Dec
2007
Articles from 21st Dec 2007
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Groups get a boost from the Birmingham Mail's Get Involved scheme
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
DOZENS of charities and community groups across the Midlands are celebrating today after clinching cash grants from the Birmingham Mail's Get Involved initiative. Read
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Will it be a white Christmas in Birmingham this year?
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
WILL Birmingham be swathed in a magical blanket of snowflakes on Christmas Day or will December 25 be soggy and grey? Read
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Body found in River Severn is missing Worcestershire man
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
A BODY found in the River Severn was that of 62-year-old Stourport man Reginald Southall, who had been missing for more than a week. Read
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Birmingham van maker LDV boss Steve Young resigns
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
LDV Chief Executive Steve Young has resigned from the Birmingham van maker - less than 18 months after his appointment. Read
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Memorial service for Warwickshire firefighters killed in warehouse blaze
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
A MEMORIAL service for the four firefighters who died in a warehouse blaze in Warwickshire is to be held at Coventry Cathedral next month. Read
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Five deny murder of M40 biker
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
FIVE men have denied murdering Hell's Angel Gerry Tobin on the M40 in Warwickshire. Read
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'Drunktank' set up for Christmas in Birmingham
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
DRUNKEN time wasters who clog up hospital A&E departments with minor ailments will be sent to a temporary clinic set up in Birmingham this Christmas. Read
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Heroic mum rescues four from icy Black Country canal
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
HEROIC Midland mother-of-four Jody Owen has been nominated for a top life-saving award after diving into an ice cold Bloxwich canal to rescue a man, woman and two young boys. Read
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UB40 NEC gig review
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
LEGENDARY reggae boys UB40 made a triumphant homecoming as they performed in front of thousands of familiar faces in their native Birmingham. Read
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NICE youngsters have a wizard time
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
CHILDREN at the National Institute of Conductive Education in Birmingham produced a wizard show to help spread Christmas cheer. Read
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Time capsule found at Birmingham church
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
BUILDERS working to restore Small Heath Baptist Church to its former glory have discovered a time capsule. Read
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Hampton villagers in tribute to 'their' tramp
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
FAMILIES have laid floral tributes at the spot in Hampton-in-Arden where an elderly tramp was found dead in his makeshift hut. Read
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Worcestershire hospitals praised for superbug fight
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
STAFF at hospitals in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester have been praised for their efforts in their fight against so-called superbugs MRSA and Cdiff. Read
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Aladdin, Birmingham Mail
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS have been waiting for the moment when Dr Who and Torchwood's Captain Jack would take to the stage in Birmingham in this year's panto Aladdin. Read
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A night to remember for Aladdin tickets winner Nicola
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
FOR teenager Nicola Pye it proved to be a night to remember after winning tickets to see Aladdin in a Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Hippodrome competition. Read
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Man dies in Birmingham flyover hit and run
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN has been killed in a hit and run road accident which closed Hockley flyover, one of the main routes into the centre of Birmingham today. Read
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Christmas carols for shoppers in Birmingham
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
WORKERS and shoppers in Birmingham city centre took time out to enjoy a festive treat when a Christmas carol service was staged at St Philip's Cathedral. Read
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Join X Factor star Kimberley in Birmingham for Christmas carol singalong
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
HAVE you got the X-mas factor? If so you can join young and old who are tuning up to sing alongside X Factor finalist Kimberley Southwick in Birmingham tomorrow. Read
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Birmingham businessman in armed robbery ordeal
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
ARMED raiders fled with thousands of pounds after ambushing a prominent Midland businessman and holding him and his wife hostage in their Great Barr home. Read
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Birmingham flats residents evacuated in fire drama
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
NEIGHBOURS today spoke of their shock after 14 people were rescued from a Quinton block of flats after a suspected arson blaze filled their homes with smoke. Read
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Health chief defends A&E plans
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
A letter from Sue Davis, chairman of Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. Read
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London Midland announces festive timetables for rail users
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
RAIL company London Midland has announced its Christmas timetable for Birmingham services over the festive period. Read
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Roadworks across the Midlands suspended for Christmas
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Midland drivers were handed an early Christmas present today when roadworks were suspended for the festive season. Read
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Trading Standards warning over phoney vodka
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
TRADING Standards officers in Sandwell are warning consumers and businesses to be on their guard after counterfeit vodka was found at a number of Midland off-licences. Read
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Tesco warned over adverts for Birmingham shopping centre
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
SUPERSTORE giant Tesco has been warned not to display huge, garish posters under its revised plans for the Swan shopping centre in Yardley. Read
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Road death of youngster is second Christmas tragedy to hit family
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLAND youngster Cameron Simpson, who died after being hit by a minibus, was related to a teenager killed in a road tragedy just before last Christmas. Read
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Big Issue seller Kevin joins the rat race
Dec 21 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Big Issue seller Kevin Dodd, who has pounded the streets for ten years, has landed the perfect Christmas present - a job. Read
