Jan
2009
Articles from 9th Jan 2009
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A brush with death gives girl a new zest for life
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
SUPERGIRL Shannon Lee McKenzie “died” four times as a baby, but her brushes with death have given her an extra zest for life. Read
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GORDON Brown today said he was “determined” to work with Jaguar Land Rover in an attempt to help the survival of the famous firm.
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
The Prime Minister was responding to the Birmingham Mail’s campaign to win Government support for JLR. Read
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Brother's plea to missing Carol Walton
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE brother of a missing Birmingham woman today made an emotional appeal to his sister to get in touch and put them “out of their pain.” Read
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Neighbours name man shot dead in Bromsgrove armed robbery
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
NEIGHBOURS have today claimed the man shot dead during an armed robbery by masked gunmen was the postmaster's son. Read
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A MAN was shot dead by masked gunmen in front of horrified school children during an armed raid at a Midland Post Office today.
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
The victim was shot in the chest at 8.20am during a raid at Fairfields Store, in Stourbridge Road, Fairfield, near Bromsgrove. Read
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Birmingham city leader urges PM to throw cash lifeline to JLR
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
By Neil Elkes Read
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits Tyseley computer company SSC
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE Prime Minister found time for some light-hearted football chat at a Birmingham computer company. Read
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A MAN was shot dead by masked gunmen during an armed raid on a Midland Post Office today.
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
The victim was shot in the chest at around 8.20am during a raid at Fairfields Store, in Stourbridge Road, Fairfield, near Bromsgrove. Read
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GORDON Brown today said he was “determined” to work with Jaguar Land Rover in an attempt to help the survival of the famous firm.
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
The Prime Minister was responding to the Birmingham Mail’s campaign to win Government support for JLR. Read
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Brother's plea to missing Carol Walton
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE brother of a missing Birmingham woman today made an emotional appeal to his sister to get in touch and put them “out of their pain.” Read
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A brush with death gives girl a new zest for life
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
SUPERGIRL Shannon Lee McKenzie “died” four times as a baby, but her brushes with death have given her an extra zest for life. Read
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Major smash on M6 at Coventry
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of motorists were left stranded today after a major smash on a Midland motorway. Read
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Football rivals battle for cancer
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
TEAM rivalries will be put to one side when football fans unite to back a popular, former Midland footballer who is battling cancer. Read
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Appeal as Handsworth Wood woman missing for three weeks
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES today issued an urgent appeal to help trace a Birmingham woman who has been missing for three weeks. Read
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Birmingham city leader urges PM to throw cash lifeline to JLR
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby today urged the government to throw a financial lifeline to Jaguar Land Rover. Read
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A brush with death gives girl a new zest for life
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
SUPERGIRL Shannon Lee McKenzie “died” four times as a baby, but her brushes with death have given her an extra zest for life. Read
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Man shot dead in armed robbery in Bromsgrove
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died today after being shot during an armed robbery in Bromsgrove. Read
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Week of chaos after flood in Lichfield Road in Aston
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
WORK to repair a burst water main in north Birmingham which caused water shortages and massive traffic disruptions may take up to a week to complete, it was revealed today. Read
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Collection to be held for former Aston Villa star Paul Birch
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
TEAM rivalries will be put to one side when football fans unite to back a popular, former Midland footballer who is battling cancer. Read
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Zavvi to slash its sale prices
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S troubled Zavvi music store will slash its sale prices by up to 50 per cent today, as administrators race to find a new owner. Read
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High School Musical Ice Tour a hit at NIA
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS can forget catchment areas and SATS results – the only school their little angels will want to attend in future is East High. Read
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Edgbaston cricket ground £30m bis to save tests
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
TEST matches may never be played in Birmingham again unless city planners give the go-ahead for a £30 million makeover for the Edgbaston ground, Warwickshire County Cricket club has warned. Read
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BMW to cut 70 jobs at Hams Hall
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
MORE jobs have been lost in the automotive industry, as both Nissan and BMW joined the list of car makers to cut jobs in the UK after losing sales. Read
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Fire attack on KPMG offices in Birmingham
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating an arson attack at the Birmingham offices of accountancy firm KPMG early yesterday. Read
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Hednesford man launches squirrel-flavoured Walkers crisps
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND crisp lover could be in line to earn a packet if the public go nuts for his squirrel-flavour snack. Read
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Teacher's relief at result
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER PE teacher at a Birmingham primary school has spoken of his “relief” after being cleared of touching female pupils on the thigh and bottom and getting one girl to feed him a banana. Read
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Gordon Brown pledge to help Jaguar Land Rover
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
GORDON Brown today pledged some government support for Jaguar Land Rover – as the bleak prospect of thousands more West Midland job losses loomed ever closer. Read
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Slumdog Millionaire stars Anil Kapoor and Dev Patel at Birmingham premiere
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of Bollywood’s biggest stars breezed into Birmingham for the regional premier of his first English language blockbuster Slumdog Millionaire. Read
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Man dies in Worcestershire smash
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A DRIVER has died after his car overturned on a Worcestershire road. Read
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Police quiz six over M45 body
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
SIX men arrested after a man’s body was set on fire by a Midland motorway will be questioned today. Read
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Police probe arson attack at KPMG offices in Birmingham
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE were today continuing to probe an arson attack at the Birmingham offices of accountancy firm KPMG. Read
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Jewellery worth £50,000 taken from Bristol Road home
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE collection of Vietnamese jewellery worth an estimated £50,000 was stolen during a new year break-in at a house in Birmingham. Read
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Mencap exhibition hits city centre
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
VIBRANT pictures that give a moving insight into the lives of people with learning disabilities are to go on show across Birmingham city centre from this weekend. Read
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Legal challenge halts community cash for all
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
CITY chiefs were today slammed after a £30million council funding package to provide community services for the city’s elderly, disabled and vulnerable adults was halted due to a legal challenge. Read
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Noel in Brum promoting new show
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
HE arrived at the Bullring to take your phone. Presenter Noel Edmonds was in Birmingham yesterday to launch new show, Noel’s HQ, and raise money for charity through recycling mobiles. Read
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Moto cross bike taken in Tamworth
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE in Staffordshire are urging moto cross fans to help trace a machine stolen in a burglary. Read
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Bewdley man depressed by money worries stole from supermarket
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER businessman who has been made bankrupt was spared jail after he stole MP3 players from a store because he could not afford to buy Christmas presents. Read
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Win a chance to show your Style in the City
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
WANNABE designers are being offered the chance to design the goody bag for next year’s Style in the City event. Read
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Solihull couple in plane crash were identified by jewellery
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A NEWLY-married Midland couple and their pilot killed when their light aircraft crashed beside a railway line were identified with the aid of jewellery found at the scene, an inquest heard. Read
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Springfield House Community Special School bin Knowle gets outstanding Ofsted report from inspectors
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A SPECIAL school run by Birmingham education authority has been judged among the best in the country for teaching vulnerable children with behavioural issues. Read
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Wish comes true for Caudwell youngsters
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE genie of the lamp has made a panto wish come true for children with special needs. Read
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New social group for autistic people launches in Solihull
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW social group for autistic people in the Midlands gathers for its first meeting this weekend. Read
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Birmingham MP seeks budding politicians
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP is calling on budding young politicians to take part in the next UK Youth Parliament competition. Read
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Parliamentary school trips subsidised
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP has urged city head teachers to use a scheme designed to cut the costs of school visits to the Houses of Parliament. Read
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Nominate Northfield volunteers
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
VOTING has opened for an awards ceremony which celebrates the dedication of volunteers and voluntary groups in a Birmingham community. Read
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Kidderminster husband sheds 9 stone in 12 months for silver wedding anniversary
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
YEARS of wedded bliss had taken their toll but Alan Guest is a yummy hubby once more after losing almost half his weight in time for his silver anniversary. Read
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Erdington couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM couple have celebrated 65 years of marriage with their four children, ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Read
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Campaign to attract shoppers back to Kings Heath high street
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A PACKAGE of measures aimed at transforming the fortunes of a struggling Birmingham high street were thrashed out during a private meeting in the city. Read
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Revved up for action in fast lane
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE biggest motorsport show in Europe opens its doors to the public in Birmingham tomorrow – and even children will have the chance to drive. Read
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Birmingham firm Dunlop's on a roll with its racing tyres
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
ONE Birmingham firm is beating the economic gloom and working flat out to meet demand for its hand-finished racing tyres. Read
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Sutton development could be resurrected
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
A SCHEME to build more than 200 apartments in a Midland town centre could be revived after work ground to a halt. Read
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Parents pay tribute to Tamworth teenager killed by a brick
Jan 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE parents of a Midland teenager killed in a New Year’s Day tragedy have paid tribute to their “beautiful” son. Read
