Nov
2007
Articles from 5th Nov 2007
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Councillors in 100 mile move
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A HUSBAND and wife team of councillors from West Bromwich have whipped up a storm by moving more than 100 miles to Wales. Read
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Gridlock as pedestrian is hit by motorbike
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of motorists were caught up in rush-hour traffic gridlock today after a serious accident outside West Bromwich Albion's Hawthorns stadium. Read
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Hit and run cop: Man in court
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN appeared in court today charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a Midland police officer who was run down while trying to detain a fraud suspect. Read
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Fire tragedy - further victims feared
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS who are believed to have died in the massive blaze entered the burning building to rescue immigrant workers who may have been sleeping inside. Read
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Hot Bev best of a starry night
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
BUBBLY former X Factor contestant Kimberley writes exclusively for the Birmingham Mail to give her lowdown on Saturday's latest show. Read
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Rhydian tipped for X Factor crown
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S X FACTOR finalist, Rhydian Roberts was today tipped to win - as it was revealed he was booted out of the BBC's Any Dream Will Do because his singing was not up to scratch. Read
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Race uproar Tory resigns
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND Tory candidate was forced to resign after declaring that Enoch Powell's anti-immigration speech "was right" - but he refused to apologise. Read
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Chrissie's a strong champion
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A SPORTSWOMAN returned to Birmingham University in a blaze of glory after being crowned Britain's first Ironman World Champion. Read
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Woman fights off attacker
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A FEMALE dog walker fought off a man who had grabbed her in what police believe is a "sexually motivated" attack. Read
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Council workers to vote on strike action
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of city council workers will be balloted on strike action next week when their new pay deals are announced. Read
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Top Tory backing poll call
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
MICHAEL Heseltine has backed the Birmingham Mail's campaign to let the people of the city choose on whether they get an elected mayor. Read
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Service of celebration for late bishop
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A SPECIAL service was held at Birmingham Cathedral to celebrate the life of a former Aston bishop who was devoted to helping the poor and needy. Read
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Man beaten with iron bar in pub attack
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A YOUNG man was fighting for life today after being beaten with an iron bar and baseball bat outside a Birmingham pub. Read
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Ex-Archbishop of Brum dies at 78
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A POPULAR former Archbishop of Birmingham has died, aged 78. Read
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Man left dead in two-car smash
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man died after the car he was in collided with another vehicle on a busy Midland road. Read
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Bands strike a chord with shoppers
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS in Birmingham were treated to an array of musical talent over the weekend during the Gigbeth festival. Read
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Girl shot in face with air gun
Nov 05 2007 | Top Stories
A YOUNG girl came within an inch of losing the sight in an eye after being hit in the face with an airgun pellet. Read
