Nov
2008
Articles from 17th Nov 2008
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Handicapped adults denied care in cash row between Birmingham City Council and the NHS
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
SEVERELY handicapped adults are being denied social services care following a dispute between Birmingham City Council and the NHS over who should foot the bill for looking after some of the most vulnerable people in society. Read
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Two killed in Oldham police pursuit crash are named
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
TWO men killed when their car crashed during a high-speed police pursuit were named by sources today. Read
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Two young trainees named West Midlands Engineering Apprentices of the Year
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
TWO outstanding trainees are celebrating after being named 2008 West Midlands Engineering Apprentices of the Year. Read
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PLANS for a “presumed consent” system of organ donation have been rejected by a panel of experts.
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
The UK Organ Donation Taskforce came out against the scheme as there was little evidence it would increase organ availability. Read
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High Court showdown over badge rights for the world's most expensive MG
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A HIGH Court showdown has been ordered over badge rights to the world’s most expensive MG – with a tiny West Midland firm pitted against one of the world’s biggest car makers. Read
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Former hairdresser from Harborne becomes Britain's best selling living artist
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A FORMER Birmingham hairdresser who started art classes just for fun when her children were at school more than 20 years ago has made it to the top of the charts as Britain’s top selling living artist. Read
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Protester attacked in Edgbaston
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
Lee Moore needed 18 stitches to the wound after being attacked on Friday. Read
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THE devastated family of a young talented footballer who died after a road accident in Birmingham today told of their heartbreak.
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
Eight-year-old Jordan Kane died in Birmingham Children’s Hospital after being in collision with a car in Holly Hill Road, Frankley, on Friday night. Read
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Fire on M6 toll causes traffic chaos
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A FIRE caused motorway jams for thousands of Midland rush hour drivers after a van containing dangerous chemicals burst in to flames. Read
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A MAN was cut free from his car after crashing into the wall of a tunnel in Birmingham.
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
Police, paramedics and two fire crews from Aston were called to Great Charles Street Queensway to help free the motorist shortly after 11pm on Saturday. Read
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Boy, 10, taken to hospital after rugby injury
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A TEN-year-old boy was taken to hospital after sustaining a serious injury playing rugby at a Midland club. Read
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Concerns are growing for missing Lea Bank pensioner Michael Flannagan
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
CONCERNS are growing for the welfare of a vulnerable pensioner who has been missing since Friday. Read
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Brummie burr affected by diverse ethnic community
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S distinctive twang is being influenced by the city’s diverse ethnic community. Read
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Man with Second World War mortar shells sparks bomb alert at Willenhall Police Station
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
WILLENHALL town centre was brought to a standstill when a man discovered a hoard of Second World War mortar shells in his attic, sparking a full-scale bomb alert. Read
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Villa fan killed in car crash
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a young talented footballer who died after a road accident in Birmingham today told of their heartbreak. Read
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Inquest adjourned into West Midlands man's lake death
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a West Midlands man whose body was found in a lake in mid Wales. Read
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Birmingham MP Liam Byrne's list of rules attacked
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
LIAM Byrne has been accused of handing out “a briefing note for slaves” after issuing detailed instructions about his likes and dislikes to civil servants. Read
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Inquest to open into the death of disabled Redditch man James Hughes
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
THE inquest into the death of a disabled man who was found stuffed in a suitcase in his back garden and his mother who was found dead in undergrowth near their Midland home will be opened next month. Read
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Police to charge football clubs for match day security
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs in the West Midlands have drawn up a new contract with football clubs that they hope will become the UK standard for charging for match-day security. Read
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Police wanted to place Baby P in care, it has been revealed
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE wanted to place Baby P in care but were persuaded by social services to return him to his abusive mother, a documentary was due to reveal tonight. Read
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Names of Oldham death crash trio to be revealed
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
THREE young people killed when their car crashed during a high-speed police pursuit were due to be named today. Read
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Liam Byrne MP’s list of rules comes under fire
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
LIAM Byrne has been accused of handing out “a briefing note for slaves” after issuing detailed instructions about his likes and dislikes to civil servants. Read
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Two young trainees named West Midlands Engineering Apprentices of the Year
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
TWO outstanding trainees are celebrating after being named 2008 West Midlands Engineering Apprentices of the Year. Read
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Shadow Secretary Grayling targets training for jobless in visit to Newtown, Birmingham
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
INNOVATIVE ways to tackle rising unemployment were highlighted in Birmingham – with a VIP visit by Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Chris Grayling. Read
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Study warns West Midlands could lose 180,000 jobs in recession
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A GRIM study today warned that the West Midlands is set to lose 180,000 jobs as the recession bites. Read
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Dispute over funding for disabled adults
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A DISPUTE over funding between Birmingham City Council and the NHS is resulting in some severely handicapped adults being denied social services care. Read
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Kayne West performs in Birmingham
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
DESPITE his brush with the law, rapper Kanye West made it on stage in Birmingham looking nonchalant and unfazed. Read
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McFly keep crowd waiting at NEC
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
SOME of the fluffy pink bunny ears dotted around the arena were starting to sag as many of the very young audience grew tired waiting for the arrival of Brit boy band McFly. Read
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Famous Saracen’s Head to lose its name
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
AN historic Birmingham pub which won a £4 million prize of restoration and has been known for more than three centuries, is to lose its famous name – sparking a row. Read
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Slade rocker Noddy Holder records track for Acorns Children's Hospice's Christmas appeal
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
IT’S Acccooorrnnnss! – Black Country hero Noddy Holder has recorded a special piece of audio in support of an Acorns Children’s Hospice Christmas fundraiser. Read
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How UK taxpayers are paying for good times of EU fraudsters
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
WE MAY be in the middle of a vicious credit crunch. More than 1,000 people a day may be joining the dole queues. We may have trouble finding the mortgage and paying our bills. Read
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Glue ear affliction among children cold be mistaken for stubbornness or rudeness
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
PARENTS and child care professionals in Birmingham are being warned during the winter months to be on the lookout for a common hearing condition that could be mistaken for bad manners in youngsters. Read
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Black Country police obtain inside information on burglaries - from burglars!
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
BLACK Country police have been obtaining inside information on burglaries. Read
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Tipton charity worker wins national awardaftr setting up South Asian Sexual Health Project
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A CHARITY worker has scooped a top national award for her “dedication and innovation” in launching a project in the Black Country. Read
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Athletics legend Edwards visits laser eye treatment clinic in Edgbaston
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
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Weekend specials
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNG people in Birmingham are to be encouraged to stay off the streets and out of trouble on Friday and Saturday nights. Read
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Kingstanding woman is resuscitated after house blaze
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
AN elderly lady was rescued from a severe house fire and resuscitated by paramedics. Read
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Archbishop helps unite city faiths
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
HINDUS and Christians from across the Midlands met the The Archbishop of Canterbury during his visit to Birmingham and the Black Country at the weekend. Read
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Kingstanding man, 94, suffers smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire at his home
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A 94-YEAR-old man had to be led to safety after a fire broke out at a house in Birmingham. Read
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Former hairdresser becomes Britain's best selling living artist
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A FORMER Birmingham hairdresser who started art classes just for fun when her children were at school more than 20 years ago has made it to the top of the charts as Britain’s top selling living artist. Read
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Chance to vote for a little star
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
STARS Lewis Hamilton and Leona Lewis are trying to find “Little Stars” from across the region who have courageously battled against cancer. Read
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Traders warned on knife sales
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE and trading standards officers have joined forces to urge Midland shopkeepers to stop selling potentially-deadly knives to children. Read
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Long wait for Olivia
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM refugee, living under the threat of deportation, has told of her agonisingly long wait for news. Read
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Handicapped adults denied care in cash row between Birmingham City Council and the NHS
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
SEVERELY handicapped adults are being denied social services care following a dispute between Birmingham City Council and the NHS over who should foot the bill for looking after some of the most vulnerable people in society. Read
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THE devastated family of a young talented footballer who died after a road accident in Birmingham today told of their heartbreak.
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
Eight-year-old Jordan Kane died in Birmingham Children’s Hospital after being in collision with a car in Holly Hill Road, Frankley, on Friday night. Read
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Slade rocker Noddy Holder records track for Acorns Children's Hospice's Christmas appeal
Nov 17 2008 | Top Stories
IT’S Acccooorrnnnss! – Black Country hero Noddy Holder has recorded a special piece of audio in support of an Acorns Children’s Hospice Christmas fundraiser. Read
