Jul
2009
Articles from 17th Jul 2009
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Fury over huge pay-off to former building society chief
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
THE West Bromwich Building Society has come under fire today after it emerged a former chief executive received a £520,600 pay-off last year. Read
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1,500-signature petition calls for Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood to quit
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
CAMPAIGNERS have collected a 1,500-name petition calling for Birmingham MP Khalid Mahmood to resign following revelations about his expenses. Read
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UP, up and away in my beautiful balloon....
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
Birmingham Mail readers in the 1950s gathered at Cannon Hill Park to see this newspaper’s very own hot air balloon – and perhaps even have a ride in it. Read
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Inquiry raps ministers over lack of support for auto industry
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
THE Government was accused today of putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk by failing to give the automotive industry the support it needs to survive the recession. Read
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Grieving Coleshill mum calls for better equipment for Afghanistan troops
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
THE mother of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan has demanded politicians spend more money on equipment for British troops. Read
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Murder trial hears dying model’s 999 call
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
A CHILLING audio tape of model Amy Leigh Barnes pleading for help in her dying moments was played to a hushed court. Read
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World's biggest airliner will fly in for airport's 70th birthday party
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
BIRMINGHAM International Airport will be getting a jumbo- sized 70th birthday present when the world’s biggest airliner flies in. Read
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Medallist visits Birmingham school to spread healthy eating message
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
A HEALTHY diet is the best way to becoming a healthy athlete. Read
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Marston Green baby named after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin turns 40 on moon landing anniversary
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
HOUSTON, Tranquillity Base here, the Eagle has landed. Read
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1,500-signature petition calls for Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood to quit
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
CAMPAIGNERS have collected a 1,500-name petition calling for Birmingham MP Khalid Mahmood to resign following revelations about his expenses. Read
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A SECOND person has died after contracting swine flu in the West Midlands, health officials have revealed.
Jul 17 2009 | Birmingham News
It comes as the Department of Health said 29 people in the UK had now died with the H1N1 virus – 26 in England and three in Scotland. Read
