May
2009
Articles from 22nd May 2009
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Ancient tradition of the Lichfield Bower looms
May 22 2009 | Staffordshire News
HUNDREDS of people are expected to join in the ancient tradition of the Lichfield Bower taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, including a marching band from the famous Gurkhas. Read
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MPs' humiliation 'weakens politics'
May 22 2009 | National News
The "systematic humiliation" of MPs is damaging British democracy, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. Read
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McCann detective guilty of perjury
May 22 2009 | National News
The disgraced former Portuguese police chief who previously led the inquiry into Madeleine McCann's disappearance has been convicted of perjury in a separate case. Read
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McCann policeman guilty of perjury
May 22 2009 | National News
The disgraced former Portuguese police chief who previously led the inquiry into Madeleine McCann's disappearance has been convicted of perjury in a separate case. Read
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Sextuplets arrive in five minutes
May 22 2009 | National News
A mother has given birth to sextuplets in just five minutes. Read
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Madeleine suspect set to be quizzed
May 22 2009 | National News
British police are preparing to interview a convicted paedophile in Germany who is being investigated over Madeleine McCann's disappearance. Read
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Cross-dressing burglar is locked up
May 22 2009 | National News
A cross-dressing burglar who broke into a house and filmed himself wearing a schoolgirl's underwear has been jailed indefinitely. Read
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Sisters' sadistic killer convicted
May 22 2009 | National News
A sadistic sex killer who stabbed to death his on-off girlfriend and her sister in a "brutal and depraved" attack has been convicted of murder. Read
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Spider-Man star's death 'baffling'
May 22 2009 | National News
The agent of a British actress who apparently committed suicide in her Paris flat has said she is "baffled and devastated" by her death. Read
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McCartney's house taken off Google
May 22 2009 | National News
A house belonging to Sir Paul McCartney has been removed from Google Street View. Read
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Suu Kyi facing house arrest trial
May 22 2009 | National News
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will face a full trial over claims she broke the terms of her house arrest after a court agreed to hear the charge. Read
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Teenager admits Corrie star assault
May 22 2009 | National News
A teenager has pleaded guilty to an attack on a Coronation Street star which left him with a broken jaw. Read
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Jam today for bank holiday drivers
May 22 2009 | National News
Travellers have crowded into air and sea ports and queued in jams on major roads at the start of a bank holiday weekend expected to produce the UK's hottest weather of the year so far. Read
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Baby P's mother jailed indefinitely
May 22 2009 | National News
The mother of baby Peter has been condemned as selfish and calculating as she was jailed indefinitely for allowing him to die during a campaign of abuse. Read
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MP's 'witch-hunt' comment dismissed
May 22 2009 | National News
Tory leader David Cameron slapped down a Tory backbencher who claimed that MPs were victims of a "McCarthy-style witch-hunt" over their expenses claims. Read
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Man convicted of murdering sisters
May 22 2009 | National News
A sadistic sex killer who stabbed to death his on-off girlfriend and her sister in a "brutal and depraved" attack has been convicted of murder. Read
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Southall loses fight to end GMC ban
May 22 2009 | National News
Controversial paediatrician Dr David Southall has been condemned by the High Court for his "truly shocking" and unjustified accusations that a mother drugged and murdered her son. Read
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Baby P mother jailed indefinitely
May 22 2009 | National News
The mother of baby Peter was condemned as selfish and calculating as she was jailed indefinitely for allowing him to die during a campaign of abuse. Read
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MP faces Labour probe over expenses
May 22 2009 | National News
A Labour MP who claimed parliamentary expenses on a flat where his daughter was living has been referred to the party's "star chamber" to decide whether he should be deselected as a candidate in the general election. Read
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Death of Baby P 'was preventable'
May 22 2009 | National News
Baby P's "horrifying death could and should have been prevented", a second serious case review has found. Read
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Baby P 'stepfather' jailed for life
May 22 2009 | National News
Baby P's sadistic "stepfather" has been jailed for life after a campaign of abuse against the little boy and the rape of a two-year-old girl. Read
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Southall loses fight over GMC ban
May 22 2009 | National News
Controversial paediatrician Dr David Southall has lost his High Court battle against a decision to strike him off the medical register for serious professional misconduct. Read
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UK car production suffers 55% slump
May 22 2009 | National News
Car production fell sharply last month, dipping 55.3% compared with April 2008, it was announced. Read
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Baby P death three face sentencing
May 22 2009 | National News
Baby P's mother is due to be sentenced alongside the two men also convicted over the little boy's brutal death. Read
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Labour MP makes 'stand down' offer
May 22 2009 | National News
A Labour MP has said he is ready to stand down if his constituents demand it, after it was revealed he claimed £80,000 in taxpayers' money for a flat where his daughter lived with her partner. Read
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BA announces record losses of £401m
May 22 2009 | National News
British Airways has announced record annual losses of £401 million after suffering a near-£3 billion fuel bill in last year's oil price bubble. Read
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Decision due on Southall's GMC ban
May 22 2009 | National News
A High Court judge is due to rule on a legal challenge by controversial paediatrician Dr David Southall against a decision to strike him off the medical register for serious professional misconduct. Read
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MP's expenses included toilet seats
May 22 2009 | National News
A Conservative MP spent £17,000 of taxpayers' money on furniture and other items for his two homes during a four-year period. Read
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Sun and storms for holiday weekend
May 22 2009 | National News
Sun lovers will be donning shorts and t-shirts this Bank Holiday weekend with forecasters predicting the highest temperatures of the year so far. Read
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Hottest day and storms predicted
May 22 2009 | National News
Sun lovers will be donning shorts and t-shirts this Bank Holiday weekend with forecasters predicting the highest temperatures of the year so far. Read
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Sharp fall in recommended beaches
May 22 2009 | National News
The number of UK bathing spots recommended for having excellent water quality in the latest Good Beach Guide has dropped by almost a sixth this year as a result of 2008's heavy rain. Read
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Ofsted 'irrelevant', says ex-chief
May 22 2009 | National News
Former Ofsted boss Chris Woodhead denounced the schools inspection body as an "irrelevance" and "a waste of public money". Read
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School arson figures 'are worrying'
May 22 2009 | National News
Police officers were called to schools to deal with reported arson attacks almost 3,000 times in the past two years, according to new figures released by the Tories. Read
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Poll piles on pressure for election
May 22 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown is under increasing pressure to call an immediate General Election as a poll revealed that more than half of the population want him to go to the country now. Read
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UK paedophile probed over Madeleine
May 22 2009 | National News
A convicted paedophile is being investigated in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Read
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Shearer ‘one of the greats’
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA manager Martin O’Neill has hailed Alan Shearer as one of the greatest post-war strikers in the game. Read
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Villa striker John Carew delighted with goals haul
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JOHN Carew says his goals are the sign of a player relishing his time at Villa Park. Read
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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says judge me on league table
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA boss Martin O’Neill says he is happy to be judged in years to come on Villa’s league positions. Read
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Curtis Davies: Aston Villa must finish on a high
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
CURTIS Davies admits even fifth place could still be seen as a failure for Villa in a season where for six months they promised so much. Read
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Aston Villa are 'desperate' to beat Newcastle United
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill insists Villa cannot treat Sunday’s final game gainst Newcastle United as a last-day “jolly-up” as they attempt to reach a triple target. Read
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Last day drama the norm for Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
THE Premier League is reaching a “remarkable” conclusion, with Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Hull City and Sunderland sweating on their top-flight futures. Read
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Aston Villa Res 3 Sunderland Res 1
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA’S young guns were equal to the task once again as they deservedly beat a very good Sunderland side to lift the Premiership Reserve League crown in an excellent play-off clash. Read
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Newcastle United v Aston Villa: What's your prediction?
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
A huge game for Newcastle United - not such a big game for Aston Villa but they will be wanting to go out with a bang. Read
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Live Aston Villa web-chat today at 12pm
May 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa writer Bill Howell will be online at 12pm today to answer all of your Aston Villa related questions. Read
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New away kit for Birmingham City
May 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
James McFadden models the new away kit for Blues’ Premier League return. Read
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Birmingham City must move fast to sign Oguchi Onyewu
May 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES will have to move fast and flex their financial muscle if they are to secure the services of Oguchi Onyewu. Read
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Alex McLeish will study Bobo Balde in training for Birmingham City target
May 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
BOBO Balde has often been painted as the pantomime villain following his stubborn refusal to leave Celtic. Read
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Blackburn Rovers v West Brom: What's your prediction?
May 22 2009 | West Brom News
A huge game for Newcastle United - not such a big game for Aston Villa but they will be wanting to go out with a bang. Read
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Blackburn game is not the right time to blood youngsters says West Brom
May 22 2009 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray will resist the temptation to blood some of Albion's younger players in this Sunday's final game of the season. Read
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West Brom boss throws down challenge to Celtic
May 22 2009 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray has challenged Celtic to show the colour of their money if they are serious about taking Marek Cech. Read
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Jeremy Peace: West Brom boss has my backing
May 22 2009 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray has been backed by Jeremy Peace as Albion start preparations for next season's promotion push. Read
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Eleven players out says West Brom chairman
May 22 2009 | West Brom News
West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has confirmed that the first-team squad will be cut by 11 players this summer - as he prepares to finalise the permanent signings of Youssouf Mulumbu and Juan-Carlos Menseguez. Read
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Long on song in Saints win
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Sean Long gave the most emphatic reminder possible of his quality with a sensational piece of skill to help St Helens to a 22-12 victory over high-flying engage Super League rivals Harlequins. Read
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Challenge Cup glory for Northampton
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Northampton were crowned Challenge Cup champions after surviving a ferocious assault from French bruisers Bourgoin to win 15-3 at Twickenham Stoop. Read
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Hiddink makes UEFA claim
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea's interim coach Guus Hiddink believes UEFA are "happy" this season's Champions League final is not another all-English contest. Read
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Hodgson hopeful of new deals for duo
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and Norwegian defender Brede Hangeland have both been offered new deals. Read
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Casey leads the way
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Paul Casey, told on Wednesday that the world number three spot was there for him to grab this week, is bang on course for it halfway through the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Read
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Benitez cools Alonso speculation
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has moved to cool speculation that Xabi Alonso is leaving Liverpool. Read
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Ford in for Flannery
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Scotland hooker Ross Ford has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to South Africa as a replacement for Jerry Flannery. Read
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Gloucester wait on Clark visa
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Gloucestershire have confirmed they are awaiting a visa for Stuart Clark before finalising a short-term deal for the Australia paceman. Read
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We will challenge next season - Wenger
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have not "stood still" - and declared his young Gunners will "have a word to say" again in the Barclays Premier League title race next season. Read
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Gunners skipper Fabregas cleared
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared of allegations he spat at Hull assistant boss Brian Horton after the FA Cup tie at the Emirates Stadium on March 17, the Football Association have confirmed. Read
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Northamptonshire land Harvey
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Former Australia all-rounder Ian Harvey has joined Northamptonshire ahead of their forthcoming Twenty20 campaign. Read
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Murray handed Chela test
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will launch his latest bid to win his first grand slam title with a first-round match against Juan Ignacio Chela at the French Open. Read
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UEFA charge Chelsea
May 22 2009 | National Sport
UEFA have initiated disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea, Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa in relation to incidents following the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Ancelotti bound for Bridge - Mourinho
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims he has been told by friends at Stamford Bridge that Carlo Ancelotti will be in charge next season. Read
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O'Neill in no rush over Barry future
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is expecting midfielder Gareth Barry to make no decision on his future until after England's two summer internationals. Read
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Madrid deny Ronaldo deal
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Real Madrid have "categorically denied" media reports they have a pre-contract agreement to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Wenger committed to Arsenal
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reaffirmed his commitment to the club after being linked with a move to Real Madrid. Read
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Wright-Phillips out of qualifiers
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Shaun Wright-Phillips will miss England's World Cup qualifying double header with Kazakhstan and Andorra next month with a knee injury. Read
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Keothavong paired with Safina
May 22 2009 | National Sport
British number one Anne Keothavong was handed a shocking draw in the first round of the French Open after being paired with top seed Dinara Safina on Friday. Read
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Tough draw for Murray
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will open his French Open campaign against dangerous Argentinian Juan Ignacio Chela. Read
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Langeveldt ruled out for season
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Derbyshire fast bowler Charl Langeveldt will not play for the club this season after aggravating an old shoulder injury. Read
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Defensive duo agrees new Toffees deals
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Everton defenders Phil Jagielka and Joseph Yobo have both agreed new five-year contracts with the club. Read
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Fabregas cleared of wrong-doing
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared of allegations he spat at Hull assistant boss Brian Horton after the FA Cup tie at the Emirates Stadium on March 17, the Football Association have confirmed. Read
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Kaka plays down move talk
May 22 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan star Kaka insists he has no plans to follow Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea or Real Madrid should the coach decide to leave the San Siro this summer. Read
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Senior extends Rhinos deal
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Leeds Rhinos' veteran centre Keith Senior, one of only five men to have played in every season of Super League, has signed a new contract which will keep him at Headingley until the end of 2010. Read
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No divided loyalty for Murphy
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Geordan Murphy is determined to make European rugby history on Saturday by leading Leicester to a record-equalling third Heineken Cup title. Read
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Familiar foes prepare to do battle
May 22 2009 | National Sport
A reunion of former team-mates will provide a fascinating side-show when Warrington and Wigan do battle in the engage Super League at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday night. Read
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Williams admits to practice showboating
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Frank Williams has admitted to a degree of "showboating" from his team in practice this season. Read
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Big Sam: Finances scuppered Baggies
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes his West Brom counterpart Tony Mowbray deserves respect even though his side have been relegated from the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Gunners set to field rookie
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal fans could get another glimpse into the club's future should rookie goalkeeper Vito Mannone be handed an unexpected debut against Stoke in the final Barclays Premier League game of the season on Sunday. Read
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Cole fit to turn fans his way
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Ashley Cole has revealed he played with a long-standing ankle complaint when he first joined Chelsea - but he is now fully fit, in top form and ready to win over England fans. Read
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Award hat-trick for Lampard
May 22 2009 | National Sport
England midfielder Frank Lampard has become the first Chelsea star to win the club's Player of the Year award for the third time. Read
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ECB insist drainage will work
May 22 2009 | National Sport
The England and Wales Cricket Board are confident time lost to wet weather during the Ashes will be kept to a minimum following the Headingley fiasco on Thursday. Read
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Scholes: I cannot comfort Fletch
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Paul Scholes has admitted no words of sympathy from him could ever make Darren Fletcher feel better about missing the Champions League final. Read
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Gerrard wants to repay fans
May 22 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool can complete a season unbeaten at home when they host Tottenham on Sunday - and captain Steven Gerrard believes it is the perfect opportunity to repay the fans. Read
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Chris Iwelumo ready to fight for his place
May 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES striker Chris Iwelumo insists he is prepared to fight for his place next season if manager Mick McCarthy brings in further firepower for the new season in the top flight. Read
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£300,000 work starts to re-lay Molineux pitch
May 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES have begun the next step in their transition into the Premier League by beginning major renovation work on the Molineux pitch to prepare a new playing surface. Read
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Chris Iwelumo ready to fight for his place
May 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES striker Chris Iwelumo insists he is prepared to fight for his place next season if manager Mick McCarthy brings in further firepower for the new season in the top flight. Read
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£300,000 work starts to re-lay Molineux pitch
May 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES have begun the next step in their transition into the Premier League by beginning major renovation work on the Molineux pitch to prepare a new playing surface. Read
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£300,000 work starts to re-lay Wolves' Molineux pitch
May 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES have begun the next step in their transition into the Premier League by beginning major renovation work on the Molineux pitch to prepare a new playing surface. Read
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Chris Iwelumo ready to fight for his place at Wolves
May 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES striker Chris Iwelumo insists he is prepared to fight for his place next season if manager Mick McCarthy brings in further firepower for the new season in the top flight. Read
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Synecdoche, New York
May 22 2009 | Film Reviews
IF YOU want to get an all-star cast in your film and then make sure that hardly anybody sees it, why not come up with a name like Synecdoche, New York? Read
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What Would Jesus Buy?
May 22 2009 | Film Reviews
REMEMBER Morgan Spurlock who gave us Super Size Me and then introduced Where In The World Is Osama Bin Laden? at Cineworld on Broad Street a year ago? Read
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Awaydays (18)
May 22 2009 | Film Reviews
MULTIPLEXES were meant to broaden the choice of films available. Read
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Night At The Museum 2: The IMAX Experience (PG)
May 22 2009 | Film Reviews
TWO WEEKS after Star Trek exploded on to the Midlands’ biggest screen, Ben Stiller and friends are also heading that way in a cracking sequel to their 2006 box office smash, Night At The Museum. Read
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Tormented (15)
May 22 2009 | Film Reviews
THIS teen horror movie received its national premiere in Birmingham last night, with the cast walking down the red carpet at Cineworld in Broad Street. Read
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The fire in his voice
May 22 2009 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
IT was the rich tones of a Brummie that inspired baritone Jason Howard to give up his job as a firefighter and hope for glory on the stage. Read
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Jason Howard - the man with a fire in his voice
May 22 2009 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
IT was the rich tones of a Brummie that inspired baritone Jason Howard to give up his job as a firefighter and hope for glory on the stage. Read
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Senior police officer charged after fatal accident
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A senior police officer has been charged with misconduct and failing to stop at the scene of an accident in which a student was killed, the Crown Prosecution Service said today. Read
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ONE pupil has swine flu and nearly two dozen others at a Birmingham primary school are suspected of having it, it was revealed today.
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Welford Primary School, in Handsworth, was forced to shut today after the outbreak. Read
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BIRMINGHAM’S Bullring is to remain closed indefinitely as an investigation continues into a chemical leak which led to 33 people being treated by paramedics.
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Today, a further nine people had to be treated when they went into the centre to open it up but experienced breathing problems. Read
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M&B chief quits over multi-million pound losses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
TIM Clarke, chief executive of Birmingham pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers, quit his £611,000 a year job after the company was forced to write off £69 million after a disastrous bet on interest rates. Read
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Shot 50 times, but I survived
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A WALSALL man has spoken for the first time about how he miraculously survived being shot 50 times in the chest, neck and shoulder during an armed robbery in Nigeria. Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Killer was evil, says detective
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
The detective in charge of the inquiry which brought Mohammed Ali to justice welcomed the guilty verdict and described the killer as an evil "monster". Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Family tribute
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
The family of Yasmine and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif expressed relief that their "barbaric" killer was found guilty of murder. Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Killer showed no remorse
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Described by his own barrister as perhaps the "most hateful" individual jurors would ever have come across, Mohammed Ali's lack of remorse was brought into sharp focus by his defiant testimony in the witness box. Read
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Birmingham sisters murder: Man convicted of murder
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A sadistic sex killer who stabbed to death his on-off girlfriend and her sister in a "brutal and depraved" attack was convicted of murder today. Read
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Go Green awards celebrate environment stars
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’s biggest and best green ambassadors were honoured for their successes at an awards ceremony in the city. Read
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Bullring chemical spill: Centre to stay closed for rest of today
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
The Bullring Shopping Centre will remain closed to the public for at least the rest of today. (Friday May 22) Read
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Bullring shut 'indefinitely' after chemical leak
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE Bullring shopping centre remained shut today following a chemical leak - and may not re-open tomorrow. Read
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Man's body pulled from canal
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN’S body was discovered face down in a Birmingham canal. Read
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Midland MP expenses: The full breakdown
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A breakdown of the expenses of Midland MPs. Read
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Inquiry on man hurt after arrest in Sutton Coldfield
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
INDEPENDENT investigators are probing an incident in which a man suffered a serious head injury after being arrested in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Ex-England boss Graham Taylor in Villa Park charity cook-off
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England and Villa boss Graham Taylor found the tables turned at Villa Park when he was the one taking orders – from Hell’s Kitchen supremo Marco Pierre White. Read
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ONE pupil has swine flu and nearly two dozen others at a Birmingham primary school are suspected of having it, it was revealed today.
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Welford Primary School, in Handsworth, was forced to shut today after the outbreak. Read
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M&B chief quits over multi-million pound losses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
TIM Clarke, chief executive of Birmingham pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers, quit his £611,000 a year job after the company was forced to write off £69 million after a disastrous bet on interest rates. Read
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Horror film Tormented has premiere in Birmingham
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A TEEN horror movie filmed in Birmingham received the red-carpet treatment for its premiere in the city. Read
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Swine flu: 24 children tested at Handsworth school
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
ONE child has swine flu and nearly two dozen others at a Birmingham primary school are suspected of having it, it was revealed today. Read
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Bullring chemical spill not treated as suspicious
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A CHEMICAL leak which forced the closure of Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre and led to more than 30 people being treated by paramedics was probably an accident, police said today. Read
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MP's expenses: How Midlands MPs claimed
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP tried to put a £1,300 Persian rug on her House of Commons expenses, it emerged today. Read
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Horror film Tormented has premiere in Birmingham
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A TEEN horror movie filmed in Birmingham received the red-carpet treatment for its premiere in the city. Read
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Man arrested for assaulting woman in Ward End home
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was assaulted inside a house in Birmingham today. Read
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Passengers lucky escape in Kings Norton bus crash
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
PASSENGERS had a lucky escape when a car crashed into the back of the bus they were on in Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, at 6pm yesterday. Read
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Ex-England boss Graham Taylor in Villa Park charity cook-off
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England and Villa boss Graham Taylor found the tables turned at Villa Park when he was the one taking orders – from Hell’s Kitchen supremo Marco Pierre White. Read
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Inquiry on man hurt after arrest in Sutton Coldfield
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
INDEPENDENT investigators are probing an incident in which a man suffered a serious head injury after being arrested in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Man's body pulled from canal
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN’S body was discovered face down in a Birmingham canal. Read
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Midlands MPs expenses revealed
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP tried to put a £1,300 Persian rug on her House of Commons expenses, it emerged today. Read
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Go Green awards celebrate environment stars
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’s biggest and best green ambassadors were honoured for their successes at an awards ceremony in the city. Read
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M&B chief quits over multi-million pound losses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
TIM Clarke, chief executive of Birmingham pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers, quit his £611,000 a year job after the company was forced to write off £69 million after a disastrous bet on interest rates. Read
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Transport minister Lord Adonis in high-speed rail link pledge
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Transport minister Lord Adonis has pledged to unveil plans for a new high-speed rail link between Birmingham and London before the next election. Read
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Beorma Quarter project in Digbeth gets green light
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Work will begin later this year on the £170 million landmark tower development at the heart of Birmingham city centre after it won the wholehearted backing of city planners. Read
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Great Barr woman gets pay-out after hospital failed to spot cervical cancer
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham mother who had to have a hysterectomy after a hospital failed to spot fatal cervical cancer cells during a smear test has won a five-figure pay-out. Read
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Gordon Brown defends Jacqui Smith over expenses
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
Gordon Brown last night defended home secretary Jacqui Smith over her controversial expenses claims and refused to comment on whether she would be forced to appear before a disciplinary hearing. Read
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Erdington pensioner drops appeal over mistreatment of cats
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A DEFIANT pensioner who kept 40 cats in squalid conditions at her Birmingham home has dropped her appeal against conviction for animal neglect, after costing an animal charity £250,000. Read
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Big travel delays expected over Bank Holiday weekend
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND travellers are set to be hit by serious traffic problems today for the Bank Holiday getaway – but 3,000 drivers can dodge the queues with a free giveaway. Read
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Birmingham leader backs England’s bid to host World Cup
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby today declared that Birmingham is ready to welcome the world’s greatest footballers and gave his full backing to England’s latest bid to host the World Cup tournament. Read
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Birmingham police 'reach out' to career criminals
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE officers have reached out to known offenders to help them to turn their backs on a life of crime. Read
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Children's Hospital development will be a ‘home from home’ for parents
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BRITAIN’S Got Talent youngster who spent much of his life being treated at Birmingham Children’s Hospital got to see a new development that will help thousands of families like his own. Read
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13th annual Birmingham Pride festival hits the streets this month
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
FESTIVAL fever is set to hit Birmingham this weekend as the city plays host to the UK’s largest free gay and lesbian party. Read
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'Cinderella' Birmingham day care centres snubbed
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL officials desperate to close two day centres claim disabled adults are refusing to use them because the buildings offer a service that is “frozen in time”. Read
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Birmingham drugs courier ordered to pay £38,000
May 22 2009 | Top Stories
A DRUG courier has been ordered to pay £38,000 as part of a £10 million police crack-down on people profiting from criminal activity. Read
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Missing the moment
May 22 2009 | Maureen Messent
OH, Ken, how could you have ditched the sensual and intelligent Martha for bag-of-bones Deirdre in Coronation Street? All your life you’ve felt caged in Weatherfield but, given the chance to escape, you bottled it. An awful lot of men facing marital boredom after retirement would have been cheering you on. Then you jumped ship – almost literally. I bet they never told their wives how you let them down..... Read
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Jerry loses money for nothing
May 22 2009 | Maureen Messent
HAS-BEEN model Jerry Hall has been forced to refund a publishing firm’s £500,000 advance after her ill-spelt and poorly-punctuated manuscript contained no salacious details of her life with Mick Jagger. Read
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Guidance wiser than neglect
May 22 2009 | Maureen Messent
HORROR all round at the case of the Nottingham father who took his 14-year-old son to lose his cherry. While seeking a hooker, the father had the misfortune to pick on an undercover policewoman. “Will she do, son?” asked dad and landed himself with a ten-month suspended jail term and supervision order. Read
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A cashback guarantee?
May 22 2009 | Maureen Messent
I HAVE no sympathy for the six local benefit cheats who, brought before Black Country courts this week, were found to have pilfered £41,300 between them. Read
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Saddlers' youth team players told to work hard for chance
May 22 2009 | Walsall FC News
THEY may be the junior members of Chris Hutchings’ Saddlers squad but Richard Taundry, Troy Deeney, Mark Bradley and Alex Nicholls have become mentors to the youngsters hoping to emulate them and force their way into the first team this season. Read
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Tim Ambrose could miss Warwickshire's first five Twenty20 games
May 22 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
TIM Ambrose is likely to miss Warwickshire’s first five Twenty20 games due to a thigh injury picked up in the Friends Provident Trophy defeat to Kent on Wednesday. Read
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Allan Donald backs Warwickshire's young bowlers
May 22 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
ALLAN Donald today backed Warwickshire’s young seamers to evolve into a “nice little bowling unit” but also warned it would take time. Read
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Bears 2nds fall short in run chase against Middlesex
May 22 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE 2nds lost to Middlesex by 26 runs in their three-day friendly at Knowle & Dorridge. Read
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Opening a web filled with ideas for big fun
May 22 2009 | Things to do in Birmingham
WHATEVER you want to do, wherever you want to go... nowhere does it quite like Birmingham when it comes to value-for-money days out. Read
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A Walk in the Park: Kents Moat Recreation Ground, Yardley
May 22 2009 | Things to do in Birmingham
MOATS have been big in the news this month after an MP claimed expenses for having one cleaned. Read
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Easy way to put a spring in your step
May 22 2009 | Things to do in Birmingham
SPRINGWATCH will feature the Ramblers’ Get Walking Keep Walking project on BBC WM radio next Wednesday. Read
