Jan
2008
Articles from 15th Jan 2008
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Transplant anguish for 157 Brum families
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 150 people face an agonising wait for an organ transplant in Birmingham due to a major shortage of donors. Read
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Takeaway wins fight with hotels
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
BUFFALO Bills has won a showdown with two of the hotel world's big guns over late night opening. Read
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Ruling on paraplegic extradition
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
A PARAPLEGIC wanted by police investigating a murder in the UK has lost his appeal against extradition in the Republic of Ireland's highest court. Read
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Probe after man is shot in the street
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE were investigating today after a man was shot in the leg in a Midland street. Read
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Pop acts tipped to triumph at Brits
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
TAKE That, Mika and Leona Lewis lead the field at this year's Brit Awards in a nominations list that puts the emphasis on pop. Read
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Pay storm rivals in cash plea to Brown
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
UNION bosses and city human resources chief Alan Rudge, now locked in a bitter row over council salaries, are to join forces in a desperate plea to No.10. Read
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No fringe benefits for women drivers
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
NEVER mind texting or applying make-up, the new hazard for women behind the wheel is... the fringe. Read
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Cadbury in factory axe
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM-based chocolate giant Cadbury was attacked by trade union leaders today after confirming the closure of a factory, with the loss of 500 jobs. The firm is to go ahead with closing its Somerdale site, near Bristol, and transfering production to Poland. Read
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Boss: Morrison lights my fire
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
TONY Mowbray believes James Morrison's versatility has more than justified Albion's decision to sign him last summer. Read
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39 Coaches in cop pay demo
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
FURIOUS police officers in the West Midlands have booked 39 coaches to take them to a demonstration over pay in London next week. Read
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Youngsters welcoming Princess
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
DOZENS of flag-waving children stood by to welcome Princess Anne to the Midlands today as she came to give the Royal seal of approval to a number of projects. Read
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Unveiled... the LRX
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
LAND Rover put talks of its future aside to reveal its exciting LRX concept car in the metal for the first time at the Detroit Auto Show, the global car industry's biggest annual event. Read
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PCSO is killed in car crash
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
A POLICE community support officer has been killed in a car crash in Bewdley. Read
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Ooo: Tv bosses called me bitch
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
AN ACTOR has told an industrial tribunal how he was "forced and intimidated" into wearing a faulty costume on the hit children's TV show In The Night Garden. Read
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Life for killers of drug dealer
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
FIVE men were today starting life sentences for the murder of a drug dealer in an "execution-style" killing. Read
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Joyride car wedged under truck
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
A JOYRIDER left a car wedged under the back of a parked truck after a crash in Birmingham. Read
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Jaguar's £300m joy
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
JAGUAR has already clocked up nearly £300 million worth of orders for the new XF model - weeks before its showroom debut. Read
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Blues legend backs Mail fun run
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
BLUES legend Dave Latchford told today how he beat cancer with the help of doctors and Macmillan Cancer Support - which is why he is backing the Birmingham Mail Fun Run. Read
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Heartbroken partner speaks out
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
A HEARTBROKEN young father who found the "love of his life" electrocuted said today he would never get over his tragic loss. Read
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Flood alert but rain is set to ease
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
COMMUTERS faced a soggy journey to work this morning after overnight heavy rain left deep pools on some West Midland roads. Read
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Eastender Shane makes a spirited Scrooge
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
It seemed strange to be watching this musical version of A Christmas Carol so long after the festive season. Read
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Chemical spill at care home
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Midland nursing home after cleaning chemicals were spilt on site. Read
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Blitz on knives 'missing point'
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
PLANS to prosecute anyone found carrying a knife in parts of Birmingham have been condemned as a gimmick by a city MP. Read
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Youths in court for anti-social behaviour
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
SIX teenagers appeared in court following a combined police and council bid to fight gang crime in Birmingham. Read
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Anchor Inn scoops award
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
REAL ale fanatics have voted a family boozer in Digbeth as their top drinking hole for the fourth time. Read
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Tile collection fetches £85,000
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
A TILE collection squirreled away in a Birmingham home for 30 years has fetched more than £85,000 at auction. Read
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Universities facing £4m budget cuts
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S universities are bracing themselves for funding cuts of more than £4 million. Read
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Tragedy of dog in car
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
A DOG died after its owner left him trapped in a car for two hours on a hot summer day, Birmingham magistrates heard. Read
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Life for killers of drug dealer
Jan 15 2008 | Top Stories
Five men were today starting life sentences for the murder of a drug dealer in an “execution-style” killing. Read
