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Kraft confirms closure of Cadbury's Somerdale factory Feb 09 2010

The first job losses to be announced by new Cadbury owner Kraft Foods will see its factory near Bristol closed by 2011.Read

Crews move in to dismantle three Birmingham tower blocks Feb 09 2010

DEMOLITION crews have moved in to sweep three landmark tower blocks from city’s skyline.Read

Another day of chaos for Birmingham to London rail commuters Feb 09 2010

Commuters are facing a day of chaos on the rail network after the troubled West Coast Mainline between Birmingham and London ground to a halt.Read

Birmingham man pleads guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour during EDL rally Feb 09 2010

FIVE men have appeared in court following disturbances during a rally staged by the English Defence League.Read

Stirchley fire death 'not suspicious' - police confirm Feb 09 2010

The death of a man whose body was discovered following a house fire in Birmingham is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.Read

Cervical cancer jab teens being 'bribed' with vouchers Feb 09 2010

TEENAGE girls in Birmingham are being offered shopping vouchers to have the controversial HPV cervical cancer jab, it can be revealed today.Read

Nearly 100 nominated in Dudley's Mayor's Civic Awards. Feb 09 2010

NEARLY 100 nominations have been received for this year’s Mayor’s Civic Awards in Dudley.Read

Birmingham researchers tell Government there is an urgent need for social services reform Feb 09 2010

CITY researchers have warned the Department of Health there is an urgent need to radically overhaul adult social services.Read

Tree planting to shield Walsall residents from M6 motorway noise Feb 09 2010

MORE than 500 trees will be planted to shield homes from noise created by the M6 in the Black Country.Read

Birmingham council tenants' rent arrears drop to new low. Feb 09 2010

BIRMINGHAM City Council’s rent arrears are at their lowest for more than a decade.Read

Acock's Green homes under threat in heritage delays Feb 09 2010

Some of Birmingham’s most traditional homes are under threat after plans for a conservation area were delayed by two years, councillors warned.Read

Tributes paid to Acocks Green dad Daniel Pedley Feb 09 2010

DANIEL Pedley, who has died at the age of 27, was an immensely popular figure always at the centre of a party.Read

The riddle of the FA CUP in Birmingham Feb 09 2010

THIS picture captures the most recent time the FA Cup came to Birmingham – but the circumstances are shrouded in mystery.Read

Swimmers and runners lining up for Aquathon run in Tipton Feb 09 2010

SWIMMERS and runners are needed for the first Aquathon organised by Sandwell Leisure Trust.Read

Two men were injured in Pattingham car crash Feb 09 2010

TWO men were injured when their car overturned as they crashed into a telegraph pole near Wolverhampton.Read

Man dies in house fire in Stirchley Feb 09 2010

A man's body was found after a "severe fire" at a terraced house, emergency services said.Read

Grenade-hit Edgbaston sports club faces a bleak future Feb 09 2010

DOZENS of Birmingham footballers still don’t have a field to play on – two months after bomb squad officers blew a hole in the centre of their pitch.Read

Tributes paid to former Birmingham Mail photographer John Reavenall Feb 09 2010

FRIENDS and colleagues have paid tribute to former Birmingham Post and Mail photographer John Reavenall – described as “one of the best”.Read

Schools Minister Vernon Coaker opens North Birmingham Academy in Erdington Feb 09 2010

SCHOOLS Minister Vernon Coaker cut the ribbon at the opening of Birmingham’s latest academy school.Read

Youngsters have a chance to dance in Birmingham Feb 09 2010

FUTURE ballet stars are being invited to take part in auditions for the National Youth Ballet in Edgbaston on Sunday. Contact 01732 864781 or email info@nyb.org.uk or see the www.nyb.org.uk website.Read

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Kraft confirms closure of Cadbury's Somerdale factory Feb 09 2010

Crews move in to dismantle three Birmingham tower blocks Feb 09 2010

Another day of chaos for Birmingham to London rail commuters Feb 09 2010

Birmingham man pleads guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour during EDL rally Feb 09 2010

Stirchley fire death 'not suspicious' - police confirm Feb 09 2010

Cervical cancer jab teens being 'bribed' with vouchers Feb 09 2010

Nearly 100 nominated in Dudley's Mayor's Civic Awards. Feb 09 2010

Birmingham researchers tell Government there is an urgent need for social services reform Feb 09 2010

Tree planting to shield Walsall residents from M6 motorway noise Feb 09 2010

Birmingham council tenants' rent arrears drop to new low. Feb 09 2010

Acock's Green homes under threat in heritage delays Feb 09 2010

Tributes paid to Acocks Green dad Daniel Pedley Feb 09 2010

The riddle of the FA CUP in Birmingham Feb 09 2010

Swimmers and runners lining up for Aquathon run in Tipton Feb 09 2010

Two men were injured in Pattingham car crash Feb 09 2010

Man dies in house fire in Stirchley Feb 09 2010

Grenade-hit Edgbaston sports club faces a bleak future Feb 09 2010

Tributes paid to former Birmingham Mail photographer John Reavenall Feb 09 2010

Schools Minister Vernon Coaker opens North Birmingham Academy in Erdington Feb 09 2010

Youngsters have a chance to dance in Birmingham Feb 09 2010

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