Mar
2008
Articles from 20th Mar 2008
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Family's plea on 'horrific' gun murder
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken family of a man gunned down in Birmingham made an emotional appeal this afternoon for help to catch his killers. Read
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Birmingham bar Yates set to close
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham’s best known bars, Yates's Wine Lodge, is closing its doors after 17 years. Read
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Battle to save care homes
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A DESPERATE family is lodging an appeal with European human rights officials in a last-ditch bid to halt the closure of several Sandwell Council-run old people's homes. Read
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Delight over re-opening of Severn Valley Railway
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
TOMORROW'S re-opening of the flood-hit Severn Valley Railway has been welcomed by Euro-MP Liz Lynne. Read
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Player left in shock over uncle 'murder'
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
FOOTBALLER Luke Rodgers today spoke of his anguish over the death of his uncle, fatally injured in what was believed to be an assault on a pub car park. Read
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Mum sacrificed her life for baby
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG Birmingham mum gave her life for the baby she would only have for two weeks. Read
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Matron guilty of negligence
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE sister of a woman, who died after being neglected when she was suffering from an epileptic fit at a nursing home, said "justice had been done" after the deputy matron was convicted of her manslaughter. Read
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Free way to fitness
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of inner-city Birmingham residents are to be offered free fitness sessions this year in a battle to tackle growing waistlines. Read
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Alex McCleish takes a seat at Harvey Nichols show
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
BLUES manager Alex McLeish had his eye off the ball and on the latest fashions at the Harvey Nichols Spring/Summer 08 Fashion Show. Read
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'Damaged' fire starter jailed
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man who confessed to having a fascination with fires and started blazes in two homes and a lock-up garage has been given an indeterminate prison sentence. Read
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Comedienne Lizzie Wiggins suffers stroke
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
LAUGH a minute Midland comedienne Lizzie Wiggins is still cracking jokes - despite suffering a devastating stroke. Read
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Police raided Blues over Cissé deal
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A TOP Premiership agent today spoke for the first time on speculation that the fraud police raid on Birmingham City was over the transfer of Aliou Cissé to Portsmouth. Read
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Applause for man who saved Tower Ballroom
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE businessman who is breathing new life into one of Birmingham's best loved nightspots won a round of applause from local people who are delighted the Tower Ballroom is about take centre stage again as a live entertainment venue. Read
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Threat of strike at hospitals
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
SECURITY guards and parking officials at two Midland hospitals are threatening to go on strike in a row over pay, it emerged today. Read
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Spectre hangs over cemetery
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
GHOSTLY tales are being used to promote the very real needs of Birmingham's most historic cemetery. Read
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Roadworks relief promised for Easter
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
HIGHWAY chiefs today pledged to complete or temporarily halt the majority of roadworks on the Midland's motorways and major roads in a bid to ease congestion during the big Easter get-away. Read
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It's coz we luv Slade!
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
FANS of glam legends Slade are being urged to don their flares, platforms and kipper ties and hit a top Black Country music venue on Sunday to "feel the noize". Read
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Driver in car share lane row
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE monitoring Birmingham's controversial car share lanes were today urged: "Go and catch real criminals instead." Read
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Booked in early!
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
AT just a few days old, this little bundle has become Sandwell's youngest library member. Read
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Agent speaks out over Birmingham City police raid
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A TOP Premiership agent today spoke for the first time on speculation that the fraud police raid on Birmingham City was over the transfer of Aliou Cissé to Portsmouth. Read
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Write stuff for scandal
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER teacher Audrey Duggan has just taken the wraps off her latest book which is all about a whiff of scandal before the word celebrity was ever invented. Read
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Couple win holiday in Mail competition
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
DAVID and Linda George were celebrating today after winning a dream holiday to Australia, thanks to the Birmingham Mail , Birmingham International Airport and airline Emirates. Read
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Postie victory in club battle
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A CITY nightspot withdrew an application to extend its opening hours at the last minute after the police and Royal Mail lodged serious objections to the plans. Read
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On the run with a fundraising beat
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
RUNNERS will be jogging to the beat of the drum as a bhangra group promises to bring an exotic flavour of music and dance to the Birmingham Mail Fun Run. Musicians from the Nachdey Hasdey Bhangra Group have pledged to not just run the 5km route but also dance and play their instruments all the way to the finish line. Read
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Boost for blind Dave
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A BLIND marathon runner who is gearing up for a challenge of a lifetime is being sponsored by the firm where his mother and grandmother used to work. Read
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Keyboard player quits UB40
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
ANOTHER member of UB40 has quit, with keyboard player Michael Virtue resigning from the band. Read
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Lollipop lady receives MBE
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
A LONG-serving Midland lollipop lady who has been given an MBE said her award was good for everyone in the community. Read
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Bishop of Birmingham holds shoe shine event
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
JESUS washed his disciples' feet and church leaders in Birmingham will be offering a 21st century footwash today. Read
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Downing Street plan to dump jags for Ministers
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
DOWNING Street has insisted Ministers will press ahead with plans to dump Birmingham-built Jaguars for "green" Japanese cars, after it emerged the policy led to a major Cabinet row. Read
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Gridlock predicted for Easter getaway
Mar 20 2008 | Top Stories
GRIDLOCK was predicted on the Midlands’ roads today as thousands of motorists start Easter holiday getaways. Read
