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2010
Articles from 5th Feb 2010
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A LETTER from Cadbury’s new owners Kraft seeking to reassure locals has sparked fury after it incorrectly spelt the name of the historic village.
Feb 05 2010 | Birmingham News
Bumbling directors from the Cheltenham-based UK branch of the American company referred to Bournville as “Bourneville” in a letter to ward councillor Nigel Dawkins. Read
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Sex offender jailed for two murders
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A convicted sex offender who tortured and murdered a woman and her young daughter was branded "evil personified" by the family of his victims. Read
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Jackson case to be filed on Monday
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A spokeswoman for Los Angeles County prosecutors has said a case in Michael Jackson's death will be filed on Monday, but no details will released until then. Read
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Brown hails 'inspirational' NI deal
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The deal to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government could end years of political stalemate and open a new chapter for all its people, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said. Read
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BAE to pay £286m over corruption
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Defence giant BAE Systems has agreed to pay fines totalling £286 million to settle corruption charges with the Serious Fraud Office and US Department of Justice. Read
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Terry stripped of England captaincy
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Footballer John Terry has paid the ultimate price for his alleged relationship with a lingerie model by losing the England captaincy. Read
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Terry model will not sell her story
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Lingerie model Vanessa Perroncel may have kissed - but she is not going to tell, it has been revealed. Read
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Man guilty over Defoe brother death
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A 34-year-old man has been jailed for three years for killing the half-brother of England footballer Jermain Defoe with a single punch. Read
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Man guilty of missing wife's murder
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A wealthy landowner has been found guilty of murdering his estranged wife, who has been missing for more than two years. Read
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22 killed in twin Pakistan blasts
Feb 05 2010 | National News
At least 22 people have been killed and dozens more were injured as two bombs exploded in Pakistan's largest city, one outside a hospital treating casualties from the first attack. Read
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Man found dead after family killed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A man has been found dead just hours after the murdered bodies of a mother and her teenage daughter were discovered by police. Read
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MPs and peer charged over expenses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Three Labour MPs and a Conservative peer have said they would defend themselves against charges of false accounting arising from their claims for parliamentary expenses. Read
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Four facing charges over expenses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Three Labour MPs and a Conservative peer have been charged with offences of false accounting arising from their claims for parliamentary expenses, the Director of Public Prosecutions has announced. Read
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Carling backs Terry over captaincy
Feb 05 2010 | National News
John Terry should not lose his England captaincy because of his alleged affair, former national rugby union skipper Will Carling has said. Read
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Probe after three bodies found
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Detectives investigating the murders of two women found at a house in Oswestry, Shropshire, have found the body of a man nearby, West Mercia Police said. Read
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Toyota UK chief says cars are safe
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Damage to Toyota's image has plummeted further with the car maker considering a US and Japanese recall of its flagship Prius hybrid - the symbol of its technological prowess and green car ambitions. Read
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'Unacceptable variations' in care
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Road accident, stabbing and shooting casualties receive "unacceptable" variations in care depending on the hospital they are taken to, a damning report has said. Read
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Record number declared insolvent
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A record number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009, new figures showed. Read
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Bodies of two women found in house
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A murder probe has been launched after the bodies of two women were discovered at a house, police said. Read
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Justice power transfer confirmed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Taoiseach Brian Cowen are launching a deal to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government - confirming it will take on policing and justice powers from April 12. Read
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'Troubling' rise in attacks on Jews
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A record number of anti-Semitic attacks is "deeply troubling," Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned. Read
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Toyota considering Prius recall
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Damage to Toyota's image has plummeted further with the car maker considering a US and Japanese recall of its flagship Prius hybrid - the symbol of its technological prowess and green car ambitions. Read
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Jackson doctor to hand himself in
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor say he is due to surrender to authorities - whether he is charged or not. Read
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RAF man killed in German avalanche
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A Royal Air Force serviceman died after he was trapped in an avalanche while skiing, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. Read
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Premiers to seal power-share deal
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The British and Irish Premiers have arrived in Northern Ireland to formally launch a deal to save the power-sharing government. Read
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BA announces £50m losses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
British Airways has announced losses before tax of £50 million for the three months to December 31. Read
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Record insolvencies number expected
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Government figures are expected to show a record number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009. Read
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Pancreas boost for diabetic young
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Scientists have developed an "artificial pancreas" to regulate blood sugar in children with Type 1 diabetes during a ground-breaking trial, it has emerged. Read
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BA set to announce more losses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
British Airways is expected to report another round of losses as it struggles amid falling passenger numbers and fresh strike threats. Read
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Record insolvencies numbers expected
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Government figures are expected to show a record number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009. Read
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Capello to hold talks with Terry
Feb 05 2010 | National News
England boss Fabio Capello is expected to have a showdown meeting with team captain John Terry over the player's alleged affair with underwear model Vanessa Perroncel. Read
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Fallen soldiers to be repatriated
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Hundreds of mourners are expected to line the street of a market town in honour of two fallen soldiers being repatriated back to the UK. Read
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MPs await CPS expenses decision
Feb 05 2010 | National News
MPs and peers who have had their expenses claims investigated by the police are to learn whether they will face criminal charges. Read
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PMs hail power-sharing deal
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The British and Irish premiers are to travel to Northern Ireland to formally announce details of the deal to save the region's power-sharing government. Read
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Deal saves power-sharing government
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Democratic Unionist Party leader Peter Robinson said his party's elected representatives at the Stormont Assembly had backed a deal with Sinn Fein to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government. Read
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PM blasted over £46.5bn quango bill
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Spending on quangos has risen dramatically since Gordon Brown became Prime Minister, official figures show. Read
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Call for Terry to stand down backed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
More people favour John Terry departing as England captain than staying, according to a poll. Read
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Youngest WWII casualty confirmed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A 14-year-old boy killed while serving his country has been confirmed as Britain's youngest known service casualty of the Second World War. Read
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'Troubling' rise in Jewish attacks
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A record number of anti-Semitic attacks is "deeply troubling," Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned. Read
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Lockerbie bomber visit criticised
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The Scottish Justice Secretary has been criticised for the way he handled the release of the Lockerbie bomber. Read
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Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa: Take part in our live match report
Feb 05 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
Calling all Aston Villa fans! Read
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Aston Villa star wants to get one over on Tottenham Hotspur
Feb 05 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
LUKE Young insists there will be no room for sentiment in tomorrow’s potential Champions League six-pointer. Read
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Aston Villa: O'Neill hails versatility of makeshift left-back Young
Feb 05 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill has saluted versatile Villa defender Luke Young for slotting in at left-back during Stephen Warnock’s absence. Read
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Birmingham City to revisit interest in Pavlyuchenko and Boyd
Feb 05 2010 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish today revealed Blues were likely to ‘revisit’ the transfer of Roman Pavlyuchenko during the summer window. Read
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Alex McLeish says Birmingham City have strength in depth
Feb 05 2010 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish believes Blues’ squad still possesses the depth to see them right for the rest of the campaign. Read
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Birmingham City won't be caught short by Gary McSheffrey loan
Feb 05 2010 | Birmingham City News
GARY McSheffrey’s departure to Leeds United does not represent a gamble, said Alex McLeish. Read
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Revealed: Why Birmingham City didn't sign Mauro Boselli
Feb 05 2010 | Birmingham City News
MANAGER Alex McLeish insisted he could not justify signing Mauro Boselli ‘blind’. Read
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Birmingham City still want Aiden McGeady
Feb 05 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham City are likely to revive their pursuit of Aiden McGeady in the summer months. Read
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West Brom: Giles Barnes plans quick return to action
Feb 05 2010 | West Brom News
GILES Barnes hopes to be back in action within 'weeks' to help boost West Brom's promotion push. Read
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Promotion under Tony Mowbray can help West Brom - Roman Bednar
Feb 05 2010 | West Brom News
ROMAN Bednar believes Albion’s title joy under Tony Mowbray will prove invaluable in the promotion run-in. Read
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I want to play in Premier League with West Brom - Dorrans
Feb 05 2010 | West Brom News
GRAHAM Dorrans wants to fulfil his top flight ambitions – with West BromThe 12-goal midfielder – who has bagged six out of seven penalties this season – is hot property. Read
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Alex Rodman suffers new injury setback at Tamworth
Feb 05 2010 | Non-League
TAMWORTH boss Gary Mills has told injury-hit winger Alex Rodman to book his place in the sun to try to cure his nagging back problem. Read
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Zamaretto League previews
Feb 05 2010 | Non-League
JAMIE Smith has left Halesowen Town’s play-off push to take his first step in management. Read
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Solihull Moors welcome back Tim Gould for Workington fixture
Feb 05 2010 | Non-League
TIM Gould will be ready for his first appearance in a Solihull Moors shirt for five months when they head to Workington tomorrow. Read
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Tigers rally to beat Leeds
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Castleford produced a stirring second-half fightback in their Engage Super League opener to stun champions Leeds by winning 24-10. Read
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Five-star Magpies defeat Bluebirds
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Andy Carroll and Peter Lovenkrands blasted Newcastle six points clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship table as fourth-placed Cardiff were routed 5-1 on Tyneside. Read
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Johnson ruled out for season
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Fulham have confirmed that Andy Johnson has been ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery on his knee. Read
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Edman holds Helsingborg talks
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Wigan defender Erik Edman is in talks with former club Helsingborg over a return to Sweden. Read
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Ferdinand to take over armband
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Rio Ferdinand will succeed John Terry as England captain and will lead the national side in the World Cup this summer, it can be revealed. Read
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Saha commits to Everton
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Everton striker Louis Saha has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2012. Read
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Bell commits to Warwickshire
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
England batsman Ian Bell has signed a two-year contract extension with Warwickshire. Read
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Johnson warns Cipriani over Rebels move
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Martin Johnson confirmed that Danny Cipriani would be turning his back on an England career if he completes a proposed move to the Melbourne Rebels. Read
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Capello strips Terry of captaincy
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
John Terry has been sacked as England captain. Read
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No comment from FA over Terry future
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
The Football Association on Friday refused to comment on reports that John Terry has been sacked as England captain. Read
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Redknapp: We must back Capello
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes the country must give England the best possible chance of winning the World Cup by backing whatever decision Fabio Capello makes over John Terry's captaincy. Read
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Smith stars as Australia win thriller
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
New South Wales prodigy Steven Smith lived up to the hype after making an international debut to remember as Australia snatched Twenty20 victory from the jaws of defeat against Pakistan at the MCG. Read
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Hammers announce fundraising plan
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
West Ham have announced plans to raise £20-40million from professional investors in a bid to solve the club's financial problems. Read
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BOA issue Winter Olympic guarantees
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Britain's 14 Olympic skiers and snowboarders will still attend the Winter Games in Vancouver next week despite the collapse of the sports' governing body. Read
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Flutey blow for England
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
England centre Riki Flutey has been ruled out of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales after suffering a thigh injury in training. Read
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Hargreaves could figure this season - Ferguson
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson insists Owen Hargreaves will eventually return to action even though he has been forced to leave the £18million midfielder out of Manchester United's Champions League squad. Read
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Lawson eyes England coaching role
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Former Australia seamer and Pakistan national coach Geoff Lawson has declared his interest in taking over as England fast bowling coach. Read
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Borthwick: Time to deliver
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
England open their RBS 6 Nations campaign against Wales on Saturday and captain Steve Borthwick declared: "It is time to deliver". Read
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Fergie confident over Rio ban challenge
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Manchester United will cite the example of Javier Mascherano when they attempt to prove Rio Ferdinand did not lodge a "frivolous" appeal against a three-match ban last week. Read
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Ashes preparation boost for England
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
England were on Friday granted the perfect preparation in their bid to retain the Ashes, with three warm-up matches arranged before the first Test gets under way in Brisbane. Read
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Oram blasts Black Caps to victory
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Jacob Oram led New Zealand to a crushing 146-run win over Bangladesh in a one-sided opening one-day international at Napier. Read
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Wenger: Walcott form will return
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger refuses to be frustrated by Theo Walcott's lack of form as the Arsenal striker continues his return from injury. Read
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Experience essential - Edwin
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Edwin Van der Sar believes Manchester United have the awareness that separates them from the rest. Read
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Portsmouth keen to put off court date
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Portsmouth's new owner Balram Chainrai is pushing ahead with plans to defer the club's winding-up hearing despite threats of a legal challenge to his takeover. Read
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Chelsea look forward after ban lifted
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Carlo Ancelotti will step up his pursuit of Chelsea's summer transfer targets after the club's ban on making new signings was lifted. Read
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Terry awaits key Capello meeting
Feb 05 2010 | National Sport
Fabio Capello will meet John Terry later today before a verdict is delivered on whether the England skipper can stay in his job. Read
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Video nasty of FA Cup calamity at Crystal Palace will fire us up, says Kevin Foley
Feb 05 2010 | Wolves FC News
KEVIN Foley says a video nasty of Wolves’ miserable FA Cup exit at Crystal Palace will get them ready for Blues. Read
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Film: Anika realises Disney dream
Feb 05 2010 | Film Reviews
FROM Snow White And The Seven Dwarves to The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Walt Disney’s classic hand-drawn animations have enriched many childhoods over the past 70 years. Read
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Film: Star Michael Cera grows up on screen
Feb 05 2010 | Film Reviews
BOOKSHELVES have long been plundered for movie inspiration but when supermarket giant Tesco announces it is to begin turning books into movies, you know the adaption business is thriving. Read
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Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood at 80
Feb 05 2010 | Film Reviews
CLINT Eastwood knows better than anyone what it’s like to face the oldest gunslinger in town. Read
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Graham Young meets Invictus star Matt Damon
Feb 05 2010 | Film Reviews
BOSTON-born star Matt Damon is celebrating a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for Invictus. Read
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Film Review: Youth In Revolt (15) ***
Feb 05 2010 | Film Reviews
LOVABLE losers in love might sound like a contradiction in terms. Read
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Film Review: The Princess and the Frog (U) *****
Feb 05 2010 | Film Reviews
DISNEY’S first hand-drawn animation since Home on the Range petered out six years ago, this is an Oscar-nominated return for a company now being run by exuberant John Lasseter. Read
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Film Review: Invictus (12A) ****
Feb 05 2010 | Film Reviews
THE Nelson Mandela story is so familiar that even a director as astute as Clint Eastwood was always going to find it a challenge, despite having no problem casting the right star in the title role. Read
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Police hunt two men after teenager snatched off Washwood Heath road
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting two men who snatched a teenager off the street. Read
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Last chance for Saloons
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
AS the Government Scrappage scheme nears its end there is a last-minute rush for motorists to cash in on the deal. Read
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Birmingham City fans pay tribute to Gil Merrick - leave your messages here
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
Following the tragic news of the passing of Birmingham City legend Gil Merrick, Birmingham City fans have been flloding us with their tributes to a man who simply will never be forgotten at St Andrew's and by the footballing world. Read
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Kraft causes anger after spelling Bournville wrong
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A LETTER from Cadbury’s new owners Kraft seeking to reassure locals has sparked fury after it incorrectly spelt the name of the historic village. Read
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Ladywood financial advisor committed suicide after feeling worthless
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A FINANCIAL adviser haunted by feelings of worthlessness jumped more than 60 feet to his death, an inquest heard. Read
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Edgbaston GP who arranged late abortion for daughter is struck off
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM GP who arranged an illegal late abortion for her teenage daughter in Spain has been struck off the medical register. Read
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Councillors reject plan for solar panels on Moseley church
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
CITY councillors have failed to see the light over an energy saving initiative proposed at a historic Birmingham church which would see 42 solar panels on its rooftop. Read
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Colin Tattum tribute to the great Gil Merrick
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
IN an age where the word ‘legend’ is used all too readily in football, there can be no doubt it was a perfect fit for Gilbert Harold Merrick. Read
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Midlands football pays tribute to Birmingham City legend Gil Merrick
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
THE great and the good of Midlands football united to pay tribute to Blues legend Gil Merrick after he died aged 88. Read
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Network Rail told to make New Street look good for decades
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
NETWORK RAIL has been told to ensure that the new £600 million New Street Station keeps its ‘sensational’ look for years to come – so it doesn’t end up like its gloomy predecessor. Read
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Walsall pervert behind canal sex attacks jailed for 20 months
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A PERVERT who exposed himself and carried out sex attacks on women after hiding by a canal towpath has been jailed for 20 months. Read
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Erdington council tenant loses home after threatening families
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A NUISANCE council tenant who harassed and abused his neighbours today became the first person to have his home seized by the local authority. Read
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Oxford graduate who died a Handsworth tramp is spared pauper's funeral
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
AN OXFORD graduate who ended his days as a Birmingham tramp has been spared a pauper’s funeral after members of the local community stepped in to pay for a proper send-off. Read
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Aston Villa star Moustapha Salifou relives Togo gun attack
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa star Moustapha Salifou has spoken of the moment he feared he was going to die when gunmen opened fire on the Togo team bus in Africa. Read
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English Defence League riots: Police arrest seven men in Birmingham
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE have arrested seven men over violent clashes which exploded in Birmingham city centre twice last summer – thanks to help from Mail readers. Read
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Two in hospital after Small Heath three-car accident
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN and woman were taken to hospital after an accident involving three cars. Read
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New boss hired to head Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A TEMPORARY new boss has been hired for Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust(PCT) despite plans for a merger of all city PCTs. Read
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X Factor Niki Evans comes home
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
X FACTOR favourite Niki Evans is coming home to the West Midlands as part of her first ever UK tour. Read
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£7m sports centre opens at Birmingham City University
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW £7 million sports centre has opened at Birmingham City University. Read
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Recovery on the cards for industrial markets predicts Alumasc
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A “BULWARK effect” heralding recovery in industrial markets could be on the cards, according to Midland building and engineering products group Alumasc. Read
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New look for Paradise Circus
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
They are the first indicative sketches by award-winning architect Glenn Howells andform the centrepiece of a public consultation which is launched this week looking at proposals to redevelop the eight-acre site. Read
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More than 80 of the "most signficant" Staffordshire Hoard artefacts to go on public display.
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
MORE than 80 of the “most significant artefacts” from the Staffordshire Hoard are to go on public display. Read
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Kidderminster poker star fears he could face death penalty in US
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
THE decision to extradite a Midland poker champion to the US to face charges for murdering his wife has been postponed because he could face the death penalty. Read
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New art gallery in Moseley
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
THE cultural scene in Moseley is set to expand with the opening of a new gallery. Read
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Chinese New Year at Heath Mill Primary Balsall Heath
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
BALSALL Heath pupils will be celebrating the New Year, Chinese style. Read
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Sports stars Phil Vickery, Alan Curbishley and Graham Thorpe to speak at Solihull charity dinner
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
SPORTING heroes will be at a charity event next month. Read
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Khyra Ishaq: I played a role in her death - stepfather
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
But Junaid Abuhamza never intended to kill Khyra Ishaq and wanted to help her, the city’s Crown Court has been told. Read
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Body found in Brookvale lake in Erdington
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A BODY has been found in a lake in Birmingham by police search teams. Read
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Schools Minister Vernon Coaker to open Erdingtom academy school
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
SCHOOLS Minister Vernon Coaker will cut the ribbon at Birmingham’s latest academy school today. Read
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Harborne pub to get new image
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A PUB in Harborne will close next week to undergo a transformation. Read
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Aston Pride New Deal awards
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY workers will be recognised for their hard work in some of the most deprived areas at an awards ceremony. Read
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Crown Prosecution Service in West Midlands launch new website
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
LAWYERS in the Midlands have launched a new online guide to give the public a guide to the work of the Crown Prosecution Service. Read
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Sandwell man sentenced to six months' jail for snatching woman's bag
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND robber who left a 23-year-old woman shaken after snatching her bag has been jailed for six months. Read
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Eyesore block of garages in Merridale, Wolverhampton, to be knocked down for community green
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
AN eyesore block of privately-owned garages in Wolverhampton that have been plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour are to be demolished. Read
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Children's charity appeals for furniture for new Coporation Street offices in Birmingham City Centre
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A CHILDREN’S charity is appealing for unwanted furniture to kit out their new Birmingham office. Read
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Missing Stechford soldier Anthony Phipps set to be kicked out of Army
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM soldier may be drummed out of the Army after going AWOL and failing to turn himself in. Read
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Solihull maternity Facebook campaign hits new heights
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
A FACEBOOK group launched to ‘Save Solihull Hospital’ has attracted 3,000 members. Read
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Sutton rugby coach in new Clint Eastwood film
Feb 05 2010 | Top Stories
HE’S Birmingham’s very own Lomu lookalike – and now man mountain Zak Feaunati is set to be a film star to boot. Read
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2012 Olympic hopeful Mark Lewis-Francis plans to put something back into Birmingham athletics
Feb 05 2010 | Athletics
MARK Lewis-Francis is planning to return to Birmingham for good – but not before attempting a bid for 2012 glory. Read
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Naive move was kiss of death for career
Feb 05 2010 | Maureen Messent
WE’RE becoming as daftly short-sighted and hypocritical as those vigilantes – always from council estates – who take to the streets to hound paedophiles from their homes, thereby ensuring these criminals hide to sin unseen. Read
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Slack mouth nurse should be sacked
Feb 05 2010 | Maureen Messent
GOSSIPING women cause more trouble than drunks, prostitutes and incontinent dogs put together. Read
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Why expect 'uneducated louts' to be gentlemanly?
Feb 05 2010 | Maureen Messent
FOOTBALL’S high earners and their wives/girlfriends/trollops aren’t known for their high ideals and erudition. Read
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A dressed-up excuse
Feb 05 2010 | Maureen Messent
DID you warm to that unmarried mother of three barred from a Cardiff supermarket for wearing her pyjamas and slippers? Read
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Lara and her 'laydee' to wed
Feb 05 2010 | Maureen Messent
DAVID Walliams, that slightly mysterious comedian and drag-queen, is to marry a Dutch model who, inevitably, trills that she wants his babies. Read
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Alan McInally: The weekend ahead for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves
Feb 05 2010 | Walsall FC News
SO, IT wasn’t the blockbuster winter transfer window we’ve got used to over the past few years, but there were still a few interesting comings and goings. Read
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Pub Review: Toby Carvery Sheldon 2225 Coventry Road (A45)
Feb 05 2010 | Pub Reviews
KNOWN as the Wheatsheaf of old on the outside and positively labyrinthine on the inside, this Toby Carvery soon makes you feel at home. Read
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Food and Drink: Put some 'tiger' in your tank
Feb 05 2010 | Food and Drink News
WHAT do Hollywood A-listers Demi Moore and Tom Cruise have in common with Smethwick’s own Julie Walters? Read
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Get ahead with delicious chicory
Feb 05 2010 | Cooking Tips
CHICORY, which comes in red and white varieties and is available all winter, is propagated by growing the roots in warm, moist peat or sand and leaving the white, fleshy leaves to develop in darkness. Read
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Wine Column: Backlash against stronger wines
Feb 05 2010 | Wine Column
WE’RE a month into 2010 and some of those ardent New Year resolutions will already be teetering on the brink. Read
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Putting fun into root vegetables
Feb 05 2010 | Chef's tips
STEVE Love is one of the region’s top chefs and has won many awards. Read
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Cheap as Chips: Blackwood Fish Bar, 85 Blackwood Road, Streetly
Feb 05 2010 | Takeaway Reviews
THIS shop is tucked away on the sort of road you might never ordinarily find. Read
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Agony and ecstasy of Mike’s routine
Feb 05 2010 | Hancock
COMEDIAN Michael McIntyre has been telling Hancock how he finds Midlanders a pain in the ar... m. Read
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Here's one to 'what' appetites
Feb 05 2010 | Hancock
A NEW jazz and blues night called Speakeasy launched this week. It’s a shame the organisers can’t write easy. Read
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Click here for Brady bargain
Feb 05 2010 | Hancock
SHE lives in a £2.5 million mansion and wouldn’t bat an eyelid while splashing out thousands on designer gear. Read
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Unhappy endings
Feb 05 2010 | Hancock
THERE were a few red faces in the projection room at a Birmingham cinema during a recent screening of the blue alien-filled epic Avatar. Read
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The Las Fallas Festival in Valencia
Feb 05 2010 | Special Features
Las Fallas is a holiday in Valencia, western Spain, commemorating St. Joseph, the city’s patron. The celebration, which lasts for 5 days, is famed for the vast amount of fireworks that are set off, both by organisers and the everyday public. The colourful and noisy scenes take place from the 15th to the 19th of March and draw over a million visitors to the city. Read
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Restaurant Review: Zizzi, Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham. 632 1333.
Feb 05 2010 | Birmingham city centre restaurants
AWARE that this might read like the Confessions of a Pyromaniac, I’m loath to continue. Read
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Urban Walk: Sparkhill Park is a real hub of activity
Feb 05 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
STARTING from a school, this is an excellent one to do after having dropped the little darlings off. It can also be one to do once they have been picked up again and you know they need a little run around before being brought indoors again. Read
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A Walk in the Park: The snowbound Lickey Hills
Feb 05 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
A RETURN visit to the first park in Birmingham to win a Green Flag award was long overdue. Read
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Days Out: An old spokes' home for bikes
Feb 05 2010 | Things to do in Birmingham
THE National Motorcycle Museum entrance promises you that it’s ‘Where Legends Live On’ but, as you walk through the sliding doors, it feels much more like a retirement home. Read
