Nov
2008
Articles from 27th Nov 2008
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850 agency jobs go at Midlands Jaguar Landrover factories
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
The car industry was rocked by more grim news today when Jaguar Land Rover said hundreds of agency workers will lose their jobs at major factories. Read
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Walsall Illuminations under threat after fall in visitors
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
THE plug may be pulled on Walsall Illuminations after 57 years because of a fall in visitor numbers. Read
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Castle Vale children pack up treats to send to British soldiers after hearing about brave Lance Corporal Matt Croucher
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
CHILDREN at a Birmingham primary school have an extra special reason to ensure that British soldiers in Afghanistan are well looked after this Christmas. Read
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Jobs saved as Midlands Mark One shops find new owner
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
JOBS at five crisis-hit West Midland fashion stores have been rescued following the sale of collapsed discount chain Mark One, it was revealed today. Read
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Birmingham jobs fears as Woolworths goes into administration
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS more West Midland jobs were today at risk following the collapse of High Street chain Woolworths as the economic downturn claimed its biggest retail scalp so far. Read
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850 Jaguar and Land Rover workers to lose jobs at Castle Bromwich and Solihull
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands automotive sector was rocked by another savage jobs blow today as Jaguar Land Rover announced the loss of 850 agency staff. Read
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Budget airline bmibaby axes five routes from Birmingham Airport
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
BUDGET airline bmibaby has axed five of its routes from Birmingham for next summer. Read
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The Carole Nash International Motorcycle & Scooter Show at the NEC
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
The amazing Bat-pod from the Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight will be unleashed as a major feature at this year's Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show! Read
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Walsall Illuminations may close after 57 years
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
Councillors have pledged to take stock over the future of the event after deeming this year’s turn-out as ‘disappointing’. Read
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850 Jaguar and Land Rover workers to lose jobs at Castle Bromwich and Solihull
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands automotive sector was rocked by another savage jobs blow today as Jaguar Land Rover announced the loss of 850 agency staff. Read
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B&Q revenues slump by 7.8 per cent
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
RETAIL group Kingfisher today said sales at its B&Q business were down nearly nine per cent amid the slump in consumer spending. Read
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Birmingham jobs fears as Woolworths goes into administration
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS more West Midland jobs were today at risk following the collapse of High Street chain Woolworths as the economic downturn claimed its biggest retail scalp so far. Read
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Mumbai, 101 dead 200 held
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
UP TO 200 hostages were feared to be held hostage by terrorists in a luxury hotel in Mumbai today, following attacks which left 101 people dead. Read
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Officials felt fear at Birmingham minicab meeting
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
A BAYING crowd of angry cabbies frightened council officers who were relieved when a meeting over a new one-colour cab policy was called off, it has been claimed. Read
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Man charged with Halesowen churchyard murder appears in court
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
By Steve Bradley Read
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Ministers meet business leaders to discuss further support for industries hit by recession
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
MINISTERS were meeting business leaders today to discuss further government support for industries hit by the economic downturn. Read
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Midland teenager gives birth to conjoined twins
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
AN EIGHTEEN-year-old Midland woman became Britain’s youngest mother to give birth to conjoined twins. Read
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England cricket matches called off after Mumbai attacks
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
THE remaining two matches in England's one-day international series in India have been postponed following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Read
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MPs urge transport minister Geoff Hoon not to overlook Midlands
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
MINISTERS were warned not to overlook the West Midlands after the region failed to win a share of a £1billion transport package. Read
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Pupils on song for performance tonight
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
CHOIR master Gareth Malone has been putting pupils at a Birmingham school through their vocal paces as they prepare for a show-stopping performance at a national conference in the city tonight. Read
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Sutton Coldfield resident spearheads campaign to bring back good neighbourliness
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
REMEMBER when people knew their neighbours? Well one Sutton Coldfield resident is spearheading a campaign to bring back good neighbourliness. Read
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Back of the net! Cash joy for Solihull football team
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
The cash windfall helped Ulverley Hawks, in Solihull, purchase a new kit. Read
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Extra police for Birmingham's German Market
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE have stepped up patrols around Birmingham’s Frankfurt Market as part of a charm offensive to stop visitors falling victim to light-fingered pickpockets. Read
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Birmingham silverware firm bought for the nation
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
ENGLISH HERITAGE’S purchase of a piece of Birmingham’s industrial past has been hailed as one of the highlights of the organisation’s year. Read
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Pupils put finishing touches to Birmingham's Nativity trail
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
VISITORS to Birmingham city centre will be treated to a trail of the Christmas story, complete with life-size donkey, dotted around five central locations. Read
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Charity toy sale at Birmingham's Bullring Markets
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS can pick up a bargain at a charity toy sale being held at Birmingham Bullring Markets. Read
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Birmingham City and Aston Villa fans in league of shame for banning orders
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
SOCCER yobs linked to Blues and Aston Villa have landed their clubs in a Top Ten league of shame for football banning orders. Read
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Jail for Sparkhill identity theft con men
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
FRAUD cops today welcomed the jailing of three men who stole innocent people’s identity in order to con tens of thousands of pounds from banks. Read
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Castle Vale children pack up treats to send to British soldiers after hearing about brave Lance Corporal Matt Croucher
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
CHILDREN at a Birmingham primary school have an extra special reason to ensure that British soldiers in Afghanistan are well looked after this Christmas. Read
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King Edward wins Birmingham schools stockbroking competition
Nov 27 2008 | Top Stories
THE credit crunch may be taking its toll of stock markets around the world, but a group of aspiring stockbrokers at a Birmingham school seem to have the secret of success on the trading floor. Read
