Nov
2008
Articles from 20th Nov 2008
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Elderly woman injured in bus attack
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham are trying to trace a man who assaulted an elderly woman. Read
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Fort Dunlop could be put up for sale by Urban Splash
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE hugeley successful Fort Dunlop building in Birmingham could be put up for sale, its developers announced today. Read
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Widow’s horror at grave like a ‘bog’
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A WIDOW said the land surrounding her husband’s grave was more like a “bog” after the ground was churned up for fresh turf six weeks ago. Read
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MIDLAND-based car parts and bicycles chain Halfords is still on track to meet profit targets – despite a recent slowdown in sales.
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
The Redditch group reported pre-tax profits of £49.1 million for the 26 weeks to September 26, an increase of 3.2 per cent on a year earlier after efforts to boost margins offset a 1.1 per cent decrease in like for like sales over the period. Read
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Jailed boss ordered to pay £115,000
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A LICHFIELD company boss jailed for immigration offences has been ordered to pay back more than £115,000. Read
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Police crack down on car park crime
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
THIEVES hoping to reap festive rewards by targeting visitors to a Midland beauty spot are being warned to stay away or risk being caught red-handed. Read
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Astronaut red-faced after $100,000 space blunder
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE astronaut who lost her tool bag on a spacewalk admitted that she made a mistake by not checking to see if the sack was tied down, and said she’s still embarrassed over the whole thing. Read
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MAJOR retailers were slashing prices today in a pre-Christmas bid to breathe life into the ailing high street.
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
Marks & Spencer is cutting prices by 20 per cent in its clothing and homewares departments in its biggest one-day promotion for four years. Read
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Sergeant's departure is bad for Strictly Come Dancing
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
STRICTLY Come Dancing will be “worse off” for John Sergeant’s dramatic departure, a former contestant said today. Read
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Killer goalie Luke McCormick is to become a dad, it has been revealed
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE mother of two young boys killed in a motorway crash caused by ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick spoke of her heartbreak today after learning the footballer is to become a father. Read
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Council to improve checks over mortgage adverts
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council has promised to improve checks on all its publications after its Forward newsletter was condemned in Parliament for carrying “irresponsible” mortgage adverts. Read
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Porn arrest fire chief Frank Sheehan's laptop stolen
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
THE personal laptop of West Midlands Fire chief Frank Sheehan was stolen just days before his arrest on suspicion of making child pornography. Read
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Shot fired during robbery at Birmingham post office
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
AN armed robber opened fire during a hold-up on a security guard making a cash drop at a post office in Birmingham. Read
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Shining star Rani Uppelle scoops Outstanding Woman in Business award
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A TALENTED Birmingham businesswoman has scooped the title of Outstanding Woman in Business at the national Institute of Asian Business awards. Read
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Discussion at South Birmingham College as part of Islam Awareness Week
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
STAFF and students at a Birmingham college were today taking part in a special event as part of Islam Awareness Week. Read
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First £1m apartment sells in Orion buidling in Birmingham
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
DEVELOPERS in Birmingham are celebrating the sale of the city’s first million pound apartment. Read
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2,000 jobs to go at Rolls-Royce
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
ROLLS-Royce plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 140 in the UK, after reviewing the impact of the current economic “uncertainties”, the aerospace giant announced today. Read
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John Sergeant departure is bad for Strictly Come Dancing
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
STRICTLY Come Dancing will be “worse off” for John Sergeant’s dramatic departure, a former contestant said today. Read
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Elton John performs at Birmingham NIA
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
SIR Elton John brought a slice of Las Vegas glitz to Birmingham last night. Read our review and see pictures from the show. Read
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Plans unveiled for Jewellery Quarter
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
PLANS to create a £1.5million iconic “golden square” in Birmingham’s historic jewellery quarter were revealed today. Read
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Anger over plans to change name of Saracen's Head pub in Kings Norton Green
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Mail readers have spoken out against the decision to change the name of a historic city pub – accusing it of being “politically correct”. Read
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Birmingham business community join fund-raising Sleepout for St Basils
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM homeless charity made a mug out of city slickers during a night out. Read
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Police crack down on car park crime
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
THIEVES hoping to reap festive rewards by targeting visitors to a Midland beauty spot are being warned to stay away or risk being caught red-handed. Read
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Concert held for terminally ill toddler Caitlin Powell
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM family has thanked kind-hearted event bosses who organised a concert for their terminally ill toddler. Read
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Residents vow to fight over eco-town
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS battling plans for a controversial eco-town on their doorstep have insisted: “We will fight to the bitter end.” Read
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Birmingham school earns top marks from Ofsted
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
STAFF and pupils at a Birmingham secondary school are glowing with pride after earning a top-class report from the national schools inspection body. Read
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New book featuring life and career of dance teacher Hazel Cleaver
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
SHE’S shared a stage with Bruce Forsyth and Morecambe and Wise, and now the spotlight is set to shine on Birmingham dance teacher Hazel Cleaver. Read
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Fairytale characters launch family friendly arts
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
FAIRYTALE characters spread a little magic to families at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Read
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Weoly Castle's puny Christmas tree has been defended by a Birmingham councillor
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A CHRISTMAS tree dubbed Britain’s “puniest pine” has been defended by the city councillor for the ward who said “size doesn’t matter”. Read
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Gang teen tried to start blaze in flat
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of a notorious Birmingham gang tried to flood and set fires in a flat following a street dispute. Read
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City MP welcomes new laws on vice
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
But Gisela Stuart (Lab, Edgbaston) also urged the Government to go even further and simply make using the services of a prostitute illegal. Read
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Former G4 star Ansell still has X Factor
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
JONATHAN ANSELL: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Read
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Part-time chef jailed for five-and-a-half years in heroin smuggling operation
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A PART-time chef who played a “vital role” in a massive heroin smuggling operation which involved 10 kilos of the drug being sent to Birmingham has been jailed for five-and-a-half-years. Read
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Don't miss out on R&D tax breaks, Midland companies warned
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND companies have been warned they could be missing out on valuable research and development tax breaks – because they think they don’t qualify. Read
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Solihull man tells of three brothers killed in wartime bombing raid in Birmingham
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN whose three brothers were killed in the same Second World War bombing raid has spoken publicly about the tragedy for the first time. Read
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Commuters to be hit by rail delays over festive period
Nov 20 2008 | Top Stories
FESTIVE travellers have been handed an early Christmas present by rail chiefs – big delays over the holidays. Read
