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2009
Articles from 11th Jun 2009
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A MAN told today how he and paramedics battled in vain to save a schoolboy cyclist who was fatally injured in a road accident.
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
The 13-year-old boy, named locally as Brendan Harrison, suffered serious head and leg injuries in the accident. Read
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Cash-strapped Jaguar Land Rover set to axe research projects
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
JAGUAR Land Rover is set to axe vital research and development projects because the Government’s heavily-hyped scheme to help carmakers get loans has failed to provide a penny to any manufacturer, six months after it was launched. Read
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Girl group Bond shake up Birmingham Bullring
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
STRING quartet Bond put on an electrifying show at Birmingham’s Bullring to celebrate the recording of their new mini-album. Read
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Blunder blamed for spread of swine flu at Birmingham school
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
HEALTH bosses missed the chance to halt the UK’s biggest outbreak of swine flu at a Birmingham school – because they thought sick pupils had a different illness, it was revealed today. Read
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Cash-strapped Jaguar Land Rover set to axe research projects
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
JAGUAR Land Rover is set to axe vital research and development projects because the Government’s heavily-hyped scheme to help carmakers get loans has failed to provide a penny to any manufacturer, six months after it was launched. Read
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Tory chief's council house plan wins praise from unlikely quarter
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
BIRMINGHAM’S straight-talking Tory housing chief last night found an unlikely ally from the left over his launch of mass council house building in the city. Read
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Selly Oak entrepreneur Fergal's a happy camper again
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
A NEW dad who lost his job due to the recession has turned his passion for classic camper vans into a livelihood. Read
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Tory chief's council house plan wins praise from unlikely quarter
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
BIRMINGHAM’S straight-talking Tory housing chief last night found an unlikely ally from the left over his launch of mass council house building in the city. Read
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Blunder blamed for spread of swine flu at Birmingham school
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
HEALTH bosses missed the chance to halt the UK’s biggest outbreak of swine flu at a Midland school – because they thought sick pupils had a different illness, it was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham sisters' brutal killed jailed
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham News
A SENIOR Birmingham detective today welcomed the 34-year jail sentence dished out to brutal double killer Mohammed Ali. Read
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Midland retailer bucks trend with sales of camping equipment
Jun 11 2009 | Staffordshire News
MIDLAND retailer Halfords is riding out the recession with record sales of camping equipment as hard-up holidaymakers try to save cash. Read
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Husband 'shocked' by abuse charges
Jun 11 2009 | National News
The husband of a female nursery worker charged with sexually assaulting children has said he is "shocked" by the allegations. Read
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Man accused of toddler blaze murder
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A South Wales man has been charged with the murder of a three-year-old girl who died following an arson attack on her home. Read
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Carradine's death 'was not suicide'
Jun 11 2009 | National News
The independent forensics expert who examined David Carradine's body has said the actor did not commit suicide. Read
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Man Utd accept £80m bid for Ronaldo
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Manchester United have accepted a world-record £80 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Student killers' sentences reviewed
Jun 11 2009 | National News
The "sadistic" killers of French students Laurent Bonomo and Gabriel Ferez could be given longer prison terms after the case was called in by the Attorney General. Read
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Doherty charged in new drugs probe
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Singer Pete Doherty has been charged with dangerous driving, drink-driving, possession of a Class A drug and driving without a licence or insurance. Read
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Doherty arrested in new drugs probe
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Singer Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug possession - half an hour after playing a gig. Read
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Fresh walkout over jobs at refinery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Hundreds of workers have walked out on unofficial strike in a fresh row over jobs at an oil refinery hit by wildcat action earlier this year. Read
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Trucker jailed for girl's abduction
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A lorry driver who had sex with a 15-year-old girl he met in an internet chatroom before taking her to France has been jailed for five years. Read
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Pete Doherty faces new drugs probe
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Singer Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug possession - half an hour after playing a gig. Read
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Husband quizzed on body-in-bin find
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found dumped in a wheelie bin. Read
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Global swine flu pandemic declared
Jun 11 2009 | National News
World health bosses have declared the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years. Read
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WHO 'to declare swine flu pandemic'
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Speculation has grown that world health bosses could declare the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years. Read
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Six men jailed over paedophile ring
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Six men have been jailed for their involvement in a paedophile ring. Read
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New walkout over jobs at refinery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Hundreds of workers have walked out on unofficial strike in a fresh row over jobs at an oil refinery hit by wildcat action earlier this year. Read
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Husband held over body in bin find
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found dumped in a wheelie bin. Read
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Sir Chris hails mother at ceremony
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy praised his mother as he was knighted at Buckingham Palace - as she was honoured with an MBE for an outstanding career in nursing. Read
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Trio convicted of Kinsella murder
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Three youths have been found guilty of murdering Ben Kinsella, the 16-year-old brother of former EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella. Read
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Anger as nursery worker faces court
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker has been jeered and spat at when she appeared in court charged with sexual assault and making and distributing child abuse images. Read
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Tory students suspended over jokes
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Two Tories have been suspended from the party following allegations of racism at Oxford University's Conservative Association. Read
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United accept £80m Real Ronaldo bid
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Manchester United have accepted a world-record £80 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Porn charge nursery worker remanded
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker charged with several counts of sexual assault and making and distributing child porn has been remanded in custody. Read
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Mortgage lending in jump of 16%
Jun 11 2009 | National News
There was a 16% jump in mortgage lending to people buying a new home during April, further adding to evidence that the housing market is beginning to stabilise. Read
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Councils slammed over Iceland banks
Jun 11 2009 | National News
"Complacent" councils which invested millions of pounds with Icelandic banks just before they collapsed have come under fire from MPs. Read
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Widdecombe in bid to become speaker
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Veteran Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe said she wants to "restore the reputation" of the House of Commons as she bids to become the new Commons Speaker. Read
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Hopes of deal to end Tube strike
Jun 11 2009 | National News
London Underground has said services are running on more than half of its lines despite a continued strike by Tube workers, amid hopes of fresh talks to resolve the dispute. Read
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Commuters endure more strike misery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
London's commuters are enduring major travel disruption again as talks between union leaders and transport bosses continue amid the Tube strike. Read
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Porn charge nursery worker in court
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker is appearing in court charged with seven offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children and sexual assault. Read
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Flu 'pandemic' announcement awaited
Jun 11 2009 | National News
There is speculation that world health bosses could declare the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years. Read
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Flood-hit areas will get more rain
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Flood warnings remain in force for parts of northern England after torrential rain poured into homes and caused gridlock on the roads. Read
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Iceland bank crash councils rapped
Jun 11 2009 | National News
"Complacent" councils which invested millions of pounds with Icelandic banks just before they collapsed have come under fire from MPs. Read
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Gunman kills Holocaust museum guard
Jun 11 2009 | National News
An 88-year-old gunman with a violent anti-Semitic past has opened fire with a rifle inside the crowded US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington. Read
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Rent row minister 'had no receipts'
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Government minister Shahid Malik was unable to produce receipts or a rental agreement to back up his claims that he was not renting out his constituency home at a preferential rate, it has been disclosed. Read
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Second day of Tube strike misery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
London's commuters are facing major travel disruption again as talks between union leaders and transport bosses continued amid the Tube strike. Read
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Mandelson warns against nationalism
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will issue a warning against a bunker mentality in Britain in the midst of the economic recession and the rise of euroscepticism. Read
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Half the country may have hayfever
Jun 11 2009 | National News
More than half of us could be suffering from hay fever by 2060, a researcher has claimed. Read
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Tsvangirai pokes fun at PM Brown
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Zimbabwe's prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai has made fun of Gordon Brown's flagging political fortunes. Read
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US promoter sues pop singer Jackson
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A New Jersey concert promoter has sued entertainer Michael Jackson for £24.4m for allegedly breaching a contract to play a reunion concert with other family members. Read
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Widdecombe in bid for Speaker's job
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Tory Ann Widdecombe is the latest MP to announce a bid to become the new Commons Speaker. Read
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Porn charge nursery woman in court
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker is due to appear in court charged with seven offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children and sexual assault. Read
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Will Olympic centre costs drown inner-city pools?
Jun 11 2009 | The Stirrer
BIRMINGHAM City Council’s propaganda machine has been cranking up the excitement for the prestigious new Aquatics and Leisure Centre proposed for Ladywood. Read
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Don’t turn BNP into victims
Jun 11 2009 | The Stirrer
THERE’S a huge irony in the egg throwing antics of Unite Against Fascism who splattered BNP leader Nick Griffin this week. Read
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Former Aston Villa star Gareth Barry speaks at Manchester City
Jun 11 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
FORMER Aston Villa star Gareth Barry wants to help turn Manchester City from a mid-table club into title contenders. Read
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James Milner: Aston Villa will cope without Gareth Barry
Jun 11 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JAMES Milner admits the loss of Villa skipper Gareth Barry to Manchester City is bitterly disappointing but insists the team still has enough top-class players to make a real challenge for Champions League football next season. Read
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Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood lined up for Middlesbrough swap move
Jun 11 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill is believed to be interested in instigating a player-swap with Middlesbrough that will see him net one of the Riverside’s clubs assets with Marlon Harewood and a wad of cash heading the other way. Read
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Hart set to be Birmingham City keeper
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES look to have won the race to bring Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart to St Andrew’s on loan with a view to a permanent deal. Read
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Blues play down talk of move for Villa's Zat Knight
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham City News
VILLA defender Zat Knight could be a Blues target as they continue their search for new defenders. Read
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Coventry City reject swap plus cash Birmingham City offer for Scott Dann
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES will widen their search for a new centre-back after Coventry City formerly rejected the player-plus-cash bid for highly-rated defender Scott Dann. Read
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Birmingham City fans back the board
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham City News
Yesterday David Gold stated that he was very optimistic about the Premiership campaign for Birmingham City and that preperation was going well - here's the article. Read
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Albion's Luke Daniels unlikely to return to Shrewsbury
Jun 11 2009 | West Brom News
MANCHESTER United have accepted an £80million bid from Real Madrid for Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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West Brom: Live webchat with Chris Lepkowski
Jun 11 2009 | West Brom News
Our man at the Albion Chris Lepkowski will be online at 1pm discussing all things West Brom, Tony Mowbray and Celtic related! Read
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Exclusive: Ossie Ardiles has a warning for West Brom boss Tony Mowbray over Celtic move
Jun 11 2009 | West Brom News
OSSIE Ardiles has warned West Brom boss Tony Mowbray that the grass may not be greener at Celtic. Read
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Brummies are revved up for fight at Sheffield
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
BIRMINGHAM have been washed out for the second night running with tonight’s trip to Sheffield called off due to a waterlogged track. Read
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Brummies are revved up for fight at Sheffield
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
JASON Lyons insists Birmingham can get at least a point from their trip to Sheffield tonight (7.45). Read
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Brummies are revved up for fight at Sheffield
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
JASON Lyons insists Birmingham can get at least a point from their trip to Sheffield tonight (7.45). Read
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England suffer heavy defeat
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
England collapsed to their lowest Twenty20 total of 111 all out on the way to a dispiriting seven-wicket defeat against South Africa at Trent Bridge. Read
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Sharapova progress continues
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova's bid for a third title on the grass at Edgbaston remains on course after she moved into the quarter-finals. Read
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Calderon - Ronaldo move was destiny
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has admitted Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer from Manchester United was agreed last summer. Read
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England struggle against South Africa
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
England's hopes of establishing themselves as major challengers for the ICC World Twenty20 crown was in ruins tonight after they were dismissed for their lowest total at this level. Read
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Docherty: United should jump at £80m
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Tommy Docherty believes Manchester United should "cut Real Madrid's hands off" after the club confirmed they had accepted a world-record £80million offer for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Deco has Chelsea Blues
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Midfielder Deco wants to leave Chelsea after admitting he does not enjoy life at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Ireland fall short as Redmond reigns
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Ireland missed the opportunity to register another giantkilling by slipping to an emphatic 83-run defeat against injury-hit New Zealand in the second stage of the World Twenty20 tournament. Read
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Martinez unveiling delayed
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Wigan's plan to unveil Roberto Martinez as their new manager descended into farce on Thursday. Read
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Murray through to last eight
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Tournament favourite Andy Murray reached the quarter-finals of the AEGON Championships with a straight-sets victory over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain. Read
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No bid for Villa - Chelsea
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea insist they have not made a bid for Real Madrid-bound Valencia striker David Villa. Read
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Uncertain future for Beckham
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham has cast uncertainty over where his future lies at club level after admitting there is no firm commitment in place to return to AC Milan next season. Read
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Williams nervous about Test selection
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
World player of the year Shane Williams is ready for a "nerve-wracking" week as British and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan formulates his Test team. Read
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Calderwood out for six weeks
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Hull winger Mark Calderwood has been ruled out for six weeks with a pectoral muscle injury. Read
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Seventh heaven for Redmond
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Twenty20 international debutant Aaron Redmond defied all expectations with a lightning-quick half-century to help power New Zealand to 198 for five against Ireland at Trent Bridge. Read
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Baltacha out of Birmingham
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
British number two Elena Baltacha let slip a one-set lead to lose to fifth seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the third round of the AEGON Classic in Birmingham. Read
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Valencia snub Blues' Villa bid - reports
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Valencia have turned down a reported offer from Chelsea for David Villa, with the Spain international seemingly set to join Real Madrid instead. Read
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Confusion over Martinez's Wigan move
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Confusion surrounded Roberto Martinez's expected appointment as Wigan's new manager after an apparent breakdown in communications over the appointment of backroom staff. Read
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Profitable Group confirms Toon interest
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
The Singapore-based Profitable Group has confirmed its interest in buying Newcastle. Read
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United accept Ronaldo bid
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United have accepted an £80million bid from Real Madrid for Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Lippi: Pirlo move would be no problem
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has received Italy coach Marcello Lippi's blessing to move to Chelsea this summer. Read
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New contract for Lynch
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Bradford prop Andy Lynch has signed a new three-year contract with the Bulls that will keep him at the Grattan Stadium until the end of the 2012 season. Read
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Takeover talk grows louder
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle remained a club in flux on Thursday as speculation mounted over its future ownership. Read
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Garcia-Lopez faces double trouble
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez accepts he will be playing more than just number one seed Andy Murray in the third round of the AEGON Championships at Queen's on Thursday. Read
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Olympic hero Hoy collects knighthood
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Triple Beijing Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy collects his knighthood today. Read
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Captain Colly hails Wright progress
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Paul Collingwood has paid tribute to the key role played by Luke Wright in England's progress into the second stage of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament. Read
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Lions show pleases McGeechan
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Ian McGeechan hailed a "very strong performance" after his British and Irish Lions sunk the Sharks to maintain their unbeaten South Africa tour record. Read
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Rooney gunning for Charlton record
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney admitted he has Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time England goalscoring record in his sights after netting another double in the World Cup qualifier with Andorra at Wembley. Read
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Capello hails Fab spirit
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Fabio Capello has saluted the spirit among his squad that has taken England to the brink of the World Cup following Wednesday night's victory over Andorra at Wembley. Read
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Morland set for Munster stint
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Otago and Chiefs scrum-half Toby Morland has signed a six-month contract with Munster. Read
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Wolves swoop for Coventry's Scott Dann
Jun 11 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES today emerged as surprise frontrunners to sign highly-rated Coventry City captain Scott Dann. Read
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Wolves look to beat Birmingham City in race for Coventry City star Scott Dann
Jun 11 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES today emerged as surprise frontrunners to sign highly-rated Coventry City captain Scott Dann. Read
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Wolves defender is hungry for more glory
Jun 11 2009 | Wolves FC News
STUART Pearce’s Young Lions flew out to Sweden today ahead of Monday’s European Under-21 Championship finals with Wolves defender Richard Stearman saying winning the competition would be the perfect end to his incredible season. Read
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Everton star Lescott is delighted Wolves have got promoted
Jun 11 2009 | Wolves FC News
ENGLAND defender Joleon Lescott has revealed that seeing his old club Wolves promoted to the Premier League was one of his highlights of the season. Read
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Schoolboy Max makes his mark at AEGON Classic
Jun 11 2009 | Other sport
SUTTON Coldfield’s Max Stewart has been competing alongside some of the world’s best tennis players this week after he was invited by the LTA to take part in a regional junior tennis tournament alongside the AEGON Classic in Birmingham. Read
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West Brom's Mowbray saga is the same old story
Jun 11 2009 | Other sport
THE Tony Mowbray saga has created quite a stir with complaints about how it was played out in the media long before any official approach – all planned to unsettle old Tone and muddy the waters before any official talks start. Read
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80s disco kick-starts charity ride for MS
Jun 11 2009 | Solihull News
BIKERS in Solihull are preparing to kick off a 2,000-mile charity ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats with a 1980s disco. Read
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80s disco kick-starts charity ride for MS
Jun 11 2009 | Solihull News
BIKERS in Solihull are preparing to kick off a 2,000-mile charity ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats with a 1980s disco. Read
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Biker killed in traffic island smash in Staffordshire
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A 26-year-old motorcyclist has been killed after crashing into road fixtures in Staffordshire. Read
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Warrant for dog cruelty man in Kings Norton
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A WARRANT without bail was this afternoon issued for a Birmingham man who kicked a dying dog before it was thrown from the balcony of a block of flats. Read
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Sainsbury's Midland distribution centre drivers face axe
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
ABOUT 80 drivers face redundancy at Sainsbury’s main Midland distribution centre at Hams Hall – a month after the supermarket giant announced an 11 per cent profits rise to £543million. Read
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Blunder blamed for spread of swine flu at Birmingham school
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
HEALTH bosses missed the chance to halt the UK’s biggest outbreak of swine flu at a Birmingham school – because they thought sick pupils had a different illness, it was revealed today. Read
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Sainsbury's Midland distribution centre drivers face axe
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
ABOUT 80 drivers face redundancy at Sainsbury’s main Midland distribution centre at Hams Hall – a month after the supermarket giant announced an 11 per cent profits rise to £543million. Read
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Midland campaign group overwhelmed by online support
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS on Walsall’s Beechdale Estate formed the Murdock Way Residents Association, fighting plans to widen the M6 to within 20ft of their homes, and took their fight to the Internet. Read
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Man tried to save teenager killed in Solihull road accident
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
The 13-year-old boy, named locally as Brendan, suffered serious head and leg injuries in the accident. Read
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Swine flu: Health bosses admit blunder
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
HEALTH bosses missed the chance to halt the UK’s biggest outbreak of swine flu at a Birmingham school – because they thought sick pupils had a different illness, it was revealed today. Read
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Police chief set to streamline West Midlands force
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police could be streamlined as part of radical shake-up of the force’s structure as the credit crunch continues to bite. Read
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Blunder blamed for spread of swine flu at Birmingham school
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
HEALTH bosses missed the chance to halt the UK’s biggest outbreak of swine flu at a Birmingham school – because they thought sick pupils had a different illness, it was revealed today. Read
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Teenage boy killed in accident in Olton
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A SCHOOLBOY cyclist died after being in collision with a car. Read
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Cash-strapped Jaguar Land Rover set to axe research projects
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR Land Rover is set to axe vital research and development projects because the Government’s heavily-hyped scheme to help carmakers get loans has failed to provide a penny to any manufacturer, six months after it was launched. Read
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Residents only plan for Birmingham rubbish tips
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
HOUSEHOLDERS dumping their rubbish at a Birmingham City Council tip will have to prove they live in the city. Read
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Birmingham councillor angry over golf leaflet errors
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM City Council campaign to recruit ethnic minority golfers plunged into the rough when a leaflet in Punjabi was found to be littered with poor grammar and spelling mistakes. Read
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Cannabis factory in Sparkhill closed by police
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A CANNABIS factory where drugs worth hundreds of thousands of pounds has been shut down following a swoop by police. Read
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Police chief set to streamline West Midlands force
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
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Midland retailer bucks trend with sales of camping equipment
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND retailer Halfords is riding out the recession with record sales of camping equipment as hard-up holidaymakers try to save cash. Read
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Selly Oak entrepreneur Fergal's a happy camper again
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW dad who lost his job due to the recession has turned his passion for classic camper vans into a livelihood. Read
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Police helicopter arson: Bike used to carry out attack
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
The arsonist who breached airport security and torched a police helicopter used a trail bike to carry out the attack, it emerged today. Read
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Fighting fake goods at car boots
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A FIGHT to stop criminals peddling fake wares is being stepped up in Staffordshire as figures reveal millions of pounds-worth of counterfeit goods have been seized in the county. Read
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Trading Standards issue warning about fake goods in Birmingham
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S an Aladdin’s Cave of fake designer goods. Read
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Tamworth's striking teachers win public support
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE first of a new round of strikes by Tamworth teachers has won “massive support”, according to union bosses. Read
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Mother of starved girl claimed she was ‘possessed by spirits’
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A mother accused of starving her seven-year-old daughter to death claimed the child had been possessed by an evil spirit, a court heard. Read
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Swine flu: 19 new cases in West Midlands
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A swine flu victim was in intensive care at Birmingham City hospital last night as health officials announced there were 19 new cases of the virus in the region. Read
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Walsall stores trapped in smuggled tobacco sting
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
FIVE Midland stores were targeted in a Customs crackdown on cigarettes and tobacco smuggled into Britain. Read
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Cancer survivor urges people to run the Birmingham Half Marathon
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
A CANCER survivor with half a lung missing is urging runners to sign up for the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon – saying: “If I can do it, so can you!” Read
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Police appeal after rider is badly hurt in Bromsgrove crash
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crash in Bromsgrove in which a motorcyclist was seriously injured. Read
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Kingstanding advice on youth work
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
KINGSTANDING’S Bandywood Families Project is holding an open morning for people who want to become child carers, classroom assistants and youth workers. Read
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Quarry firms dismiss Staffordshire villagers’ lorry fears
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
MINING giants facing fierce opposition from Midland families over their plans to extract millions of tonnes of sand and gravel have claimed the move would not increase traffic. Read
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Any Questions? visits Lordswood Girls' School
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
POLITICS students at a Birmingham girls’ school will enjoy a close-up experience of current debates when it hosts BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? programme. Read
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Woman in Yardley dog attack ordeal
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
AN elderly woman was left in severe pain after a rotweiller launched itself at her on a road in Birmingham, clamping its jaws around her arm. Read
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New life breathed in Birmingham youth club used by UB40 band members
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE final touches have been made to reinvigorate a crumbling youth club once used by members of Birmingham band UB40. Read
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Tory chief's council house plan wins praise from unlikely quarter
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S straight-talking Tory housing chief last night found an unlikely ally from the left over his launch of mass council house building in the city. Read
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80s disco kick-starts charity ride for MS
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
BIKERS in Solihull are preparing to kick off a 2,000-mile charity ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats with a 1980s disco. Read
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Graffiti vandals risk their lives at busy Birmingham line
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
RAIL police today warned spray-can vandals they were putting their lives at risk after a major clean-up was completed to Birmingham’s busiest train gateway. Read
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Girl group Bond shake up Birmingham Bullring
Jun 11 2009 | Top Stories
STRING quartet Bond put on an electrifying show at Birmingham’s Bullring to celebrate the recording of their new mini-album. Read
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She knew the rules
Jun 11 2009 | Maureen Messent
I LACK all sympathy for the current clutch of British women imprisoned in Arab countries for flouting their sex laws. Read
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Children will be the losers
Jun 11 2009 | Maureen Messent
I TRUST that the vociferous gay lobby that shrieked against Catholics using Labour’s Sexual Orientation Regulations feel victorious. Read
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I love your guts and grace, Frank
Jun 11 2009 | Maureen Messent
THE year’s best television site is the superbly well-informed and urbane Frank Gardner, pictured, the BBC’s defence editor. Read
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Fear is, chancer MPs will get away scot-free
Jun 11 2009 | Maureen Messent
WHAT shame besmears those MPs who assented to Gordon Brown’s staying as PM. Read
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Walsall wait for Zaaboub decision as ibehre joins MK Dons
Jun 11 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL are now waiting on just Sofiane Zaaboub to decide whether or not to accept his contract offer after striker Jabo Ibehre turned his down yesterday to join MK Dons. Read
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Walsall wait for Zaaboub decision as ibehre joins MK Dons
Jun 11 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL are now waiting on just Sofiane Zaaboub to decide whether or not to accept his contract offer after striker Jabo Ibehre turned his down yesterday to join MK Dons. Read
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Walsall wait for Zaaboub decision as ibehre joins MK Dons
Jun 11 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL are now waiting on just Sofiane Zaaboub to decide whether or not to accept his contract offer after striker Jabo Ibehre turned his down yesterday to join MK Dons. Read
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Walsall Broadway Toby Carvery
Jun 11 2009 | Pub Reviews
I RECKON that most people who live near a Toby Carvery are tempted to pop in once a week. Read
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Birmingham Balti contest heats up
Jun 11 2009 | Food and Drink News
BRUM’S curry house chefs are going head-to-head this summer to win the chance to cook up the city’s first ever official ‘Birmingham Balti’. Read
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Pub chain chooses special wines
Jun 11 2009 | Food and Drink News
AN award-winning winemaker has helped a chain of 14 pubs in Birmingham choose some special wines for a festival that runs until June 28. Read
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Hair we go again on food odyssey
Jun 11 2009 | Food and Drink News
THE Hairy Bikers may have gone full throttle round the globe looking for cooking ideas, but they’ve decided there’s no place like home for world-beating food. Read
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Ingredient of the Week
Jun 11 2009 | Cooking Tips
BROAD beans are at their best from the end of May to mid-July when the pods are pale green and soft and the beans are still small. You can cook the young pod whole or remove the beans and cook these. Read
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Insurers crack team
Jun 11 2009 | Motoring News
INSURERS are being forced to take drastic action to curb a new car crime wave fuelled by the recession. Read
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Small is beautiful in the Spanish kitchen
Jun 11 2009 | Recipes
IN recent years, Spain has become the epicentre of gastronomic brilliance. Read
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Port will go down a storm
Jun 11 2009 | Wine Column
HERE’S a bit of fatherly advice – forget the socks and the hankies! Read
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Let’s hear it for a great double act
Jun 11 2009 | Chef's tips
Q. I am growing courgettes this summer. Any interesting ways to prepare them? Read
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The Arctic Fish Bar, New Street, Chipping Norton
Jun 11 2009 | Takeaway Reviews
JEREMY Charles Robert Clarkson has given Birmingham’s culinary scene plenty of stick over the years, so I thought I’d check out his own patch to see if too many fags and fumes have affected his hooter and tastebuds. Read
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£80m Ronaldo set to break new world record
Jun 11 2009 | Premier League
Manchester United have accepted an £80million bid from Real Madrid for Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Metro Bar and Grill, 79 Cornwall Street, Birmingham. 0121 200 1911.
Jun 11 2009 | Birmingham city centre restaurants
WHILE many of us struggle to attain mediocrity, some blessed souls out there have talent pouring out their ears. Read
