Dec
2009
Articles from 31st Dec 2009
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Pensioner takes plunge as part of fight to get Moseley Road baths renovated
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER who completed his first mile swim at a Birmingham pool 75 years ago returned for a long-awaited plunge to help save the historic baths. Read
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Death announced of London town crier Peter Moore, who was a Barnardo's boy in Walsall
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER Midland Barnardo’s boy, who went on to become London’s town crier for 31 years has died. Read
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Birmingham New Year's Eve fireworks set to be the best yet
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
REVELLERS in Birmingham can see the new year in with a bang at a free fireworks display in the city centre. Read
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Golfers desert doomed Handsworth golf course ahead of closure
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
GOLFERS have been voting with their feet by deserting Birmingham’s doomed Hilltop golf course, new figures show. Read
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Miracle babies see in New Year as best friends
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A PAIR of Midland babies will finally see in the New Year at home with their families after spending the first months of their young lives in hospital. Read
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New adult learners boost in Birmingham
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
WHILE many people in Birmingham will be looking to make resolutions to lose pounds in the New Year, one organisation is hoping to encourage them to add a few pounds instead. Read
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Birmingham sport's project scoops top award
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM group that offers sporting opportunities to hundreds of disadvantaged people in the West Midlands has received a top award recognising its achievement. Read
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Walsall pensioner dragged to floor during daytime robbery
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A 72-YEAR-OLD woman has been dragged to the floor as a man tried to steal her handbag in Walsall. Read
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Robbers armed with baseball bats raid Meriden Co-op
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
MEN armed with baseball bats have robbed a supermarket in Meriden overnight. Read
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Firefighters called to Birmingham Balti Belt blaze
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS were called on to tackle a blaze which broke out at a restaurant in Birmingham’s Balti Belt early today. Read
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Nigel in gesture to fans
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
GRIEVING Nigel Kennedy put aside his heartache to help make the day for fellow Aston Villa fans. Read
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Bars battle for awards
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
CALLING all Broad Street regulars... Read
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Kidnapped British hostage released
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A BRITISH man held hostage in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years is today celebrating his freedom. Read
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Solihull Council explains decision to knock back Grand Union Canal marina plans
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
DETAILS behind the refusal for plans for two canal marinas on greenbelt land in Solihull are available online for residents to view. Read
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Birmingham blogger to document New Year's Eve at Digbeth Coach Station
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM blogger will spend her New Year’s Eve documenting tales of travellers arriving and departing from the newly-opened Digbeth Coach Station. Read
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Cadbury takeover "would kill Bournville community" claims councillor
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A HOSTILE takeover of iconic Birmingham firm Cadbury would kill the community where it has resided for nearly 200 years, councillors have warned. Read
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Permit of £10 to keep a skip outside Birmingham homes
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
ANYONE in Birmingham who places a skip on the road outside their house while carrying out work will soon have to buy a £10 permit. Read
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Hate crime campaign launched in Birmingham
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR new campaign has been launched aimed at winning the ‘hearts and minds’ of the public in the fight against hate crime. Read
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Lozells stabbings: Police out in force to catch seven-times knifeman
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE were back on the streets of a Birmingham suburb as the hunt for the serial knife attacker behind a bizarre string of stabbings continued. Read
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Tiny Hockley firm takes on court case against Gucci - and wins
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
A TINY Birmingham company has won an astonishing David and Goliath High Court showdown against luxury global fashion giants Gucci – over the sale of flip-flops, jock straps and other goods. Read
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Midlands New Year Honours: Region's unsung heroes get rewarded
Dec 31 2009 | Top Stories
FROM restaurant dishwasher to an honour from Her Majesty the Queen. Read
