Sep
2008
Articles from 5th Sep 2008
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Birmingham woman launches charity for unhappy brides
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman who was left homeless after escaping a forced marriage is hoping her charity will help save others from the same fate. Read
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Radio station hits back in booze row
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
PRESENTERS on two Midland radio stations have been blasted for encouraging drinking, according to a Government-funded study today. Read
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Birmingham headteacher in Africa mission
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A HEAD teacher in Birmingham is urging others to follow in her footsteps by going on a mission to Africa. Read
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Artsfest to return to Birmingham
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
FESTIVAL fans will be swapping muddy fields for city streets as ArtsFest returns to Birmingham. Read
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Latifs and Sons bosses slam ‘aggressive tactics’ used on customers
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
CITY clamping firms are abusive, aggressive and employing underhand tactics in Digbeth, according to bosses at a famous Birmingham discount store battling to protect its customers. Read
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Memories of Brum MP MP Denis Howell who changed the weather
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
FORGET Birmingham’s famous Mr Rainmaker – what the city really needs now is for someone to stop the torrential downpours.Birmingham is set to be awash with umbrellas this weekend as the awful September weather continues. Read
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Green lessons offered to eco-town residents
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
ANYONE wanting to buy a house in a proposed Midland eco-town will be offered lessons on how to adopt a green lifestyle, developers behind the Middle Quinton scheme in south Warwickshire revealed. Read
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Health worker duped bosses
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND hospital worker responsible for ensuring patients were safe during operations has been struck off after he failed to tell bosses he had a prison sentence for deception. Read
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Devastated family’s tribute to Kathleen Sheridan
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a nurse who died in a road accident today paid tribute to their “shining star”. Read
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Barclays Bank and Aston FM giving money to good causes
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
WITH times getting tighter, good causes across the city are being invited to put in a plea for a share of a Money Give Away being run by a community radio station and Barclays Bank. Read
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Barclays Bank and Aston FM giving money to good causes
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
WITH times getting tighter, good causes across the city are being invited to put in a plea for a share of a Money Give Away being run by a community radio station and Barclays Bank. Read
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1,000 people sign up world heritage status for Bournville
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 people have responded to a campaign for world heritage status to be bestowed on Birmingham’s Bournville village. Read
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Council chiefs spell Cathedral Church of St Philip wrong
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
COUNCIL chiefs were left red-faced today after admitting that roadside signs directing drivers to the Cathedral Church of St Philip had been mis-spelt. Read
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Carer denies sex attacks
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A RESIDENTIAL social worker at a children’s home in Birmingham allegedly carried out a campaign of sexual abuse against boys living there for 13 years, a court was told. Read
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Usain Bolt could warm up for 2012 Olympics in Birmingham
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
THE world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, could be warming up for the London Olympics in Birmingham under plans being drawn up by city sports chiefs. Read
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Four Birmingham Mail readers to quiz Gordon Brown
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
FOUR Birmingham Mail readers will come face-to-face with the Prime Minister in a once-in-life-time opportunity to have their say on the future of Britain. Read
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Brum being rebranded as university city
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A BID to rebrand Birmingham as a university city backed by a major national cinema advertising campaign was being launched today. Read
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Birmingham man charged with manslaughter
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man was due in court today charged with manslaughter after a construction worker was punched in the street. Read
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Man dies of multiple stab wounds after attack in Hodge Hill
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was stabbed to death in a frenzied attack in a house in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham child in 30ft fall from London tower block
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A TODDLER who died after plunging more than 30ft from the fourth floor of a London tower block was from Birmingham, it emerged today. Read
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Custody for gun suspect
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN has appeared in court charged in connection with a tower block shooting in Birmingham that left a man fighting for life. Read
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Monty Panesar gets keys to new Jaguar XKR
Sep 05 2008 | Top Stories
ENGLAND test cricketer Monty Panesar became Jaguar’s latest “Brand Champion” when he was handed the keys to a new XKR sports car. Read
