Feb
2010
Articles from 1st Feb 2010
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Tory lead 'cut to seven points'
Feb 01 2010 | National News
The Conservative lead over Labour has been cut to seven points, according to the latest poll. Read
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Pope attacks equality laws in UK
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Pope Benedict XVI has attacked the Government over equality legislation he claims limits religious freedom as he confirmed he is to visit Britain this year. Read
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Soldiers killed in Afghan blasts
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Two British soldiers were killed by roadside blasts while on foot patrol in Afghanistan. Read
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Bids war over 'Terry affair' story
Feb 01 2010 | National News
The French model at the centre of claims surrounding England captain John Terry's alleged affair has been offered £250,000 to tell her side of the story, publicist Max Clifford confirmed. Read
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Kidnap ransom refusal under fire
Feb 01 2010 | National News
The Government's refusal to negotiate ransom payments with hostage takers has come under fire as fears mounted for two Britons captured by Somali pirates. Read
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Warning over uni budget cuts impact
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Universities have been given details of swingeing budget cuts as a top academic warned that hundreds of thousands of students will miss out on degree course places. Read
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Murders probe referred to watchdog
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Police investigating the murders of two toddlers who were found in the boot of a car have referred part of their inquiry to the police watchdog, it was announced. Read
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£8m legal bill for control orders
Feb 01 2010 | National News
The Government has run up a legal bill of more than £8 million trying to maintain its controversial control order regime, it was revealed. Read
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Pope confirms he will visit Britain
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed reports that he will visit Britain. Read
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'Jigsaw man' killer jailed for life
Feb 01 2010 | National News
A man who murdered and chopped up his friend before scattering his body parts across two counties has been jailed for life. Read
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Beyonce's six Grammys a new record
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Beyonce scooped six prizes at this year's Grammy Awards - setting a new record for a female artist. Read
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Payment talks plea over kidnap pair
Feb 01 2010 | National News
An anti-piracy maritime group has insisted it should be allowed to negotiate a payment for the release of two British hostages before their captors lose patience. Read
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Mandelson slams Tory economic plans
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Lord Mandelson has accused the Tories of being in "disarray" over economic policy as Labour called on David Cameron to make clear his plans for post-election cuts. Read
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University places shortfall warning
Feb 01 2010 | National News
England faces a severe shortfall in university places as a result of budget cuts, a leading academic warned, as the sector's funding body prepared to announce where the axe would fall. Read
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John Terry woman 'may speak out'
Feb 01 2010 | National News
The woman at the centre of claims surrounding England captain John Terry's alleged affair is considering speaking out, publicist Max Clifford said. Read
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Hospital readmission rates increase
Feb 01 2010 | National News
More than 500,000 patients are readmitted to hospital every year soon after being allowed home, figures obtained by the Conservatives revealed. Read
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Lib Dems in under-privileged pledge
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has promised to scrap tax credits for better-off families and channel £2.5 billion more into schooling for the under-privileged. Read
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Labour targets Tory spending plans
Feb 01 2010 | National News
The pre-election skirmishing between the main parties will resume as Labour turns its fire on the Tories' spending plans. Read
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Beyonce's six Grammys makes history
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Beyonce made history at the Grammys as she collected six gongs, including song of the year for her anthem Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It). Read
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Armed Forces chief at Iraq Inquiry
Feb 01 2010 | National News
The head of the armed forces, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, is to give evidence to the Iraq Inquiry. Read
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Talks resume with NI deal in sight
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Talks to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government are to resume with the parties edging closer to a deal on policing, justice and parades. Read
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Pledge to halve smoking by 2020
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Health Secretary Andy Burnham has pledged to halve the number of smokers in England by 2020. Read
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PM hails emissions 'turning point'
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Pledges to cut emissions mark the "first steps towards a historic transformation" in the fight against global warming, Gordon Brown has said. Read
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Beyonce sets early pace at Grammys
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Beyonce, the top Grammy nominee with 10, took the early lead after winning four trophies during the pre-broadcast ceremony. Read
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Haiti food lines focus on women
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Under a new targeted approach to aid thousands of other women across Haiti's capital no longer have to battle with men at food hand-outs that in recent days have been chaotic and dangerous scrums. Read
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'Three-quarters suffer depression'
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Three out of four people in the UK suffer from depression at some point but only a third seek help, a poll has found. Read
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Britons face £2bn big freeze bill
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Millions of Britons will be forced to fork out for hefty snow-related repairs to their homes from their own pockets, according to a new report. Read
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Make right to die legal - Pratchett
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Sir Terry Pratchett is to use a prestigious lecture to say that the "time is really coming" for assisted suicide to be legalised. Read
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Prince unscathed after polo tumble
Feb 01 2010 | National News
Prince Harry had a lucky escape when he was thrown from his polo pony in a dramatic tumble during a fundraising match in Barbados. Read
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Aston Villa's Nicky Shorey signs Fulham loan deal
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
NICKY Shorey has kickstarted a low-key transfer deadline day for Villa by joining Premier League rivals Fulham on loan until the end of the season. Read
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Aston Villa star Nicky Shorey moves to Fulham
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
Fulham have completed the signing of Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey on loan for the rest of the season. Read
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Studmarks: Aston Villa skipper rubs Robbie's nose in it
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
NOT content with smacking Robbie Savage in the not inconsiderable snout a few weeks ago, Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has jokingly risked putting the battling midfielder’s Bluenose out of joint again with his apology. Read
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Transfer deadline day: The Premier League deals so far
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
Premier league deals so far: Read
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Transfer deadline day: All the updates here
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
IT'S the day every football fan loves and dreads in equal measure - the day when fortunes for the rest of the season can be sealed: Transfer deadline day. Read
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Fulham v Aston Villa: Mat Kendrick's player ratings and match stats
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
Fulham v Aston Villa: Mat Kendrick's player ratings and match stats Read
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Fulham star is full of praise for old team Aston Villa
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
CLARET and blue old-boy Aaron Hughes reckons Villa and Gabby Agbonlahor have gone from strength to strength in the past few seasons. Read
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Fulham 0, Aston Villa 2: Mat Kendrick's big match verdict
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
WELL, Villa have finally got that proven Premier League striker with pace, power and an eye for goal that they have been crying out for before the transfer deadline. Read
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Heskey says Villa are full of confidence for Champions League challenge
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
EMILE Heskey insists Villa are buzzing with confidence after putting their Champions League challenge back on track with victory at Fulham. Read
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Why Aston Villa boss regrets reacting to Arsenal's Arsene Wenger's long ball jibe
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill admits that, on reflection, he wouldn’t have reacted to Arsene Wenger’s criticism of his side’s playing style. Read
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Why Aston Villa defenders Collins and Dunne are friends on and off the pitch
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
RICHARD Dunne has been described as a pleasure to play alongside by his central defensive partner and claret and blue buddy James Collins. Read
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Aston Villa boss O'Neill sets Agbonlahor a goal challenge
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill has challenged Villa match-winner Gabby Agbonlahor to keep his goals tally moving after the top scorer’s brilliant brace against Fulham. Read
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Why Aston Villa aren't worried by Sir Alex Ferguson's scouting mission at Fulham
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
SIR Alex Ferguson wouldn’t have learned anything new about Villa from his Craven Cottage scouting mission, according to Martin O’Neill. Read
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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill plays down Champions League chances
Feb 01 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill has played down the latest suggestion that Villa are on course to crack the Premier League top four. Read
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Birmingham City v Tottenham Hotspur: Colin Tattum's Big Match Report
Feb 01 2010 | Match Reports
THE bubble-burst brigade will have to hold their fire for just a little while longer. Read
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Birmingham City fans discuss lack of transfer activity
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham City fans have reacted angrily to the club's failure to make any big striker signings on transfer deadline day. Read
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Studmarks: Birmingham City legend Trevor Francis inspired me to grow hair - Sammy Yu
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
SAMMY Yu raised a laugh at Birmingham City’s ‘Legends XI Dinner’, an evening to mark the inauguration of the first batch of players to the new Hall of Fame at St Andrew’s. Read
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Studmarks: Birmingham City are big in Spain
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
FORGET about trying to shift sales of replica shirts in China. Birmingham City should concentrate on the Spanish market, if Michel is anything to go by. Read
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Birmingham City fans give verdict on Pavlyuchenko no-go
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM City fans have given their verdict on the Pavlyuchenko saga after Alex McLeish admitted the deal was now doomed. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish reveals transfer nightmare as battle for late deals goes on
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish admitted the transfer window was a ‘nightmare’ as he today geared up for a frantic battle against the deadline to sign new players. Read
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Birmingham City 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1: Colin Tattum's Match stats and player ratings
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham City 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1: Colin Tattum's Match stats and verdict Read
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Birmingham City: Relief for goal hero Liam Ridgewell
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
LIAM Ridgewell breathed a sigh of relief after plundering Blues’ dramatic late equaliser – he thought he was going to hit the post! Read
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Birmingham City: McLeish praises his full-backs
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish praised the contribution of his battling full-backs in Blues’ dramatic draw against Spurs. Read
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Birmingham City: Boss McLeish happy with Michel's home debut
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
MICHEL has been told he can reflect with satisfaction on his St Andrew’s debut. Read
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James McFadden: Birmingham City players not resting on laurels
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
JAMES McFadden has insisted that the current Blues team of ‘untouchables’ were not getting complacent. Read
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Birmingham City: Christian Benitez must not get up-tight, according to Alex McLeish.
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
CHRISTIAN Benitez must not get down on himself after fluffing in front of goal at St Andrew’s, said Alex McLeish. Read
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Birmingham City 1, Tottenham 1: Colin Tattum's big match verdict
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
After the defeat at Chelsea and the fracturing of the 15-game unbeaten run, Blues’ next outing was always going to arouse interest. Read
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Alex McLeish hails Birmingham City's ability to dig out result when not at their best
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish admitted Blues forced a ‘marvellous’ result without playing at their best. Read
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Former West Brom star heads for Celtic
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
Celtic have signed Diomansy Kamara on loan from Fulham on what is shaping up to be a busy transfer deadline day at Parkhead. Read
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West Brom snap up Andwele Slory
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
ANDWELE Slory has completed his free move to West Bromwich Albion from Feyenoord. Read
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Studmarks: Newcastle United legend has a lot to learn about manners
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
HE might be a legend up in Newcastle, but former striker Malcolm MacDonald has a lot to learn about good manners. Read
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Transfer deadline day: Championship transfers so far
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
Championship deals to date: Read
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West Brom 3, Sheffield United 1: Chris Lepkowski's match stats and player ratings
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
CARSON 7 Read
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West Brom have set sights on the title says Graham Dorrans
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
ALEX McLeish admitted the transfer window was a ‘nightmare’ as he today geared up for a frantic battle against the deadline to sign new players. Read
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West Brom: Roberto Matteo hoping for deadline day activity
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo is still hoping for more signings as Albion prepare to finalise the deal for Andwele Slory. Read
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West Brom: Graham Dorrans claims referee got it spot on
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
GRAHAM Dorrans felt Mick Russell had no option but to award Albion a spot-kick against Sheffield United. Read
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West Brom 3, Sheffield United 1: Chris Lepkowski's big match verdict
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
SATURDAY wasn’t a bad day for West Bromwich Albion. Read
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Roberto Di Matteo hails 'terrific' West Brom
Feb 01 2010 | West Brom News
ALBION head coach Roberto Di Matteo praised his side’s ‘terrific’ performance against Sheffield United. Read
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Bruce still hopeful on Benjani
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Steve Bruce is hopeful Benjani Mwaruwari will soon be unveiled as a Sunderland player despite the transfer deadline having passed. Read
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Black Cats frustrations continue
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Sunderland's dismal Barclays Premier League run now stands at one win in 14 after they were held to a lacklustre stalemate by visiting Stoke. Read
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Celtic swoop for Keane
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Celtic have pulled off arguably the biggest coup of the transfer window by signing Robbie Keane on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season. Read
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Fulham loan move for Shorey
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Fulham have completed the signing of Nicky Shorey on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season. Read
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Keane on verge of Celtic switch
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Robbie Keane was tonight on the verge of joining Celtic on loan until the end of the season. Read
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Johnson joins City
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Manchester City have completed the last-minute transfer of Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. Read
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FA: Terry's future up to Capello
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
The Football Association have broken their silence on the John Terry furore. Read
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Duo out of Six Nations opener
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Alasdair Strokosch and Rory Lamont have been ruled out of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations opener against France. Read
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Horton happy to retain Hunt
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Brian Horton hopes midfielder Stephen Hunt can inspire his side to Barclays Premier League safety after the Tigers rejected a deadline day bid of £5million from relegation rivals Wolves. Read
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Martinez: Moses deal shows our ambition
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes the capture of Victor Moses represents a major statement of intent about the club's ambitions for the future. Read
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Wales hopeful Byrne will face England
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Wales remain hopeful that Lee Byrne will be available for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against England at Twickenham. Read
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Hull reject Wolves bid for Hunt
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Hull have rejected an improved £5million bid from Wolves for winger Stephen Hunt and insist they do not expect their Barclays Premier League rivals to attempt a further approach. Read
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Hammers complete McCarthy deal
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
West Ham have boosted their striking options by completing the signing of Benni McCarthy from Blackburn for an undisclosed fee. Read
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Spurs defender Naughton signs on loan for Middlesbrough
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Middlesbrough have signed Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton on loan until the end of June. Read
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Malik to skipper Pakistan
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Shoaib Malik has been named as Pakistan captain for Friday's Twenty20 international against Australia. Read
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Posh part ways with Cooper
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Peterborough have sacked manager Mark Cooper after just two months in charge at London Road. Read
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QPR seal Bent deal
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
QPR have swooped to sign Birmingham striker Marcus Bent on loan until the end of the season. Read
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Fulham seal Okaka loan
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Fulham have completed the signing of Stefano Okaka on loan from Roma until the end of the season. Read
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Wigan clinch Moses deal
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Wigan have confirmed the signing of England Under-19 striker Victor Moses from Crystal Palace. Read
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Celtic land Kamara on loan
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Celtic have signed Diomansy Kamara on loan from Fulham on what is shaping up to be a busy transfer deadline day at Parkhead. Read
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New Tigers deals for England trio
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
England internationals Dan Hipkiss, Louis Deacon and Jordan Crane have all agreed new contracts with Guinness Premiership champions Leicester. Read
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Lynch to lead Bulls
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Bradford Bulls have appointed prop forward Andy Lynch as captain for 2010. Read
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Pakistan in chaos
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
A fresh crisis has enveloped the Pakistan cricket team with no designated captain to take the field in Friday's Twenty20 clash with Australia and chief selector Iqbal Qasim resigning after a disastrous tour. Read
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Grant: Pompey hamstrung by league
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Avram Grant has accused the Premier League of not giving Portsmouth a fair chance to avoid the drop. Read
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Gill hints at big transfer kitty
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has hinted Sir Alex Ferguson could have £100million to spend in the summer transfer market. Read
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Mancini reveals support for Bridge
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Roberto Mancini revealed three Manchester City players wore shirts bearing the words "Team Bridge" in support of team-mate Wayne Bridge during Sunday afternoon's 2-0 Premier League win over Portsmouth. Read
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United set the standard
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson saluted Manchester United's all-star performance against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and challenged his side to keep the same standard until the end of the season. Read
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Federer backs Murray to succeed
Feb 01 2010 | National Sport
World number one Roger Federer believes Andy Murray will win a major title despite denying him a breakthrough success in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday. Read
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Wolves make final Stephen Hunt bid of £5m
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
Wolves have reportedly made a 'take it or leave it' bid for Hull's £5m-rated midfielder Stephen Hunt. Read
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Studmarks: Long distance Wolves star
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
RONALD Zubar’s English has come on in leaps and bounds since he arrived in the Black Country. Read
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Hull City V Wolves: Match stats and player ratings
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
HAHNEMANN 7 Read
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Wolves: Boss bemoans missed chance of a win
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy felt it was a case of two points dropped at Hull, although he was happy with his side’s performance . Read
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Hull City 2, Wolves 2: Bill Howell's big match verdict
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
“FOR crikey sake pull your socks up.... lose this one and he’ll get his blummin’ microphone out!” Read
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Points gained lift spirits at Wolves
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
KARL Henry believes Wolves head into a crucial week on the front foot after their crucial point at Hull. Read
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Wolves boss McCarthy silent over transfer targets
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy is expecting to work right up to the 5pm deadline as he seeks to add to his squad today. Read
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Points gained lift spirits at Wolves
Feb 01 2010 | Wolves FC News
KARL Henry believes Wolves head into a crucial week on the front foot after their crucial point at Hull. Read
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What a joy to watch Daniel Berenboim
Feb 01 2010 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
THERE are times when I realise just how fortunate we are in Birmingham to have venues which attract top class performers. Read
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Beauty: We Love...You'll Love
Feb 01 2010 | We Love...You'll Love
This week's we love...you'll love. Read
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Chaos on M6 as three vehicles collide
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
Motorists faced delays to their journeys after three vehicles smashed into each other on the M6 on Monday Read
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Sparkhill man due in court on terrorism charges
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A Birmingham man will appear before magistrates charged with offences under the terrorism act. Read
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10 year old injured in Aston car crash
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
Police are calling for witnesses following a collision between two cars in Aston. Read
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Police hunt gunman after Walsall shooting
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting a gunman who shot a reveller in the leg at 11pm on Saturday night. Read
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Kidderminster poker players fails in bid to stop extradition to America
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
Worcestershire-based professional poker player Marcus Bebb-Jones, who is wanted in the United States accused of murdering his wife, has failed in a High Court bid for bail pending extradition proceedings. Read
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Fresh appeal over death of Bromsgrove man David Currier
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
Police have made a fresh appeal for information about the death of a Bromsgrove man whose body was found almost a year ago. Read
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It's 'National Sickie Day' in the West Midlands
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
WORKPLACES throughout the Midlands were today facing ‘National Sickie Day’ as many disillusioned employees ring in sick, it is claimed. Read
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91-year-old has heart attack watching his beloved West Brom
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A LEGENDARY West Bromwich Albion fan who has barely missed a match since the Second World War collapsed of a heart attack after watching his beloved Baggies. Read
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Five thousand brave the icy cold to take part in the annual Tough Guy assault course in Perton
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
THEY came, they saw, they conquered... Read
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Probe into smoking claims at two Walsall pubs
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
ENVIRONMENTAL health bosses are investigating two Black Country pubs for alleged breaches of the smoking ban. Read
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Birmingham schoolkids in fake £20 note scam
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM shopkeeper has told how schoolchild fraudsters are buying fake £20 notes from a conman to pay for sweets after school. Read
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Huge blaze at Digbeth textiles factory set to cause commuter misery
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
Commuters could face delays on Monday morning after a major fire engulfed a Birmingham textiles factory. Read
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Birmingham grandmother Veronica Connolly refuses to pay her TV licence
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM grandmother is refusing to pay her TV licence in a row over abortion. Read
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Five people treated by paramedics after house fire in Frankley
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
TWO women, a man and two children were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in Birmingham. The blaze, in Lysander Road, Frankley, started just before 5pm yesterday. Read
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Aston crash, 10 taken to hospital
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A WOMAN and child were seriously injured in a road collision which saw ten people – including six children – taken to hospital. Read
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Engine oil dumped at a Birmingham beauty spot Witton Lakes
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
AN EMERGENCY team of specialists had to be called out after fly-tippers dumped engine oil at a Birmingham beauty spot – endangering hundreds of wild birds. Read
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Four in court over car clamping blackmail allegations
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
THREE men and a woman appeared at Birmingham Crown Court to deny blackmailing motorists over car clamping activities. Read
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Hall Green MP Steve McCabe confirms he has appealed over his Commons expenses repayment order
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM MP Steve McCabe has lodged an appeal after being told to hand back some of his taxpayer-funded Commons expenses. Read
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Milder weather on the way for snow-hit Birmingham
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
GRITTING teams were back out on Birmingham’s roads early today after a weekend of freezing temperatures. Read
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Man hurt in Hollywood road crash
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN suffered head injuries after he was thrown from his car when it rolled over in a collision. Read
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Boom in West Midlands older travellers going further afield
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
SIXTY-five is the new 25 in the West Midlands – as more recently-retired people take time out to travel the world. Read
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Kraft boss Irene Rosenfeld is bullish over Cadbury deal
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
KRAFT boss Irene Rosenfeld has told thousands of worried Cadbury workers: “Don’t fear for your jobs.” Read
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Solihull crash
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN was cut from his vehicle after his car hit a tree in Solihull. Read
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Kings Heath newlyweds take legal action after honeymoon becomes hell
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A NEWLYWED couple is taking legal action against travel giants Thomas Cook after their wedding dream turned into a holiday from hell. Read
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Four arrested in raids against Birmingham City thugs
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
FOUR men were arrested in raids across the Midlands after allegedly breaching orders to keep away from St Andrew’s. Read
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Recruitment firm Aspire donates money to Birmingham Children's Hospital
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A RECRUITMENT agency donated £295 to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read
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Birmingham home owners promised council help to improve their properties
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
PRIVATE home owners across Birmingham are to get their properties surveyed free of charge by the city council. Read
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Hall Green MP Steve McCabe urges council to consult on Billesley cash boost.
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP has called on the city council to talk to a community which has been awarded government funding to ensure the cash is well spent. Read
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Yardley mum billed by police for repairs to door they smashed down
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE raided a Birmingham mum’s home, smashed down her door and rifled through her possessions – and then sent her a bill for repairing the damage. Read
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Partner of murdered Michael Eccles tells of her agony a year on
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
THE grieving partner of a Midland dad-of-five murdered by thugs has spoken of her continued anguish a year after his death. Read
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Five injured in Rugeley crash
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
TWO children and three adults were taken to hospital following a three-car crash. Read
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Tory MP tells of his shock at Birmingham's gang culture while living in Newtown for TV show
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A CONSERVATIVE MP has spoken of his shock at learning about Birmingham’s gangs while living for a week on one of the city’s council estates. Read
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New college to get go-ahead in Walsall
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
EDUCATION bosses could be set to agree to a new specialist vocational college in the Black Country. Read
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The Parkinson Disease Society is offering a new support ervice for people with the condition
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
UP to 850 people in the West Midlands affected by Parkinson’s Disease have claimed more than £400,000 in benefits thanks to a new team of support workers. Read
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Headstone testing reaches next phase in Dudley cemeteries
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
INSPECTIONS of smaller headstones in Dudley cemeteries are beginning following the testing of larger memorials over the past three years. Read
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Anger as Castle Vale swimming pool services cut
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS have criticised cutbacks planned at a Birmingham pool which will leave children just four hours a week to swim. Read
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Lichfield councillor now a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A STAFFORDSHIRE councillor has been accepted to the Fellowship to the Royal Society of Arts. Read
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Young bookworms from a Druids Heath school support local charities through a readathon
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
AVID bookworms at Baverstock School, in Druids Heath, have raised almost £150 in a sponsored reading event. Read
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Fab four slimmers shed 16 stones between them and set up as counsellors
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
FOUR women from the West Midlands shed so much weight between them they decided to set up in business – helping others lose the pounds. Read
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Clothes Show Live 2010 at Birmingham's NEC will include dance and design shows for the first time.
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
SCORES of fashion lovers flock to the NEC for the annual Clothes Show, but the show is set to expand to attract dance fans and budding designers. Read
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Birmingham MP's vigilante fears over name-and-shame crime website
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL website which publishes details of convicted rapists, paedophiles and terrorists from the West Midlands could provoke vigilante attacks, a city MP has warned. Read
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Race against time to save Dudley's historic St John's Church
Feb 01 2010 | Top Stories
THE fight to return a Black Country church to its former glory will face a race against the clock after a month of snow and ice froze fundraising efforts. Read
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Beauty: Tried and Tested Spring Lipsticks
Feb 01 2010 | Tried and Tested
This week's tried and tested spring lipsticks. Read
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Shopping: Girls left glum by gift card scheme
Feb 01 2010 | Birmingham Shopping News
WHEN sisters Anisha and Dayna Gill were given gift cards for Birmingham’s Bullring, they were thrilled. Read
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Beauty: Budget v Blow It
Feb 01 2010 | Budget v Blow It
This week's budget v blow it hand cream. Read
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Gillingham 0 Walsall 0: Brian Halford's match verdict
Feb 01 2010 | Walsall FC News
NEXT time Walsall and Gillingham play each other perhaps they could do us all a favour and leave the rest of us out of it. Read
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Walsall and Gillingham managers unite in praise of Smith and McDonald
Feb 01 2010 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL manager Chris Hutchings paid tribute to his defence after they kept Gillingham’s attack at bay at Priestfield Stadium. Read
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Hutchings hails his Walsall battlers
Feb 01 2010 | Walsall FC News
CHRIS Hutchings hailed a whole-hearted effort from his Walsall squad after they ground out a point at Gillingham. Read
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Boost cashback for environmentally-minded
Feb 01 2010 | Go Green news
THE levels of “cashback” people will get for small-scale renewable electricity such as solar panels is to be set out – but campaigners are concerned the rates will not be high enough to boost uptake of the green technology. Read
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'Eco Chic' can be cheap
Feb 01 2010 | Go Green news
WANT to know where to buy new clothes that, literally, won’t cost the earth? Read
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MPs: Encourage local composting
Feb 01 2010 | Go Green news
THE Government should bring in “mandatory collection” of food waste from homes and a ban on leftovers going to landfill to help reduce the amount of rubbish dumped in England, a report by MPs has said. Read
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Handy Hints
Feb 01 2010 | Recession Buster news
This week's handy hints from John Hancock. Read
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Website of the Week: www.very.co.uk
Feb 01 2010 | Recession Buster news
IF YOU’RE a huge fan of TV presenters Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton then you’d probably love this website. It features clothing ranges from both girls and captures their unique style. Read
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Most Wanted
Feb 01 2010 | Recession Buster news
YUMMY mummys won’t feel tied to the kitchen in this stylish pinny, oven glove and tea towel with tempting cupcake print in tune with the trend for posh teas. Read
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Liverpool FC: The truth about Benitez and Juventus
Feb 01 2010 | Premier League
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez last night dismissed claims he has already agreed a deal to take over at Juventus at the end of the season and repeated his long-term commitment to the Reds. Read
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Stoke City aim to carry on good run against Sunderland
Feb 01 2010 | Premier League
Tony Pulis hopes Stoke's luck does not desert them again as the team looks to build on their impressive start to 2010. Read
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Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur to miss out on Milan star
Feb 01 2010 | Premier League
Holland striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar is to stay at AC Milan for the rest of the season. Read
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Man United not feeling the title pressure
Feb 01 2010 | Premier League
Park Ji-sung maintains Manchester United can deal with the pressure as the Barclays Premier League title race hots up. Read
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Arsenal star rules out title bid
Feb 01 2010 | Premier League
Andrey Arshavin admits it is getting harder to believe Arsenal can still win the Barclays Premier League - but remains hopeful the Gunners can turn things around with results against Chelsea and Liverpool. Read
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Why travel by bus when it’s a trial?
Feb 01 2010 | Paul Fulford
THERE are many joys to be had from travelling by public transport, but few are as uplifting as waiting at a stop on a wet and rainy evening only to see the bus whizz past virtually empty. Read
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Not a 'boot boy' but a local hero...
Feb 01 2010 | Mike Olley
FOR your average Brummie to ask “Who the hell is Ian Austin?” would not be unreasonable. Read
