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Local elections 2008, Birmingham news, Midlands news, Black Country news, Solihull news, Staffordshire news, Worcestershire news, UK news http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2009/03/03/peter-mandelson-responds-to-auto-industry-summit-97319-23051222/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2009/03/03/peter-mandelson-responds-to-auto-industry-summit-97319-23051222/ Exactly one month ago leading figures from industry, politics and academia joined together at a unique Auto Industry Summit in Birmingham to draw up a strategy that would save the region’s car making industry during these unprecedented times. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/12/29/birmingham-protestors-tell-of-fears-for-relatives-in-gaza-97319-22571472/ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/12/29/birmingham-protestors-tell-of-fears-for-relatives-in-gaza-97319-22571472/ A relative of five young girls killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza joined one of the demonstrations held across Britain today in protest against the bombings. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/12/18/schools-in-bid-for-federation-97319-22503556/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/12/18/schools-in-bid-for-federation-97319-22503556/ GOVERNORS at a primary school in Solihull are considering federating with a junior school to strengthen faith-based education in that part of the borough. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/12/08/birmingham-s-indian-elvis-lands-gig-in-bethlehem-97319-22430306/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/12/08/birmingham-s-indian-elvis-lands-gig-in-bethlehem-97319-22430306/ HE is Birminghams very own Indian Elvis who is now set to become a star of Bethlehem. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/birmingham-airport-still-flying-high-despite-the-credit-crunch-97319-22333429/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/birmingham-airport-still-flying-high-despite-the-credit-crunch-97319-22333429/ BIRMINGHAM International Airport is bucking the national trend in falling passenger numbers, it was revealed today. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/nia-rocks-to-sound-of-6-000-young-voices-performing-queen-classic-97319-22333251/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/nia-rocks-to-sound-of-6-000-young-voices-performing-queen-classic-97319-22333251/ THOUSANDS of Birmingham schoolchildren performed the Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody on the very stage graced by the band only weeks ago. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/m6-gridlock-after-spillage-97319-22333179/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/m6-gridlock-after-spillage-97319-22333179/ MIDLAND motorists became caught up in traffic chaos today after hydraulic fluid from a maintenance vehicle spilled over two lanes on the M6. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/birmingham-holiday-horror-family-win-7k-97319-22333050/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/25/birmingham-holiday-horror-family-win-7k-97319-22333050/ A BIRMINGHAM family whose holiday turned into a nightmare when their daughter was struck with a potentially deadly gastric disease has won a huge payout from tour operator giant Thomas Cook. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/two-found-guilty-of-murdering-hell-s-angel-gerry-tobin-97319-22327112/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/two-found-guilty-of-murdering-hell-s-angel-gerry-tobin-97319-22327112/ TWO members of a biker gang were found guilty today of murdering a Hell's Angel who was shot dead on the M40. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/thousands-line-birmingham-streets-to-welcome-santa-97319-22326226/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/thousands-line-birmingham-streets-to-welcome-santa-97319-22326226/ THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Birmingham as Santa and his reindeer joined children from across the city for its annual festive parade. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/full-steam-ahead-for-pete-waterman-at-nec-exhibition-97319-22326206/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/full-steam-ahead-for-pete-waterman-at-nec-exhibition-97319-22326206/ ONE of his best-known hits is The Locomotion and for music producer Pete Waterman it was full-steam ahead when he opened the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/man-dies-in-m6-toll-crash-horror-97319-22326202/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/man-dies-in-m6-toll-crash-horror-97319-22326202/ A MAN died and three people were seriously injured in a four vehicle pile-up on the M6 Toll Motorway. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/fears-over-armed-thugs-targeting-delivery-vans-in-birmingham-97319-22326166/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/fears-over-armed-thugs-targeting-delivery-vans-in-birmingham-97319-22326166/ POLICE are to tail cash delivery trucks on their Christmas rounds across Birmingham to protect them from armed ambushes. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/mps-call-for-clarity-over-death-of-rashid-rauf-97319-22326123/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/mps-call-for-clarity-over-death-of-rashid-rauf-97319-22326123/ TWO senior MPs today called for the government to reveal whether it knew in advance about the US missile strike which killed a Birmingham terror suspect in Pakistan. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/midland-girl-prepares-to-give-birth-to-siamese-twins-97319-22326069/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:22:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/midland-girl-prepares-to-give-birth-to-siamese-twins-97319-22326069/ AN 18-year-old Midland girl is in hospital in Birmingham preparing to become Britain’s youngest ever mother to conjoined twins. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/timelord-and-the-daleks-resume-hostilities-at-nec-97319-22325942/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/timelord-and-the-daleks-resume-hostilities-at-nec-97319-22325942/ TIME stood still at the National Exhibition Centre as Dr Who and the Daleks continued their eternal conflict. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/birmingham-care-home-boss-blasts-power-cut-threat-97319-22325931/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/birmingham-care-home-boss-blasts-power-cut-threat-97319-22325931/ AN angry Birmingham care home boss claims he has been threatened with having his power turned off in a dispute over an unpaid bill. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/morning-blackout-in-birmingham-97319-22325802/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/24/morning-blackout-in-birmingham-97319-22325802/ THOUSANDS of people today woke up without power after an underground fault caused a blackout across north Birmingham. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/11/britain-stops-to-salute-the-fallen-97319-22228224/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/11/britain-stops-to-salute-the-fallen-97319-22228224/ THREE of the last surviving veterans of the First World War joined serving soldiers in current conflicts today to mark the 90th anniversary of the day peace returned to Europe. Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/11/birmingham-pupils-bring-horror-of-war-into-focus-97319-22228050/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:40:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/birmingham/2008/11/11/birmingham-pupils-bring-horror-of-war-into-focus-97319-22228050/ Youngsters visit Flanders battlefields and graves to make own film Birmingham