Jun
2009
Articles from 18th Jun 2009
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Desmond Tutu to address Rotarians at NEC
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
WORLD statesman Archbishop Desmond Tutu was in Birmingham today ahead of the gathering of up to 20,000 people from across the globe for the Rotary International convention. Read
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BIRMINGHAM’S new leisure boss was locked in a row today after revealing revolutionary plans for the city’s municipal golf courses.
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
Coun Martin Mullaney wants to transform five of the city’s seven public facilities into pitch and putt venues or even three and six-hole courses combined with “adventure golf” centres where teenagers use child-friendly clubs and reduced flight balls. Read
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Midland car parts firm announces plans to reduce its debt mountain
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
MIDLAND car parts and aircraft engineering firm GKN today announced plans to raise £423 million in a rights issue as it looked to reduce its debt mountain. Read
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Buyers back in the housing market
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
THERE were four househunters chasing every property for sale during May as potential buyers continued to flood back to the market, research showed today. Read
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THE National Memorial Arboretum is gearing up to celebrate Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony.
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
To mark the first ever Armed Forces Day, the arboretum at Alrewas, near Lichfield, is staging a week of family events. Read
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Killer on the run spotted in Coventry
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
THE sister of a murder victim has appealed for the public’s help in recapturing his killer, who is on the run with two others from a Midland prison. Read
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Moonlight challenge for Acorns Hospice
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
IT’S the best new walk under the moon! Read
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Liam Byrne’s ‘novel’ use of his expenses
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
BIRMINGHAM MP and cabinet minister Liam Byrne has repaid £1,757 to the House of Commons, following a row over plans to use his Commons allowance to buy a flat with his brother. Read
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Birmingham people have say on Super Prix
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
A REVAMPED Birmingham Super Prix being given the green light would drastically improve the city’s world standing, motor racing fans and haters all agreed today. Read
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A POLISH teenager at the centre of a major missing persons hunt across the West Midlands has been found safe and well, police said today.
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
Karolina Okanska, 19, seemingly vanished without trace after arriving in Birmingham city centre on Tuesday last week to join her cousin fruit-picking in the Midlands for the summer. Read
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BIRMINGHAM’S new leisure boss was locked in a row today after revealing revolutionary plans for the city’s municipal golf courses.
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
Coun Martin Mullaney wants to transform five of the city’s seven public facilities into pitch and putt venues or even three and six-hole courses combined with “adventure golf” centres where teenagers use child-friendly clubs and reduced flight balls. Read
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Editor faces court ruling over Kings Heath soldier death info
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
A JUDGE was today due to rule on whether a journalist should hand over information linked to the death of a Birmingham soldier to the police despite her refusal amid fears it would put her life in danger. Read
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Lucky escape after Sparkhill family sleep through smoke alarm
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
A FAMILY of eight in Birmingham had a narrow escape when they slept through their smoke alarm going off today. Read
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Taxi drivers return to Birmingham airport after winning injunction
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
MORE than 250 taxi drivers were back on the ranks at Birmingham Airport today after winning a High Court injunction. Read
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Online voters pick Birmingham parklands to be cleaned by crooks
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
By Mark Cowan Read
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Matthew Boulton College students host fashion show
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
FASHION students hosted a night of glamour and cutting-edge designs at a prestigious show in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Matthew Boulton College students host fashion show
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
FASHION students hosted a night of glamour and cutting-edge designs at a prestigious show in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Online voters pick Birmingham parklands to be cleaned by crooks
Jun 18 2009 | Birmingham News
By Mark Cowan Read
