Nov
2009
Articles from 13th Nov 2009
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Britain facing 'year's worst storm'
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Britain was braced for flooding and damage from gale-force winds as forecasters issued severe weather warnings about the worst storm of the year so far. Read
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9/11 trial will seek death penalty
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Prosecutors will push for the death penalty in the New York trials of five alleged September 11 plotters including the self-proclaimed mastermind of the attack, the US administration said. Read
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Navy crew 'watched couple's kidnap'
Nov 13 2009 | National News
The crew of a Royal Navy vessel was forced to watch a British couple being kidnapped by pirates, it was revealed. Read
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Robbie in Take That reunion claim
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Robbie Williams has claimed he has recorded again with Take That - and said the tracks are "amazing". Read
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Balloon hoax couple plead guilty
Nov 13 2009 | National News
The Colorado parents accused of pulling a spectacular hoax by reporting their son was aboard a runaway balloon have pleaded guilty to charges that could bring some jail time and probation. Read
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Swine flu: 6,200 deaths worldwide
Nov 13 2009 | National News
More than 6,200 people worldwide have now died from swine flu, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Read
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Labour 'boosted by Glasgow victory'
Nov 13 2009 | National News
A by-election battle from which Labour emerged with an 8,000 majority will transform the party's general election chances, a senior minister said. Read
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Stormy weather to batter Britain
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Britain was braced for flooding and damage from gale-force winds as forecasters issued severe weather warnings about the worst storm of the year so far. Read
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Bolt gun killer is jailed for life
Nov 13 2009 | National News
A slaughterman who executed a mother-of-three with a bolt gun in front of her daughters after becoming obsessed with her has been jailed for life. Read
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9/11 suspects face New York trial
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11 attacks, will face trial in a court just blocks away from where the World Trade Centre once stood, it was announced. Read
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Union could oppose BA merger plan
Nov 13 2009 | National News
British Airways will have to overcome union opposition and pension problems if its proposed merger with Spanish carrier Iberia is to go ahead, it was revealed. Read
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Payout to boy attacked by child
Nov 13 2009 | National News
A landmark ruling which allowed a five-year-old boy to win compensation after he was attacked by another child with a car jack "opens the floodgates" for playground injury claims, his family's lawyer said. Read
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Man avoids jail over 'missing' cash
Nov 13 2009 | National News
A "broke" property tycoon has avoided the immediate threat of jail after a family judge heard he had gone some way towards obeying a court order to explain what has happened to his £400 million fortune. Read
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Total guilty over oil depot blast
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Oil giant Total UK has admitted health and safety breaches in connection with the massive Buncefield oil depot explosion. Read
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Eurozone countries out of recession
Nov 13 2009 | National News
The 16-strong group of nations in the eurozone have emerged from recession, official figures show. Read
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9/11 suspects to face trial in US
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Self-proclaimed September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, according to an Obama administration official. Read
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Ben Kinsella killer loses appeal
Nov 13 2009 | National News
One of the three youths convicted of the stabbing murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his 19-year minimum term. Read
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BA chief Walsh hails merger news
Nov 13 2009 | National News
The British Airways-Iberia merger will be "good news for passengers and staff", BA chief executive Willie Walsh has said. Read
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Brown to push for 5,000 more troops
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he believes he can secure a commitment of 5,000 extra troops for the military operation in Afghanistan from Nato and other allies. Read
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PM: Afghan withdrawal not an option
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has mounted an impassioned defence of the controversial military campaign in Afghanistan, insisting it was not possible to withdraw and create "fortress Britain". Read
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Memo reveals Taliban reconciliation
Nov 13 2009 | National News
UK officials proposed a strategic reconciliation between the Afghan government and Taliban leaders, a leaked memo has showed. Read
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Boy, 5, wins toddler attack payout
Nov 13 2009 | National News
The mother of a young boy who was hit 11 times with a car jack by another three-year-old boy says she has won the right to compensation. Read
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BA and Iberia agree plan on merger
Nov 13 2009 | National News
British Airways and Iberia expect to merge by the end of next year after reaching agreement on the plan. Read
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Improvements promised on rail route
Nov 13 2009 | National News
The Government has promised improved services on a key London to Scotland rail route which it will take back into public ownership from midnight. Read
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Car-jack attack boy wins payout
Nov 13 2009 | National News
The mother of a young boy who was hit 11 times with a car jack by another three-year-old boy says she has won the right to compensation. Read
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Kinsella killer in sentence bid
Nov 13 2009 | National News
One of the youths convicted of the stabbing murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella is launching a bid to challenge his sentence. Read
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TV return for Ashes recommended
Nov 13 2009 | National News
A review of sport's "listed events" is to recommend that the England cricket team's home Ashes Tests should be screened on free-to-air television. Read
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Labour cruises to Glasgow victory
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has survived his latest by-election test as Labour comfortably cruised to victory in the Glasgow North East by-election. Read
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Sunbed use by young 'a health risk'
Nov 13 2009 | National News
More than a quarter of a million children could be risking their health by using sunbeds, a charity has warned. Read
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Balls faces 'fit to teach' backlash
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Schools Secretary Ed Balls is facing a backlash from teachers over plans to make them undergo five-year check-ups to ensure they are fit to teach. Read
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Blair set to face Iraq war probe
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Tony Blair is to be called to give evidence to the Iraq War inquiry early next year, it has been announced. Read
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£40m to help people back to work
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Councils in the most deprived areas of the country have been awarded an extra £40 million to help the long-term unemployed into work. Read
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Robbie joins Take That on stage
Nov 13 2009 | National News
He promised he would be back for good - and Robbie Williams has got one step closer to a reunion with Take That. Read
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Labour claims victory in election
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Labour has claimed victory in the Glasgow North East by-election while the counting of votes continues. Read
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Low turnout expected in by-election
Nov 13 2009 | National News
Polling has ended in a crucial by-election amid widespread expectations of a low turnout. Read
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Aston Villa boss O'Neill respects retirement decision by Young
Nov 13 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA boss Martin O’Neill today admitted he respects Luke Young’s decision to retire from international football, even though he doesn’t agree with it. Read
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Aston Villa's Stephen Warnock hopes to follow in Barnes footsteps
Nov 13 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
STEPHEN Warnock is hoping for a Barnes-storming return to the international scene tomorrow, even though he admits emulating his idol’s best-ever goal against Brazil might be a bit much to expect. Read
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Aston Villa winger reveals pressure to impress Fabio Capello
Nov 13 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
James Milner admitted the England players are conscious of the need to conduct themselves "in the right way on and off the pitch" under Fabio Capello. Read
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Andy Williams fit for Moseley first XV return
Nov 13 2009 | Moseley RFC
MOSELEY are boosted by the return of Andy Williams for the Championship clash with Bedford. Read
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Ian Smith calls on Moseley to end the first half of Championship season on a high note
Nov 13 2009 | Moseley RFC
IAN Smith has called on his Moseley men to end the first half of their Championship season on a high note ahead of this evening’s trip to Goldington Road. Read
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Message to Birmingham City fans
Nov 13 2009 | Birmingham City News
Recently we have been having technical difficulties with our comment facility at the bottom of the stories on our website. Read
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Birmingham City: The diving debate continues
Nov 13 2009 | Birmingham City News
HOW can Tom Ross possibly say that diving is as despicable as spitting? Read
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Birmingham City: Garry O'Connor faces groin surgery
Nov 13 2009 | Birmingham City News
GARRY O’Connor faces surgery to cure another bout of groin trouble, giving Alex McLeish a worry in attack. Read
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Birmingham City loan star Teemu Tainio may need new knee op
Nov 13 2009 | Birmingham City News
TEEMU Tainio may need a ‘tidy-up’ operation after coming to grief in the Liverpool game. Read
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Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung has vowed that the club's £40 million transfer pledge still stands
Nov 13 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES today stressed that their January transfer window plans remain unaltered. Read
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Birmingham City striker James McFadden hits out in diving row with Liverpool FC
Nov 13 2009 | Birmingham City News
Scotland forward James McFadden strongly insists there will be no temptation on his part to dive in Saturday's friendly against Wales should the opportunity arise. Read
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West Brom dismiss interest in Matty Fryatt
Nov 13 2009 | West Brom News
West Brom have today dismissed reports that they are to make a £2. Read
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Jerome Thomas hails West Brom 'leader' Jonas Olsson
Nov 13 2009 | West Brom News
JEROME Thomas believes Jonas Olsson possesses the same leadership qualities as some of the Premier League's most iconic defenders. Read
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Playmaker Sam Robinson makes first start at fly-half in two years for Stourbridge
Nov 13 2009 | Stourbridge RFC
MERCURIAL playmaker Sam Robinson makes his first start at fly-half in virtually two years for Stourbridge this weekend knowing no-one expects him to be at his brilliant best. Read
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Tamworth bring in strikers Simon Brown and Iyesden Christie on load
Nov 13 2009 | Non-League
TAMWORTH attempt to arrest a seven-match losing streak by bringing in experienced strikers Simon Brown and Iyesden Christie to face rock-bottom Chester City in the Blue Square Premier at The Lamb tomorrow. Read
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Sutton Coldfield Town add Atherstone keeper David Clarke to ranks
Nov 13 2009 | Non-League
SUTTON Coldfield Town have snapped up Atherstone goalkeeper David Clarke in time to face next-to-bottom Barton Rovers in the Zameretto Southern Midland Division tomorrow. Read
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Button enjoys factory tour - report
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Jenson Button's future remains in doubt with The Guardian reporting the 2009 Formula One world champion went on a tour of McLaren's factory in Woking on Friday. Read
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Wales hang on for Samoa victory
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Wales survived a huge scare against Samoa at the Millennium Stadium before hanging on to record a 17-13 victory. Read
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Viewers come first - Davies
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
David Davies is adamant he put the public first after the independent review he led recommended the Ashes returns to free-to-air television as one of British sport's 'Crown Jewels'. Read
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Triesman turns to Beckham
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
FA chairman Lord Triesman has turned to David Beckham to help salvage England's flagging 2018 World Cup bid. Read
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Retirement has 'crossed my mind' - Tevez
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Carlos Tevez has considered the prospect of retiring from football if Argentina win next summer's World Cup in South Africa, conceding he is "saturated" by so much football. Read
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England draw first blood
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
England claimed their first Twenty20 International victory over South Africa in three attempts thanks to half-centuries from Paul Collingwood and Eoin Morgan, with the torrential Johannesburg rain also providing a helping hand as they claimed a one-run win. Read
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Morgan sparkles as England top 200
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
England gave themselves a good chance of beating South Africa for the first time in a Twenty20 international after half-centuries from Paul Collingwood and Eoin Morgan helped set the hosts 203 for victory at the Wanderers. Read
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Dunga demands respect in Robinho row
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Brazil coach Dunga has urged Manchester City to "show respect" to the five-times world champions as the row over Robinho's involvement with the squad for Saturday's game with England rumbles on. Read
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Sky slam listing proposals
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Britain's leading sports broadcasters predictably offered mixed reactions to Friday's recommendations regarding the Government's list of 'crown jewel' events. Read
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Keane urges team to take their chance
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Robbie Keane has challenged his Republic of Ireland team-mates to write themselves into national folklore by making it to next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa. Read
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Fogarty added to Ireland squad
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
John Fogarty has been drafted into Ireland's senior squad ahead of Sunday's clash with Australia as cover for Jerry Flannery. Read
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Cook and Anderson named in England team
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Alastair Cook today overcame a sore throat to take his place in the England line-up for their opening Twenty20 encounter against South Africa at the Wanderers. Read
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Terry misses out
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
England captain John Terry was absent from the final training session ahead of Saturday's prestigious friendly with Brazil in Doha. Read
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FA against listed recommendation
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have opposed recommendations that England's home and away international qualifiers become listed events and reserved for free-to-air television. Read
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Kieswetter committed to England
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Somerset's highly-rated wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter admits he is flattered by interest from the South Africa camp but has committed himself to England. Read
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Cudicini set for surgery
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is set to undergo wrist and pelvic surgery. Read
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Terry set to play
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Fabio Capello is confident John Terry will be fit to skipper England against Brazil on Saturday but Frank Lampard is set to miss up to three weeks with a thigh injury. Read
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Quartet share Hong Kong lead
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Gregory Bourdy, Liang Wen-Chong, Charl Schwartzel and Robert-Jan Derksen share a slender one-stroke lead at the midway point of the UBS Hong Kong Open. Read
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Review recommends free-to-air Ashes
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
The Ashes are one step closer to returning to free-to-air television after an independent review recommended the iconic series be returned to the list of British sport's 'Crown Jewels'. Read
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Terry doubt for Brazil friendly
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
England captain John Terry has emerged as a doubt for his side's prestige friendly against Brazil in Doha because of an ankle injury. Read
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Nani plays down Fergie row
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United winger Nani insists he has "no problem" with manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Read
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O'Connor out for four months
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor is set to miss around four months and is likely to need another operation because of complications arising from his groin injury, manager Alex McLeish has revealed. Read
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Proteas set to make Kieswetter bid
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
South Africa are set to make a late bid to prevent Craig Kieswetter turning his back on the country to represent England. Read
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Hall cleared to complete Bulls move
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Glenn Hall has been given clearance to sign for Bradford Bulls after receiving his visa. Read
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Old Firm proposal turned down
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside's proposals for Celtic and Rangers to join the Premier League may have been killed off but his calls for other changes to England's top flight remain alive. Read
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Cudicini faces uncertain future
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Carlo Cudicini's footballing career could be under threat after the 36-year-old was involved in a serious road accident yesterday. Read
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Leighton prepared to go further
Nov 13 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's two-match touchline ban for criticising referee Alan Wiley may not yet be the end of the matter. Read
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France hold no fears for Wolves' Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle
Nov 13 2009 | Wolves FC News
WORLD Cup fever has gripped the Republic of Ireland and Kevin Doyle insists he will be doing all he can to ensure his country is on the plane to South Africa next summer. Read
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McCarthy unconcerned about Wolves players returning from international duty
Nov 13 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy insists his Wolves players will be raring to turn their attention back to the job in hand next week whether they return to Molineux having secured World Cup qualification with their respective nations or not. Read
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POINTS machine Simon Hunt has lit the fuse ahead of tomorrow’s Bees-Coventry derby by claiming the visitors have ‘fallen into the trap’ of kicking too much.
Nov 13 2009 | Bees RFC
The Bees wing, who has struggled to make an impact this term after breaking club and division scoring records last season, believes this weekend’s visitors have made the same mistake as most other teams playing in the Championship. Read
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Taking Woodstock (15) ***
Nov 13 2009 | Film Reviews
MY BIGGEST fear about this new film from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee was that he would try to deliver a movie about the Woodstock festival of 1969 that I would personally find as unwatchable as Oliver Stone’s biopic of The Doors in 1991. Read
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Harry Brown (18) ***
Nov 13 2009 | Film Reviews
COR BLIMEY, Guv’nor – Michael Caine has become a gun-toting pensioner out for revenge in an 18-rated thriller. Read
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Bollywood Movie Review: Heer Ranjha
Nov 13 2009 | Film Reviews
HIS new film is about the Romeo & Juliet of the East, but singer turned actor Harbhajan Mann is heading west this weekend. Read
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Amelia (PG) ***
Nov 13 2009 | Film Reviews
AS A story about one of the most heroic and inspirational women of the 20th century, this biopic detailing the life and times of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart looks the business. Read
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2012 (12A) ****
Nov 13 2009 | Film Reviews
GERMAN director Roland Emmerich likes to destroy things and, when he’s on target, he’s brilliant. Read
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Great Lake Swimmers are making waves
Nov 13 2009 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
HAVING missed out on a prize at the Canadian Music Awards in September, Great Lake Swimmers’ Tony Dekker is hoping for a better result at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Read
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X Factor star Leona Lewis to play Birmingham NEC
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
LEONA Lewis will perform in Birmingham next year as part of her first UK headline arena tour. Read
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Man hurled items out of his Ladywood flat
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has admitted causing a danger to passers-by by hurling items from his eighth-floor flat in Birmingham. Read
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Two trapped in M6 lorry crash
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men were freed from the wreckage of a lorry after it was in collision with another lorry on the M6. Read
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Birmingham couple convicted of smuggling drugs worth £125m
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham married couple have been convicted of smuggling drugs worth up to £125m into Britain and Ireland. Read
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Vicar apologises after grave mix-up in Walsall Wood
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A vicar has apologised to two families after a murder victim was inadvertently buried in a West Midlands grave reserved for another family. Read
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Former Sandwell Council leader Bill Thomas guilty of stealing £1,300 from a bank
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE former leader of Sandwell Council was this afternoon given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay back £1,300 to a bank after pleading guilty to theft. Read
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The Birmingham Mail is flying high on the Birmingham Wheel
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S favourite newspaper will soon be soaring! Read
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Four more die from swine flu
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR more people have died from swine flu in the West Midlands this week, according to the latest figures. Read
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Five men sought after brawl after boxing match in Wolverhampton
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
Police have appealed for help from boxing fans to trace five men wanted in connection with a brawl which broke out after an English lightweight title fight in Wolverhampton. Read
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Six school pupils treated in hospital after drinking ethanol in class
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
SIX teenagers were treated in hospital after consuming a potentially lethal liquid, hours after a similar incident was shown on a TV programme. Read
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Queues at Birmingham Marks and Spencer store selling gifts for a penny
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of shoppers queued around the block today for a chance to bag a bargain gift for just a penny. Read
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Birmingham's German market almost ran dry on first night after customs problem
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE Frankfurt Christmas market almost ran dry on its first night in Birmingham because of customs officials. Read
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Binmen bonuses were paid to men only, tribunal told
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A RAFT of bonuses were paid out exclusively to male city refuse workers and never to women, an employment tribunal was told. Read
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The Birmingham Mail sponsors the Birmingham Wheel
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S favourite newspaper will soon be soaring! Read
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Tunnel closed in Birmingham city centre after crash
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS faced rush hour chaos today when a tunnel through Birmingham was closed following a crash. Read
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New image released of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad's murder suspect
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
MURDER squad detectives hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad have released fresh images of a man they wish to trace over the incident. Read
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National search planned by council to find new regeneration chief
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A NATIONAL advertising campaign to find a replacement for former Birmingham City Council regeneration boss Clive Dutton is expected to get under way before Christmas. Read
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Birmingham MP Lynne Jones reveals she has breast cancer
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
She is currently being treated with drugs, and will have surgery in January. She will then receive radiotherapy. Read
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Witness hears custody death man mum's plea for an ambulance
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE mother of a man who died in police custody shouted “he needs an ambulance” shortly before he was taken away in a riot van, an inquest heard. Read
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Wrestlers give Solihull school pupils reading tips
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
PUPILS from a Solihull school picked up reading tips from none other than their favourite wrestlers ahead of the action-packed WWE match at the LG Arena. Read
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BNP says remembrance wreath was not meant to offend Sikh community
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A SENIOR BNP official has sprung to the defence of his party after a BNP wreath was laid among Sikh tributes at a Birmingham Remembrance ceremony. Read
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Staffordshire coach driver and boss face jail over death crash
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A Staffordshire coach driver and his boss are facing jail after admitting manslaughter in relation to a road crash that killed a married couple and orphaned their son in North Yorkshire. Read
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Aldridge teenagers taken to hospital after drinking ethanol
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
Six teenagers in the West Midlands who are thought to have re-enacted a storyline from a television drama by drinking ethanol are said to have escaped lasting health damage. Read
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Review: Beyonce at Birmingham NIA
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
Fresh from her trio of trophies at the MTV Europe Music Awards a week ago, the former Destiny's Child star proved exactly why she is irreplaceable. Read
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Businesses should fund upgrades to West Coast Mainline say Virgin Trains
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
Business should pay extra tax to fund upgrades to the West Coast Main Line, according to rail operator Virgin Trains. Read
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£3m boost for jobless in Birmingham
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham is to receive another £3 million to cut unemployment in the poorest parts of the city - despite spending only a tiny proportion of the £115 million it has already been awarded. Read
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MPs in support of Cadbury campaign
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A campaign to keep Cadbury under British ownership has won the backing of 36 MPs from across the country. Read
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Four more die from swine flu in West Midlands
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
Four more people have died from swine flu in the West Midlands this week, according to the latest figures. Read
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Birmingham paedophile punished for leaving sick child abuse messages
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A PAEDOPHILE from Birmingham left sickening “fantasies” on a phone messaging service about the abuse of young children. Read
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Weoley Castle couple celebrate 60 years together
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
IT MAY not have been love at first sight, but 60 years after saying “I do”, a Birmingham couple said they are as happy now as they were on their wedding day. Read
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Bailed Birmingham drugs dealer caught in the act
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR street level drug dealer was finally behind bars today after being caught preparing to peddle heroin and crack – weeks after being freed on bail on identical charges. Read
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Tamworth school pool faces closure if funding bid fails
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE future of a Midland swimming pool used by nine schools hangs in the balance as council chiefs battle to find funding to sustain it. Read
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West Midlands Police to enjoy tweet success
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
TWITTER-MAD comedian Stephen Fry had better watch out – police are set to use a new social networking site to chirp about their success. Read
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Birmingham pensioner's joy as workmen dig up long lost gold ring
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM pensioner has been reunited with her long lost wedding ring by sharp-eyed workmen. Read
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Bid to bring Anglo Saxon gold hoard home
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A CASH value could be placed on the Staffordshire Hoard by the end of this month giving Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery its first clear indication of how much it needs to raise to buy the treasure. Read
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Bikers in the buff for charity calendar
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 100 bikers have dropped their leathers and stripped naked to boost sales of a charity calendar. Read
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A GROUP of construction students were given a hands-on lesson in bricklaying and other skills on a house-building site in Birmingham.
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
Retirement homes specialist McCarthy & Stone welcomed the 15-year-olds from Stratford upon Avon College to its new St Nicolas Gardens development in Kings Norton. Read
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Little Stars Awards honouring brave youngsters
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE COURAGE of West Midlands children who have had cancer will be recognised by a unique award backed by celebs including Leona Lewis, the Jonas Brothers and Usain Bolt. Read
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Birmingham Mail helps pupils to make world's largest paper ark
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
ALL hands will be on deck as youngsters from a Birmingham school attempt to create the world’s largest ark – made completely from recycled paper. Read
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Midlands 'Santa' runs to raise cash for charities
Nov 13 2009 | Top Stories
A GROUP of fleet-footed Father Christmases are stepping into the festive spirit by signing up to take part in a Santas on the Run event. Read
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Police using Twitter
Nov 13 2009 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
“To all the police on twitter – ‘Guess where I am and what I’m doing now . . .’” Read
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Chris Hutchings says Saddlers should be wary of lowly Stockport
Nov 13 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL boss Chris Hutchings believes Stockport pose a greater danger than their league position would suggest. Read
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Review: George's Marvellous Medicine, Old Rep, Birmingham
Nov 13 2009 | Gig Reviews
THIS new adaptation of Roald Dahl’s tale by the Birmingham Stage Company is, well, marvellous. It has all the ingredients needed for a really good family show. Read
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More injury bad news for Liverpool FC
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Liverpool pair Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera could be out for at least three weeks with hamstring injuries. Read
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Arsenal look at new winger
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
ARSENAL are reported to be keeping tabs on Barcelona's teenage winger Gai Assulin. Read
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Arsenal receive double injury boost
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Arsenal, whose win at Wolves extended an unbeaten run to 13 games in all competitions, have nearly all of their first-team squad away during the international break. Read
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Arsenal star reveals why he'll never be record breaker in front of goal
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Arsenal marksman Robin van Persie feels he is unlikely ever to become a "real killer" in front of goal like Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba. Read
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Tottenham striker stands firm on transfer demand
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Russian striker Pavlyuchenko will return from international duty and tell boss Harry Redknapp he wants to quit Tottenham. Read
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Tottenham star's road accident takes a worrying turn for the worse
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Carlo Cudicini's footballing career could be under threat after the 36-year-old was involved in a serious road accident yesterday. Read
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Liverpool FC star reveals the pressure at Anfield
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Lucas admits the pressure is greater playing for Liverpool than his country because of the current plight of the Anfield club. Read
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Liverpool FC star tells Birmingham City: You're wrong, it was a penalty
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Lucas Leiva has leapt to the defence of Liverpool striker David Ngog and believes he will not be targeted by referees after winning a controversial penalty against Birmingham on Monday. Read
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Manchester United play down row between Sir Alex Ferguson and Nani
Nov 13 2009 | Premier League
Manchester United winger Nani insists he has "no problem" with manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Read
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All you need to know about Birmingham's German market
Nov 13 2009 | German Market Birmingham News
The German Market in Birmingham opened on Thursday, November 12 and will be in the city centre until Wednesday, December 23. Read
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It's far too hot here to be chilled to the bone
Nov 13 2009 | Things to do in Birmingham
AS EXHIBITIONS go, Birmingham’s latest attraction is something of an eye opener – a series of dead bodies and diseased organs laid bare for all to see. Wow! Read
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Swans leave a dull day in the shade
Nov 13 2009 | Things to do in Birmingham
I’VE often heard of Witton Lakes and, on a rainy afternoon this week, I decided to do this week’s walk there. On a rather grey, dull and depressing kind of day, it was not something my husband relished. But he kindly agreed to accompany me and I did appreciate the gesture. Helping to lift our mood was a diverse mixture of birdsong and pondlife. It cheered us up no end, as did spotting yet another Art Deco style building. Some rubbish around the edges of the lakes was a bit sad for a beautiful spot, but do look out for the pair of swans – they are stunners! Read
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A Walk in the Park: Touchwood in Solihull
Nov 13 2009 | Things to do in Birmingham
THE name Touchwood sounds like it could be a park... until you add the words ‘Shopping Centre’ afterwards. And then you might think it’s anything but. Read
