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Birmingham news, West Midlands news, Birmingham Mail newspaper http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/hsbc-job-cuts-could-mean-more-posts-created-in-birmingham-97319-25081799/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/hsbc-job-cuts-could-mean-more-posts-created-in-birmingham-97319-25081799/ 1,700 HSBC JOBS GO Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/pop-star-jamelia-and-footballer-darren-byfield-to-divorce-65233-25084143/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/pop-star-jamelia-and-footballer-darren-byfield-to-divorce-65233-25084143/ Birmingham singer Jamelia and Walsall footballer Darren Byfield are to divorce after 18 months of marriage. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/birmingham-hosts-queen-s-baton-relay-in-countdown-to-2010-commonwealth-games-97319-25080939/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/birmingham-hosts-queen-s-baton-relay-in-countdown-to-2010-commonwealth-games-97319-25080939/ Birmingham has been taking part in the 2010 Commonwealth Games countdown, by hosting the Queen's Baton Relay in a series of city locations. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/erdington-mp-si-n-simon-i-leaked-plans-to-cut-youth-services-97319-25079155/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/erdington-mp-si-n-simon-i-leaked-plans-to-cut-youth-services-97319-25079155/ THE mystery man who leaked details of plans to cut city youth services by £1 million to the Birmingham Mail can be revealed today as Erdington MP Siôn Simon. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/council-dismiss-fears-that-birmingham-s-german-christmas-market-might-fail-to-get-liquor-licence-97319-25078652/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/council-dismiss-fears-that-birmingham-s-german-christmas-market-might-fail-to-get-liquor-licence-97319-25078652/ BIRMINGHAM City Council has dismissed claims that the annual German Christmas market might fail to get a liquor licence. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/birmingham-book-keeper-spent-45k-charity-cash-on-holidays-97319-25078650/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/birmingham-book-keeper-spent-45k-charity-cash-on-holidays-97319-25078650/ A BIRMINGHAM charity worker siphoned off more than £45,000 and spent it on holidays and gifts, a court heard. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/bournville-hailed-as-top-destination-in-lonely-planet-guide-97319-25078668/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/bournville-hailed-as-top-destination-in-lonely-planet-guide-97319-25078668/ A BIRMINGHAM village has been hailed as one of the world’s top destinations in a new travel guide. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/jamelia-to-divorce-walsall-fc-husband-darren-byfield-97319-25078659/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/jamelia-to-divorce-walsall-fc-husband-darren-byfield-97319-25078659/ JAMELIA is divorcing her Walsall FC husband Darren Byfield just 18 months after tying the knot. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/hundreds-pay-tribute-to-birmingham-s-role-in-war-effort-97319-25078294/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:12:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/hundreds-pay-tribute-to-birmingham-s-role-in-war-effort-97319-25078294/ Hundreds of people gathered at Birmingham Town Hall to mark the city’s “unsung” role in the war effort. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/500m-arena-central-project-facing-a-finish-date-of-2030-97319-25078348/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/500m-arena-central-project-facing-a-finish-date-of-2030-97319-25078348/ THE property market slump means that Birmingham’s £500 million Arena Central project might not be completed until 2030. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/loan-approved-to-redevelop-edgbaston-cricket-ground-if-legal-hurdle-cleared-97319-25078128/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/loan-approved-to-redevelop-edgbaston-cricket-ground-if-legal-hurdle-cleared-97319-25078128/ Birmingham City Council has approved a £20 million loan to redevelop Edgbaston Cricket Ground as long as legal challenges are overcome. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/birmingham-mp-calls-for-phoenix-four-to-reveal-rover-trust-fund-details-97319-25078349/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/birmingham-mp-calls-for-phoenix-four-to-reveal-rover-trust-fund-details-97319-25078349/ FORMER MG Rover directors must reveal how much cash will be distributed through a long-awaited trust fund for staff who were made redundant, the House of Commons will be told today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/minister-attacks-birmingham-for-not-spending-more-on-tackling-unemployment-97319-25078337/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/minister-attacks-birmingham-for-not-spending-more-on-tackling-unemployment-97319-25078337/ THE Government launched an outspoken attack on Birmingham City Council today, accusing the local authority of not moving quickly enough to help 50,000 unemployed people. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/castle-bromwich-grandmother-is-a-billboard-star-in-birmingham-city-centre-97319-25073346/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/castle-bromwich-grandmother-is-a-billboard-star-in-birmingham-city-centre-97319-25073346/ A BIRMINGHAM grandma has been awarded pride of place in the city centre thanks to one of her loving grandchildren. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/mail-reporter-christina-savvas-swaps-high-heels-for-two-wheels-97319-25073361/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/mail-reporter-christina-savvas-swaps-high-heels-for-two-wheels-97319-25073361/ WHEN I announced to friends and family that I would be taking compulsory basic training, I was met with a sea of blank faces. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/walsall-pervert-caught-with-1-800-indecent-images-claimed-he-was-hunting-for-internet-paedophiles-97319-25073362/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/walsall-pervert-caught-with-1-800-indecent-images-claimed-he-was-hunting-for-internet-paedophiles-97319-25073362/ A PERVERT who claimed to be hunting internet paedophiles has avoided a jail term after he was caught with more than 1,800 indecent images of children. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/former-mg-rover-panel-beater-s-new-business-is-thriving-97319-25073363/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/former-mg-rover-panel-beater-s-new-business-is-thriving-97319-25073363/ FORMER Longbridge worker Tony Dudley has laid solid new foundations for his garage business – by building an MOT bay himself. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/northfield-nurse-who-cared-for-hundreds-of-people-injured-in-the-blitz-dies-aged-95-97319-25073364/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/northfield-nurse-who-cared-for-hundreds-of-people-injured-in-the-blitz-dies-aged-95-97319-25073364/ A BIRMINGHAM nurse who cared for hundreds of people injured in the Blitz has died aged 95. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/sign-fitter-found-dead-by-partner-plagued-by-worries-97319-25073397/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/sign-fitter-found-dead-by-partner-plagued-by-worries-97319-25073397/ A POPULAR Birmingham sign fitter who hanged himself was plagued by financial and relationship worries, an inquest heard. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/chief-in-high-street-blast-97319-25073398/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/chief-in-high-street-blast-97319-25073398/ HE may be leader of Birmingham City Council, but Mike Whitby is not averse to mucking in and cleaning the streets he presides over. Birmingham News