Jan
2007
Articles from 1st Jan 2007
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Marathon man Owen hits the streets of New York
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A STAFFORDSHIRE fitness instructor laced up his running shoes to raise more than £1,000 by completing the New York Marathon. Read
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Fire Service HQ saved from demolition
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S historic city centre fire service headquarters will be saved from demolition after it was granted Grade II listing. Read
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Council rapped over care home bullying
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A CHILD in the care of Staffordshire social services endured "the stuff of nightmares" despite repeated complaints to the authorities. Read
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Wounded soldier's superbug battle
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A SOLDIER shot in the neck as he led an assault in Afghanistan found himself in a deadlier fight when he allegedly contracted the killer MRSA bug in a Birmingham hospital. Read
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'Victim' pays out £700,000
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman who falsely accused two Cadbury's workers of rape within months of each other has been ordered to pay them nearly £700,000 in compensation. Read
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The calendar boys
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM rail worker's snap happy skills landed him the honour of producing a saucy, official charity calendar for Virgin Rail, including a photo shoot with boss Richard Branson at his Midland mansion. Read
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She's our new year miracle!
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
BRAVE Birmingham schoolgirl Katie Burke was jumping for joy today after joining in the celebrations for a New Year her parents feared she'd never see. Read
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School gets a glowing report
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
CHILDREN and staff at a Staffordshire school are celebrating after being praised by Government inspectors. Read
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No cigs until you are 18!
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
HEALTH chiefs in Birmingham have welcomed new laws announced today which will increase the legal age for buying cigarettes from 16 to 18. Read
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More rail chaos is predicted
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
TRAIN services in the Midlands were continuing to be severely disrupted by strike action today as hundreds of senior train conductors kept up their 48 hour stoppage. Read
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Marching into a bright new year
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 300 people found the ideal way to burn off the extra Christmas calories - while raising thousands of pounds for good causes. Read
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Manager proves mettle
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
ONE of the youngest managing directors in manufacturing has proved she is real quality - by scooping a top award. Read
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Man held as girl found safe
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was today being quizzed by police following the safe return of a missing 15-year-old girl. Read
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Mac's Molineux move 'a no-brainer'
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
MICHAEL McIndoe prepared to face the wrath of the Barnsley fans at Molineux this afternoon by insisting: "It was a no-brainer to move to Wolves". Read
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Holly Mae become the next Vanessa!
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
SCHOOLGIRL Holly Randhawa is just ten years old but already shaping up to be the Midlands' answer to Vanessa Mae. Read
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Generous Brummies help world
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
GENEROUS Midlanders have helped at least 82,000 disaster victims around the world through their kind donations this year. Read
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Final farewell to a silent war hero
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A HERO who was among just six Royal Navy commandos to survive a bloody Second World War battle has died aged 82. Read
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Bruce: We've got the bottle!
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
STEVE Bruce today insisted that Blues had the bottle to cope with being Championship leaders. Read
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Blaze couple jump off roof
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A YOUNG couple leapt to their safety from a first floor roof as flames ripped through a Birmingham shop below. Read
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Arsonists burn flat
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
TWO men were rescued from their first floor Birmingham flat after arsonists set fire to piles of rubbish left on the landing. Read
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Accident man named
Jan 01 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN killed in an horrific accident while helping a friend recover a broken down vehicle has been identified by police as 52-year-old Michael Ward. Read
