Feb
2010
Articles from 8th Feb 2010
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A TOP Midland golfer who was tipped for international stardom was today starting six years behind bars for his part in a huge drug-smuggling operation.
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham News
Matthew Feavyour, aged 29, was part of a “clever and sophisticated” operation involving £270,000 worth of cannabis. Read
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A TOP Birmingham golfer who was tipped for international stardom was today starting six years behind bars for his part in a huge drug-smuggling operation.
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham News
Matthew Feavyour, aged 29, was part of a “clever and sophisticated” operation involving £270,000 worth of cannabis. Read
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Group calls for end to dog racing at stadiums in Perry Barr and Hall Green
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham News
ANIMAL campaigners today called for an end to greyhound racing after claiming that three dogs have died in a matter of weeks at Birmingham tracks. Read
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Doctor denies Jackson death charge
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Michael Jackson's doctor has appeared in court in the US charged over the star's death. Read
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UK Afghan deaths top Falklands war
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The UK death toll in Afghanistan has topped that of the Falklands war following the death of the 256th British soldier. Read
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Doctor charged over Jackson death
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the pop singer's death. Read
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Fraud charge MPs' exit cash frozen
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The "golden goodbye" payments for three MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses will be suspended until legal proceedings are over, Commons Speaker John Bercow has said. Read
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Man tried to cut off ex-wife's head
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A man attempted to cut off the head of his ex-wife after he had psychotic delusions that she was planning to murder him, a court has been told. Read
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Jackson's doctor ready to surrender
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Michael Jackson's doctor plans to surrender to authorities at a courthouse within hours, his lawyer has said. Read
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Afghan deaths reach Falklands level
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Britain must hold its resolve in Afghanistan, the Defence Secretary has insisted, as the UK death toll equalled that of the Falklands War. Read
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Brown 'out of touch' over expenses
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown has been accused of being out of touch on the expenses scandal after Labour withdrew the party whip from the three MPs being prosecuted. Read
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Gazza bailed over takeaway row
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has been released on police bail after being questioned on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Read
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I didn't block Iraq debate: Straw
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Former foreign secretary Jack Straw has denied blocking detailed cabinet discussion on the attorney general's advice on the legality of military action against Iraq. Read
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Mills plans 'celeb disability' show
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Heather Mills has revealed plans for a reality TV show in which celebrities will live with a disability for a week. Read
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Prout gets life for wife's murder
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A wealthy landowner has been given a life jail term for the murder of his estranged wife, whose body has never been found. Read
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Met commander jailed for misconduct
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A top Scotland Yard officer has been jailed for assaulting and falsely arresting a man in a petty row over money. Read
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Endeavour heads to Space Station
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Endeavour and six astronauts have rocketed into orbit on what is expected to be the last night-time launch for the shuttle programme. Read
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Brown targets National Care Service
Feb 08 2010 | National News
People aged over 65 could be given a right to up to six weeks' support to enable them to remain in their own homes after a stay in hospital or residential care, a fall or an illness, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. Read
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Met commander guilty of misconduct
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A top Scotland Yard officer has been found guilty of threatening and falsely arresting a man in a petty row over money. Read
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New iPhone app keeps track of MP
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Want to know what your local MP is doing? There's an app for that. Read
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Gazza held in drink-drive probe
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Former England football star Paul Gascoigne is being quizzed by police after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Read
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Record number apply for uni places
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Record numbers of students have applied to university this year, figures have showed - fuelling fears that tens of thousands of applicants will be denied places. Read
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Labour suspends fraud charge MPs
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The three Labour MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses claims have been suspended from the party. Read
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Paramilitary group's arms destroyed
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A republican paramilitary group which killed more than 100 people during the Northern Ireland Troubles has announced that it has decommissioned its weapons. Read
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Afghan deaths level with Falklands
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Two British troops have died in Afghanistan, bringing the UK death toll in the conflict level with that of the 1982 Falklands War. Read
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Endeavour headed for Space Station
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Endeavour and six astronauts have rocketed into orbit on what is expected to be the last night-time launch for the shuttle programme. Read
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ITV fined over jungle rat killing
Feb 08 2010 | National News
ITV has been fined for animal cruelty after contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! killed and ate a rat. Read
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New blast of cold weather forecast
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Britain will feel a lot colder this week and see some snow in a fresh blast of wintry weather, forecasters have said. Read
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Toyota to announce action on Prius
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Toyota is preparing to announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it had decided to issue a recall for the vehicle in Japan. Read
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Saints win Super Bowl
Feb 08 2010 | National News
New Orleans Saints have clinched the Super Bowl XLIV in a victory hailed as the most popular in the history of the competition. Read
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Stormont challenge after agreement
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Northern Ireland's political leaders will face the first challenge in implementing the landmark agreement to save the region's power-sharing government. Read
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Straw to face Iraq Inquiry again
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Jack Straw is to return to the Chilcot Inquiry to face questions about why he rejected advice that the Iraq war was illegal. Read
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More troop casualties 'likely'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth warned of likely British casualties as troops prepared to take part in a major international offensive against insurgents in Afghanistan. Read
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Youth unemployment warning issued
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The UK could miss out on thousands of future nurses, plumbers and teachers because of the level of youth unemployment, a new report has claimed. Read
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Muslim community 'could do more'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The Muslim community could do more to help identify would-be jihadis, a senior police officer has said. Read
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Brown to pledge care 'revolution'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown is to promise a "personalised" revolution in health and social care, with one-to-one support at home for all cancer patients. Read
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15,000 university posts 'face axe'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
More than 15,000 university posts could be axed over the next few years as a result of budget cuts, a higher education union warned. Read
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Stud Marks: Brad Friedel leaves reporter cold
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
WITH Brad Friedel in fine form and his well-drilled defence providing extra layers of protection, there was no danger of Villa being caught cold at Tottenham. Read
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Stud Marks: Proof Aston Villa's defence is just one merged unit?
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
GIVEN the nature of the brick wall-style defending that has helped Villa chalk up eight out of ten league clean sheets in recent months, it would be easy to view the side’s rearguard as one complete unit. Read
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Aston Villa: Luke Young reveals how team are following Richard Dunne's example
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
LUKE Young insists the claret and blue bravehearts are following Richard Dunne’s lead in putting their bodies on the line. Read
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Tottenham 0, Aston Villa 0: Mat Kendrick's match stats, player ratings and injury update
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
Tottenham 0, Aston Villa 0: Mat Kendrick's match stats, player ratings and injury update Read
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Tottenham 0, Aston Villa 0: Mat Kendrick's big match verdict
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
BORING, boring Villa? Maybe Martin O’Neill’s latest North London critics should open their eyes. Read
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Aston Villa blast back at Tottenham's taunts that they're boring
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill’s Champions League chasers have hit back at Tottenham’s taunts of “boring, boring Villa” after Saturday’s scoreless stalemate. Read
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Why Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is grateful that he bagged Richard Dunne
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill still counts himself lucky that Villa were able to wrench Richard Dunne away from his emotional attachment to Manchester City five months ago. Read
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Brad Friedel motivated by Aston Villa's battle of the American goalkeepers
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
BRAD Friedel’s game has been lifted by having his fellow American understudy breathing down his neck, according to Villa boss Martin O’Neill. Read
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Aston Villa: Friedel expects exciting battle for Champions League places
Feb 08 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
UNBEATABLE Brad Friedel believes Villa are in the thick of the Premier League’s most exciting ever scramble for a Champions League place. Read
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Moseley boss laments lack of strength in team
Feb 08 2010 | Moseley RFC
IAN Smith was left to lament his squad’s lack of strength as Moseley’s expected second half onslaught failed to materialise. Read
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Moseley 19 Bedford Blues 26
Feb 08 2010 | Moseley RFC
ON A day when Moseley were supposed to take a giant stride towards Championship safety all they managed was a tottering baby-step. Read
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Stud Marks: How Birmingham City legend Gil Merrick got his nicknames
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
BLUES and football lost a true great when Gil Merrick died. Read
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Birmingham City fans hail King Kev
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham City fans are busy singing the praises of veteran Super Sub Kevin Phillips after his award winning heroics against Wolves at St Andrew's yesterday. Read
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Joe Hart pays his respects to Birmingham City great Gil Merrick
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
JOE Hart admitted he was honoured to commemorate the great Gil Merrick at Blues match against Wolves. Read
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Birmingham City 2, Wolves 1: Colin Tattum's Blues player ratings, match stats and injury update
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
Kicking wasn’t always on radar otherwise nerveless and safe. Read
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Birmingham City points tally now already better than the season they were relegated from the Premier League
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
BLUES were relegated on 35 points last time in the Premier League. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish reveals why he's using Phillips as a sub
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
YOU can’t keep a good man down – that was Alex McLeish’s verdict on Blues’ goalscoring hero Kevin Phillips after the game yesterday. Read
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Birmingham City: Kevin Phillips reveals upbeat mood after enduring misery at Birmingham City
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
KEVIN Phillips has admitted that he is ‘excited’ about the remainder of the campaign after his customary demolition job on Wolves. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish hails his subs who set the standard
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish said Blues’ substitutes made significant contributions to yesterday’s derby win over Wolves. Read
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West Brom to sign West Ham striker on loan
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
ALBION will West Ham striker Frank Nouble on an initial month's loan. Read
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Stud Marks: How West Brom prompted another side of Ian Holloway to be seen
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
DID you think Ian Holloway was a happy-go-lucky character? The court jester of football perhaps? Well think again. Read
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Simon Cox: We can't take foot off pedal
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
SIMON Cox insists Albion must not allow their standards to drop, claiming that any poor results at this stage of the season could impact on the club’s promotion campaign. Read
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West Brom: Gabriel Tamas says Saturday's performance must become the standard
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
GABRIEL Tamas claims Albion’s victory at Plymouth must set the standard for the rest of the season. Read
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Plymouth 0, West Brom 1: Chris Lepkowski's match stats, player ratings and injury update
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
Plymouth 0, West Brom 1: Chris Lepkowski's match stats, player ratings and injury update Read
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Simon Cox backs team-mate Jerome Thomas
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
SIMON Cox leapt to the defence of team-mate Jerome Thomas following his sending-off towards the end of Albion’s win at Plymouth. Read
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West Brom blast state of Plymouth pitch
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
ALBION players and staff bemoaned the state of the Home Park pitch following their victory. Read
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Plymouth 0, West Brom 1: Chris Lepkowski's big match verdict
Feb 08 2010 | West Brom News
WILD challenges, touchline brawls, haymakers being thrown around and a gloriously dreadful pitch. Read
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Non league review: Sutton Coldfield have Craig Marshall to thank again
Feb 08 2010 | Non-League
CRAIG Marshall showed why Sutton Coldfield Town are determined to keep him at Coles Lane after bagging a hat-trick to further enhance their promotion hopes. Read
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Tamworth boss delighted as Lambs beat table-toppers
Feb 08 2010 | Non-League
GARY Mills left no-one in any doubt about his delight at watching Tamworth topple Blue Square Premier leaders Stevenage Borough. Read
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New deals for Bath duo
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Veteran forwards Danny Grewcock and Duncan Bell have committed their respective futures to Bath by signing contract extensions with the Guinness Premiership club. Read
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Terry thanks Chelsea fans
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life. Read
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Super League to stay at 14
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Clubs have voted to stick with 14 teams in Engage Super League from 2012. Read
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Alun-Wyn Jones set to avoid Wales axe
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones is set to avoid the humiliation of being dropped following his costly Twickenham sin-binning. Read
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Steyn puts Proteas on top
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
A fiery spell from South Africa paceman Dale Steyn sent India hurtling towards a heavy defeat on the third day of the first Test in Nagpur. Read
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We can be dangerous - Beattie
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Johnnie Beattie insists Scotland showed enough in their RBS 6 Nations opener against France to be confident of upsetting Wales this weekend. Read
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Gerrard: No more slip-ups
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned his team-mates they cannot afford any more mistakes if they are to secure Champions League football next season. Read
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Henderson out for at least four weeks
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has confirmed Jordan Henderson is to have a scan on his injured ankle and expects the midfielder to be out for at least a month. Read
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Brees: Victory is for whole city
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees dedicated victory to the city of New Orleans as the Saints began celebrating their 31-17 win over Indianapolis Colts in Miami. Read
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Fuller arrested in assault probe
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller was arrested after an incident at a nightclub on Sunday morning, the football club have announced. Read
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March D-Day for Euro qualifiers
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
England and Wales will thrash out their qualifying fixtures for Euro 2012 in Switzerland on March 15. Read
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Stay of execution is Storrie's goal
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie admits the club's best hope for Wednesday's court date with HM Revenue & Customs is to delay the winding-up order. Read
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Steyn puts proteas on top
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
A fiery spell from South Africa paceman Dale Steyn sent India hurtling towards a heavy defeat on the third day of the first Test in Nagpur. Read
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Cahill suffers blood clot
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Bolton defender Gary Cahill could miss the rest of the season after suffering a blood clot in his arm. Read
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Capello won't freeze out Terry
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Fabio Capello believes John Terry remains one of England's most important players. Read
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Riley stars as Wolves run riot
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Chris Riley scored five tries as Warrington ran riot to open their Engage Super League campaign with a crushing 58-0 defeat of Harlequins on Sunday. Read
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Venter warning to Sarries squad
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Saracens rugby director Brendan Venter has warned his players they will not win the Guinness Premiership if they make the kind of mistakes he sat through at Vicarage Road. Read
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Century for Sehwag
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Opener Virender Sehwag fought back with a dazzling century, but South Africa remained in control on the third day of the first Test against India in Nagpur. Read
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Toshack hopes to conquer England
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
John Toshack once helped knock England out of a major tournament as a player and now he is hoping to do the same as a manager. Read
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Gunners title dreams hang by thread
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal's Barclays Premier League title dreams are once again hanging by a thread following defeat to leaders Chelsea, but is not ready to throw in the towel just yet. Read
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Lapses proved costly, concedes Cusiter
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Chris Cusiter insists Scotland have not gone backwards since the autumn internationals despite suffering a dispiriting defeat to France in their RBS 6 Nations opener. Read
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Clarets unveil development plans
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Burnley have unveiled ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Turf Moor as part of a project which also includes the country's first "Football University". Read
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Phillips sees future in top flight
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Kevin Phillips believes he has a future in the Barclays Premier League after the veteran Birmingham striker came off the substitute's bench to earn a dramatic 2-1 win over Wolves at St. Andrew's. Read
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Terry has backing of squad - Drogba
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
Two-goal hero Didier Drogba insists that disgraced England captain John Terry has the full backing of his Chelsea team-mates. Read
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Saints win emotional first Super Bowl
Feb 08 2010 | National Sport
New Orleans Saints made the most of their first Super Bowl appearance in the 42-year history of the franchise by defeating Indianapolis Colts 31-17 at Miami's SunLife Stadium. Read
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Stud Marks: Mick McCarthy falls victim to latest Wikipedia hoax
Feb 08 2010 | Wolves FC News
THERE’S no doubt that the popular information website Wikipedia is open to abuse. Read
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Wolves boss brands Birmingham City loss as 'cruel'
Feb 08 2010 | Wolves FC News
“That was as disappointed as I’ve seen the lads in the dressing room afterwards this season and myself included,” the Wolves boss said. Read
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Birmingham City 2, Wolves 1: Bill Howell's Wolves match stats, player ratings and injury updates
Feb 08 2010 | Wolves FC News
Blocked with his body from Jerome late on before finally beaten twice by Wolves’ nemesis. Read
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Birmingham City 2, Wolves 1: Bill Howell's post match comment
Feb 08 2010 | Wolves FC News
His present was all beautifully wrapped, using the very best paper and trimmings, spangly bows and a label. Read
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Wolves: Dave Jones promises Wolves will bounce back against Tottenham
Feb 08 2010 | Wolves FC News
“Once we’ve got in front we hadn’t lost this season and the way the game went you’d have backed us to get a clean sheet,” the midfielder said. Read
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Birmingham City 2, Wolves 1: Colin Tattum's big match verdict
Feb 08 2010 | Wolves FC News
SO MUCH for all the hand-wringing about Blues being unable to sign a new striker before the transfer window shut. Read
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Beauty: We Love...You'll Love
Feb 08 2010 | We Love...You'll Love
This week's we love...you'll love. Read
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Car crashes into front room of Birmingham house
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
Police in Birmingham have quizzed a man after a car crashed into the front room of a family home. Read
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Revealed: The Aston Villa Carling Cup Final song (with video)
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW Aston Villa Wembley song will be played to the public for the first time today – on the Birmingham Mail website. Read
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JLS stars relive watching fans being crushed during Birmingham concert
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
POP heart-throbs JLS have sent a special message of ‘love and support’ to their fans still suffering from being crushed at their ill-fated Christmas lights show in Birmingham. Read
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Staffordshire detective charged with stealing £10,000 from her PC husband
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A FEMALE detective sergeant has appeared in court accused of stealing almost £10,000 from her police constable husband. Read
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Gay prisoner accuses prison after gay porn is confiscated
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A GAY crook has accused prison guards of breaching his human rights because they confiscated homosexual porn he bought at Winson Green. Read
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Perry Barr MP admits arranging for wedding receptions to be held in Parliament
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
AN MP has admitted using his position to arrange for personal friends to hold their wedding receptions in exclusive House of Commons banquet rooms. Read
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Dudley woman impaled on railings after short cut horror
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
The 24-year-old, who has not been named, was speared through her thigh when she tried to climb over a six foot metal fence surrounding the Steve Smith Motor Company, in Netherton, near Dudley, early yesterday. Read
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Birmingham stages cycling championships
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
PEDAL power was the order of the day for hundreds of cyclists from across the UK who took part in gruelling, muddy races around Sutton Park. Read
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Walsall men cut up stolen kegs to sell
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
TWO Black Country men caught with 70 metal beer kegs worth £10,000 which they were cutting up to sell have been spared prison. Read
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Group calls for end to dog racing at stadiums in Perry Barr and Hall Green
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
ANIMAL campaigners today called for an end to greyhound racing after claiming that three dogs have died in a matter of weeks at Birmingham tracks. Read
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Lozells kebab shop in fire drama
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a Birmingham takeaway after a large fryer went up in flames. Read
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Birmingham City stage touching tribute to legend Gil Merrick
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
The ground was united in tremendous applause from fans and players as they paid tribute to the former great goalkeeper and manager. Read
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Birmingham bootlegger who sold fake GHD products is ordered to straighten out.
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
IT WAS a bad hair day for a Birmingham bootlegger who plotted to flood the city with fake hair straighteners. Read
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Bordesley builder fined £11k for putting lives at risk.
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A BUILDER was ordered to pay £11,585 in fines and costs for erecting and using unstable shelving which put the lives of staff and customers at risk. Read
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Man dies in M5 incident
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN died and another was taken to hospital after the van they were in ended up on its side on a Midland motorway. Read
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Cadbury: New Owners say no decisions for Cadbury for up to six months
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
CADBURY’S new boss Irene Rosenfeld has revealed it may take up to six months before any firm decisions are made on jobs. Read
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The husband of a worcestershire woman has been charged with her murder
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE husband of a Worcestershire woman who was found dead at her home has appeared in court charged with murder. Read
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Top Birmingham golfer Matthew Feavyour jailed for smuggling drugs into Birmingham
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A TOP Birmingham golfer has been jailed for six years for helping to smuggle hundreds of thousands of pounds of drugs into the Midlands. Read
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Erdington couple terrorised in home by burglar hunting for their car keys
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man has told of his terror as he and his a wife battled to keep a violent masked burglar at bay at their bedroom door. Read
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Plans for edible garden show shelved
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE first ever garden show dedicated to people who grow their own food has been postponed a year because of the recession. Read
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Cash help by Digbeth's Harden Housing association
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM housing association has launched a campaign to help tenants claim £117,000 in benefits and support. Read
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Land Registry warns homeowners of property fraudsters
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
HOMEOWNERS are urged to be wary of a new breed of fraudsters who aim to steal their properties – not just their personal details. Read
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Police in Handsworth re-appeal after a man was wounded in Handsworth shooting
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE in Handsworth are re-appealing for information after a man was seriously wounded in a shooting last year. Read
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Authors visit Acocks Green Library
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
POPULAR Birmingham author Anne Bennett will be joined by historical novelist Annie Groves for a special appearance at Acocks Green Library on Wednesday Read
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Background: Mark Cowan on top golfer Matt Feavyour's fall from grace
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
Offering coaching lessons at the prestigious Kings Norton Golf Club, Worcestershire, the 29-year-old was rubbing shoulders with the rich and powerful. Read
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Sutton Coldfield man admits stealing mum's car - and then waking her up to admit it
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A SUTTON man took his mother’s car without permission, crashed it – and awoke her in the early hours to confess, a court heard. Read
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Fresh appeal by police over robbery of girl on Erdington bus route
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE have again appealed for help to identify a man they want to question about a robbery on a teenage girl travelling through Erdington on a bus. Read
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Washwood Heath pupils to get iPods for volunteering
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
PUPILS at a Birmingham school will be offered iPods as an incentive to take part in volunteering. Read
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Vine in Harborne open until March 8
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
REVELLERS disappointed to hear The Vine in Harborne will shut next week for a refurbishment have been given good news. Read
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Birmingham speeders offered chance to avoid prosecution with new safety course
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
SPEEDING motorists caught above the limit will be able to dodge prosecution if they agree to ‘go back to school’. Read
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Residents in Longbridge battle to save their 'village green'
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save their ‘village green’ from the bulldozers have lobbied Birmingham’s planning chief during a tour of the site. Read
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Solihull among the safest towns for car crime
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND town has been named among the safest in the country for car crime. Read
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New debating society to be launched in Birmingham
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW debating and learning society is being launched in the city. Read
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Sutton Coldfield funeral director launches child bereavement support campaign
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A SUTTON Coldfield-based funeral director has launched a Child Bereavement Support Campaign. Read
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Harborne swimming pool to close for two years
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
ONE of south Birmingham’s busiest swimming pools is to shut later this month for nearly two years. Read
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Residents in Sparkhill will be consulted on future plans for Sparkhill Baths
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
LEISURE boss Martin Mullaney has vowed to give people a say on the future of one of Birmingham’s threatened swimming pools. Read
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Birmingham takes fight to Manchester in the office rents market
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is taking the fight to Manchester in the office rents market with prime office space more competitive than its North-West rival, a new survey shows. Read
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Cash for ill kids stolen in Tamworth is replaced by hotel
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A HOTEL has replaced donations made to the family of a seriously ill Midland baby girl which were stolen from a fundraising event by callous thieves. Read
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Manor House in West Bromwich set to become a tourism destination
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MUCH-loved historic building in Sandwell said to be home to three ghosts is set for a new lease of life after it was returned to council control. Read
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Councillor Anthony Harris appointed new leisure chief in Walsall
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
WALSALL Council has appointed Coun Anthony Harris as leisure and culture portfolio holder following the resignation of Coun Barry Sanders last month. Read
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Talented musicians from Stourbridge's Old Swinford boarding school are to perform with the Central England Ensemble
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
TALENTED musicians from a Black Country boarding school are to perform this month with the Central England Ensemble. Read
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Solihull Council workers go under cover to catch smokers on buses
Feb 08 2010 | Top Stories
SELFISH passengers who light up a cigarette on board buses in Solihull are to be targeted by travel officials as part of a new campaign. Read
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KATHERINE Endacott insists her fledgling partnership with former Olympic champion Linford Christie is already paying dividends after completing a golden double at the Birmingham Games at the NIA.
Feb 08 2010 | Athletics
Having romped to victory in the 60m on Saturday, the 30-year old doubled up yesterday, outsprinting Lucy Sargent and Jennie Batten to add the 200m title to her collection. Read
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Beauty: Tried and Tested Foundations
Feb 08 2010 | Tried and Tested
This week's tried and tested foundations. Read
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Budget cuts mean fewer uni places
Feb 08 2010 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
“Well, the good news is – I won’t be running up huge university debts...” Read
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Look good, feel great this Valentine's Day
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham Shopping News
If you’re buying lingerie this Valentine’s Day, choose comfort as well as sensuality with this selection of undies sure to give the wow factor. Read
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Shopping: Love's all around on the 'golden triangle'
Feb 08 2010 | Birmingham Shopping News
LOVE is in the air and where better to get that romantic gift than from the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham? Read
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Beauty: Budget v Blow It
Feb 08 2010 | Budget v Blow It
This week's Budget v Blow It. Read
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Walsall 0, Bristol Rovers 0: Brian Halford's big match verdict
Feb 08 2010 | Walsall FC News
ON the surface, this was a scrappy, gruelling mishmash of a match from which a small crowd gained little entertainment and Walsall failed to record the win they badly needed to revive their flagging season. Read
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Walsall FC: Chris Hutchings pays tribute to emergency back four
Feb 08 2010 | Walsall FC News
CHRIS Hutchings paid tribute to his reshuffled back four after they shut out Bristol Rovers to preserve Walsall’s second clean sheet in three games. Read
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Walsall FC: Chris Hutchings looks for new battle plan at home
Feb 08 2010 | Walsall FC News
BOSS Chris Hutchings admitted that Walsall will have to deploy a “better plan” in future home games to bypass more of the deteriorating Banks’s Stadium pitch. Read
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Website of the Week: www.thelocalproductcompany.co.uk
Feb 08 2010 | Recession Buster news
THIS website brings together all types of local products and producers in the UK, online. The website’s aim is to support as many local producers as possible. Read
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Most Wanted
Feb 08 2010 | Recession Buster news
GIVE your loved one the pawfect present this Valentine’s Day with this cuddly stuffed animal pup dressed in a red heart sweater. It also comes with a Be Mine dog bone toy and a bouquet of roses, all just for £23. Read
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Handy Hints
Feb 08 2010 | Recession Buster news
This week's handy hints from John Hancock. Read
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Right this wrong against gay men
Feb 08 2010 | Mike Olley
THE anti-Communist McCarthy era of the 1950s nowadays appears more than a tad ridiculous. Read
