Dec
2008
Articles from 1st Dec 2008
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Sit-in protest at school merger plans in Solihull
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
DOZENS of parents and pupils staged a sit-in at a Solihull school to protest against an unpopular merger. Read
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Pupils at Woodside Community School in Dudley win prizes for their ideas to beat bullying
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Prize ideas in how to beat bullies Read
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Review: Simple Minds at NEC Arena
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
SIMPLE Minds were one of the iconic and important bands of the 1980s with such anthems as Alive and Kicking, Don’t You (Forget About Me) and their only number one Belfast Child. Read
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Review: The Zutons at Birmingham Carling Academy
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE gushing compliments of the audience on their way out of The Zutons’ gig on Saturday were predictable. Read
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Fight to save Walsall to Wolverhampton rail service
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
By Gary Marks Read
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Pantomime horses and their owners galloped round Centenary Square in aid of charity
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
PANTOMIME horses and their owners took a break from Christmas rehearsals when they galloped round Birmingham in the sixth Thomas Vale Construction Grand National. Read
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Pranksters start a fire at hotel in Edgbaston
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
PRANKSTERS started a fire at a Birmingham hotel. Read
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Three die in car crashes in Druids Heath and Aston
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
THREE people died and two others were left fighting for their lives after road accidents in Birmingham. Read
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South Birmingham PCT fined £20,000 after patient's death
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM health care trust has been fined £20,000 after an elderly patient died when she fell through a hoist which was too big for her. Read
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11,000 are
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
hit by a Read
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THREE people died and two others were left fighting for their lives after road accidents in Birmingham.
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Two women – one thought to be called Vikki, or Vicky – were killed in a crash in Druids Heath early yesterday. Read
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Halfords head office could be next for jobs axe
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE economic downturn looks set to strike another big high street name this week amid claims that Halfords is set to cut a quarter of its head-office staff. Read
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Jacqui Smith refuses to apologise over Tory arrest
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
EMBATTLED Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was under mounting pressure today after she refused to apologise for the controversial arrest of Tory frontbencher Damian Green. Read
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Firefighters test their skills in mock explosion
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
By Jane Tyler Read
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FROM PAGE ONE
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
car also died. Neither has been formally named but floral tributes to ‘Vikki’ and ‘Vicky’ were left at the scene today. Read
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11,000 are
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
hit by a Read
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THREE people died and two others were left fighting for their lives after road accidents in Birmingham.
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Two women – one thought to be called Vikki, or Vicky – were killed in a crash in Druids Heath early yesterday. Read
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Plucky Great Wyrley cancer tot wins 'Little Star' award
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
PLUCKY Donna Degg shows exactly why she is such a “Little Star” as her beaming smile covers up months of gruelling cancer treatment. Read
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Birmingham pub chain boss talks up prospects after huge profits slump
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Pub boss talks up prospects Read
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Halfords head office could be next for jobs axe
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE economic downturn looks set to strike another big high street name this week amid claims that Halfords is set to cut a quarter of its head-office staff. Read
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Jacqui Smith refuses to apologise over Tory arrest
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
EMBATTLED Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was under mounting pressure today after she refused to apologise for the controversial arrest of Tory frontbencher Damian Green. Read
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Firefighters test their skills in mock explosion
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
By Jane Tyler Read
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Footballer airlifted to hospital
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
A FOOTBALLER was airlifted to hospital after suffering a head injury during a match. Read
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Pupils at Woodside Community School in Dudley win prizes for their ideas to beat bullying
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Prize ideas in how to beat bullies Read
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Wolverhampton thug must serve minimum of 40 months
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
A THUG who took part in a string of terrifying armed gang robberies has been told by a judge he must stay behind bars for at least 40 months. Read
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THREE people died and two others were left fighting for their lives after road accidents in Birmingham.
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Two women – one thought to be called Vikki, or Vicky – were killed in a crash in Druids Heath early yesterday. Read
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FROM PAGE ONE
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
car also died. Neither has been formally named but floral tributes to ‘Vikki’ and ‘Vicky’ were left at the scene today. Read
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Jacqui Smith refuses to apologise over Tory arrest
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
EMBATTLED Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was under mounting pressure today after she refused to apologise for the controversial arrest of Tory frontbencher Damian Green. Read
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Firefighters test their skills in mock explosion
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
By Jane Tyler Read
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A DARTS competition is being held in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Funds raised by a £3 entrance fee for all players will be added to proceeds from a raffle. Read
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Footballer airlifted to hospital
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
A FOOTBALLER was airlifted to hospital after suffering a head injury during a match. Read
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New music service will help raise awareness of Aids in Africa
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
Music service raises profile Read
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Halfords head office could be next for jobs axe
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE economic downturn looks set to strike another big high street name this week amid claims that Halfords is set to cut a quarter of its head-office staff. Read
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Experts warn of rise in HIV on World AIDS Day
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
HIV victims across the West Midlands have nearly quadrupled over the past seven years – but another third don’t even know they have the infection. Read
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Home Secretary Jacqui Smith under pressure over Damian Green arrest
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
EMBATTLED Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was under mounting pressure today after she refused to apologise for the controversial arrest of Tory frontbencher Damian Green. Read
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Rev Jesse Jackson visits Mount Zion Community Church in Aston
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
CIVIL rights crusader the Rev Jesse Jackson brought a powerful message to Birmingham as part of a UK tour hot on the heels of America electing its first black president. Read
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Birmingham Tattoo held at NIA
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
A FEAST of entertainment was enjoyed by thousands of visitors to Birmingham when the city staged its annual Tattoo. Read
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Perry Barr MP in plea over youth crime
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
SCHOOLS have been urged to teach children that crime does not pay, after it emerged 1,000 youngsters aged 14 or younger were convicted in the West Midlands last year. Read
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Queueing up for homes in New Oscott retirement village
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
A WAITING list for Birmingham’s first American-style retirement village has grown to nearly 2,000, it has emerged. Read
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Victory as Marston Green homes plan dropped
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
DEVELOPERS have finally admitted defeat in a 18-month homes battle which saw angry residents take their “David and Goliath” struggle to the Prime Minister. Read
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SpongeBob Squarepants switches on Solihull Christmas lights
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
CHILDREN’S TV favourite SpongeBob SquarePants was among the guests invited to switch on Solihull’s Christmas lights this year. Read
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Children document the last day of Huntly Road Post Office, Ladywood
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
NEWSHOUNDS from a Birmingham primary school used cameras to document the last day of their community’s well used post office. Read
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Plucky Great Wyrley cancer tot wins 'Little Star' award
Dec 01 2008 | Top Stories
PLUCKY Donna Degg shows exactly why she is such a “Little Star” as her beaming smile covers up months of gruelling cancer treatment. Read
