Jan
2009
Articles from 12th Jan 2009
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Halesowen father assaulted flats resident after objects were thrown from balcony
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A HALESOWEN father broke the jaw of a man he believed was throwing objects from a Black Country tower block. Read
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New jobs scare at Land Rover
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
LAND Rover staff today returned from an extended Christmas break to find no work and rumours that up to 1,500 jobs may go. Read
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Teenager killed in Birmingham city centre accident
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A 17-year-old youth died when he was in collision with private hire car in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Body found near Junction 6 of the M5 in Worcester identified by police
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BODY found close to a Midland motorway has been identified as teenager Jade Tyler. Read
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A 19-YEAR-OLD man is in a serious condition in hospital after a fight took place outside a Brierley Hill nightclub.
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened outside the Indulgence club, formerly known as The Shed, in Meeting Lane at 2.35am yesterday. Read
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Christmas sales soar at Poundland
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
BARGAIN-hunting shoppers have sent Christmas sales soaring at discount chain Poundland, the firm said today. Read
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Millionaire West Bromwich couple still leading their old lives
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
HE might have won £2 million on the lottery, but it’s not caviar and champagne galore for one Midland man. Read
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Body found near Junction 6 of the M5 in Worcester identified by police
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BODY found close to a Midland motorway has been identified as teenager Jade Tyler. Read
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Oldbury couple still the same after lottery win
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
HE might have won £2 million on the lottery, but it’s not caviar and champagne galore for one Midland man. Read
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Jaguar workers at Castle Bromwich back calls for government aid
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR workers today backed calls for government aid to help them survive the economic gloom which has hit sales. Read
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Olympic medal winner Ellie Simmonds re-opens Wyndley Pool
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
PARALYMPIC gold medallist Ellie Simmonds MBE went back to her roots when she cut the ribbon at the re-opening of her old swimming pool in Sutton Coldfield. Read
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Care home inquiry after man's death in fire Cotteridge
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating after an elderly man died in a care home in Cotteridge. Read
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Police probe death of baby in West Heath
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are probing the death of a baby girl in Birmingham, it was revealed today. Read
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Employers gaven cash for training
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
EMPLOYERS are to be paid “golden hellos” of up to £2,500 for every person they recruit and train who has been out of work for more than six months, ministers were announcing today. Read
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Walsall charity Breathing Space looking for new trustees
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A LEADING Midland charity which has helped more than 1,500 people into education, work and self-employment is looking to attract new talent as part of its 20th anniversary. Read
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Masterplan to transform Sutton Coldfield town centre
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
SOLVING Sutton Coldfield town centre’s road, bus and rail problems have exercised the best minds in the city council’s transport and planning departments, it was claimed today. Read
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Halesowen father assaulted flats resident after objects were thrown from balcony
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A HALESOWEN father broke the jaw of a man he believed was responsible for throwing objects from a Black Country tower block. Read
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Villagers’ shock at Bromsgrove post office killing
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A VILLAGE church leader said no-one who knew a sub-postmaster’s son who was gunned down as he tried to defend his family would be untouched by his murder. Read
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Car fans at the Autosport Show are split over JLR bailout
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of car fans made tracks for the NEC to enjoy the annual Autosport International motor show. Read
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Teenager dies after car crash in Birmingham city centre
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A 17-year-old has died after he was hit by a car in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Body identified as missing teenager Jade Tyler
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BODY found close to the M5 in Worcestershire has been identified as teenager Jade Tyler. Read
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Jaguar unveils fastest ever road car
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR today unveiled its fastest-ever road car at the Detroit Motor Show. Read
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Paramedics in Birmingham to get extra training in how to treat stroke victims
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
PARAMEDICS are getting extra training on how to treat stroke patients in a bid to help improve survival rates. Read
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Police look for man linked to arson at used car dealership in Alvechurch
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
AN arsonist has caused £15,000 in damage after starting a fire at a used car dealership in Alvechurch. Read
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Fresh appeal for witnesses to Shawhurst Lane crash
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to a crash which has left an elderly woman seriously ill. Read
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Birmingham Town Hall hosts Songs of Praise
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
SONGS Of Praise has been in Birmingham recording a vocal-chord busting four episodes of the Sunday teatime show. Read
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Rogue landlord fined £15,000
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A ROGUE landlord who rented unlicensed homes to Midland students has been hit with a fine of almost £15,000. Read
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M6 at Junction 10 Walsall shut due to three-car collision
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A THREE-vehicle crash shut down the M6 this weekend. Read
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Big Brother comes to Birmingham
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A QUEUE of hundreds of wannabe celebrities snaked through the Thinktank this weekend, as auditions for Big Brother took place. Read
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Birmingham Royal Ballet's braves freezing temperatures in Beijing for tour of China
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet arrived in Beijing to temperatures well below freezing. Read
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Driver has lucky escape in Brierley Hill as car comes to rest close to 40ft drop.
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORIST in Brierley Hill had a lucky escape after coming close to going down a 40 foot embankment. Read
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Three arrested over suspected illegal dogs
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
THREE men who were arrested at a West Midlands house with 20 suspected illegal dogs have been bailed by police. Read
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Pledge to put Brum at front of queue to host leading UK events outside London
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
THE BAFTAs, the Brit Awards, the Booker Prize and the Turner Prize could soon be beamed live from Birmingham if under plans for a new British Capital of Culture competition. Read
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BARGAIN-hunting shoppers have sent Christmas sales soaring at discount chain Poundland, the firm said today.
Jan 12 2009 | Top Stories
The Black Country-based group – which sells everything for £1 – said like-for-like sales rose 3.9 per cent over the five weeks to January 4 as consumers sought cheaper options. Read
