Jan
2009
Articles from 6th Jan 2009
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Woman killed on level crossing was from Birmingham
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN driver killed as she frantically tried to reverse her car out of the path of an on-coming train was originally from Birmingham, it was revealed this afternoon. Read
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Tributes to Solihull goalkeeper killed in car crash
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
FRIENDS and family of a young Solihull man killed in a car crash have paid tribute to “an absolute legend”. Read
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Marks & Spencer set to axe 1,000 jobs
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
MARKS & Spencer will axe more than 1,000 jobs, it was reported today, as economic gloom continued to grip the high street. Read
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Armed raider strikes at Solihull pub
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
AN armed raider is being hunted by police today after he stole cash from a Solihull pub. Read
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Mosley man to appear in court for Edgbaston road death charge
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORIST was appearing in court today charged with causing the death of a city pensioner in a road smash in Birmingham. Read
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More misery for Midland rail passengers
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
PASSENGERS travelling through the Midlands on a key London to Scotland rail route suffered yet more travel misery today when three separate incidents led to delays and cancellations. Read
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MPs unite to back JLR campaign
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
POLITICIANS from across the political spectrum today united in support of the campaign and backed calls for a government loan to support Jaguar Land Rover through the credit crunch. Read
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Marks & Spencer set to axe 1,000 jobs
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
MARKS & Spencer will axe more than 1,000 jobs, it was reported today, as economic gloom continued to grip the high street. Read
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Arctic chill hits the region
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
TEMPERATURES in Birmingham dropped to a teeth-chattering -9 degrees in some areas overnight. Read
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Investigation stepped up into identity of M45 burned body
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
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Tree crash car driver dies
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has lost his fight for life after his car collided with a tree. Read
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Birmingham former education chief Tim Brighouse is knighted
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES have been paid to Birmingham’s former Mr Education, who has been rewarded with a knighthood in recognition of his longstanding service. Read
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Doorman killed man with punch
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
Aspiring lawyer Mohammed Waqar, aged 22, pleaded guilty at Bristol Crown Court to killing Simon Bampton, who was assaulted in Bristol on August 19 last year. Read
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Bordesley green artist charges into the limelight with his micro golden bull
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
PERCHED on top of a tiny diamond, mounted on the head of a matchstick this could be the smallest golden bull sculpture in the world. Read
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Baby dies as bug sweeps hospital unit
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BABY has died and seven others have been put into isolation after the outbreak of a deadly bug at a Birmingham hospital’s neo-natal unit. Read
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Last Woolworths stores close
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE last remaining Woolworths stores will close their doors for the final time at the end of trading today. Read
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Disruption in Birmingham due to snow
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM was transformed into a winter wonderland as inches of snow blanketed the city in places. Read
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JLR boss David Smith calls on Government
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR Land Rover boss David Smith today called for an emergency Government loan to safeguard 75,000 UK jobs during a “once in a century crisis”. Read
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Tributes paid to teen killed in Shirley crash
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
FRIENDS and family of a young Solihull man killed in a car crash have paid tribute to “an absolute legend”. Read
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Birmingham Mail launches campaign to safeguard future of Jaguar Land Rover
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
Today the Birmingham Mail launches a campaign to demand that the Government acts now to help safeguard this future. Read
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Protests over the invasion of Gaza at Birmingham council house
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A HUGE crowd gathered outside Birmingham’s Council House to voice their protests over the invasion of Gaza as they called on the local city council to boycott all Israeli goods. Read
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Man hurt in Rugeley house fire
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS treated a man who was suffering breathing problems following a house fire in Rugeley. Read
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Woman cut from car after crash in Dartmouth Middleway
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car following a collision with another vehicle in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham International Airport could benefit from plans for 200mph bullet trains
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM International Airport could hit the jackpot under new plans for 200mph bullet trains running between the city and London, council bosses claimed today. Read
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Glenn Miller Orchestra: Review
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE current British reincarnation of the famed Glenn Miller Orchestra, conducted by veteran Ray McVay, was in fine form... but what happened with the near-capacity audience? Read
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Cheslyn Hay in Walsall considers ban on drinking alcohol in public places to combat anti social behaviour
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
ALCOHOL could be banned in a Midlands village if the idea is given the go ahead by residents. Read
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Jury hearing over Heartlands deaths
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A JURY will decide whether two cancer patients died because they were given a higher-than-normal dose of medication at a Birmingham hospital, it emerged today. Read
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Historic vacuum cleaners to go under the hammer in Birmingham
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
HISTORY enthusiasts could clean up their very own piece of the past when a collection of historic vacuum cleaners go under the hammer at a Birmingham auction. Read
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UFO sighting in Solihull sparks worldwide interest
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND UFO sighting has sparked worldwide speculation about the existence of aliens after an amateur pilot spotted six pairs of mysterious lights on Christmas Eve. Read
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New Zealand stay costs Midland student university grant
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND teenager has been refused financial aid to help him through university because he went travelling in New Zealand. Read
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Villa top of art league
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A GIANT painting of a fictional F1 car sporting the colours of Aston Villa and signatures of all the players is to be auctioned in aid of the club’s sponsors, Acorns Children’s Hospice. Read
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Birmingham's tall buildings targeted by thrill-seekers
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A DANGEROUS new craze for scaling Birmingham’s highest new and disused buildings for stunning views of the city is spreading among thrill-seekers. Read
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Plan for church hall in Selly Oak set to be refused by council
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS to convert a derelict warehouse into a church hall are set to be thrown out over fears worshippers’ cars will block roads. Read
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Can you magic me up a goldfish bowl?
Jan 06 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE Midland magician is hoping locals will conjure an old-fashioned goldfish bowl out of thin air – because he is struggling to replace a broken one he used to own. Read
