Nov
2009
Articles from 7th Nov 2009
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Councillor Alan Rudge's speech from the Faiths For The City Conference
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham News
1. Distinguished guests, I am delighted to welcome you to the city of Birmingham and to the City Council. May I also give a special welcome back to a friend of mine and a friend of the city, the Archbishop of Westminster, who was formerly the Archbishop of Birmingham. I would like to thank him for his selfless contribution to the city’s religious life and his promotion of inter-faith relations. Read
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Suzanne Virdee officially opens City Hospital’s neo-natal unit
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham News
PARENTS and medics gathered to ‘wet the baby’s head’ on a new £3.8 million Birmingham neonatal unit as it marked its official opening. Read
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Eight in court over Birmingham car clamping activities
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham News
SEVEN men and a woman have appeared before Birmingham magistrates charged with illegal car clamping activities. Read
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Extra poignancy to Birmingham remembrance services
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham News
REMEMBRANCE Sunday is always a time of poignancy. A time when we reflect in solemn, reverential silence on the terrible price paid by generations of servicemen and women so that this country might live in peace and freedom. Read
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Anger over expenses overhaul claims
Nov 07 2009 | National News
The head of the new watchdog charged with cleaning up Parliament is at the centre of a political firestorm after it emerged that he may scrap key elements of the plan to overhaul the system of MPs' expenses. Read
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Brown red-faced after tax plan snub
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown suffered an embarrassing rebuff when he floated the prospect of a new tax worldwide, only to have it flatly and publicly rejected by the United States and other major financial players. Read
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Mystery over £90m jackpot winners
Nov 07 2009 | National News
The identity of two British ticketholders who shared a massive £90 million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw was still a mystery as the cash remained unclaimed. Read
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Army appeal on Afghan co-operation
Nov 07 2009 | National News
The killing of five British soldiers by an Afghan policeman must not prevent co-operation between the two nations, the commander of British forces in Afghanistan said. Read
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Family shock at Briton's bar murder
Nov 07 2009 | National News
A British father shot dead in a US bar was just "in the wrong place, at the wrong time", his family said. Read
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Mother 'died saving son from blaze'
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Police have launched a murder hunt after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox in Bodmin, Cornwall. Read
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Two-year-old punched by muggers
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Muggers punched a two-year-old girl in the head as they demanded money from her mother, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Fort Hood gunman 'loved US' - Uncle
Nov 07 2009 | National News
A Palestinian uncle of the Fort Hood shooting suspect said that his nephew loved America and wanted to serve his country, but his work as a military psychiatrist drove him to tears. Read
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£1m worth of cannabis plants seized
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Cannabis plants worth more than £1 million have been seized by police in one of the biggest finds of the drug in Essex. Read
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British man shot dead in Texas bar
Nov 07 2009 | National News
A British man has been shot dead after a gunman opened fire after walking into a bar in the United States. Read
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Plans to cut legal aid fees warning
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Government plans to slash legal aid fees to barristers would be disastrous, the chairman of the Bar Council has warned. Read
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Brown in call for global 'contract'
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has called for a new global "economic and social contract" with the financial institutions to ensure taxpayers around the world will never again have to bear the cost of banking failure. Read
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Police: House fire death was murder
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Police are treating the death of a woman in a house fire sparked by a firework as murder, and warned the culprits that they will be caught. Read
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BA cabin crews balloted over cuts
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Union leaders have served formal notice of a ballot among thousands of British Airways cabin crew in a dispute over new contracts and job cuts. Read
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'Stitch-up' reports on MP expenses
Nov 07 2009 | National News
There have been accusations of a "behind-the-scenes stitch-up" following reports that key elements of the proposed plan to clean up the system of MPs' expenses could be scrapped. Read
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Police seek murder clue 15 years on
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Detectives have said they are still actively looking for the killer of a 13-year-old schoolgirl on the 15th anniversary of the day she went missing. Read
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Britons scoop a £90m Euro jackpot
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Two British ticketholders shared a massive £90 million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw, Camelot said. Read
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Ryan Thomas quizzed over road crash
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has been questioned by police in connection with a drink-drive collision. Read
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Elect local police chiefs - call
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Every town should have an elected police commissioner responsible for meeting the needs of local people, a think tank said. Read
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Drugs tsar sacking causes 'concern'
Nov 07 2009 | National News
The sacking of the Government's chief drugs adviser has caused "serious concern" among the scientific community, the Science Minister Lord Drayson has acknowledged. Read
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Drugs tsar sacking a 'concern'
Nov 07 2009 | National News
The sacking of the Government's chief drugs adviser has caused "serious concern" among the scientific community, the Science Minister Lord Drayson has acknowledged. Read
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Fort Hood shooter still 'critical'
Nov 07 2009 | National News
The military psychiatrist responsible for a shooting spree that left 13 dead remains in a coma, frustrating attempts to work out what made him kill. Read
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Miss England relinquishes her crown
Nov 07 2009 | National News
A soldier will take on beauty contest duties after the original Miss England relinquished her crown following her arrest over an apparent nightclub brawl. Read
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Darling pushes for G20 climate deal
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Leading finance ministers and bank governors will get down to business at the G20 summit as they try to nurse the global economy back to health. Read
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UN urges Karzai to fight corruption
Nov 07 2009 | National News
The UN Security Council has joined calls on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate". Read
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5,000 complaints made against Met
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Scotland Yard's riot squad has received more than 5,000 complaint allegations, mostly for "oppressive behaviour", it has emerged. Read
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Call for elected police chiefs
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Every town should have an elected police commissioner responsible for meeting the needs of local people, a think tank said. Read
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PM's Afghanistan policy criticised
Nov 07 2009 | National News
Three former defence chiefs have launched a scathing attack on Gordon Brown's Afghanistan policy. Read
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Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill wants to see more consistency from John Carew
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is demanding a greater level of consistency from striker John Carew after he tormented Bolton in his side's 5-1 win at Villa Park. Read
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Aston Villa 5 Bolton 1: Full time analysis
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa 5 Bolton 1 Read
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Aston Villa handed huge boost from Stewart Downing
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa have been given a major boost following a positive fitness bulletin on Stewart Downing’s recovery from a fractured foot as the winger closes in on his claret and blue debut. Read
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Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill sets out his position on renaming Villa Park
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill wants Villa Park to be known by its traditional name for evermore after entering the debate about lucrative sponsorship deals for football grounds. Read
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Aston Villa v Bolton: Live match coverage here
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Live coverage of Aston Villa v Bolton: ASTON VILLA will be looking to return to winning ways when Bolton travel to Villa Park today. Read
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Aston Villa: Why Martin O’Neill is against having designated penalty taker
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill hopes to resolve Villa’s spot of bother by letting their most confident player on the day volunteer for future penalties – rather than having a designated taker. Read
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Aston Villa legends remember Gerry Hitchens five goal salvo against Charlton in a record 11-1 win
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
AN awesome foursome of claret and blue heroes from yesteryear will be meeting to reminisce about a unique “elevenses” at Villa Park a week today. Read
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Aston Villa forgotten man Isaiah Osbourne gets a chance with Middlesbrough
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA forgotten man Isaiah Osbourne is hoping to kick-start his career with a loan spell with Championship club Middlesbrough. Read
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Why I'm a marked man now, by Aston Villa's Ashley Young
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
ASHLEY Young admits he must find new ways to cope with the extra attention from opposition defenders this season. Read
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Ashley Young reckons Aston Villa teen sensation Marc Albrighton will go far
Nov 07 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
ASHLEY Young has backed up-and-coming wide boy Marc Albrighton to become Villa’s next wing wonder after insisting “ the lad’s got a bit of everything”. Read
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Liverpool FC's Fernando Torres "will play" against Birmingham City
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield. Read
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Birmingham City to make debut on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES are set to make their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – in the guise of Birmingham International Holdings. Read
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Birmingham City: Scott Dann and Roger Johnson repay faith shown by boss Alex McLeish
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish believes the success of the Roger Johnson and Scott Dann partnership is an example of Blues’ thorough homework. Read
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Birmingham City defender Gregory Vignal admits mistake in leaving Liverpool FC
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
GREGORY Vignal is raring to return to Anfield on Monday night after admitting: “I should have never left Liverpool.” Read
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Stephen Carr happy Birmingham City are playing football instead of 'boom,boom,boom'
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
THE Black Eyed Peas, Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and even Basil Brush regularly called for it. Read
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Birmingham City: Why James McFadden believes Sunderland are a template for Blues' success
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
JAMES McFadden believes that Blues should use Sunderland as a template for their medium-term ambitions. Read
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Keith Fahey's Ireland chance will come, says Stephen Carr
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
STEPHEN Carr has urged Ireland to bring Keith Fahey into the fold. Read
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Birmingham City: Roger Johnson ready for fight for place against new signings
Nov 07 2009 | Birmingham City News
ROGER Johnson has admitted the arrival of Carson Yeung and his group has forced players to be on their toes. Read
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Leicester 1 West Brom 2: Full time analysis
Nov 07 2009 | West Brom News
West Brom head into the international break with a four-point cushion in second place after defeating one of their Coca-Cola Championship promotion rivals at the Walkers Stadium. Read
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James Morrison 'no nearer to date for training return'
Nov 07 2009 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo has conceded that James Morrison is still some way from returning after revealing the extent of his injury nightmare. Read
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Why West Brom are confident they've found a potent strike force
Nov 07 2009 | West Brom News
And the Scotland international believes both Cox and Luke Moore will prove a potent strike-force at this level. Read
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West Brom: Why the return of Anglo-Scottish Cup's a solution for Roman Bednar
Nov 07 2009 | West Brom News
FORGET Celtic and Rangers joining the Premier League – Roman Bednar would prefer a return to the Anglo-Scottish Cup. Read
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Roman Bednar urges West Bromwich Albion players to stay together in hunt for promotion
Nov 07 2009 | West Brom News
ROMAN Bednar has urged Albion players to stick with it and help the club back to the Premier League. Read
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Bromsgrove boss Snape uncertain of future
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss John Snape admits to being in the dark over his future with the club. Read
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Highgate United are chasing Castle Vale striker Simeon Smith
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
HIGHGATE United manager Marcus McDonald is tracking Castle Vale marksman Simeon Smith in a bid to boost his side’s flagging firepower. Read
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Romulus boss pleased with makeshift side despite defeat
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
ROMULUS were reduced to fielding three players from their youth team against top-of-the-table Hitchin Town this week after a stomach bug swept through the squad. Read
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Rushall Olympic adds wealth of experience after recruiting Nick Amos
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
RUSHALL Olympic have recruited versatile Nick Amos following his release from Hednesford Town. Read
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Sutton Coldfield boss Chris Keogh bemoans defensive frailty
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
SUTTON Coldfield Town boss Chris Keogh has threatened to make changes after watching his side leak unnecessary goals again this week. Read
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Solihull Moors take positives out of a bad week
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
SOLIHULL Moors suffered a couple of setbacks this week with Blue Square North defeats to Droylsden and AFC Telford. Read
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Tamworth say DVD proves manager Gary Mills was not involved in touchline bust up
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
TAMWORTH intend to send a DVD of their game with Hayes and Yeading to the FA as proof of manager Gary Mills’ innocence during a second-half fracas. Read
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Friar thrashing no concern for Boldmere St Michaels boss Rob Mallaband
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
BOLDMERE St Michaels manager Rob Mallaband praised his players this week despite being on the wrong end of a 6-1 thrashing from Friar Lane. Read
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Redditch United boss hails crunch victory over fellow strugglers
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
REDDITCH United boss Gary Whild believes his players got a monkey off their back by beating fellow strugglers Harrogate Town 2-0 this week in a crunch Conference North confrontation. Read
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Halesowen Town in bold bid for Leamington hotshot Mark Bellingham
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
HALESOWEN Town have made an audacious bid to sign Leamington’s leading marksman Mark Bellingham. Read
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Brown pleased with Stratford side after enforced changes
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
STRATFORD Town boss Rod Brown was forced to ring the changes this week ahead of their 2-1 win over Westfields. Read
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Causeway United back to winning ways after talking it out
Nov 07 2009 | Non-League
CAUSEWAY United held a clear- the-air meeting following their 3-0 defeat to Coventry Sphinx this week. Read
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Murray makes final
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will bid for his sixth ATP World Tour title of the season on Sunday, after beating Fernando Verdasco to book his place in the final of the inaugural Valencia Open. Read
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Haye's champion performance
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Haye produced a punch-perfect performance to cut Russian giant Nikolai Valuev down to size and win the WBA heavyweight title in Germany on Saturday night with a majority decision points victory. Read
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David Haye beats Nikolai Valuev to claim WBA heavyweight title
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Haye produced a punch-perfect performance to cut Russian giant Nikolai Valuev down to size and win the WBA heavyweight title in Germany tonight with a majority decision points victory. Read
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David Haye beats Nikolai Valuev and vows to celebrate in style
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Haye vowed to "party all night long" after upsetting Nikolai Valuev to take the WBA heavyweight title in Nuremberg. Read
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England secure final berth
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Two quickfire tries from Peter Fox proved the difference as England stunned world champions New Zealand with a 20-12 victory to reach the Gillette Four Nations final. Read
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Gunners cruise to victory
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal secured an emphatic 4-1 victory against Wolves to keep the pressure up at the top of the Barclays Premier League table. Read
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Carter boots All Blacks to victory
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Wales' bid for a rare victory over New Zealand disappeared after the All Blacks delivered an imposing second-half display to win 19-12 at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Broad boost for England
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
England were handed a major boost on the eve of their second tour match in South Africa after the results of scans on Stuart Broad's right shoulder showed no serious damage. Read
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Boyd at the double for Gers
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Kris Boyd showed why Rangers fans are desperate for him to remain at the club as his double secured a 2-1 victory over St Mirren and allowed the Scottish champions to reclaim second spot in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. Read
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Roberts double rescues Rovers
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Jason Roberts climbed off the bench to hit a late double as Blackburn came from behind to claim three priceless Barclays Premier League points with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Portsmouth. Read
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Spurs see off Black Cats
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland striker Darren Bent missed a penalty on his return to White Hart Lane as Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory through goals from Robbie Keane and Tom Huddlestone. Read
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Villa put five past Bolton
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa eased to a 5-1 victory over Bolton in the Barclays Premier League match at Villa Park. Read
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McDonald earns point for Clarets
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Kevin McDonald tapped home an 87th-minute equaliser to give Burnley a share of the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Manchester City. Read
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Wallabies too strong for England
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
England slumped to an 18-9 defeat in their autumn opener against Australia at Twickenham despite the best efforts of Jonny Wilkinson. Read
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Berbatov: Title between Utd and chelsea
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Dimitar Berbatov is convinced the two sides battling it out at Stamford Bridge on Sunday will also fill the top two positions in the Barclays Premier League this season. Read
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Son's comments changed Drogba
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Didier Drogba has revealed a word of warning from his eight-year-old son persuaded him to change his on-field conduct. Read
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One in, one out for Benitez
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield. Read
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Beckham relishing Euro battles
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham is relishing the chance to play Champions League football again once he returns to AC Milan for his second loan stint in January from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Read
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Chelsea plot to rush Red Devils
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to take a leaf out of Liverpool's book and give Manchester United's midfield no time to settle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Read
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Smith backs Bridge to shine
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Chris Bridge will attempt to display the talent first spotted by England coach Tony Smith nine years ago when he makes his full debut on Saturday. Read
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Mickelson leads the way from Woods
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Former champion Phil Mickelson takes a two stroke lead over world number one Tiger Woods and fellow American Nick Watney into the final round of the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions after carding a five-under-par 67 in Shanghai. Read
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Flintoff realistic about comeback
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff has admitted he may have been optimistic to target a place on England's tour to Bangladesh as he continues his rehabilitation from the knee injury that helped end his Test career. Read
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Charlton happy to be eclipsed by Rooney
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Sir Bobby Charlton has been encouraged by Wayne Rooney's growing maturity and insists he would relish the Manchester United forward surpassing his own England goalscoring record. Read
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Haye: World is watching 'freak show'
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Haye believes the "freak show" element of his WBA heavyweight title clash with Russian giant Nikolai Valuev has really captured the public's imagination. Read
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Trott relaxed over decision
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Jonathan Trott insists he has no regrets for choosing to play for England over the country of his birth, South Africa. Read
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Title race still open - Fergie
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson does not expect the Barclays Premier League title race to take shape until after the next international break. Read
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Jagielka suffers injury setback
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Everton defender Phil Jagielka has undergone a second knee operation and may not play again until after Christmas. Read
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Wolves 1, Arsenal 4: Full time report
Nov 07 2009 | Wolves FC News
Arsenal head into the international break resting nicely near the top of the Barclays Premier League table. Read
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Wolves striker Iwelumo 'gutted' after injury setback
Nov 07 2009 | Wolves FC News
CHRIS Iwelumo says he is “devastated” at his latest injury set-back but says the international break has come as a shining light. Read
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Wolves star looking forward to Gallas reunion in Arsenal game
Nov 07 2009 | Wolves FC News
RONALD Zubar can’t wait to put one over on his good mate William Gallas after revealing that the pre-match banter between the pair has already started. Read
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Arsenal don't faze us, says Wolves boss McCarthy
Nov 07 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy’s unfancied Millwall sent George Graham’s Arsenal spinning out of the FA Cup. Read
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Wolverhampton Wanderers: Ronald Zubar hails Molineux fan power for Arsenal game
Nov 07 2009 | Wolves FC News
RONALD Zubar aims to get shirty with the Molineux faithful tonight as his love-in with the Wolves supporters continues to blossom. Read
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Chris Iwelumo: Wolves will attack Arsenal
Nov 07 2009 | Wolves FC News
CHRIS Iwelumo says his Wolves team-mates will be on the front foot against Arsenal tonight as they look to drag themselves clear of the bottom three. Read
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Why we can shoot down Arsenal by Wolves' George Elokobi
Nov 07 2009 | Wolves FC News
GEORGE Elokobi says Wolves have to be on their guard against free-scoring Arsenal but go into tonight’s game confident of a first win in 30 years over the Gunners. Read
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Airlift drama for young driver after Black Country car crash
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG driver was airlifted to hospital yesterday afternoon after crashing his car into a lamppost in the Black Country. Read
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Birmingham man charged with Brierley Hill nightclub shooting
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man has been charged in connection with a shooting at a nightclub in the Black Country. Read
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Boxing champion Pat Cowdell in golf club row
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND former World Featherweight boxing title contender Pat Cowdell is fighting to clear his name after being barred from his golf club for singing war songs. Read
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Man who made guns for Birmingham gangs handed indefinite jail sentence
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER Army sergeant who made guns for Birmingham gangs was today starting an indefinite jail sentence. Read
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Afghanistan death blast soldier named
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A BRITISH soldier who died in southern Afghanistan was remembered as the “toughest of men and the gentlest of friends”. Read
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Suzanne Virdee officially opens City Hospital’s neo-natal unit
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS and medics gathered to ‘wet the baby’s head’ on a new £3.8 million Birmingham neonatal unit as it marked its official opening. Read
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Birmingham City owners plan to promote Birmingham through Far East
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
BLUES are set to make their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – in the guise of Birmingham International Holdings. Read
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Eight in court over Birmingham car clamping activities
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
SEVEN men and a woman have appeared before Birmingham magistrates charged with illegal car clamping activities. Read
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Mail Comment: Extra poignancy to Birmingham remembrance services
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
REMEMBRANCE Sunday is always a time of poignancy. A time when we reflect in solemn, reverential silence on the terrible price paid by generations of servicemen and women so that this country might live in peace and freedom. Read
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Pupils get own bank at Wilson Stuart School and Sports College, Erdington
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
PUPILS at a city special school celebrated during a milestone event aimed at preparing them for life after the classroom. Read
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West Midlands Police seized £9million in assets from criminals during 2008-9
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
CRIMINALS lost over £9 million in the last 12 months as West Midlands Police seized their ill-gotten gains. Read
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Cameron throws Kirkbride a lifeline
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
JULIE Kirkbride’s hopes of staying on as Bromsgrove’s MP have been boosted by Conservative leader David Cameron. Read
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Selly Park teenager reunited with violin left at bus stop
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
TEENAGER Anna Howard has been reunited with her 100-year-old violin – after leaving it at a city bus stop. Read
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Campaign group praises Birmingham children's services improvements
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN group set up in the wake of Baby P’s death has praised the improvements made by Birmingham’s children’s services department. Read
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Police were on top of my brother, sister tells custody-death inquest
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
THE sister of a Birmingham man who died in police custody in 2003 has given details of his health and of the night he was arrested. Read
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Remembrance Sunday services to be held around Midlands
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham Lord Mayor Coun Michael Wilkes will be leading the city’s commemoration of the fallen at a Remembrance Sunday service in Centenary Square from 10am tomorrow. Read
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Call to honour war hero on Stourbridge memorial
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who uncovered his great uncle’s wartime heroics has appealed for him to be honoured on his hometown war memorial. Read
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Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Wolves and West Bromwich Albion add poppy to shirts
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
TOP West Midlands football teams will be supporting British troops by wearing embroidered poppies on their shirts. Read
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Birmingham’s faith groups promise to bring issues to the fore
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
LEADING figures from Birmingham’s multi-faith community joined forces and pledged to “be make more noise” in ensuring they bring the issues facing them to the fore. Read
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Violence threatens to shut down GR Cafe Bar in Birmingham
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE want to shut down a city centre bar after two consecutive nights of brutal and “unprecedented” violence left its customers with horrific injuries. Read
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Sutton Coldfield woman let off after love rival hurt in car collision
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A MUM-of-one who raced after her love rival in a car and accidentally knocked her down has been spared a prison sentence. Read
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£8.5million health booster for Stechford as new Richmond Primary Care Centre is opened
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW £8.5million health complex has opened in Birmingham’s inner city, transforming healthcare for more than 12,000 people. Read
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Families urged to take part in festive plod for Midland hospice
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
FAMILIES are being urged to “plod on” to boost the coffers of a caring charity this Christmas. Read
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Birmingham golf course officials slam plan to close it
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
THE devastated chairman of Hilltop Golf Club has blasted the city council for not carrying out a consultation process before making the decision to close the course. Read
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Safety fears over late night pharmacy opening in Midlands
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
ANGRY residents have stalled the development of a late night pharmacy on their doorstep claiming it will encourage noise, nuisance and anti-social behaviour. Read
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Paul Daniels judges sausage competition in Birmingham
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
YOU’LL like this ... not a lot, but you’ll like it. The region’s finest butchers were hoping not to hear famous magician Paul Daniels’ immortal catchphrase when his search for Britain’s most magical banger came to a Birmingham hotel. Read
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Birmingham Muslims denied flu vaccine ahead of Hajj pilgrimage
Nov 07 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of Birmingham Muslims are at risk because they have been denied the swine flu vaccine ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, religious leaders have claimed. Read
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FA Cup: Stourbridge 0-1 Walsall: Full time report
Nov 07 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL were given a rough ride by plucky Stourbridge at Amblecote before finally running out 1-0 winners. Read
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Non league feature: Why Stourbridge boss is up for FA Cup clash
Nov 07 2009 | Walsall FC News
THEY’VE created a special brew in Stourbridge to commemorate the football club’s FA Cup achievements this season. Read
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Walsall FC: Rhys Weston's enjoying duel with youngster Darryl Westlake for right-back berth
Nov 07 2009 | Walsall FC News
RHYS Weston is relishing the battle to retain Walsall’s right-back shirt ahead of young challenger Darryl Westlake. Read
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Hutchings sees Walsall midfielder O’Keefe as “one for the future”
Nov 07 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL manager Chris Hutchings has earmarked young midfielder Josh O’Keefe as “one for the future”. Read
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Richards claims Walsall match the best in Division One
Nov 07 2009 | Walsall FC News
MATT Richards reckons Walsall have proved they can match the best teams in League One in terms of performance. Read
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Theatre Review: It Started With A Kiss; Grange Playhouse, Walsall
Nov 07 2009 | Gig Reviews
Grange Playhouse, Walsall Read
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Steve Earle at Birmingham Town Hall
Nov 07 2009 | Gig Reviews
Birmingham Town Hall Read
