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2009
Articles from 19th Sep 2009
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Birmingham man in Thai holiday motorbike crash tragedy
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham News
A HOLIDAYMAKER from Birmingham was killed on a dream trip to Thailand when the high- powered motorbike he was riding collided with a truck which was said to be on the wrong side of the road. Read
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Voting fraud probe after Sparkbrook by-election
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham News
POLICE are investigating the worst outbreak of suspected voter fraud at a Birmingham City Council election for five years. Read
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Attorney General worker home raided
Sep 19 2009 | National News
UK Border Agency staff have raided the home of the alleged illegal migrant employed by the Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, it has been reported. Read
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Pressure on Tories over referendum
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Pressure on the Tories to offer a referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty has intensified when a poll found 70% of voters want one even if it has already become law. Read
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PM's podcast vows to help economy
Sep 19 2009 | National News
People are losing hope because of the recession, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said as he set out his aim to secure redoubled international efforts to ease the crisis. Read
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Lib Dems may drop tuition fees plan
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has admitted that the need for "savage" public spending cuts might force him to ditch his party's promise to abolish tuition fees. Read
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Parents warned over E.coli at farms
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Parents have been warned to "think very hard" about letting children under five touch animals at petting farms as more people fell ill following an E.coli outbreak. Read
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Father gunned down in street named
Sep 19 2009 | National News
A father of two who was shot dead at his front door in what is believed to be a gang-related attack has been named by police. Read
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McCann lawyers in website demand
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Lawyers representing Kate and Gerry McCann have demanded a website claiming their daughter was not abducted be taken down. Read
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Lib Dems offer 'change for real'
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has arrived in Bournemouth for the party's annual conference insisting he is offering voters "change for real" at the next General Election. Read
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Tortoise safe after motorway drama
Sep 19 2009 | National News
A tortoise with a taste for life in the fast lane was rescued from a busy motorway after dodging up to six lanes of traffic against the odds. Read
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Parachutists commemorate Arnhem
Sep 19 2009 | National News
More than 500 British soldiers parachuted over fields that saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the Second World War to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem. Read
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Gunman kills two on Mexico subway
Sep 19 2009 | National News
A gunman opened fire inside a Mexico City subway station during Friday's rush hour, killing at least two people. Read
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Parents warned on touching animals
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Parents should "think very hard" about letting children under five touch the animals at petting farms, a microbiologist said after E.coli was linked to four sites. Read
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Drink-drive charge judge arrested
Sep 19 2009 | National News
A Crown Court judge who is on bail after being charged with drink driving has been arrested for a similar offence, police said. Read
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Strictly Come Dancing: Is Lynda Bellingham the new John Sergeant?
Sep 19 2009 | National News
The celebrities on Strictly Come Dancing face their first public vote tonight, with actress Lynda Bellingham the most likely to be this year's John Sergeant. Read
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Liverpool crown court judge arrested for drink driving again
Sep 19 2009 | National News
A Crown Court judge who is on bail after being charged with drink driving has been arrested for a similar offence, police said today. Read
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Tortoise dodges six lanes of traffic on motorway - and survives
Sep 19 2009 | National News
A tortoise with a taste for life in the fast lane was rescued from a busy motorway after dodging up to six lanes of traffic against the odds. Read
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Police training in Libya 'naive'
Sep 19 2009 | National News
The decision to send UK police officers to train their counterparts in Libya was "naive and insensitive", the chairman of the Police Federation said. Read
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'Strictly' judges savage poor Lynda
Sep 19 2009 | National News
The new series of TV's Strictly Come Dancing has kicked off, with actress Lynda Bellingham shaping up to be the next John Sergeant. Read
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Fatal shooting 'was gang related'
Sep 19 2009 | National News
The fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man is thought to be gang related, sources said. Read
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Dissident alert over new PSNI chief
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Police in Northern Ireland have launched a major operation aimed at preventing dissident republicans going on the offensive. Read
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Back troops or quit, hero tells PM
Sep 19 2009 | National News
The SAS hero who is the father of a soldier killed in Afghanistan has urged Gordon Brown to give the troops the resources they need or "sack himself". Read
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Move X Factor, Cowell to tell ITV
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Simon Cowell has said he hopes to persuade ITV to move The X Factor so the Saturday night clash with the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing show does not continue. Read
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Veterans return to remember Arnhem
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Arnhem veterans are returning to battlefields that saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the Second World War for 65th anniversary commemorations. Read
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Slump in sales of eco-products
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Supermarket shoppers are turning away from eco-friendly products, research suggests. Read
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Stamp duty break helps homeowners
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Nearly one in three homebuyers have benefited from the Government's stamp duty holiday in the first 10 months since it was introduced, research has showed. Read
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Cameron is a conman: Lib Dem leader
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg will attack David Cameron as the "conman of British politics" as he insists that only his own party is offering real change. Read
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EuroMillions jackpot won in France
Sep 19 2009 | National News
A ticket bought in France has scooped the EuroMillions jackpot of about £89 million, organisers said. Read
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Tories rap costly 'political games'
Sep 19 2009 | National News
The Conservatives have accused ministers of using taxpayers' money to pay for "political games" after internal Treasury estimates were published of the cost of several of the Opposition's policies. Read
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'Strictly' judges savage poor Linda
Sep 19 2009 | National News
The new series of TV's Strictly Come Dancing has kicked off, with actress Linda Bellingham shaping up to be the next John Sergeant. Read
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UK police trained officers in Libya
Sep 19 2009 | National News
Police from England and Wales were sent to train their counterparts in Libya, it has emerged. Read
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Aston Villa 2 Portsmouth 0: Full time analysis
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Gabriel Agbonlahor struck for the third successive match to propel Aston Villa towards a fourth Barclays Premier League win on the trot - and pile on more misery for bottom-placed Portsmouth. Read
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Aston Villa defender goes out on loan
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Highly-rated Villa defender Shane Lowry last night joined Plymouth Argyle on a three-month loan. Read
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Aston Villa consider fine for Nigel Reo-Coker after training bust up
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
NIGEL Reo-Coker was sent home in disgrace after his training ground bust-up with manager Martin O’Neill and has now been frozen out of this afternoon’s Barclays Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Villa Park, the Villa boss confirmed last night. Read
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Aston Villa: Playing at home will be the real debut for James Collins
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JAMES Collins may have had a dream debut for Villa in the 1-0 victory over rivals Blues last weekend but admits running out in front of the Villa faithful this afternoon in the home clash with Portsmouth will be the real deal. Read
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Aston Villa: Gabriel Agbonlahor determined to keep hold of hero status
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
GABBY Agbonlahor is desperate to keep the claret and blue faithful on his side after reclaiming hero status with two goals in two games. Read
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Aston Villa captain delighted Nicky Shorey's move to Portsmouth went wrong
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
And he insisted: ‘‘We would rather play with him than against him.” Read
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James Milner: New defenders give Aston Villa added steel
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JAMES Milner believes Villa’s rearguard reinforcements Richard Dunne, James Collins and Stephen Warnock are already adding to Martin O’Neill’s winning formula. Read
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Aston Villa: Stiliyan Petrov salutes Curtis Davies for playing through the pain
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
STILIYAN Petrov has praised injured defender Curtis Davies for his “huge sacrifice” for the team after he played through the pain barrier to keep Villa afloat until additional manpower could be drafted in. Read
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Aston Villa's James Milner calls on home fans for passion ... and patience
Sep 19 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JAMES Milner has challenged the claret and blue faithful to show the same kind of patience and passion at Villa Park as they did at St Andrew’s. Read
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Hull 0 Birmingham 1: Full time analysis
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
Substitute Garry O'Connor headed a late winner as Birmingham finally beat Boaz Myhill to claim a scrappy win at Hull this afternoon. Read
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David Sullivan's claims of flogging himself for Birmingham City provoke strong fan reaction
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
SINCE the early 90s and the arrival of David Sullivan, the Golds and Karren Brady, they have turned St Andrew’s from something like a windswept Anderson Shelter into a modern stadium (bar the old Main Stand). Read
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I'd welcome permanent move to Birmingham City, says loan signing Teemu Tainio
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
TEEMU Tainio has admitted he would welcome a permanent transfer to Blues – 18 months after snubbing the club. Read
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Birmingham City: Carson Yeung tipped to start throwing money at Blues
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
DAVID Sullivan has urged Blues’ fans to get behind Carson Yeung and make him welcome at St Andrew’s. Read
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I came back from injury too soon, admits Birmingham City new boy Scott Dann
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
SCOTT Dann has admitted that his determination to impress as the new kid on the block backfired. Read
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Why Teemu Tainio is a smart signing for Birmingham City
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
INTELLIGENT footballers? Teemu Tainio’s one, according to Alex McLeish. Read
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Birmingham City: Details of plans for academies in China and Hong Kong backed
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has welcomed Carson Yeung’s desire to help Chinese football help itself through Blues’ expertise. Read
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Goals will come, says Birmingham City's Seb Larsson
Sep 19 2009 | Birmingham City News
CRISIS? What crisis? Read
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Middlesbrough 0 West Brom 5: Full time analysis
Sep 19 2009 | West Brom News
Former Middlesbrough trainee Chris Brunt came back to haunt his old club as Coca-Cola Championship leaders West Brom handed out a thrashing at the Riverside. Read
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James Morrison hopes to make up for lost injury time with West Bromwich Albion
Sep 19 2009 | West Brom News
JAMES Morrison will be desperate to make up for lost time, according to his Albion team-mate Chris Brunt. Read
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Why West Brom score from all over the pitch
Sep 19 2009 | West Brom News
YOU could never accuse Albion of relying on one player this season. Read
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Jonathan Greening says leaving West Bromwich Albion was his toughest decision
Sep 19 2009 | West Brom News
JONATHAN Greening admits the lure of the Europa League and Albion’s relegation forced him to call time on his Hawthorns career and move to Fulham. Read
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Why West Brom's academy pool is ready to roll once again
Sep 19 2009 | West Brom News
THERE was a time when Albion’s youth system was the envy of many. Read
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Kidderminster kids flying high
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been sweeping all before them at youth team level this season. Read
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Solihull Moors's new signing joins battle to stop rot
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
SOLIHULL Moors have made Ilkeston Town’s striker John Douglas their latest signing. Read
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Simmonds shines for Boldmere St Michaels
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
FORMER Villa prospect Sam Simmonds is looking to rebuild his career at Boldmere St Michaels. Read
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Mallaband resigned to exits at Boldmere St Michaels
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
BOLDMERE St Michaels manager Rob Mallaband is already fearing the worst for his latest young crop of talented players. Read
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Stourbridge bring in Chris Taylor after goalkeeper Lewis Solly breaks collarbone in FA Cup win over Bromsgrove Rovers
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
STOURBRIDGE’S 3-1 FA Cup victory over Bromsgrove Rovers this week ended on a sour note. Read
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Reds recruit ex-Blues man Jerry Gill
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
REDDITCH United have recruited former Blues and Cheltenham Town defender Jerry Gill. Read
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Tipton Town new faces impress
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
TIPTON Town boss John Hill rang the changes this week and rested seven first-team regulars for their Birmingham Senior Cup victory over Willenhall Town. Read
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Halesowen Town players in show of solidarity for club in crisis
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
HALESOWEN Town players have pledged to support the club after proprietor Morell Maison put them into administration this week. Read
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Loan deal for Simon Russell at Tamworth
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
TAMWORTH manager Gary Mills has signed York City’s livewire midfield man Simon Russell on a month’s loan. Read
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Bromsgrove boss blasts 'no show' replay
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss John Snape had no complaints following his side’s FA Cup exit to local rivals Stourbridge this week. Read
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Rushall find hangover cure at Quorn
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
RUSHALL Olympic recovered immediately from a nightmare FA Cup exit at the hands of Coventry Sphinx by storming up to second spot in Unibond League Division One South this week. Read
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Romulus eye replacement for injured Folkes
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
ROMULUS have been running the rule over Highgate United’s talented teenager Jamie Osbourne. Read
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Studley boss Adams threatens to wield axe
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
UNHAPPY manager Lee Adams has threatened to ring the changes at Studley this week following their 2-0 defeat at Highgate United. Read
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Causeway United suffer FA Cup replay misery
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
CAUSEWAY United crashed out of the FA Cup this week after a 3-0 replay defeat at Bedworth. Read
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Alvechurch match abandoned after O'Sullivan injury
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
ALVECHURCH’S clash with Coalville Town had to be cut short with two minutes remaining after defender Neil O’Sullivan suffered a serious knee injury. Read
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Highgate United name ex-Cradley Town boss Marcus McDonald as new manager
Sep 19 2009 | Non-League
HIGHGATE United have named former Cradley Town chief Marcus McDonald as their new manager. Read
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New Bartley Green Amateur Boxing Club is proving a real knockout
Sep 19 2009 | Boxing
THERE isn’t a lot to do in Bartley Green – even the McDonald’s empire hasn’t discovered it – but there is a new and thriving amateur boxing club. Read
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Dragons hold on to advance
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Catalans survived a spirited Wakefield fightback in their engage Super League elimination play-off to secure a 25-16 win and a trip to Huddersfield next Friday. Read
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Saints gain revenge on Giants
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
St Helens avenged their Challenge Cup semi-final defeat and moved to within 80 minutes of a fourth successive Grand Final appearance with a patchy 15-2 Super League play-off win over Huddersfield. Read
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Borthwick to undergo rib scan
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
England captain Steve Borthwick will discover in the next 48 hours whether a rib injury suffered in Saracens' bruising 22-9 victory over Harlequins could threaten his chances of playing in the autumn internationals. Read
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Lloyd puts faith in Evans
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Great Britain Davis Cup captain John Lloyd insists teenage rookie Dan Evans can handle the pressure and win a decisive fifth rubber against Poland in Liverpool. Read
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Torres inspires Reds to victory
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Fernando Torres scored twice as Liverpool held off a brave fightback from West Ham to claim a deserved 3-2 victory in a thriller at Upton Park. Read
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GB facing uphill battle
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Great Britain's hopes of remaining in Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group I were dealt a potentially fatal blow as Andy Murray and Ross Hutchins lost their doubles rubber 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-2 to Poland's Marcin Matkowski and Mariusz Fyrstenberg. Read
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O'Connor heads Blues to victory
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Substitute Garry O'Connor headed a late winner as Birmingham finally beat Boaz Myhill to claim a scrappy 1-0 victory at Hull. Read
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Trotters' Taylor spot on for point
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Midfielder Matt Taylor struck a last-minute penalty as Bolton salvaged a 1-1 draw with Stoke. Read
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Agbonlahor on target in Villa win
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Gabriel Agbonlahor struck for the third successive match to propel Aston Villa towards a fourth Barclays Premier League win on the trot - a 2-0 success to pile on more misery for bottom-placed Portsmouth. Read
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Arsenal boosted by Vermaelen double
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal drew a line under recent controversies by recording a straightforward 4-0 victory against Wigan, helped by Thomas Vermaelen's double. Read
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Wright set for Champions Trophy
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
England all-rounder Luke Wright has been passed fit to play in next week's Champions Trophy, the ECB have confirmed. Read
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Rangers held in Killie stalemate
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Walter Smith was sent to the stand and Rangers and Kilmarnock were both reduced to 10 men as they battled out an explosive goalless draw in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. Read
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Nugent grabs brace to defeat Black Cats
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Loan star David Nugent made a dramatic start to his Burnley career with two late goals to sink Sunderland 3-1 and keep his side's proud 100% home record intact. Read
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Murray fit for doubles rubber
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray boosted Great Britain's hopes of avoiding relegation to Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II by declaring himself fit for today's doubles rubber against Poland. Read
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King: I'll still be playing in 2012
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Ledley King has given Tottenham a huge lift by revealing his intention to play beyond 2012, when the club's new training complex is planned to be completed. Read
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All Blacks end campaign with win
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
New Zealand ended their Tri-Nations campaign with a flourish in Wellington with a comprehensive 33-6 win against Australia. Read
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Redknapp not worried about Bridge blues
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp insists Tottenham's new mentality will ensure his players will not be daunted this weekend by the club's woeful record at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Blackwell delighted with derby win
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell hailed "a massive win" after clinching his first Steel City derby at Bramall Lane as his side held on for a 3-2 triumph in a classic Coca-Cola Championship encounter. Read
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Toure hits back in derby war of words
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson's criticism of his club, claiming the Manchester United manager is "worried" by the revolution under way at Eastlands. Read
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Anderson determined to thwart Aussies
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
England's James Anderson claims the relentless international schedule this year had started to leave him jaded but now he is "re-energised" and ready to stave off a seventh successive one-day defeat. Read
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Murray: Davis Cup criticism 'pathetic'
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray has hinted criticism he received for missing previous Davis Cup ties played a part in his decision to risk his injured left wrist and represent Great Britain in this weekend's relegation play-off against Poland. Read
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Meehan thrilled with success at Sale
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Bath head coach Steve Meehan could not hide his delight after his side ground out a 25-12 victory at Sale to haul themselves off the bottom of the Guinness Premiership. Read
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Walker injury woe mars Leeds win
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
A sickening injury to Hull KR's former Great Britain centre Chev Walker overshadowed Leeds' 44-8 victory in the Super League qualifying play-off tie at Headingley. Read
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Blood donations saved me - Davenport
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
West Ham's Calum Davenport believes blood transfusions probably saved his life. Read
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Hughes on the offensive
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes takes his Manchester City side to Old Trafford on Sunday determined to give the champions a scare or two this season. Read
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Ferguson takes City seriously
Sep 19 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed Manchester City's flying start to the season has earned them the accolade of title contenders. Read
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Wolves boss backs under-fire defender Michael Mancienne to bounce back
Sep 19 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy says Michael Mancienne’s poor form at Blackburn was merely a blip and has backed the young centre-back to come roaring back against Fulham. Read
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New boy Stefan Maierhofer's no beanpole, says Wolves boss
Sep 19 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy insists new boy Stefan Maierhofer is no beanpole Peter Crouch and is in fact a 6ft 7in version of himself! Read
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Foley gutted by injured Wolverhampton Wanderers team-mate Stearman
Sep 19 2009 | Wolves FC News
KEVIN Foley says he is “gutted” for injured team-mate Richard Stearman. Read
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Wolves: Why extra cameras in the stands are helping Wolves on the pitch
Sep 19 2009 | Wolves FC News
GEORGE Orwell saw it coming in his classic novel 1984 and now Wolves players had better beware – Big Brother is watching them! Read
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Matt Hill says Wolverhampton Wanderers have to learn fast in Premier League
Sep 19 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES defender Matt Hill says the Premier League is “an unforgiving place” and has warned his team-mates they must quickly get to grips with the top flight. Read
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Wolves skipper Karl Henry backs Christophe Berra and Michael Mancienne's partnership to flourish
Sep 19 2009 | Wolves FC News
KARL Henry has tipped Wolves centre-back pairing of Christophe Berra and Michael Mancienne to recover from their mauling at Blackburn. Read
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Andy Murray's injury fear as he competes in Davis Cup tie
Sep 19 2009 | Other sport
ANDY Murray admits he could be jeopardising the rest of his season by playing in Great Britain’s Davis Cup relegation play-off against Poland. Read
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Ozzy Osbourne lifts lid on "terrifying" life as a reality TV star
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
Rock star Ozzy Osbourne described the success of the reality TV show about his family as "terrifying", in an extract from his memoirs published today. Read
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Tributes paid after wife of West Brom legend Brendon Batson dies
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
THE wife of Baggies legend Brendon Batson has died, it was revealed today. Read
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Prison teacher Faye Bray to take X-Factor by storm in a corset
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE prison teacher Faye Bray is set to be one of the stars on tonight's X-Factor - and not just because of the outfit she wears. Read
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How's this for your five-a-day: the carrot shaped like a hand
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
A SHOCKED Midland gardener found a unique way of hitting his five-a-day veg target after digging up a hand-shaped carrot complete with five fingers. Read
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Birmingham women urged to take up morris dancing in Perry Barr
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
AEROBICS leaves you exhausted, Pilates doesn’t excite you and ballroom dancing is strictly off the menu. Read
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Birmingham City Council website defended amid online elite onslaught
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
DEPUTY council leader Paul Tilsley has defended the city authority’s new website at a meeting of Birmingham’s online elite. Read
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German market plan for Solihull put on hold
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS for a German Christmas Market in Solihull town centre have been put on hold. Read
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Birmingham's first festive lights of the year are switched on
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S first festive lights have been switched on and will light up the streets of Sparkbrook and Springfield until 2010. Read
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Former Moseley and Bees rugby star Rob Sigley in Great North Run
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER Moseley and Bees rugby star Rob Sigley has just one aim for tomorrow’s Great North Run – beating the bus. Read
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Birmingham's first festive lights of the year are switched on
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S first festive lights have been switched on and will light up the streets of Sparkbrook and Springfield until 2010. Read
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Voting fraud probe after Sparkbrook by-election
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating the worst outbreak of suspected voting fraud at a Birmingham City Council election for five years. Read
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Acocks Green man killed in Thailand holiday motorbike crash
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
A HOLIDAYMAKER from Birmingham was killed on a dream trip to Thailand when the high- powered motorbike he was riding collided with a truck which was said to be on the wrong side of the road. Read
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Woman cut free in crash on M42
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS had to cut a woman free from her wrecked vehicle following a two-car collision on a Midland motorway. Read
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Tribal African head appears in Cadbury advert
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
A GIANT floating tribal head which brings music to an African village is the latest star in a series of eye-catching Cadbury adverts. Read
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New bid to cut robberies in Broad Street launched by police
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have launched a high visibility operation along Birmingham’s ‘Golden Mile’ of pubs and clubs to stamp out a seasonal rise in robberies. Read
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Cousins jailed for Birmingham city centre sex attack on Chinese student
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
TWO cousins, who carried out an “horrific” street sex attack on a Chinese university student in Birmingham city centre, have been jailed. Read
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Edgbaston schoolboy hailed a hero after actions stopped spread of blaze
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
A SCHOOLBOY who dialled 999 and stopped a fire spreading along a row of terraced homes has been hailed a hero. Read
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TV star Andi Peters to help Birmingham's bid to ease winter bedblocking in hospitals
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
WEATHER experts, children’s TV presenter Andi Peters and more beds are being drafted in by Birmingham health bosses to ease bedblocking pressures and cope with the burden of swine flu. Read
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Mentoring scheme to help teenage asylum seekers and youngsters in care
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
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Birmingham man's animal ban after leaving dogs home alone
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who went on holiday leaving his dog home alone with minimal food and no water has been fined and banned from keeping animals for five years. Read
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Birmingham patients back right to choose their GP
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
GOVERNMENT plans to allow patients the right to choose their GP regardless of where they live were welcomed by shoppers and visitors to Birmingham city centre. Read
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Business leaders back two high-speed rail stations for Birmingham
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
POLITICAL and business leaders have presented a united front in calling for two high-speed rail stations in Birmingham – one in the city centre and one near the NEC and airport. Read
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Brave Sheldon youngster Harry Moseley's bracelet charity drive nears £10k mark
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
AN ILL boy’s touching charity quest is set to smash through the £10,000 barrier this weekend. Read
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Lottery cash lets Birmingham youngsters make own cinema film
Sep 19 2009 | Top Stories
BUDDING Peter Jacksons or Quentin Tarantinos are being inspired to make their own film in Birmingham after scooping Lottery cash. Read
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Hutchings pleads for time to turn round Saddlers
Sep 19 2009 | Walsall FC News
CHRIS Hutchings has appealed for time to turn Walsall into a force to be reckoned with in League One. Read
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Vincent hails Clayton McDonald’s Premier League potential
Sep 19 2009 | Walsall FC News
EXPERIENCED Walsall defender Jamie Vincent has earmarked Clayton McDonald as a potential Premier League star of the future. Read
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Walsall FC: Chris Hutchings says well-travelled strike pair still have appetite to learn
Sep 19 2009 | Walsall FC News
CHRIS Hutchings insists that experienced strike pair Darren Byfield and Sam Parkin are still learning their trade – even if they have 60 years and 21 different clubs behind them. Read
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The story of a Birmingham wartime evacuee
Sep 19 2009 | Carl Chinn column
FOLLOWING on from the recent article on the evacuation of school children from Birmingham just before the outbreak of the Second World War, Barry Fletcher has written in with his memories and with information about a group keeping alive such memories. Read
