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2010
Articles from 29th Jan 2010
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Alex Reid wins Big Brother crown
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Cage fighter Alex Reid has been crowned Celebrity Big Brother champion. Read
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Harry in Barbados for polo match
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Barbados has welcomed Prince Harry to its sun kissed shores for a three-day visit that will see the royal launch an annual fundraising polo match. Read
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UK rescuer tells of quake havoc
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A UK rescue worker has spoken of the devastation he witnessed while working in Haiti. Read
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Father: Toddlers 'brightest lights'
Jan 29 2010 | National News
The father of two toddlers whose bodies were found in holdalls in the boot of their mother's car has described them as the "brightest lights" in his life. Read
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Long sentences for gang rapists
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Three men who took part in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl whose ordeal was photographed on a mobile phone have been locked up. Read
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NI power-share talks pass deadline
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Talks aimed at saving Northern Ireland's power-sharing government have moved into a fifth night after discussions passed a deadline for agreement with no sign of imminent success. Read
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John Terry named over court gag
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Footballer John Terry can be named as the sportsman behind a gagging injunction involving his private life. Read
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I've no regrets, says defiant Blair
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A defiant Tony Blair has mounted a vigorous defence of the invasion of Iraq, insisting he had no regrets over removing Saddam Hussein and would do the same again. Read
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GMTV breast milk comments spark row
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Ofcom is looking into complaints after a midwife suggested during a TV debate that breast milk may not be any better for older children than drinking cola. Read
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Teacher's killer jailed for life
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A pub chef who stabbed a teaching assistant to death as she walked her dog in a park has been jailed for life. Read
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Manager 'forced to take nearly £1m'
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A former junior bank manager has walked free from court after being cleared of stealing nearly £1 million from a high street bank. Read
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Heads fear new exam grading fiasco
Jan 29 2010 | National News
New style A-levels could spark another grading fiasco similar to the one which hit the exams system in 2002, the head of a private schools group has warned. Read
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UK's economic reputation 'at risk'
Jan 29 2010 | National News
David Cameron has warned that Britain's economic reputation was "at risk" and that he would start cutting spending this year to restore it. Read
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Soldiers mourned before royal visit
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A community has gathered to mourn two fallen British soldiers ahead of a visit from the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to thank them for their support for the armed forces. Read
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Renewed fire over MPs' expenses
Jan 29 2010 | National News
The auditor of MPs' expenses has came under renewed fire as it emerged that a number of his demands for repayment had been overturned on appeal. Read
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G20 group begin compensation battle
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A gang of G20 protesters has launched a battle for compensation against Scotland Yard after prosecutors dropped charges against them. Read
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Blair: Bush did not seek UN backing
Jan 29 2010 | National News
United Nations backing for the Iraq war would have made "life a lot easier", Tony Blair has said. Read
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Driving ban for Chelsea star Cole
Jan 29 2010 | National News
England footballer Ashley Cole was banned from driving for doing more than 100mph in a 50mph zone - but launched an immediate appeal. Read
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Fury as GP escapes being struck off
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A doctor who prescribed "potentially hazardous" levels of drugs to elderly patients who later died has escaped being struck off. Read
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Blair 'I was right to stop Saddam'
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Defiant Tony Blair declared he was right to take action to stop Saddam Hussein, even though his supposed weapons of mass destruction turned out not to exist. Read
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Man changes plea on jigsaw murder
Jan 29 2010 | National News
A man on trial for murdering a colleague whose dismembered limbs were found scattered across two counties has changed his plea to guilty. Read
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Chelsea star banned from driving
Jan 29 2010 | National News
England footballer Ashley Cole has been banned from driving for doing more than 100mph in a 50mph zone. Read
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Blair 'always ready to support US'
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Tony Blair said that he had always been clear that he would join the Americans if it came to military action to overthrow Saddam Hussein. Read
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Waterman to pen UK Eurovision song
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Hitmaker Pete Waterman will be behind the UK entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, it has been announced. Read
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9/11 attacks 'changed Saddam risk'
Jan 29 2010 | National News
The 9/11 attacks on the United States changed the "calculus of risk" posed by Saddam Hussein dramatically, Tony Blair said. Read
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Blair faces Iraq war probe
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Tony Blair was accused of being a "coward" when he was driven into the Iraq Inquiry via a side entrance two hours before he was due to give evidence. Read
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'Coward' Blair early for grilling
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Tony Blair was accused of being a "coward" when he was driven into the Iraq Inquiry via a side entrance two hours before he was due to give evidence. Read
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'1,200 Tube jobs at risk in cuts'
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Union leaders claim London Underground bosses are secretly drawing up plans to save £5 billion in spending which will see 144 station ticket offices close and up to 1,200 jobs threatened with the axe. Read
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House prices rose 1.2% in January
Jan 29 2010 | National News
House prices started the year on a strong footing, rising by 1.2% during January, new figures show. Read
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Catcher In The Rye author hailed
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Tributes from the literary world were paid to Catcher In The Rye author JD Salinger, who has died aged 91. Read
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New powers to curb child drinking
Jan 29 2010 | National News
New powers aimed at making it easier for police to crack down on under-age drinkers have come into force. Read
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UN chief in tribute to UK soldiers
Jan 29 2010 | National News
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute to the "very noble sacrifice" of British troops who died in Afghanistan. Read
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Two quizzed over boy's shooting
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Detectives investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old boy are continuing to question two teenagers. Read
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Britain open for business - Cameron
Jan 29 2010 | National News
David Cameron is to warn that Britain must rehabilitate its economic reputation and demonstrate to the world that it is a "sound business prospect". Read
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Catcher In The rye author hailed
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Tributes from the literary world were paid to Catcher In The Rye author JD Salinger, who has died aged 91. Read
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Deadline looms for NI politicians
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown may be forced to make a fresh intervention unless the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein can hammer out an 11th hour deal on the transfer of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Read
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Clamped drivers get right to appeal
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Motorists claiming to have been unfairly clamped will be able to appeal to independent tribunals with the power to give them their money back, the Home Office has confirmed. Read
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Peers call for curb on PM's powers
Jan 29 2010 | National News
The Prime Minister exercises too much unaccountable power and should be subject to tougher scrutiny, peers have said. Read
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Blair to be grilled over Iraq war
Jan 29 2010 | National News
Tony Blair will be grilled on why he took Britain to war with Iraq when he makes his highly-anticipated appearance before the inquiry into the conflict. Read
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Alan McInally: The weekend ahead for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Wolves and West Brom
Jan 29 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA head to Craven Cottage tomorrow – a ground not many visiting teams win at. Read
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Collins and Dunne defend Aston Villa's style after Wenger's long-ball blast
Jan 29 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill’s players will happily take the Villa boss’s footballing philosophies to Fulham after insisting they don’t give a hoof about Arsene Wenger’s long-ball insults. Read
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Aston Villa: Bouma's back!
Jan 29 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
WILFRED Bouma hopes his “turf” luck is well and truly over after returning to full training again following a 19-month lay-off from competitive action. Read
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Stewart Downing's Villa team-mates back him to bounce back from missed chances
Jan 29 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
SITTER-missing Stewart Downing has been tipped to take his frustration out on Fulham tomorrow. Read
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Collins tips Aston Villa to end League goal drought by breaching Fulham’s Craven Cottage fortress
Jan 29 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
JAMES Collins has tipped Villa to end their frustrating Premier League goal drought by breaching Fulham’s Craven Cottage fortress tomorrow. Read
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Birmingham City not interested in signing Mauro Boselli
Jan 29 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham City will not be signing Argentinian striker Mauro Boselli. Read
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Alex McLeish: Why Birmingham City need a new striker
Jan 29 2010 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has outlined why his search for a new striker is so important. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish not desperate for winger
Jan 29 2010 | Birmingham City News
A WINGER is not an essential requirement for Blues before the transfer window shuts, Alex McLeish has admitted. Read
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Birmingham City aim to get back on track against Tottenham Hotspur
Jan 29 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham City must not beat themselves up after relinquishing their unbeaten run. Read
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Birmingham City still after Roman Pavlyuchenko despite Dindane interest
Jan 29 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham City remain firmly in the hunt for Roman Pavlyuchenko despite agreeing a fee for Aruna Dindane. Read
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West Brom winger Chris Brunt welcomes transfer window reinforcements – even if his own position is threatened
Jan 29 2010 | West Brom News
CHRIS Brunt will welcome any fresh reinforcements during the final days of the transfer window – even if his own position comes under threat. Read
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West Brom play the waiting game
Jan 29 2010 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo admits that West Brom are having to play a waiting game over Victor Moses. Read
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West Brom hope to have trio fit for Blades clash
Jan 29 2010 | West Brom News
ALBION have sent Graham Dorrans for a scan on a hip problem – but hope he will be fit for tomorrow’s visit of Sheffield United. Read
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Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr looks forward to FA Trophy derby
Jan 29 2010 | Non-League
STEVE Burr has warned his Kidderminster Harriers side that they will have to fight fire with fire to extinguish the FA Trophy hopes of opponents Worcester City. Read
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HALESOWEN Town have axed defender Henry Eze as they look to bounce back to winning ways.
Jan 29 2010 | Non-League
The Yeltz have released the Nigerian centre-back after the midweek draw with Clevedon Town. Read
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Saints edge closer to semi place
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Northampton put one foot in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup with a clinical 20-14 victory over Sale at Edgeley Park. Read
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Leeds see off battling Crusaders
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
New-look Crusaders pushed champions Leeds for an hour in an encouraging opening as Super League arrived in Wrexham but they ultimately went down 34-6. Read
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Jefferies back at Hearts
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Jim Jefferies has made a sensational return to Hearts barely two hours after the club announced the sacking of Csaba Laszlo. Read
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Laszlo leaves Hearts
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Hearts have announced the departure of Csaba Laszlo from the club with immediate effect. Read
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Banned Byrne to miss England clash
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Wales star Lee Byrne has been banned from the RBS 6 Nations opener against England at Twickenham next week. Read
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John Terry named over court gag
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
England and Chelsea captain John Terry can be named as the sportsman behind a gagging injunction involving his private life. Read
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Wilshere seals Bolton move
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on a loan deal until the end of the season. Read
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Zola slams Gudjohnsen over snub
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola admits he has lost respect for Eidur Gudjohnsen after the Iceland forward chose to snub the Hammers at the 11th hour in favour of a switch to Tottenham. Read
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O'Hara returns to Pompey
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has joined Portsmouth on loan until the end of the season, both clubs have confirmed. Read
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Clarets seal Fox deal
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Burnley have completed the signing of Celtic left-back Danny Fox for an undisclosed fee. Read
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Pompey wages rest on Kaboul deal
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Portsmouth are waiting for the money from Younes Kaboul's transfer to Tottenham to clear into their accounts before the wages of players and staff at Fratton Park can be paid, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Murray focused on family
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
British number one Andy Murray wants to win the Australian Open for his family. Read
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Murray ready for final challenge
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Andy Murray believes he is in the form of his life after he booked his place in the final of the Australian Open with a four-set win over Marin Cilic. Read
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Skeleton athletes selected
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Skeleton athletes Shelley Rudman, Amy Williams, Kristan Bromley and Adam Pengilly were unveiled on Friday as the final selections for Team GB ahead of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Read
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British pair unveil new McLaren
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button joined forces for the first time publicly as McLaren team-mates on Friday to unveil the marque's new car for the forthcoming season. Read
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McCarthy move delayed
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Benni McCarthy's move to West Ham has been delayed by work permit issues but is expected to go through over the weekend, according to Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce. Read
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Spurs clinch Gudjohnsen loan
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has joined Tottenham on loan until the end of the season, manager Harry Redknapp confirmed. Read
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Confusion over disciplinary process - Ferguson
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed the FA are giving off conflicting signals in the way they handle disciplinary cases. Read
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Wenger: New signings unlikely
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger says he is sorry to have missed out on the capture of defender Chris Smalling and admitted it was unlikely Arsenal would sign any new players before the end of the transfer window. Read
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Federer cruises into final
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Roger Federer sent out an ominous warning to Andy Murray as he rolled into the Australian Open final with a crushing straight-sets win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Read
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Robson secures final spot
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Laura Robson reached the final of the Australian Open girls' championships with a straight-sets win over Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic on Friday. Read
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Brown - No fire sale at Hull
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Phil Brown has again insisted there will be no "fire sale" as Hull attempt to arrest their financial problems. Read
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City in pursuit of Johnson
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Manchester City are determined to take a softly-softly approach with the pursuit of Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. Read
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Owusu-Abeyie set for Pompey
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Portsmouth have signed Spartak Moscow striker Quincy Owusu-Abeyie on loan, subject to international clearance. Read
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Rooney - United not one-man team
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney insists Manchester United are not a one-man team. Read
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Carvalho: Form is sending out message
Jan 29 2010 | National Sport
Defender Ricardo Carvalho insists Chelsea's recent form will have sent a message of intent to their title rivals. Read
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Wolves need scappers says Mick McCarthy
Jan 29 2010 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy insists he wants ‘scrappers’ in the transfer window, not players motivated by money. Read
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Wolves boss speaks ahead of vital clash with Hull
Jan 29 2010 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy has no idea how many points will earn top-flight survival this year. Read
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Wolves boss back Michael Mancienne to impress Chelsea
Jan 29 2010 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy says loan star Michael Mancienne should not give up on Chelsea and he will allow Carlo Ancelotti to decide his best position. Read
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Film: Mel Gibson is back!
Jan 29 2010 | Film Reviews
After a prolonged absence from our screens during which he has occupied himself with directing and coping with headline-making personal problems, including an arrest for DUI, the break-up of his marriage and becoming a father for the eighth time by his new girlfriend, Mel Gibson is back in two films this year. Read
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Mariah Carey reveals why she joined the cast of Precious.
Jan 29 2010 | Film Reviews
IT’S eight years since Mariah Carey flopped in Glitter, the film about a young singer eager to hit the big time. Read
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Film Review: Edge of Darkness (15) ****
Jan 29 2010 | Film Reviews
A QUARTER of a century after former Pebble Mill producer Michael Wearing made the seminal TV series Edge of Darkness, he’s back with director Martin Campbell on a feature-length version. Read
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Film Review: Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire ****
Jan 29 2010 | Film Reviews
EVERY now and then, a US film breaks out of its narrow constrictions to beat the system. Read
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Bollywood Film Review: Veer ****
Jan 29 2010 | Film Reviews
This week's bollywood film review: Veer. Read
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Film Review: Astro Boy (PG) ***
Jan 29 2010 | Film Reviews
IN AN age when film distributors claim to be worried about piracy (to the point they can guard press previews like the Crown Jewels), along come some weekend screenings of a new animation that doesn’t even need to be out yet. Read
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Music: Jazz pianist Sam Brown dies
Jan 29 2010 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
THERE’S sad news for jazz fans with the announcement that the great jazz pianist Sam Brown passed away on Monday in West Bromwich following a long illness. Read
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Music: Eva Cassidy's brother, Dan, to bring folk show to Worcester
Jan 29 2010 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
WITHOUT realising it, millions of record buyers are familiar with the work of fiddle player Dan Cassidy. Read
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Cash for ill kids stolen
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE parents of a baby girl who spent Christmas in intensive care hit out at heartless thieves who stole cash collected for the hospital which saved her. Read
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Mum's fears for closure
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
WORRIED mums have told of their fears for pregnant women following the announcement that Solihull Hospital’s maternity unit is to shut for three months. Read
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Aston Villa fan recalls toilet and traffic misery
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE last cup final tie between Aston Villa and Manchester United was memorable for many reasons. Read
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Birmingham's tallest building would be "landmark" for the city
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
DESIGNERS are hailing proposals to build Brum’s tallest building as “exciting and iconic” in defiance of objections from architects and conservationists. Read
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New school proposed to serve Kings Norton and Druids Heath
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW secondary school is to be built in Birmingham for pupils of two others set to close, under plans being explored by the education authority. Read
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Khyra Ishaq found to be 'incredibly thin' at Birmingham home
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE skin of a seven-year-old girl allegedly starved to death by her mother and stepfather at their home in Birmingham was found to be “incredibly thin”. Read
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Harborne woman banned from Birmingham hospital after reporting ring theft
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A MUM-OF-TWO has told how she is banned for life from a private Birmingham hospital – because she called police when her £4,000 eternity ring went missing. Read
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Stafford Hospital boss suspended over alleged order to rewrite report
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE boss of legal services at Stafford Hospital has been suspended after allegedly ordering a doctor to rewrite a damming report to avoid negative publicity. Read
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Third Midland hospital shuts to visitors as norovirus bug sweeps through region
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S City Hospital has become the third in the region to ban all visitors as the Norovirus bug crisis deepens. Read
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Birmingham planning committee approve plans for the a city 'Fame Academy'
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
PLANS for a new Birmingham ‘fame academy’ were given the green light by the city’s planning officials. Read
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Design watchdogs praise 'world class' Birmingham New Street Station plans
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S refurbished New Street Station has the potential to be a world-class building, government design watchdogs believe. Read
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Birmingham director of Nativity! delighted with film awards
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
DEBBIE Isitt’s hit comedy Nativity! has been named the Birmingham Mail readers’ Film of the Year in the fourth Richard Attenborough Film Awards. Read
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West Midlands Police launch new anti-social behaviour crackdown
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs across Birmingham have been asked to identify their Top Ten victims most at risk of anti-social behaviour as part of a new yob-busting crackdown. Read
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Birmingham City Council blasted over error-strewn accounts
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
FINANCE chiefs are refusing to give Birmingham a clean bill of health after discovering that the city council’s accounts were littered with errors. Read
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Public meeting over axed Acocks Green bus route
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save bus links to schools and a health centre will hold a public meeting on Monday . Read
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Mailman Gregg wants Villa fans' cup final stories
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE Mail is going cup final crazy – with our dedicated reporter bringing you all the build-up from Villa fans preparing to head down Wembley Way. Read
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The Custard Factory nightclub reviews security after NYE crush
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE promoters behind a chaotic New Year’s Eve bash in Birmingham which nearly ended in tragedy say the venue’s main hall might never be used again. Read
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Streetly father is beaten at his house by gang of robbers who steal his Audi
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
MASKED robbers attacked a man and stole his Audi after kicking down his front door. Read
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City landlord Midland Heart Housing Association given mixed report by inspectors
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM landlord has been criticised by a watchdog for failing to complete gas safety checks and repairs quickly enough. Read
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TV's bad boys Simon Cowell and Gordon Ramsay are putty in Stechford woman's hands
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THEY are known for terrifying contestants on their TV shows with their brutal honesty and sarcastic put-downs. Read
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New old folk's home gets go-ahead in Handsworth
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW old people’s home will be built despite fears that it could impact on a neighbouring building business. Read
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre returns to Old Rep
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Repertory Theatre is to return to its roots by performing works in the city’s historic Old Rep from next year. Read
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Action on poverty and unemployment in Birmingham is failing to meet targets
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
AN OFFICIAL drive to crackdown on unemployment, poverty and unhealthy lifestyles in Birmingham is failing to hit half its targets, it has emerged. Read
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Birmingham gun gang may strike again - warns police
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
THE detective in charge of catching a gun-toting gang who tied up three grave diggers, ran a JCB into a bank wall and threatened officers, has warned they may strike again. Read
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Halesowen amateur dramatics group Startime Variety will be putting on a production of the Wizard of Aus
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
MIDLAND am-dram fans are following the Yellow Brick Road for a new take on a film classic. Read
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Short Heath pupils celebrate school's 70th birthday
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
ERDINGTON pupils will be singing popular Dame Vera Lynn war songs as they celebrate their school’s 70th birthday. Read
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Birmingham Balti fan Andy Munro sets up online site
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
BALTI lovers have a new online site dedicated to Birmingham’s world famous dish. Read
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Ofsted report on failing Birmingham schools branded unfair by city council
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
ALMOST one in ten Birmingham primary schools were found to be failing by government inspectors. Read
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Your chance to share £62,500 charity cashpot
Jan 29 2010 | Top Stories
A massive £62,500 cashpot is being given away by the Birmingham Mail and Sport Relief Community Cash to help benefit local community groups Read
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Benign colonialism needed to save Haiti
Jan 29 2010 | Maureen Messent
GOD forbid Haiti will ever return to normality. Read
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Devil boys are victims too
Jan 29 2010 | Maureen Messent
BRITAIN’S ugliest aspect right now is the hatred and venom directed at what newspapers have dubbed the “devil boys” who beat and sexually assaulted two other children. Read
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No glory in this shabby pageant
Jan 29 2010 | Maureen Messent
YUK. Even the name “Mini Miss UK” sticks in my craw. Read
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Food and Drink: More please, but hold the twizzlers
Jan 29 2010 | Food and Drink News
CAMPAIGNERS meeting in Birmingham claim Britain needs to launch action on the scale of a war effort to tackle the nation’s food problems. Read
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Tipping's Tips: Oil up that pan for fish frying
Jan 29 2010 | Cooking Tips
This week's Tipping's Tips. Read
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Recipes: Meal to mark Republic Day
Jan 29 2010 | Recipes
THIS week India, celebrated the Republic Day, marking the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence. Read
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Wine Column: Why we still love the Aussies
Jan 29 2010 | Wine Column
FORGET all the talk of deadly sporting rivalry and the Ashes being a matter of life and death. Read
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Ingredient of the Week: Try these bloody lovely oranges
Jan 29 2010 | Chef's tips
BLOOD oranges have a distinctive dark red-coloured rind and flesh and taste tarter than regular oranges. Read
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Cheap as Chips: Eat In North, Welcome Break, Corley Services, M6
Jan 29 2010 | Takeaway Reviews
THERE were so few vehicles on the northbound car park at 9pm on Saturday, I felt like a chipaholic running away from an addiction class. Read
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John Bull isn't standing to attention for a while
Jan 29 2010 | Hancock
TERRIBLE news for all Birmingham’s patriots – John Bull, aka retired policeman Ray Egan, is going into hibernation for the rest of the winter. Read
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Danny helps Trotter rock
Jan 29 2010 | Hancock
FAMOUS record collector Danny Reddington joined the seven million viewers who watched BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses prequel Rock and Chips on Sunday with pride as well as passion. Read
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Visit that didn’t go to plan...
Jan 29 2010 | Hancock
BIRMINGHAM’S 15-strong planning committee has fallen foul of the clipboard-wielding health and safety jobsworths who stopped them getting off their coach during a trip to view the New Street Station development. Read
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Buying property to let in the credit crunch
Jan 29 2010 | Special Features
Buying a property to let in the current financial climate might not seem like a good idea, but there is actually a shortage of rental properties in the UK housing market at the moment, so it may make sound financial sense. Read
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Graham Young visits Wallsall Art Gallery ahead of its tenth anniversary next month.
Jan 29 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
NEARER to this summer’s World Cup, you can bet there will be a renewed emphasis on the England players’ WAGs – or ‘wives and girlfriends’ to be more precise. Read
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A Walk in the Park: Waverhill Park, Handsworth.
Jan 29 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
THERE are some parks in Birmingham that are so small you might never know they are there. Read
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Urban Walk: A ton-up way to start the week in style
Jan 29 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
FOR my 100th Urban Walk column for the Mail I fancied a Monday-morning booster to help me to kickstart the week without too much of a shock to the system. Read
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Graham Young's Two Minute Guide to the Week from January 29, 2010.
Jan 29 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
WHETHER you are interested in medicine or are just curious about the way your body works then Bodies Revealed is the place to go. Read
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Days Out: Showpiece centre a hit for all seasons
Jan 29 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
NEARER to this summer’s World Cup, you can bet there will be a renewed emphasis on the England players’ WAGs – or ‘wives and girlfiends’ to be more precise. Read
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Pub Review: The Covered Wagon, Yardley Wood Road, Moseley.
Jan 29 2010 | Moseley Restaurants
THERE are precious few pubs in Moseley to consider eating at if you have a young family. Read
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Restaurant Review: The Cross, Alcester Road, Moseley. 0121 449 4445
Jan 29 2010 | Moseley Restaurants
AS A bleeding heart liberal, I overflow with forgiveness and tolerance. Read
