – of a Crockett and Jones shoe at the company’s plant in Northampton. Read
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Experts create new image of missing Maddie aged 6
May 02 2009 | Birmingham News
A STRIKING image of how Madeleine McCann might look now has been released by her parents ahead of the second anniversary of her disappearance. Read
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Three bailed over prison shooting
May 02 2009 | National News
Three men arrested over a fatal shooting outside a prison have been released on bail, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Bid to prevent flu concert panic
May 02 2009 | National News
The Scottish Government has defended its decision not to tell hundreds of concertgoers that Britain's first swine flu victim was in the audience days before being diagnosed. Read
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Father opposes Madonna adoption bid
May 02 2009 | National News
The father of a girl from Malawi whom Madonna hopes to adopt has said he's capable of taking care of his daughter. Read
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Officer arrested in medals inquiry
May 02 2009 | National News
A number of bravery medals awarded to troops who fought in Afghanistan may be reviewed after a decorated army officer was arrested as part of a probe into false battle write ups, it has been revealed. Read
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Fears over woman bundled into car
May 02 2009 | National News
Police have said they are concerned for the welfare of a young woman who was assaulted and then bundled into a car and driven away. Read
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Police name man shot outside prison
May 02 2009 | National News
A man who was shot dead outside a prison has been named by police. Read
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Prescott rounds on Brown's critics
May 02 2009 | National News
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has rounded on Gordon Brown's Labour Party critics, brusquely telling them to stop complaining and rally behind the leadership. Read
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Head teachers back boycott of Sats
May 02 2009 | National News
Head teachers have vowed to show the Schools Secretary they have "balls" as they passed a resolution backing a boycott of next year's primary school Sats tests. Read
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Murder probe after woman found dead
May 02 2009 | National News
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 52-year-old woman was found in a house. Read
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Pro-euthanasia doctor arrives in UK
May 02 2009 | National News
A controversial Australian doctor who backs euthanasia has been allowed into the UK after an interview at Heathrow Airport, his lawyer said. Read
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Swine flu confirmed in six-year-old
May 02 2009 | National News
A six-year-old girl was one of two more people confirmed with swine flu as the number of victims in the UK rose to 15. Read
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Swine flu: Two more cases confirmed in England
May 02 2009 | National News
Two new cases of swine flu were confirmed today - bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 15, the Department of Health said. Read
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Pro-euthanasia doctor can enter UK
May 02 2009 | National News
A controversial Australian doctor who backs euthanasia has been allowed into the UK after an interview at Heathrow Airport, his lawyer said. Read
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Two new swine flu cases confirmed
May 02 2009 | National News
Two new cases of swine flu have been confirmed - bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 15, the Department of Health said. Read
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Vow on Briton facing death in Laos
May 02 2009 | National News
The Foreign Office is working to ensure lawyers have access to a pregnant Briton who faces death by firing squad in Laos, after legal campaigners said British authorities were not acting quickly enough. Read
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Labour condemned on schools record
May 02 2009 | National News
The Labour government has lost the "hearts and minds" of head teachers, a school leader said. Read
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Boy dies as car mounts pavement
May 02 2009 | National News
An 11-year-old boy died after a car mounted a pavement and crashed into a group of pedestrians, police said. Read
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Missing chef's father unveils site
May 02 2009 | National News
The father of missing university chef Claudia Lawrence has launched a website in a fresh effort to find his daughter who police fear may have been murdered. Read
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Sufferer 'caught flu over meeting'
May 02 2009 | National News
The first person to contract swine flu in England without visiting Mexico believes he caught the virus from a colleague after only a brief meeting. Read
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Protesters stage mock funeral march
May 02 2009 | National News
Protesters staged a mock funeral, to demonstrate against the possible loss of a cemetery should a third runway be built at Heathrow Airport. Read
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Community shows support to McCanns
May 02 2009 | National News
Two years on from Madeleine McCann's disappearance, members of her local community described their continuing support for her grief-stricken family. Read
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Andrew Sachs: Russell Brand's comments helped my career
May 02 2009 | National News
Andrew Sachs has thanked Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand for helping his career with the obscene messages affair. Read
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Swine Flu: UK Chart-topping singer in Greek hospital
May 02 2009 | National News
The lead singer from chart-toppers N-Dubz is being treated in a Greek hospital for a suspected case of swine flu, the band's manager confirmed today. Read
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Susan Boyle: Britain's Got Talent star defended by Piers Morgan
May 02 2009 | National News
Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan has described criticism of Susan Boyle as “utterly pathetic”. Read
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Warning over social services fears
May 02 2009 | National News
Social services are still too reluctant to intervene to protect children at risk of abuse, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie warned. Read
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Thanks for the career boost: Sachs
May 02 2009 | National News
Andrew Sachs has thanked Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand for helping his career with the obscene messages affair. Read
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Man dies following attack by dogs
May 02 2009 | National News
A man who was savaged by two Alsatian dogs has died, police said. Read
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Nato in raid on suspected pirates
May 02 2009 | National News
A Portuguese warship has seized explosives from suspected Somali pirates after thwarting an attack on a Norwegian oil tanker, a Nato spokesman said. Read
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Human-to-human victim quarantined
May 02 2009 | National News
England's first human-to-human swine flu sufferer has been quarantined to his home but is said to be doing well. Read
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Suspects sought after gun murder
May 02 2009 | National News
Police were hunting two suspects after man was shot dead in a jail car park. Read
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Lumley continues Gurkha battle
May 02 2009 | National News
Joanna Lumley will take her campaign for Gurkha immigration rights to Parliament next week. Read
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Woman 'tried to bite flight crew'
May 02 2009 | National News
A British woman who allegedly consumed prescription drugs, wine and liquid soap from the lavatory before scuffling with flight attendants on a London-bound jet will remain in jail over the weekend in Maine, US. Read
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More than 600 tested for swine flu
May 02 2009 | National News
Health chiefs were waiting for the results of more than 600 tests for swine flu as the tally of confirmed cases hit 13. Read
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Toddler rapist faces life term
May 02 2009 | National News
The "stepfather" of Baby P is facing a life sentence after he was convicted of raping a two-year-old girl. Read
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Ashdown warns PM over party split
May 02 2009 | National News
The Labour Party could fracture as badly as it did in 1981 if the party suffers a heavy loss at the next election, Lord Ashdown has warned. Read
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Housing 'becoming more affordable'
May 02 2009 | National News
Housing affordability for first-time buyers has trebled since house prices started falling 18 months ago, research shows. Read
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Madeleine case prompts support call
May 02 2009 | National News
Gerry and Kate McCann's very public ordeal has highlighted a dearth of support for the families of missing people, a charity has said. Read
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Officer arrested over army medals
May 02 2009 | National News
A decorated army officer has been arrested as part of a probe into whether medals were awarded based on false battle write-ups. Read
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Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill expecting bigger clubs to come in for stars
May 02 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill is confident that “vibrant” Villa will be able to fend off advances from bigger clubs for his claret and blue stars this summer. Read
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Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill admits it's been hard to get out of the rut
May 02 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill has told of the difficulties of getting stuck in a Premier League rut ahead of Monday’s visit of struggling Hull City. Read
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Aston Villa: James Milner justifies record price tag for O'Neill
May 02 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
RECORD signing James Milner has been praised by Villa manager Martin O’Neill for shrugging off the pressure of his price-tag. Read
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Aston Villa: Ron Atkinson hails Gareth Barry as the new Bryan Robson
May 02 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
FORMER Villa boss Ron Atkinson has hailed Villa skipper Gareth Barry as the new Bryan Robson. Read
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Aston Villa won't feel sorry for Hull says Martin O'Neill
May 02 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill says there can be “no room for sentiment” as his Villa side look to push Hull City closer to relegation on Monday evening. Read
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Aston Villa's Martin O’Neill backs Scottish teams in Premier League
May 02 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill believes the Old Firm’s inclusion in the Premier League would be “amazing” and admits the logical conclusion to any restructure could be teams from Dublin or Belfast invited to form a British League. Read
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Martin O'Neill: Aston Villa are the club to play for if you're young and talented
May 02 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill believes the Professional Footballers’ Association Award offered conclusive proof that Villa is a club where promising footballers can prosper. Read
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Birmingham City: Keith Fahey dreading the prospect of the play-offs
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
THERE’S one man in the Blues camp who will be dreading the prospect of the Championship play-offs. Read
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Maik Taylor: Play-offs not on Birmingham City's mind
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
MAIK Taylor insists that Blues are not thinking about the unthinkable – scrapping for promotion in the play-offs. Read
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Alex McLeish tells Birmingham players to give their all
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has told his Blues players that they must come off the field at Reading tomorrow with no regrets. Read
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Lee Carsley in for suspended Lee Bowyer in Birmingham City's do-or-die game
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
TURNING to his selection, Alex McLeish confirmed Lee Carsley – ‘a man of character’ – would replace the suspended Lee Bowyer at Reading tomorrow. Read
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Alex McLeish happy that Birmingham City have enough experience
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish reckons Blues have enough wily experience to cope with the demands of tomorrow’s all-or-nothing match at Reading. Read
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Birmingham City to be clinical and measured at Reading - McLeish
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES will try to be measured and clinical at Reading, rather than gung-ho and reckless. Read
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Birmingham City: How Barry Fry rallied Blues in 1995 crunch game
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has to arrange his team perfectly for the crunch game at Reading. Read
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I made right choice, says rising Birmingham City star Mutch
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
JORDON Mutch has insisted that he made the right decision to quit Derby County and follow Terry Westley to Blues. Read
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Birmingham City's teenage ace Mutch has hope mended in foot operations
May 02 2009 | Birmingham City News
TOO Mutch, too young? Not for Jordon. Read
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No rush on new deal for Jonathan Greening says Tony Mowbray
May 02 2009 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray will wait until the end of the season before discussing Jonathan Greening’s contract. Read
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West Brom goalkeeping coach Joe Corrigan to retire after 42 years
May 02 2009 | West Brom News
ALBION’s goalkeeping coach Joe Corrigan will retire at the end of this season. Read
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Why West Brom are flying the flag for home-grown players
May 02 2009 | West Brom News
IF FOOTBALL’S governing bodies get their way we will be uttering the word “quotas” as often as “offside”, “goal” or “Rob Styles you’re a complete...fool”. Read
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West Bromwich Albion rising star Chris Wood wins New Zealand award
May 02 2009 | West Brom News
A MONTH ago few Albion fans had heard of him. Read
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Success for West Brom's Chris Brunt in right side switch
May 02 2009 | West Brom News
FROM left wing to right wing. Footballers and politicians try it. Few master the transition. Read
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Bromsgrove Rovers manager Rod Brown taking over at Stratford
May 02 2009 | Non-League
ROD Brown has quit Bromsgrove Rovers in a shock move to become Stratford Town’s new manager. Read
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INSIDE VIEW: Chasetown's Dean Perrow playing for family pride in final battle
May 02 2009 | Non-League
IT won’t be simply the opportunity to fire Chasetown into the Southern Premier for the first time in their history which will inspire Dean Perrow in today’s play-off final. Read
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Dale Belford says Adders can be proud of season's efforts
May 02 2009 | Non-League
ATHERSTONE Town should look back on the season with pride, despite their promotion hopes being destroyed in midweek. Read
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Tamworth FC have time to celebrate
May 02 2009 | Non-League
CHAMPIONS Tamworth will have the chance to celebrate their dream season in style before Gary Mills begins to plot their return to non-League’s top tier. Read
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Kidderminster skipper Mark Creighton wants club to show ambition
May 02 2009 | Non-League
SKIPPER Mark Creighton fears Kidderminster Harriers’ squad could disintegrate if the club fail to show the ambition to keep them. Read
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Micky Moore 'shocked' at Stratford Town axe
May 02 2009 | Non-League
MICKY Moore revealed he was “shocked and surprised” when he was told he was being axed as Stratford Town manager. Read
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Credit cruch will be a leveller, says Highgate boss Frain
May 02 2009 | Non-League
HIGHGATE United manager Pete Frain believes the wide-ranging effects of the recession will mean a levelling of the playing field on football finances. Read
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Whild glad to put Redditch's problems behind him
May 02 2009 | Non-League
GARY Whild has been delighted to end the season talking about matters on the pitch rather than Redditch United’s travails off the park. Read
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Sockett relaxed about holding on to Coleshill Town stars
May 02 2009 | Non-League
MARTIN Sockett has no doubts his Coleshill Town key players will feature on their rivals’ wanted list in the close season but he won’t lose any sleep. Read
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Rushall Olympic heartache a repeat of last year
May 02 2009 | Non-League
PAUL Holleran was left with a feeling of deja vu after Rushall Olympic suffered play-off heartache for a second successive season. Read
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Evesham boss West in final plea to county FA
May 02 2009 | Non-League
EVESHAM boss Paul West has urged Worcestershire FA to consider setting a date and venue for their showpiece event to avoid a repeat of this season’s frustrating finale. Read
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Alvechurch seek squad depth for next season
May 02 2009 | Non-League
ALVECHURCH joint-bosses Jamie McWilliams and Simon Redhead intend to learn from their mistakes when they look to bolster their squad during the summer months. Read
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Boldmere St Michaels look for cup consolation against Market Drayton
May 02 2009 | Non-League
ROB Mallaband hopes one cup disappointment will make Boldmere St Michaels even more determined to avoid another in next week’s Polymac Services League Cup final. Read
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Tough decisions on Hednesford Town squad
May 02 2009 | Non-League
DEAN Edwards says he will face some tough decisions in plotting the squad which can deliver promotion to Hednesford Town. Read
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Sweeney shares cup-winning tips with youngsters
May 02 2009 | Non-League
MARTIN Sweeney hopes previous cup final experience will be the key as Birmingham’s youngsters bid to win the FA County Youth Cup for the third time in a decade today. Read
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Moran hopes for Sutton Coldfield Town impetus
May 02 2009 | Non-League
NATHAN Moran believes Sutton Coldfield Town’s play-offs near-miss will give them the impetus to win promotion next season. Read
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Jason Cadden realistic about Mark Bellingham leaving Leamington
May 02 2009 | Non-League
Hot-shot Bellingham earned a second successive promotion from the British Gas Business Midlands, following play-off success with Stourbridge last May with a runaway title glory with Leamington. Read
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Solihull Moors boss set for summer clearout
May 02 2009 | Non-League
BOB Faulkner warned some of his Solihull Moors players had played their way out of his plans with their performance in last week’s defeat at Hyde United. Read
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Romulus boss says squad strong for next year
May 02 2009 | Non-League
RICHARD Evans believes an unbeatable team spirit will be crucial in keeping his Romulus squad together – and attracting new players. Read
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Tottenham Hotspur 1 West Brom 0: Big Match Report
May 02 2009 | West Brom Match Reports
West Brom were pushed closer to relegation from the Barclays Premier League after Jermaine Jenas' winner for Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Read
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Robertson on a charge
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Neil Robertson was staging an incredible comeback on Saturday night as he attempted to become the first Australian for 34 years to reach the Betfred.com World Championship final. Read
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Wigan discover magic touch
May 02 2009 | National Sport
A change of venue brought a change of fortune for Wigan, who put their previous Magic misery behind them to inflict a second successive defeat on Super League leaders St Helens in Edinburgh. Read
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Leinster reach Heineken Cup final
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Leinster reached their first ever Heineken Cup final after producing one of the outstanding performances in the competition's history in their 25-6 victory over Munster. Read
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Agger signs contract extension
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has agreed a four-year extension to his current contract, which will see him remain at Anfield until at least 2014. Read
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Prince saves Lancashire
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Ashwell Prince's first century for Lancashire steered them to an LV County Championship Division One draw as they recovered from the loss of early wickets against Nottinghamshire on day four at Old Trafford. Read
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Baggies on brink after Spurs defeat
May 02 2009 | National Sport
West Brom were pushed closer to relegation from the Barclays Premier League after Jermaine Jenas grabbed the winner in Tottenham's 1-0 victory at White Hart Lane. Read
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City put three past Blackburn
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City romped to an easy 3-1 win over Blackburn at Eastlands to maintain their push for a place in next season's Europa League. Read
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Gunners fire their way past Pompey
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal's understrength side still had enough quality to beat Portsmouth 3-0 at Fratton Park and extend their unbeaten Barclays Premier League run to 21 matches. Read
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Blues pass Fulham test
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea strolled to a 3-1 win over west London rivals Fulham to keep-up the pressure on second-placed Liverpool. Read
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Higgins books final berth
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Scotland's John Higgins survived a major Crucible scare to reach the Betfred.com World Championship final and end Mark Allen's magnificent run. Read
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Prince hits century
May 02 2009 | National Sport
A century from Ashwell Prince steered Lancashire towards a County Championship Division One draw as they recovered from the loss of early wickets against Nottinghamshire on day four at Old Trafford. Read
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Warriors crash out in semis
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Bourgoin will face Northampton in the final of the European Challenge Cup following a hard-fought 22-11 victory over Worcester Warriors. Read
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Giggs inspires United win
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Ryan Giggs turned in a captain's performance as Manchester United beat Middlesbrough 2-0 to cruise into a six-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League table. Read
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Robertson cuts Murphy lead
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Neil Robertson recovered from a dismal start to slash Shaun Murphy's lead to four frames after the third session of their Betfred.com World Championship semi-final. Read
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Lancs duo seek revival
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Ashwell Prince and Mark Chilton set about saving the game for Lancashire after three early wickets on day four gave Nottinghamshire a sniff of an LV County Championship Division One victory. Read
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McDonald keeps Celtic on course
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Scott McDonald fired a clinical double as Celtic came from behind to beat Aberdeen 3-1 and move four points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. Read
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Moyes: No letting up
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes has warned his squad they risk jeopardising their chances of playing in the FA Cup final if they try to coast towards the end of the season. Read
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Murphy in control
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Shaun Murphy won all four frames before the mid-session interval to stretch his lead over Neil Robertson to 13-7 in their Betfred.com World Championship semi-final. Read
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Ricky Hatton ready to prove himself as a British boxing great
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Ricky Hatton faces pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao tonight looking to cement his legacy as a British boxing great. Read
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Brown rues spitting row
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Phil Brown believes the spitting row with Arsenal may have damaged people's perception of Hull. Read
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O'Neill: Villa hit by expectations
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Martin O'Neill admits Aston Villa's ability to over achieve for the majority of the season has left a feeling of disappointment amongst fans - even though they are almost certain to qualify for the Europa League. Read
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Gerrard 'pleased' he snubbed Blues
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Steven Gerrard admits he considered moving to Chelsea because he felt Liverpool were a long way from being title contenders. Read
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No fairytale finish for Farrell
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Former Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell ended his illustrious dual-code career on a losing note as Northampton beat his Saracens side 16-13 to reach the European Challenge Cup final. Read
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Yobo impresses Moyes
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes has backed Joseph Yobo to step up to the mark in the absence of injured defender Phil Jagielka. Read
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Shearer calls for team effort
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Alan Shearer has warned his Newcastle players they cannot rely on their big names alone to get the club out of trouble. Read
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Sbragia fumes at Keane
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has hit back at the perceived recent slights of his predecessor Roy Keane by advising the Irishman to focus on his own job at Ipswich. Read
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Colly comfortable with captaincy
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Paul Collingwood will front England's World Twenty20 campaign next month after being convinced another short stint in charge will not harm his Ashes prospects. Read
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Hatton makes weight in Vegas
May 02 2009 | National Sport
Ricky Hatton made weight for his light-welterweight showdown with Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night and insisted he had no problems doing so. Read
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McCarthy proud of Wolves promotion to Premier League
May 02 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy has revealed his immense sense of pride and satisfaction in giving the people of Wolverhampton reasons to be cheerful following the club’s success in securing promotion to the top flight for next season. Read
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Ashley Hemmings has plenty to sing about for Wolverhampton Wanderers
May 02 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES new-boy Ashley Hemmings admits playing in his first ever senior game for the club at Barnsley last week was less daunting than the initiation ceremony his team-mates put their rookies through. Read
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Christophe Berra fulfilling a dream playing for Wolves
May 02 2009 | Wolves FC News
CHRISTOPHE Berra believes his decision to make the move south from Scotland in January to join Wolves has been vindicated by the fact he will be playing football in the best league in the world next season. Read
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Mick McCarthy wants Wolverhampton Wanderers to end on a high
May 02 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy insists Wolves will be battling to win tomorrow against Doncaster even though he admits the hard work is done Read
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Birmingham Mail honours 12 Midland soldiers killed in Iraq
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
AS WE settle down to a bank holiday weekend, most of us will enjoy the company of loved ones and friends. Read
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Swine Flu: Mexico buy up Brierley Hill firm's air decontaminator
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
A SMALL firm that has invented a state of the art air decontaminator has seen a million-pound business boom after Mexican authorities bought out their whole stock. Read
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Birmingham mums blame Tony Blair for deaths of their sons in Iraq
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
MOTHERS of Birmingham soldiers who died fighting in Basra today blamed the British government for the death of 179 British soldiers in Iraq. Read
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Man accused of murdering Villa fan has string of violent offences
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
THE man accused of killing an Aston Villa fan by running him over has got a string of violent offences to his name, it was revealed to jurors. Read
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Day care staff fury at closure
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
CARERS and users at a Birmingham day care centre doomed with closure have said the fear and future uncertainty forced on them by the council has had a “catastrophic effect”. Read
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Worcestershire man dies from heart attack after falling from ladder
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
A WORCESTERSHIRE man died from a heart attack after falling from a ladder. Read
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Men admit armed robbery in Telford
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR men have admitted carrying out an armed bank robbery in Telford in which £425,000 was stolen. Read
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Wolves to be presented with Championship trophy in West Park
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
WOLVES have ruled out holding an open-top bus parade tomorrow to celebrate Premiership promotion but will stage a party in West Park as the Championship trophy is presented. Read
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Birmingham’s Back to back museum opens up to celebrate VE Day
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
PACK up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile! Read
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Arrest warrant for ex-Birmingham City footballer Peter Ndlovu
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER Blues star Peter Ndlovu has disappeared in Africa after failing to take a paternity test and skipping court. Read
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Birmingham supermarket asks customers to pick its charity
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM supermarket is inviting shoppers to help select its official charity for this year. Read
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Sandwell nature reserve reaches milestone
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
BUDDING Bill Oddies are invited to the RSPB Sandwell Nature Reserve’s 25th birthday celebrations on May 17. Read
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Mortgage Rescue Scheme has not helped one West Midland's family
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
AN OFFICIAL scheme to help families keep their homes during the recession has not helped a single family in the West Midlands – despite 48 pleas for aid. Read
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Birmingham's drivers are greenest in UK
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS in Birmingham have driven into the lead as the UK’s greenest drivers. Read
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Kenilworth Castle garden goes back to Elizabethan age
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
GARDENERS at a Midland castle stepped back in time to recreate a scene from the Elizabethan age. Read
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Nadav Kander visits Birmingham to see his Obama exhibition
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
AN exhibition devoted to the inner circle of the world’s most powerful man has opened in Birmingham with a visit from the photographer behind the work. Read
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Midland football fans cutting back on club merchandise
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
CASH-conscious Midland football fans are saving their money in the recession by ditching their team’s colours, according to a new survey. Read
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Police officers honoured for saving city centre stab victim
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
TWO bobbies were honoured for helping to save a teenager stabbed in the neck in front of rush-hour commuters in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Married couple honoured for being top crime-fighting team
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
A ‘SPECIAL’ crime-fighting couple were honoured for helping nab those crooks who thought they were “above the law” and “untrappable”. Read
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Hero cop Emma Carney tells of ordeal after being mown down
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
A HERO cop mown down by a drug dealer she was trying to arrest has spoken for the first time of the horrific ordeal which turned her life upside down. Read
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11 electoral fraud allegations lodged in the West Midlands last year
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than one in ten of the UK’s electoral fraud allegations were lodged in the West Midlands during last year’s local polls, voting watchdogs have revealed. Read
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Paralympics golden girl Ellie Simmonds launches Walsall games
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
PARALYMPIC golden girl Ellie Simmonds was returning to her roots today to launch a national competition. Read
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End of an era for Broad Street newsagent couple
May 02 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S the end of an era on Birmingham’s Golden Mile today as one of Broad Street’s longest-running businesses shuts its doors for the last time. Read
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Hutchings in market for buyers
May 02 2009 | Walsall FC News
CHRIS Hutchings has already begun his search for new recruits as he moulds his Saddlers squad for next season and has admitted he may be spoilt for choice this summer. Read
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Walsall boss on why the Saddlers won't be another Luton
May 02 2009 | Walsall FC News
IT SEEMS hardly a week goes by without reports of another football club being plunged into financial difficulty and facing possible sanctions from the FA if the receivers are called in. Read
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Walsall's rising star Smith takes chance to shine
May 02 2009 | Walsall FC News
MANNY Smith’s inclusion in last week’s League One team of the week after his impressive display at MK Dons was the culmination of some outstanding recent performances. Read
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Walsall's Alex Nicholls can't wait for new campaign
May 02 2009 | Walsall FC News
THEY say time flies when you are having fun and for Walsall striker Alex Nicholls that has certainly been the case since Chris Hutchings arrived as manager. Read
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Cricket: Knee injury may end Maddy's season for Warwickshire
May 02 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
Knee injury may end Maddy’s season Read
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Warwickshire without eight regulars for Scotland clash
May 02 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE will face an early-season test of their squad depth when they play Scotland in the Friends Provident Trophy at Edgbaston tomorrow (noon start). Read
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Liverpool FC sign Daniel Agger up to a new contract
May 02 2009 | Sports Talk
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has signed a new deal at Liverpool FC which will keep him at the club until 2014. Read
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Tottenham 1, West Brom 0
May 02 2009 | Premier League
West Brom were pushed closer to relegation from the Barclays Premier League after Jermaine Jenas' winner for Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Read
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Liverpool's Jamie Carragher to take first steps into management
May 02 2009 | Premier League
Jamie Carragher will get his first taste of football management when he appears in the dug-out for the Hillsborough memorial match at Anfield next month. Read
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Alan Shearer demands more team work from Newcastle
May 02 2009 | Premier League
Alan Shearer has warned his Newcastle players they cannot rely on their big names alone to get the club out of trouble. Read
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Liverpool FC thwart bid to tempt Javier Mascherano from Anfield
May 02 2009 | Premier League
RAFA Benitez has amazingly revealed that Argentina captain Javier Mascherano has turned down an approach from an un-named club for his services. Read
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Atletico Madrid line up bid for Tottenham misfit
May 02 2009 | Premier League
David Bentley is a target for Atletico Madrid, who are ready to rescue him from his Tottenham nightmare. Read
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Everton boss picks man to cover for Phil Jagielka
May 02 2009 | Premier League
Everton manager David Moyes has backed Joseph Yobo to step up to the mark in the absence of injured defender Phil Jagielka. Read
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Kevin Kilbane to draw on Wigan experience to keep Hull up
May 02 2009 | Premier League
Kevin Kilbane is convinced Hull have what it takes to beat relegation - because he has survived tighter scrapes in the past. Read
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Steven Gerrard: Why I considered leaving Liverpool FC for Chelsea
May 02 2009 | Premier League
Steven Gerrard admits he considered moving to Chelsea because he felt Liverpool were a long way from being title contenders. Read
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Phil Brown admits Arsenal spitting row has damaged Hull's reputation
May 02 2009 | Premier League
Phil Brown believes the spitting row with Arsenal may have damaged people's perception of Hull. Read
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Hull midfielder George Boateng wants hostile reception at Aston Villa
May 02 2009 | Premier League
Hull midfielder George Boateng claims a hostile reception will make him doubly determined to win at former club Aston Villa on Monday. Read
