Dec
2008
Articles from 8th Dec 2008
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UFOs spotted close to popular Brummie holiday resort
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A TOWN councillor in a popular holiday spot for Brummies was left baffled after seeing six UFOs in one night. Read
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Smokers in Walsall offered shopping vouchers to quit
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
WALSALL smokers are to be offered £30 high street vouchers to kick the habit. Read
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Number of late-running Midlands trains soars
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
FRUSTRATED rail commuters in the Midlands are facing rocketing numbers of late-running trains. Read
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West Midlands Police "destroyed" 1,000 pieces of evidence, claim
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 pieces of vital evidence relating to serious West Midlands crimes were mistakenly destroyed on the orders of managers, it has been claimed. Read
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Birmingham's Indian Elvis lands gig in Bethlehem
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
HE is Birminghams very own Indian Elvis who is now set to become a star of Bethlehem. Read
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THIS was the moment a suspected female graffiti menace was caught on a secret camera apparently daubing all over a bus shelter window in Birmingham.
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
The teenager was unaware she was being filmed by a CCTV camera as she leaned over a friend and appeared to write all over the windows of the shelter in Chelmsley Wood with a blue marker pen. Read
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Jaguar and Land Rover in Indian adventure
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
JAGUAR and Land Rover plan to beat the global downturn with major sales drives in Tata’s own backyard – by setting up dealership networks in India. Read
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NEW Birmingham International Airport boss Paul Kehoe today made an impassioned plea for the West Midlands to get the ideal Christmas gift – in the shape of a long-awaited runway extension.
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
Mr Kehoe said the proposed 400- metre extension could add four million passengers a year to the airport, enabling flights to destinations such as China and the west coast of the United States. Read
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Designer hats collection owned by one of Britain's first female GPs, Doreen Mary Tillotson, was going under the hammer at Bonhams in Knowle today
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A COLLECTION of designer hats, which once belonged to one of Britain’s first female GPs, was going under the hammer today at Bonhams in Knowle. Read
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THIS was the moment a suspected female graffiti menace was caught on a secret camera apparently daubing all over a bus shelter window in Birmingham.
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
The teenager was unaware she was being filmed by a CCTV camera as she leaned over a friend and appeared to write all over the windows of the shelter in Chelmsley Wood with a blue marker pen. Read
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Jaguar and Land Rover in Indian adventure
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
JAGUAR and Land Rover plan to beat the global downturn with major sales drives in Tata’s own backyard – by setting up dealership networks in India. Read
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Shocking poster to help combat domestic abuse
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
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600 jobs at risk as car parts firm Wagon on brink of collapse
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
ANOTHER West Midland car component company is teetering on the brink of administration, with 600 jobs at risk. Read
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Armed robbery at Coseley newsagents
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a Coseley newsagents. Read
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Blitz on graffiti vandals
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
THIS was the moment a suspected female graffiti menace was caught on a secret camera apparently daubing all over a bus shelter window in Birmingham. Read
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Warley Women’s Rugby Club is looking for ladies aged 14-plus who would like to play rugby and make new friends. Phone Kayleigh on 07746 893390 or email warleywomen@hotmail.co.uk
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
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Plea for relatives of Walsall woman
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
AN appeal has been made for the family of a Black Country woman found dead in her armchair. Read
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Fury over rail cutbacks
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
RADICAL cuts to a Walsall train service next week will leave around 60,000 commuters battling to make it to work on time. Read
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Arsonists cause £100k damage to allotment building
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
ARSONISTS attacked a Black Country allotment site, causing more than £100,000-worth of damage. Read
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Families tell of Midland winter wonderland upset
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
CHRISTMAS was cancelled at the weekend for heartbroken children as a muddy field, less than a dozen tents, police and trading standards officers put paid to a controversial Midland “winter wonderland”. Read
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SCORES of Black Country truck drivers are owed thousands after their employer’s shock closure, it has been claimed.
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
Delivery workers at Breezemount Transport’s Cradley Heath operation said they had gone unpaid after they were laid off just over a week ago – meaning their families face a miserable Christmas. Read
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Smokers in Walsall offered shopping vouchers to quit
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
WALSALL smokers are to be offered £30 high street vouchers to kick the habit. Read
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Evidence stored in stable claims
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
The astonishing claim was made after it was alleged that 1,000 exhibits recovered from major crime scenes were mistakenly destroyed on the orders of managers. Read
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Man charged with DJ's death
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A 27-YEAR-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a Midland DJ whose dismembered and headless body was found in a Midland canal. Read
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Smokers in Walsall offered shopping vouchers to quit
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
WALSALL smokers are to be offered £30 high street vouchers to kick the habit. Read
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Man on attempted murder charge after attack on Wolverhampton elderly couple
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN has been charged with the attempted murder of an elderly couple who were left fighting for their lives after being attacked in their own home Read
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Pervert is jailed for 10 years
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM pervert who preyed on three young girls, systematically abusing them over a number of years, is starting a 10-year jail term. Read
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A HIGH-tech Conservative Party campaigning centre in Warwickshire is to close with the loss of 40 jobs, it was revealed today.
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
The site, at Coleshill, was equipped with sophisticated computer technology used to identify target voters across the country, and played a key role in the party’s 2005 general election campaign. Read
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Designer hats collection owned by one of Britain's first female GPs, Doreen Mary Tillotson, was going under the hammer at Bonhams in Knowle today
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A COLLECTION of designer hats, which once belonged to one of Britain’s first female GPs, was going under the hammer today at Bonhams in Knowle. Read
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Day centres for closure
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A LEAKED memo has revealed that two day centres for young adults with learning difficulties are in line for closure as part of a Birmingham City Council cost-cutting plan. Read
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National Indoor Tug of War Championships in Smethwick
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE strain was clear from the faces when tug-of-war teams from across the UK came to the Midlands. Read
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£23m Tipping Street project wins backing
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
COUNCIL chiefs have given the first phase of a massive investment in the future of Stafford as a regional centre of growth and prosperity the green light. Read
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More trains to stop at Birmingham New Street
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
RAIL commuters using the West Coast Mainline will enjoy longer trains, more frequent services and faster travel times between Birmingham and major cities, the leading train operators said today. Read
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MGTF is selling fast
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
MG enthusiasts keen to get their hands on one of the limited edition MGTF models will have to move fast - as the last few are now coming off the Longbridge production line. Read
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Review: Slipknot at National Indoor Arena
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
THERE was an earthquake in Birmingham city centre last night. Its epicentre was traced to the National Indoor Arena. Read
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Review: The Kooks at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
EVEN when their front man Luke Pritchard is at his most tired and emotional, The Kooks know how to bring a venue to life with a bang. Read
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Review: Raymond Gubbay's Classical Spectacular at the NIA
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE combined might of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the English Concert Chorus once again made this an early December night to remember. Read
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Review: The Fratellis at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
“PLEASE welcome the greatest living rock ‘n’ roll band in the world – The Fratellis!” Read
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Will Young wows audience at Birmingham's Symphony Hall
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
WILL YOUNG braved sub-zero temperatures in Birmingham last night – and gave his fans a cheeky flash of his bum. Read
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West Midlands Police launch advertising campaign to combat domestic violence
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
THIS is the shocking poster that West Midlands Police believe will help to combat domestic violence over the festive season. Read
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Water pours into Bullring
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
FIRE crew were called out to the Bullring shopping centre early today after water flooded from a fractured main. Alarms went off at Starbucks coffee shop at about 5.45am and a pump from Highgate fire station turned out. Read
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Santa Jog held in aid of British Heart Foundation
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of fighting fit Father Christmases enjoyed a festive workout and raised an estimated £15,000 for the British Heart Foundation. Read
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Jasper Carrott given Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM walk of fame comedian Jasper Carrott was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards. Read
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Birmingham ranked in top three for accidents in UK
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has been named among the UK’s worst accident hot spots. Read
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Police launch festive campaign to tackle Broad Street crime
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S party district saw the launch of a police operation to curb crime, traffic problems and dangerous driving. Read
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Revamp of fire service may mean longer response times on 999 calls in some areas
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A REVAMP of West Midlands fire stations will see longer emergency response times for two to three per cent of residents it has emerged. Read
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E.ON UK chief executive Dr Paul Golby takes pro-chancellor role at Aston University
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE chief executive of energy company E.ON UK has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of Aston University and Chair of the university’s Council. Read
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Man fine after he pleads guilty to illegally carrying waste in Black Country
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
A 57-YEAR-old man has landed a court bill of more than £550 after pleading guilty to illegally carrying waste in the Black Country. Read
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Warley Women's Rugby Club looks to recruit new players
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
SPORTING Midland women are on the look-out for some new team-mates. Read
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New Bill will make youngsters learn to the age of 18
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS more young people in Birmingham and Solihull will be staying in education or training until the age of 18 following a landmark ruling by the Government. Read
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Host of talent for rejoice concerts
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
It’s hoped the group’s Rejoice Carol Concerts at The Symphony Hall on Sunday, December 14, will generate upwards of £5,000 for its 2008 charity Broadening Choices for Older People which cares for nearly 400 older people at 16 facilities across the city. Read
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Bishop of Birmingham David Urquhart holds service to encourage recycling
Dec 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE Bishop of Birmingham mixed religion with recycling at an event to mark the start of the Christmas season. Read
