Dec
2008
Articles from 12th Dec 2008
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M6 crash in Birmingham causes huge delays
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of motorists faced hours of delays today after a multiple vehicle pile-up on the M6 shut both sides of the motorway. Read
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THOUSANDS of motorists faced hours of delays today after a multiple vehicle pile-up on the M6 shut both sides of the motorway.
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
At least seven people were injured, one seriously, when four light goods vehicles, a van and a car were involved in the “significant collision” just before 6am. Around six vehicles, believed to be lorries and small goods vehicles, were involved in the pile-up between junctions six and seven southbound, and seven and eight northbound, near Great Barr. Read
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THE family of a Birmingham dad murdered as he celebrated his birthday today demanded that police work harder to bring his suspected killer to justice.
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Meshack Brown, pictured left, a “fun loving” father-of-three, was gunned down in what police described as a racially-motivated shooting in Newtown two years ago. Read
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Queues chaos as Walsall Woolworth store cuts prices
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THESE were the chaotic scenes at a Midland branch of fallen high street giant Woolworths as bargain hunters braved the bitter cold to take advantage of rock-bottom prices. Read
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Bank workers protest outside HBOS meeting in Birmingham
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SCORES of anxious bank employees braved the December chill outside the National Exhibition Centre today to demand job security for up to 145,000 UK workers. Read
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Controversial plan to replace job centres will be piloted in Birmingham
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
By Jonathan Walker Read
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Birmingham Council defends £9m publicity budget
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council today defended its multi-millon pound publicity budget after campaigners slammed the expense as wasteful and unnecessary. Read
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Bail out plan for Jaguar Land Rover looks increasingly likely
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
MINISTERS appeared to pave the way for a bail-out of Jaguar Land Rover as they said Britain’s car industry was of “critical national importance” and the Government would do more to support it. Read
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A £9 BILLION emergency rescue for the big three US car manufacturers collapsed in the Senate after a union refused to accept Republican demands for swift pay cuts.
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Cross-party talks on the rescue broke down over the Republican demands the union agreed to steep cuts by 2009 to bring their pay into line with Japanese car makers. Read
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By Chris Henwood
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Black Country motorists faced hours of delays today after a multiple vehicle pile-up on the M6 shut both sides of the motorway. Read
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Police win dispersal order against street yobs
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BLACK Country police have won a dispersal order against a group of youngsters following reports of criminal damage and public order offences. Read
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Court move to shut down Barr Beacon car wash in Pheasey
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A BLACK COUNTRY car wash – still trading 10 months after flouting orders to stop – will now be hit with an injunction by Walsall Council. Read
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Birmingham Mail Schools Awards held to honour youngsters
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE unsung heroes of the classroom were rejoicing today after winning recognition for the wonderful things they do every single day. Read
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Parents of murdered dad Meshack Brown demand killer is brought to justice
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of a Birmingham dad murdered as he celebrated his birthday today demanded that police work harder to bring his suspected killer to justice. Read
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Soldiers urged to take up chocolate treat
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SOLDIERS across the West Midlands were today urged to stake their claim to a special Christmas present as Cadbury’s offered 100 free chocolate gifts to our heroes in the forces. Read
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Selly Park care home fire alert
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
ELDERLY residents at a south Birmingham nursing home were led to safety after a faulty tumble drier caused a false alarm. Read
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Controversial plan to replace job centres will be piloted in Birmingham
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to replace job centres with private services to get benefit claimants into work will be piloted in Birmingham and Solihull. Read
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HBOS shareholders meet at NEC to vote on bank's rescue takeover by LLoyds TSB and government bail-out
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
HBOS shareholders were meeting in Birmingham today to vote on the bank’s rescue takeover by Lloyds TSB and an £11.5billion taxpayer bail-out. Read
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Queues chaos as Walsall Woolworth store cuts prices
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THESE were the chaotic scenes at a Midland branch of fallen high street giant Woolworths as bargain hunters braved the bitter cold to take advantage of rock-bottom prices. Read
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Bail out plan for Jaguar Land Rover looks increasingly likely
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
MINISTERS appeared to pave the way for a bail-out of Jaguar Land Rover as they said Britain’s car industry was of “critical national importance” and the Government would do more to support it. Read
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Murder convictions quashed
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THREE Asian men told by a Birmingham judge they would “serve a minimum of 25 years” for murdering a black man in the 2005 Lozells riots have had their convictions quashed. Read
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Managers unaware of plans to close pools to pay for Olympic venue
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
MANAGERS of Birmingham’s council-owned swimming baths claim that they have not been consulted over council proposals to close some pools to pay for a £60 million Olympic-size venue. Read
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'Help find our dad safe for Christmas'
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of a missing Midland man have made a fresh appeal for his safe return. Read
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Wristband fiasco at Kings of Leon gig at NIA
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES at one of Birmingham’s best-known concert venues apologised today after a blunder left music fans stuck outside a gig. Read
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Aston Villa launch new cook book Villa on a Plate
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
VILLA heroes hope to net stacks of cash for a Birmingham children’s charity with a new cook book of their favourite foods. Read
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Car crash in Perry Barr
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN had to be rescued from her car following a crash at One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr. Read
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M6 crash closes motorway in Birmingham
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE Midlands’ motorway network was plunged into chaos today when a six vehicle pile-up closed the M6 in Birmingham during the morning rush hour. Read
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New magistrates’ courts and former Bank of England plans approved
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
£150 MILLION building bonanza is set to start in Birmingham after two major construction schemes were approved. Read
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Crackdown on illegals
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BORDER police launched a series of raids on motorway service stations in a crackdown on illegal immigrants. Read
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West Midlands drivers worst abusers of disabled parking system
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
NINE out of ten disabled drivers in the West Midlands say they have suffered from people borrowing ‘blue badges’ off friends or relatives Read
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Midlands fires service shake-up branded a charade
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP today branded public consultation on plans for a revamp of West Midlands Fire Service as a ‘ridiculous charade’ amid fresh concerns it will cost lives. Read
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Voices raised to mark £1 m repair
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Members of The Assemblies of the First Born held a gospel carol service to mark the near completion of a face-lift to their place of worship. Read
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Walsall club Kinky Boots ordered to remove billboard or face court action
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL billboards showing a man in knee-length PVC boots will land nightclub bosses in court unless they’re removed, Walsall planning chiefs have warned. Read
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Government loses appeal to change NHS Dental Contract
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM dentist has scored a landmark victory against the government after it failed to overturn a court ruling which protects the employment rights of dentists across the country. Read
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Jury rejects claims by Menezes police
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY today rejected the police account of the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes on July 22, 2005 as the Brazilian’s inquest was branded a “white-wash” by his family. Read
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Bank workers protest outside HBOS meeting in Birmingham
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SCORES of anxious bank employees braved the December chill outside the National Exhibition Centre today to demand job security for up to 145,000 UK workers. Read
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Queues chaos as Walsall Woolworth store cuts prices
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THESE were the chaotic scenes at a Midland branch of fallen high street giant Woolworths as bargain hunters braved the bitter cold to take advantage of rock-bottom prices. Read
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THE family of a Birmingham dad murdered as he celebrated his birthday today demanded that police work harder to bring his suspected killer to justice.
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Meshack Brown, pictured left, a “fun loving” father-of-three, was gunned down in what police described as a racially-motivated shooting in Newtown two years ago. Read
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THOUSANDS of motorists faced hours of delays today after a multiple vehicle pile-up on the M6 shut both sides of the motorway.
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
At least seven people were injured, one seriously, when four light goods vehicles, a van and a car were involved in the “significant collision” just before 6am. Around six vehicles, believed to be lorries and small goods vehicles, were involved in the pile-up between junctions six and seven southbound, and seven and eight northbound, near Great Barr. Read
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Ex-Blues star's dad is jailed for drug dealing
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE father of former Birmingham City star Jermaine Pennant was jailed for five years today for drug-dealing. Read
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Funeral service held for Khyra Ishaq
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SCORES of mourners gathered for the funeral of seven-year-old Khyra Ishaq, who was finally laid to rest today six months after she allegedly starved to death. Read
