Dec
2008
Articles from 22nd Dec 2008
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Birmingham Mail Christmas TV guide
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
DON'T miss out on all the best television programmes over the Christmas period. Read
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Solihull Marine killed in Helmand, Afghanistan
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Solihull Royal Marine "with the heart of a lion" who was killed in Afghanistan while trying to help fellow soldiers in the wake of an explosion. Read
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Midlands troops in Iraq and Afghanistan get home treat
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLANDS troops serving in foreign war zones over Christmas were today given some festive cheer – as they found out their families had recorded special video messages for them to watch on Christmas Day. Read
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"Proof" of the Beast of Cannock Chase revealed
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
Could this cast be more hard evidence of the existence of the Chase Beast? Read
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Clown stripped at airport - because he was "terrorist threat"
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
AIRPORT security guards strip searched a Midland clown and confiscated his plastic handcuffs – because they thought he was a terrorist threat. Read
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Police escort for Santa on special early visit to Quinton housing estate
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
CHILDREN were treated to a special early Christmas visitor when Santa Claus came to town with a police escort. Read
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Police question youth after Kingswinford stabbing
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE were today questioning a 17-year-old youth after a man was stabbed and another hit by a car outside a Kingswinford nightspot. Read
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Wife's anger as thugs stab Stechford newsagent for a few packets of cigarettes
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE wife of a Birmingham newsagent who was the victim of an unprovoked knife attack says her husband cannot understand why his attackers stabbed him for the sake of a few cigarettes. Read
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Review: Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
Read the Birmingham Mail's review of the Robin Hood panto, which runs at Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre until February 1. Read
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Tally Ho Bowling Club locked out of Christmas party
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of one of Birmingham’s oldest bowling clubs were locked out of their own Christmas party after landlords seized their home. Read
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West Midlands loses 112,000 in five years to India and China
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands has lost 112,000 manufacturing and engineering jobs in five years as a result of competition from firms in China and India, it was revealed today. Read
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MP chooses Birmingham schoolboy's festive design
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
A CARD designed by a Birmingham schoolboy will be sitting on the mantlepieces of politicians across the country this Christmas. Read
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Birmingham police getting quicker access to CCTV evidence
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE are to instal new computer systems in stations across Birmingham to speed up the time it takes to download crucial CCTV evidence. Read
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Birmingham youngsters drum up fresh confidence at special classes
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
MUSICAL youngsters across Birmingham are dancing to a new beat thanks to drumming classes for children with special needs. Read
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Sheldon soldier's home to a sweet welcome
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
TEENAGE soldier Adam Arnold returned home from the front line this Christmas and found himself surrounded by a huge hamper of Cadbury’s chocolate. Read
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Midland families' festive messages for troops in Afghanistan
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
A BRAVE Midland soldier is set for a double festive celebration as he serves Queen and country over Christmas. Read
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New book on Birmingham stained-glass window artist Albert Lemmon
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND academic has published a book on one of Birmingham’s finest artists. Read
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Party marks completion of Saxon Gate housing project in Northfield
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
CHRISTMAS came early for residents of a new £14.2million housing project as it was officially opened with a festive party. Read
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Birmingham hospital trust starts early MRSA tests for patients
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
ALL patients at a Birmingham hospital trust are to be tested for MRSA before they even get on the ward in the fight against deadly superbugs. Read
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Family praise police for bringing killer of Handsworth Indian student to justice
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of an Indian student battered to death in her own home have praised police for the speed in which the killer was brought to justice. Read
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Boxing Day goes to the dogs
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
A GREYHOUND stadium in Birmingham says it is bucking the recession after selling out all its tickets for a special Boxing Day event. Read
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Survey reveals Birmingham drivers' parking rage at Christmas
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
CHRISTMAS is a time for goodwill – but not when it comes to parking your car in Birmingham. Read
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Publicity campaign to look at work done by social workers
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
It comes in the light of a damning official report into the city council’s care of vulnerable children and the negative publicity surrounding Haringey social workers involved in the tragic Baby P case. Read
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Johnny Doom wins Brummie of the Year title
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
RADIO star Johnny Doom has been named Brummie of the Year. Read
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Man charged over Erdington stabbing
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was due to appear in court today charged with attempted murder after a father-of-two was stabbed outside his Birmingham home. Read
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Tata Motors pledge to fund Jaguar Land Rover
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE Indian owners of Jaguar Land Rover have agreed to pump “tens of millions” of pounds into the luxury car brand to prevent a cashflow crisis, it was reported today. Read
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Bull Ring Markets open for first Sunday in 800 years
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
TRADERS at Birmingham’s historic Bull Ring Markets broke with tradition to open fully on a Sunday for the first time in more than 800 years as the credit crunch begins to bite. Read
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Jasper Carrott at NEC for annual Christmas Cracker show
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE credit crunch might mean it’s a no frills turkey on Christmas day, but a tightening of the purse strings hasn’t affected the numbers prepared to fork out to watch this now traditional Brummie Christmas curtain raiser. Read
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Retailers report a late rush in Christmas shopping
Dec 22 2008 | Top Stories
RELIEVED Birmingham retailers say there has been a last minute surge as shoppers pound the streets in search of a Christmas bargain. Read
