Sep
2009
Articles from 22nd Sep 2009
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Apple is sued over Eminem downloads
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Eminem's publisher is suing Apple, claiming the use of 93 songs in a downloadable format on Apple's popular iTunes service was unauthorised. Read
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Dustman guilty of Britons' murders
Sep 22 2009 | National News
An epileptic who had a fit at the wheel of a New York dustbin lorry and ploughed into a British couple has been found guilty of murder. Read
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X Factor is ageist says former finalist
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Former X Factor finalist Niki Evans has blasted the series as "ageist". Read
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Man charged after citizen's arrest
Sep 22 2009 | National News
A man charged with assault after making a citizen's arrest on a youth he believed was throwing apples has complained to the police watchdog. Read
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Two men killed in helicopter crash
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Two men have been killed after a helicopter on a training flight crashed near Blackpool, police have said. Read
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Obama leads drive for climate deal
Sep 22 2009 | National News
US president Barack Obama has led the way as world leaders and industry chiefs seek to build momentum for a new international deal on climate change. Read
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Michael Jackson film set for 15 premieres around the world
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Michael Jackson's This Is It film, showing his final months as he geared up for his sold-out concerts at London's O2 Arena, will have at least 15 simultaneous premieres around the world. Read
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Tanvir the tiger is a 'scaredy cat'
Sep 22 2009 | National News
A "scaredy-cat" Bengal tiger has damaged his species' fearless reputation after getting stuck at the top of a 15ft activity tower. Read
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Patient 'killed by chemo overdose'
Sep 22 2009 | National News
A cancer patient died after a consultant mistakenly prescribed a quadruple overdose of a chemotherapy drug which pharmacists then failed to check, an inquest has been told. Read
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Two people dead in helicopter crash
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Two people have been killed after a helicopter crashed near Blackpool, police have said. Read
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33-year jail term for killer mother
Sep 22 2009 | National News
A father whose two teenage daughters were stabbed to death by his ex-wife has spoken of his "incalculable" loss as she was sentenced to at least 33 years in prison. Read
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Obama 'serious' over climate change
Sep 22 2009 | National News
President Barack Obama has insisted the United States is serious about combating global warming and declared: "We are determined to act." Read
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I won't sack Attorney General - PM
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Attorney General Baroness Scotland is clinging to her job after she was fined £5,000 for hiring an illegal immigrant as her housekeeper. Read
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270 schools fail to hit GCSE target
Sep 22 2009 | National News
One in 12 secondary schools are still failing to meet a controversial Government target for GCSE results. Read
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Call to home 'jungle' camp children
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Refugee groups have attacked the "distressing" swoop on the "jungle" camp in Calais as calls were made for Britain to consider taking in some of the dozens of detained child immigrants. Read
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Union demands talks over job losses
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Union leaders have called for urgent talks with the new owners of car giant Vauxhall amid fresh fears for job losses in the UK. Read
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New NI police chief's peace promise
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Northern Ireland's new chief constable has pledged to work with all the people of the region to defeat dissident republican terrorists opposed to the peace process. Read
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Air industry pledges emissions cuts
Sep 22 2009 | National News
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has unveiled a pledge by the aviation industry to slash carbon dioxide emissions to half of 2005 levels by 2050. Read
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Brown targets Afghan troops cutback
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he is focused on cutting back the number of the UK's troops in Afghanistan, despite a report from the top US commander calling for an increase in the number of soldiers. Read
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'Hero' soldier saves car crash girl
Sep 22 2009 | National News
An Army officer about to deploy to Afghanistan has been hailed "a hero" and "an angel" for saving the life of a girl involved in a serious car crash. Read
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33-year jail term for deaths mother
Sep 22 2009 | National News
A father whose two teenage daughters were stabbed to death by his ex-wife has spoken of his "incalculable" loss as she was sentenced to at least 33 years in prison. Read
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PM: I won't sack Attorney General
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Attorney General Baroness Scotland is clinging to her job after she was fined £5,000 for hiring an illegal immigrant as her housekeeper. Read
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GOSH! Baby Zac is special delivery
Sep 22 2009 | National News
The mother of a cancer patient has become the first woman to give birth at the famous Great Ormond Street children's hospital (GOSH). Read
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Arrest as police chief starts work
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Police investigating dissident republicans in Northern Ireland have arrested a man as new Chief Constable Matt Baggott took up his job. Read
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Attorney General pays £5,000 fine
Sep 22 2009 | National News
The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, will pay a fine of £5,000 for hiring an illegal immigrant as her housekeeper, the UK Border Agency has said. Read
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Attorney General faces migrant fine
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has failed to say whether Attorney General Baroness Scotland will stay in her job amid reports that she has been found in "technical breach" of rules on employing migrant workers. Read
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Firms urge action on climate change
Sep 22 2009 | National News
More than 500 top global companies have signed up to a call for action on climate change ahead of crunch talks on tackling the problem in Copenhagen in December. Read
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French move to close 'jungle' camp
Sep 22 2009 | National News
French police have launched an operation to clear the immigrant camp in Calais known as 'the jungle'. Read
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Lib Dems tackle Tories over crime
Sep 22 2009 | National News
The Tories will be branded "the party of crime" as the Liberal Democrats seek to burnish their own law and order credentials. Read
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Rivers still fail EU quality test
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Just a quarter of rivers in England and Wales are in good health - with only five in top condition, according to new figures. Read
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French set to close 'jungle' camp
Sep 22 2009 | National News
French police are expected to move in to clear the immigrant camp in Calais known as `the jungle`, and detain about 1,500 mainly Afghan asylum seekers. Read
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Curfew as ousted president returns
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Deposed President Manuel Zelaya made a dramatic return to Honduras' capital, taking shelter from arrest at Brazil's embassy and calling for negotiations with the leaders who forced him from the country at gunpoint. Read
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Stop-smoking scheme 'saved 70,000'
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Help offered by the NHS to people wanting to give up smoking may have saved 70,000 lives over the last 10 years, it has been claimed. Read
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Government accepts US olive branch
Sep 22 2009 | National News
The Scottish Government has welcomed an indication by the US that it was prepared to "move on" diplomatically following the release of the Lockerbie bomber. Read
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Afghan blast soldier to be named
Sep 22 2009 | National News
A British soldier killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan is to be be named. Read
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Mother and daughter's inquest ends
Sep 22 2009 | National News
An inquest into the deaths of a mother and daughter in a burning car after years of abuse from a gang of youths is expected to conclude. Read
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Mother to be sentenced over deaths
Sep 22 2009 | National News
A waitress who murdered her two daughters by stabbing them to death as they slept faces a life term when she is sentenced. Read
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Premature births 'far more common'
Sep 22 2009 | National News
The number of premature births has increased 16% over the last 25 years, research has shown. Read
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Lack of trust 'demoralises workers'
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Public sector workers are feeling demoralised because of a "crippling" lack of trust from middle management and Whitehall, a new report has claimed. Read
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No early end to stimulus, warns PM
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has warned there will be no early end to the international "fiscal stimulus" package agreed by world leaders to drag the global economy out of recession. Read
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U.S to repair Scottish relations
Sep 22 2009 | National News
The US government has indicated it is prepared to repair its relations with Scotland following the release of the Lockerbie bomber. Read
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E.coli farm samples test positive
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Animal droppings collected at a petting farm have tested positive for E.coli, the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) said. Read
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Two held over nursery abuse probe
Sep 22 2009 | National News
Police investigating the alleged abuse of children at a nursery have re-arrested two people. Read
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Reo-Coker back in first team fold after spat with O'Neill
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
NIGEL Reo-Coker has been discouraged from dishing the dirt on his angry altercation with Martin O’Neill after being accepted back into the first-team fold. Read
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Aston Villa: Petrov sets his target for the season
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Skipper Stiliyan Petrov has called on Aston Villa to take the next step after three years of progression under manager Martin O'Neill, and start winning silverware. Read
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Nigel Reo-Coker made to sweat over Aston Villa return
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is remaining tight lipped over whether Nigel Reo-Coker will return to the side for tomorrow's Carling Cup clash with Cardiff after the training ground bust-up between the pair. Read
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Aston Villa fans draw a line under O'Neill/Reo-Coker spat
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
There has been a lot said about the training ground bust-up between Martin O'Neill and Nigel Reo-Coker ahead of the Portsmouth game, too much probably! Read
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Aston Villa v Cardiff City: Aston Villa squad news
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is a fitness doubt for the home Carling Cup clash with Cardiff. Read
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Aston Villa: Nigel Reo-Coker told not to spill the beans on spat with Martin O'Neill
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
NIGEL Reo-Coker has been discouraged from dishing the dirt on his angry altercation with Martin O’Neill after being accepted back into the first-team fold. Read
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Aston Villa: Gabby is in form of his life - John Carew
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JOHN Carew is convinced Gabby Agbonlahor is the perfect shape – and has threatened to chase his strike partner out of the gym if he gets any more muscular. Read
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Aston Villa 1996 League Cup win was a dream come true for Ian Tayor
Sep 22 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
HOLTE End hero Ian Taylor knows all about the magic of the League Cup, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Read
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Praise for 'bulldozing' Moseley skipper Neil Mason
Sep 22 2009 | Moseley RFC
ANDY Reay hailed the “bulldozing” performance of skipper Neil Mason after the dynamic back-row starred in Saturday’s match with Nottingham. Read
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Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has revealed his squad is down to the bare bones for tonight's trip to Sunderland
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish said he was fully prepared to field a strong side for tonight’s Carling Cup tie at Sunderland – if only he had that luxury. Read
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UPDATED: Sunderland 2, Birmingham City 0: Full time report
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
Jordan Henderson and Fraizer Campbell dumped Birmingham out of the Carling Cup as Sunderland coasted into the fourth round. Read
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Sunderland v Birmingham City: Follow it live here
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
Follow Sunderland v Birmingham City here with Colin Tattum and Andy Walker Read
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Hull v Birmingham City: The picture that sums it up perfectly
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
Yet another great picture by our snapper Tim Easthope, the moment and mood after the Blues had gone 1-0 up is captured brilliantly here... Read
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Roger Johnson: Birmingham City fans pleased with new-boy
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
New Birmingham City signing Roger Johnson is proving to be a big-hit with the St Andrew's faithful. Read
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Sunderland players need to improve or leave - Bruce
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
EX-BLUES boss Steve Bruce has questioned his Sunderland side’s mentality as he prepares to be reunited with his former club this evening. Read
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Alex McLeish ready for a rare meeting with his neighbour
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
NEIGHBOURS, the everyday story of football folk in the Knowle and Lapworth area – the current Blues boss and his predecessor. Read
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Sunderland v Birmingham City: Live match coverage and banter here tonight
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
Fancy joining our writers and fans all over the world tonight for a live blog from The Stadium Of Light? Read
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Sunderland v Birmingham City: McLeish won't rush youngsters
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has revealed that he won’t promote Academy graduates to the first team squad for the sake of it. Read
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Birmingham City: No full side for McLeish against Sunderland
Sep 22 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish said he was fully prepared to field a strong side for tonight’s Carling Cup tie at Sunderland - if only he had that luxury. Read
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Arsenal 2, West Brom 0: Full time analysis
Sep 22 2009 | West Brom News
Arsenal's young Gunners booked a place in round four of the Carling Cup with victory over 10-man West Brom at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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Arsenal v West Brom: Team news from the Emirates
Sep 22 2009 | West Brom News
Philippe Senderos returned to the Arsenal team for the first time since May 2008 as manager Arsene Wenger once again fielded a young side in the Carling Cup third-round clash with West Brom at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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West Brom boss predicts a bright England future under Capello
Sep 22 2009 | West Brom News
WEST BROM boss Roberto Di Matteo believes England can only prosper in Fabio Capello’s capable hands. Read
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Arsenal v West Brom: Debut for West Brom defender
Sep 22 2009 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo is expected to hand Gonzalo Jara a debut in tonight’s Carling Cup game at Arsenal. Read
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West Brom boss reveals why he envies Arsenal's Arsene Wenger
Sep 22 2009 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo has admitted that he envies only one aspect of Arsene Wenger’s managerial reign - his time in Japan. Read
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West Brom star vows to show his best
Sep 22 2009 | West Brom News
JEROME Thomas claims Albion fans have yet to see the best of him, following his excellent display in Saturday’s 5-0 win at Middlesbrough. Read
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Team spirit aids Warkwickshire golfers to victory
Sep 22 2009 | Golf
WARWICKSHIRE golfers are riding high in the Midland League. Read
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Stourbridge young guns did well - Higgins
Sep 22 2009 | Stourbridge RFC
STOURBRIDGE veteran Jon Higgins insists the Stourton Park side will benefit from the exposure their youngsters have had so far this season. Read
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Young Gunners send Baggies crashing out
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal's young Gunners booked a place in round four of the Carling Cup following their 2-0 victory over 10-man West Brom at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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Colace strike puts Burnley out
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Barnsley advanced to the fourth round of the Carling Cup after edging Burnley 3-2 at Oakwell. Read
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Ngog sends Liverpool through
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
David Ngog struck the only goal as Liverpool unconvincingly edged out a fired-up Leeds side 1-0 in the Carling Cup. Read
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'Witness X' evidence condemned Briatore
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
The fate of Flavio Briatore was on Monday sealed on the evidence of a secret whistleblower within Renault, codenamed 'Witness X'. Read
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FA warnings for Bellamy and Neville
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Craig Bellamy and Gary Neville have both received warnings from the Football Association following incidents in Sunday's highly-charged Manchester derby. Read
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ECB behind Test championship: Collier
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
The England and Wales Cricket Board are supportive of a world Test championship - and even claim to have been approached to host the final. Read
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Henin comeback confirmed
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Former world number one Justine Henin has confirmed she will return to competitive tennis in 2010. Read
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Downing nudges closer to Villa debut
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing has taken another step on the road to fitness by having a pin removed from the right foot which he fractured at the end of last season. Read
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Dawson eases Redknapp worries
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson's return from injury has handed Harry Redknapp a timely boost to help ease the defensive crisis at White Hart Lane. Read
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Brown ready to start again
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Wes Brown refuses to get downhearted at the way his injury curse returned just as he was starting to fulfil his enormous potential. Read
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Drogba boost for Blues
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Didier Drogba has been given the all-clear to resume training on Thursday after being carried off against Tottenham on Sunday with a calf injury. Read
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Hughes defends Bellamy actions
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes is adamant Craig Bellamy did not create a confrontation with a Manchester United fan at Old Trafford on Sunday. Read
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Reo-Coker waiting game
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is remaining tight lipped over whether Nigel Reo-Coker will return to the side for Wednesday's Carling Cup clash with Cardiff after the training ground bust-up between the pair. Read
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Harris unveiled as Wales coach
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Former dual-code international Iestyn Harris has been appointed as head coach of Wales for the autumn internationals. Read
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Murray to rest injured wrist
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will rest his injured left wrist for the next fortnight but is hopeful of playing in the Japan Open beginning on October 5. Read
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ECB backing Test proposal
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
The England and Wales Cricket Board are supportive of a world Test championship "in principle". Read
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Zola completes attacking jigsaw
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola believes Guillermo Franco is the final piece of his attacking jigsaw. Read
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Flower: Batsmen must go back to basics
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
England coach Andy Flower has told his batsmen they must eradicate the "soft dismissals" that plagued them during the 6-1 series defeat to Australia if they are to have any chance of winning the Champions Trophy in South Africa. Read
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Harris set for Wales job
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Iestyn Harris is today expected to be unveiled as Wales' new coach in succession to Australian John Dixon. Read
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Wenger backs Senderos to improve
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos has his best years still to come, according to manager Arsene Wenger. Read
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Evra feared cut and blow
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Patrice Evra has admitted Sir Alex Ferguson's famous hairdryer would have been ready if Manchester United had failed to beat City in the derby-day thriller at Old Trafford on Sunday. Read
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Benitez wants cup of joy
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez already has his sights set on the Carling Cup final as his team prepare for their opening test against Leeds. Read
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Lineker leads Robson tributes
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Former England striker Gary Lineker led the tributes to Sir Bobby Robson as football said goodbye to one of the game's favourite sons at Durham Cathedral. Read
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Murray could miss Cup matches - Draper
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Lawn Tennis Association chief executive Roger Draper would not object to Andy Murray taking time out from Davis Cup duty following the team's slump into Euro/Africa Zone Group II. Read
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Piquet Jnr hoping for F1 return
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Nelson Piquet Junior is hoping to be given another shot at Formula One, even though he knows there will not be many likely to forgive or forget. Read
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Garrido accuses United of hostility
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City defender Javier Garrido has accused derby rivals Manchester United of creating a hostile climate between the two clubs. Read
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Renault survive Singapore scandal
Sep 22 2009 | National Sport
FIA president Max Mosley has confirmed Renault remain committed to Formula One after avoiding severe sanctions over their involvement in fixing last year's Singapore Grand Prix. Read
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Wolves: Stefan Maierhofer set for first starting place
Sep 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has vowed to be bold when his side face Manchester United in the Carling Cup tomorrow. Read
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Tottenham handed big boost
Sep 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson's return from injury has handed Harry Redknapp a timely boost to help ease the defensive crisis at White Hart Lane. Read
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Manchester United v Wolves: Manchester United squad news
Sep 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
Michael Owen's reward for his dramatic Manchester derby match-winner is set to be a place in United's starting line-up for the start of their Carling Cup defence at Old Trafford tomorrow night. Read
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Manchester United v Wolves: Wolves squad news
Sep 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
Wolves could hand starts to winger Michael Kightly and striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake for the Carling Cup clash against Manchester United. Read
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Doyle's fitness fightback rewarded with goal for Wolves
Sep 22 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES manager Mick McCarthy believes record signing Kevin Doyle will establish himself as a proven Premier League goalscorer. Read
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Coach in blast at Bees following London Welsh defeat
Sep 22 2009 | Bees RFC
EXASPERATED Russell Earnshaw accused his Bees players of “looking as though they’d just met each other” following his team’s dire 37-12 defeat at London Welsh. Read
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Streetly tennis veterans to play under Warwickshire banner
Sep 22 2009 | Other sport
STREETLY’S veterans are preparing to play under the Warwickshire banner at next month’s UK County Championships. Read
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Helping hand to get you started
Sep 22 2009 | Keep Fit
WITH 30 walks across the Heart of Birmingham, Health Exchange is helping hundreds of people put their best foot forward. Read
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Group takes steps to a better mind and body
Sep 22 2009 | Keep Fit
IT IS a blustery autumn morning as the group gathers in the foyer of Handsworth Leisure Centre. Read
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London Midland offers £5,000 reward after hammer attack at train station
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
Train company London Midland has put up a £5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of two men who attacked a rail worker with a hammer at a Birmingham station. Read
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Cannock couple return from holiday - to find their garden stolen
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A couple returned home from Lanzarote to discover most of their back garden had disappeared. Read
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Daniel Hastilow stabbed "in self defence" in Magaluf, trial told
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A British citizen accused of murdering a Black Country man in Majorca told a court on the Spanish island he acted in self-defence. Read
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Birmingham news headlines: September 22nd news wrap
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
The evening Birmingham News headlines for September 22nd Read
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Police worker made racist remarks to Birmingham man
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A police officer made racist comments to a Birmingham man he arrested, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Read
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POLICE want to speak to these 22 men following football violence that caused terror for motorists and shoppers after the recent Blues and Villa derby.
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
The faces were seen on CCTV and police video footage as fighting broke out following Aston Villa’s 1-0 victory over Birmingham City nine days ago. Read
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A MAN appeared in court this afternoon charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a phone call from someone falsely confessing to be the murderer.
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
Keith Humphrys, aged 51, of Redditch Road, Kings Norton, spoke only to confirm his name and address during a hearing at Redditch Magistrates Court. It is alleged that he falsely confessed to the murder of 36-year-old dad-of-three Mr Arshad in a 999 call from a kiosk on August 30. Read
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Man, 36, admits holiday stabbing
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of two men accused of murdering Black Country 26-year-old Danny Hastelow, has admitted stabbing the former bricklayer, according to Spanish media today. Read
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Meteorite lands in Birmingham [with daily cartoon]
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
STARGAZING student Bruno Bertullo had a wish come true when what he believes to be a meteorite landed in his grandmother’s back garden. Read
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Charity boosts morale with patient makeovers at Birmingham hospital
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
FIGHTING cancer can be a lonely ordeal – but women patients in Birmingham are being shown how to remain positive with the offer of glamorous makeovers. Read
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PICTURE GALLERY: The 22 Birmingham City v Aston Villa troublemakers police want to interview
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE want to speak to these 22 men following football violence that caused terror for motorists and shoppers after the recent Blues and Villa derby. Read
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Birmingham graffiti teen must clean up his act
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
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Birmingham Mail competition winners get their dream wedding
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE WAIT is over for a very lucky Birmingham couple. Read
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Disadvantaged young white boys 'at risk' to far right organisations says schools' adviser
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
DISADVANTAGED young white males in Birmingham are “potentially at risk” of being recruited by far right organisations, according to a leading schools’ adviser. Read
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Court set to decide on compensation for 'toxic sofa' victims
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A COURT was today set to determine how much compensation should be paid out to the victims of ‘toxic sofa’ burns. Read
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Tributes paid to Wolverhampton biker
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG father killed when his blue Yamaha R6 motorbike crashed with a car and a lorry was today described by his family as a “great lad, loved by everyone”. Read
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Plans for a radical shake-up of policing in the West Midlands
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Chief Constable Chris Sims today announced a radical shake-up of the way policing is delivered in the region. Read
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Birmingham Mail competition winners get their dream wedding
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE WAIT is over for a very lucky Birmingham couple. Read
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Birmingham graffiti teen must clean up his act
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER has been given an 18-month community order after admitting going on a graffiti spree in Birmingham. Read
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Severn Trent is ordered to pay almost £10,000 over River Trent pollution
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
SEVERN Trent has pleaded guilty to allowing sewage to pollute the River Trent and has been ordered to pay almost £10,000. Read
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Birmingham Post Power 50 falls short when it comes to green credentials
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THEY may have power and influence, but the green credentials of Birmingham’s movers and shakers today appeared to be lacking. Read
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Birmingham City fans stuck on motorway miss win over Hull are to get a ticket refund
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
BLUES fans who missed the team’s win at Hull because they were stuck on a motorway will be refunded their ticket money. Read
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Police hunt fans after Blues-Villa derby trouble
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE want to speak to these 22 men following football violence that caused terror for motorists and shoppers after the recent Blues and Villa derby. Read
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Disadvantaged young white boys 'at risk' to far right organisations says schools' adviser
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
DISADVANTAGED young white males in Birmingham are “potentially at risk” of being recruited by far right organisations, according to a leading schools’ adviser. Read
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Man in court over 999 call in Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad case
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A man is appearing before magistrates charged in connection with a 999 call made to detectives investigating the murder of a Birmingham taxi driver. Read
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Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Service: Football legends pay tribute
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A Who’s Who of football came together to give thanks for the life of one of the game’s best-loved figures. Read
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Golfers pose risk to birds on lake at NEC
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
AN ornamental lake at the country’s largest exhibition centre has become a driving range for golfers sparking fears that wildlife will be disturbed. Read
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Former soldier faces jail over gun factory
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A former Army sergeant who made guns for gangs operating in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester is facing a long jail term. Read
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Protestors step up battle to save Sparkhill baths
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS were today reignited their battle to save a Birmingham swimming pool. Read
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Charity boosts morale with patient makeovers at Birmingham hospital
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
FIGHTING cancer can be a lonely ordeal – but women patients in Birmingham are being shown how to remain positive with the offer of glamorous makeovers. Read
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Critics hit out over plans to rebuild Quinton school
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS and residents have given a hostile reaction to plans to rebuild two schools. Read
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It Bites give anniversary album full showing Once again
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
IT Bites arrived on stage with a mission to prove that last year’s critically acclaimed tour with John Mitchell at the helm was not a one-off success. Read
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Cannock toddler who inspired others to join the organ donor register dies
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE Midland toddler who inspired thousands to join the organ donor register has died. Read
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Walsall man suddenly left paralysed by rare condition
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
AN ACTIVE and outgoing Brummie has been left paralysed and unable to speak after being struck with a rare syndrome. Read
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'Meteorite' rocks Bruno's world
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
STARGAZING student Bruno Bertullo had a wish come true when what he believes to be a meteorite landed in his grandmother’s back garden. Read
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Aston Villa star Emile Heskey donates fooball boots to help African children
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa striker Emile Heskey and former Blues defender Matthew Upson teamed up to help underprivileged children in Africa by handing over their football boots. Read
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Dad’s climb to Mount kilimanjaro in tribute to son killed in Afghanistan
Sep 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE father of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan is carrying his son’s war medal to the top of Africa’s highest mountain in an emotional tribute to him. Read
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Nicole's mug of cheer for Macmillan nurses
Sep 22 2009 | Health
NOTHING ever prepares you for being told you have cancer, according to primary school teacher Nicole Folbigg. Read
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Will schools be closed to stop spread of virus?
Sep 22 2009 | Health
Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus. Read
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Emotion at heart of Michael's art
Sep 22 2009 | Health
WHEN Michael Maharaj’s dad died suddenly the youngster was hit by a wave of emotions which he did not know how to express. Read
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Birmingham teacher tells of cancer scare
Sep 22 2009 | Health
NOTHING ever prepares you for being told you have cancer, according to primary school teacher Nicole Folbigg. Read
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We need to start winning at home, says Walsall skipper Mark Hughes
Sep 22 2009 | Walsall FC News
SKIPPER Mark Hughes has urged inconsistent Walsall to start making their home form count. Read
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Green rules provide big challenge
Sep 22 2009 | Go Green news
CHANGE is afoot in the world of construction. Read
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Warwickshire get Carter to fill for Sreesanth
Sep 22 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE must make one change to their team for the visit to Lancashire with fast-bowler Sreesanth having returned to India. Read
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Battling Bears are hot to trot
Sep 22 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
CAPTAIN Ian Westwood believes Warwickshire are “improving game by game” as they prepare to challenge for the championship runners-up spot by beating Lancashire at Old Trafford starting tomorrow. Read
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Villa boss rules...OK?
Sep 22 2009 | Sports Talk
IT’S MY rules, Martin O’Neill tells us. Read
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WIN Batmobile and action figures for superhero fun
Sep 22 2009 | Chipper club
Bat fever continued to sweep the UK throughout 2009, first with the summer launch of the animated series, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, followed by the launch of the latest Batman: The Brave and the Bold toy collection. Read
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Search on for princess
Sep 22 2009 | Chipper club
DISNEY On Ice presents Princess Wishes is coming to Birmingham next month, and the NIA wants YOU to find the West Midlands’ favourite celebrity princess! Read
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Girls' magical time
Sep 22 2009 | Chipper club
SCHOOLGIRL singing sensations Hollie Steel and Connie Talbot are this week taking the next steps towards even greater fame. Read
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School of the Week: Turves Green Boys School
Sep 22 2009 | School of the Week
NEW head teacher Tony Quinn is not letting the grass grow under his feet at Turves Green Boys School. Read
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What can we do to stop daughter's loud snoring?
Sep 22 2009 | Ask Alan
Your child health queries. Read
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Arsenal outline future spending plans
Sep 22 2009 | Premier League
Chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists Arsenal's policy of restraint in the transfer market is the most sensible way of running a club and does not believe the Gunners are in danger of falling behind their Premier League rivals as a result. Read
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Aston Villa's Stewart Downing reaches milestone in battle from injury
Sep 22 2009 | Premier League
Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing has taken another step on the road to fitness by having a pin removed from the right foot which he fractured at the end of last season. Read
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Arsenal star begs for a new chance
Sep 22 2009 | Premier League
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner wants a chance to play as a central forward and has held talks with Arsene Wenger about why he has been deployed on the flanks. Read
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Mark Hughes makes promise to Petrov
Sep 22 2009 | Premier League
Mark Hughes insists Martin Petrov will have a major role to play at Manchester City this season. Read
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Fulham set for wholesale changes
Sep 22 2009 | Premier League
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is set to make wholesale changes once again for tomorrow's Carling Cup trip to Manchester City. Read
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Sometimes swearing is just plain wrong, mum
Sep 22 2009 | Paul Fulford
WORDS more colourful than “crikey” and “blooming heck” have been known to pass my lips, as would be the case with many journalists. Read
