Jan
2009
Articles from 26th Jan 2009
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Birmingham University students in rally over halls costs
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of students at the University of Birmingham were today staging a mass demonstration in protest at the cost of staying in their Halls of Residence. Read
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Midland licensees protest for fairer deals on rent and beer prices
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
LICENSEES were today expected to protest outside the headquarters of Britain’s two biggest pub companies about rent and beer prices. Read
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Date is set for Fairfield Post Office trial
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR men accused of murdering a sub-postmaster at a Midland post office appeared by video-link at Birmingham Crown Court today. Read
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Ex-West Bromwich MP Lord Snape would welcome an inquiry into peers questions for cash claims
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND peer and former MP Lord Snape has said he would welcome any inquiry into claims he offered to change the law in return for cash. Read
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Photo clue to attack on teenager in Wolverhampton
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES are hoping that this photo of a serious assault victim will jog the memories of revellers in Wolverhampton city centre who may have seen him being attacked. Read
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3 injured
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
as car Read
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Birmingham men have been boosting sales on tartan kilts, claim Debenhams
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
OCH aye the noo! Read
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A MAN was fighting for life today and a woman recovering from knife wounds after a double stabbing in Solihull.
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
Police found the injured couple inside a two-storey maisonette in Vauxhall Crescent, Smith’s Wood. Read
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Stabbing in Smith's Wood: Couple injured
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was fighting for life today and a woman recovering from knife wounds after a double stabbing in Solihull. Read
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Man critical after fight in Wolverhampton's clubland
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
AN 18-year-old man remains critically ill in hospital today after being found with serious head injuries following a fight in Broad Street, Wolverhampton, just after 3am yesterday. Read
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Date is set for Fairfield Post Office trial
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR men accused of murdering a sub-postmaster at a Midland post office appeared by video-link at Birmingham Crown Court today. Read
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Midland licensees protest for fairer deals on rent and beer prices
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
LICENSEES were today expected to protest outside the headquarters of Britain’s two biggest pub companies about rent and beer prices. Read
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Birmingham University students in rally over halls costs
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of students at the University of Birmingham were today staging a mass demonstration in protest at the cost of staying in their Halls of Residence. Read
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Man critical after fight in Wolverhampton's clubland
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
AN 18-year-old man remained critically ill in hospital today after being found with serious head injuries following a fight in Wolverhampton. Read
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3 injured
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
as car Read
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SEVERAL run-down Walsall schools will be bulldozed and rebuilt under a massive £625 million scheme, under plans revealed today.
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
Alumwell Business and Enterprise College, Pool Hayes Arts School, Shire Oak College, Streetly Specialist College and the Joseph Leckie College will all benefit from the huge investment. Read
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Holiday hell cash payout
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND postman has won a five-figure payout from a travel giant after a last-minute holiday left him fighting for his life with deadly Legionnaires’ disease. Read
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Holocaust marked in Sandwell
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
EVENTS were held across the Black Country to recall how millions of Jews died at the hands of the Nazis. Read
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Campaigner launched educational scholarship award
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM campaigner who dedicated his life to raising funds for some of Africa’s poorest children has launched an educational scholarship award – thanks to the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Teenager wins top choir slot
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND schoolgirl has hit the right note in her budding musical career by landing a place in the prestigious National Youth Girls Choir. Read
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Student shines in jewellery design
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM student will see her designs on sale at a historic Jewellery Quarter firm after winning a competition to showcase the city’s up-and-coming design and manufacturing talents. Read
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Man critical after fight in Wolverhampton's clubland
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
AN 18-year-old man remained critically ill in hospital today after being found with serious head injuries following a fight in Wolverhampton. Read
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Birmingham men have been boosting sales on tartan kilts, claim Debenhams
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
OCH aye the noo! Read
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Holiday hell cash payout
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND postman has won a five-figure payout from a travel giant after a last-minute holiday left him fighting for his life with deadly Legionnaires’ disease. Read
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Head teacher of Stockland Green Tech in Erdington remains in post as talks continue over proposed schools link
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE head of a Birmingham secondary school is remaining in his post while discussions continue over a proposed link with another school. Read
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Police hunt for daylight gunman
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were today continuing the hunt for a gunman who opened fire on a man in a Birmingham street. Read
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3 injured as car hits wall in Winson Green
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A GROUP of people had a lucky escape when their car smashed into a wall outside HMP Birmingham today. Read
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Bournville care homes closure threat: Owners say Birmingham City Council owes them £50,000
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE bosses of two Bournville homes caring for people with mental problems claim they may have to shut them because they are owed £50,000 by Birmingham City Council. Read
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Horse-bolt bride finally ties the knot
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND bride who was taken to hospital after being flung from a horse and carriage on the way to her marriage ceremony finally had her dream wedding. Read
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Ceremony held to remember victims of Nazi Holocaust
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S political and religious leaders were joined by campaigners at a moving ceremony remembering those who lost their lives in the Nazi Holocaust. Read
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Jaguar pressing ahead with new saloon car
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE new XJ flagship saloon car, due to be unveiled by Jaguar later this year, will leave rivals “with all the appeal of yesterday’s cold potatoes”, one of the company’s top executives has claimed. Read
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Kings Heath murder victim's girlfriend expecting a baby
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
THE young dad who died of head injuries after an incident in a Birmingham high street was due to be a father again in the spring. Read
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Birmingham Council cut their rent arrears by £2 million
Jan 26 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL bosses in Birmingham are making great strides in reducing their huge mountain of rent arrears. Read
