Feb
2009
Articles from 9th Feb 2009
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Lorry driver denies M6 death crash charges
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
A Portuguese lorry driver has denied causing the deaths of a family of six, originally from Birmingham, in a crash on the M6 near Sandbach, Cheshire. Read
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Live snow coverage: Get the latest transport, travel and school advice
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
CHECK out our liveblog on Tuesday morning as heavy snow is expected in the Midlands. Read
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Dad killed in fireball at Handsworth home
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
A DAD-of-two died today after being engulfed in flames following a “suspicious” incident at a family home in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham council will have to borrow "massive amount" to refurbish Bromford flats earmarked for demolition
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL chiefs in Birmingham have warned they will have to borrow “massive amounts” of money to do a U-turn and bring up to scratch two tower blocks which were due to be bulldozed. Read
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Yardley man breaks leg in accident
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
Pedestrian breaks leg in accident Read
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CCTV clue in assault at Birmingham Moor Street train station
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
CCTV clue Read
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Driver hurt in bus smash
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
A DRIVER was badly injured when his car was sandwiched between a bus and a tree in Birmingham. Read
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Engineering bosses want the Government to fund redundancies
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND engineering bosses want to use chunks of the Government cash promised to the car industry to pay for sacking workers, it was revealed today. Read
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Midland housebuilder goes into administration
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
Firm falls victim to recession Read
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Disabled man who devoted time to others killed at accident blackspot in Kingstanding
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a disabled Birmingham man who died in a road accident at a blackspot told today how he overcame a raft of disabilities to devote his time to helping others. Read
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Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant top winner at Grammys
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
BRITISH musical talent stole the show at this year’s Grammy Awards with former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant the top winner. Read
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Probe into man’s death
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were today continuing to probe the unexplained death of a man at a house near Bromsgrove. Read
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Aston Villa rethink pledge to ban coin-thrower for life
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
A COIN-THROWING fan has not been banned for life from Aston Villa despite the club initially vowing to do just that. Read
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Pupil gives King Edward’s School gift of millions
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER Birmingham schoolboy is helping to buy his old school a new £10 million performing arts centre to thank it for helping his “rags to riches” success. Read
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Land Rover thanked for lending 4x4s to the ambulance service
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
By Jasbir Authi Read
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Standing ovation for bus driver Tahir Chau after battling through the snow
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
Cool Tahir steers clear of ice danger Read
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Tributes to five-year-old victim of Small Heath crash
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a five-year old boy who died after being in collision with a lorry have paid tribute to the brave youngster. Read
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Disabled man who devoted time to others killed at accident blackspot in Kingstanding
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a disabled Birmingham man who died in a road accident at a blackspot told today how he overcame a raft of disabilities to devote his time to helping others. Read
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Heartlands Hospital deaths due to drug mix-up
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
AN INTERNAL hospital inquiry into the deaths of two Birmingham cancer patients from drug overdoses found there were numerous failings by staff and management, an inquest heard. Read
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Alum Rock Road sealed off after shots fired
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE sealed off a section of a busy Birmingham street after shots were fired. Read
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Jobs go at £63m The Public in West Bromwich
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE company behind a troubled interactive exhibition at controversial £63m arts centre The Public has gone into administration with the loss of all its 32 staff. Read
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Engineering bosses want the Government to fund redundancies
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND engineering bosses want to use chunks of the Government cash promised to the car industry to pay for sacking workers, it was revealed today. Read
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Jacqui Smith under scrutiny over allowances
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith insisted that she had done nothing wrong by claiming more than £100,000 in taxpayer-funded allowances for living in her sister’s London home. Read
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Solihull to only grit main roads due to shortage
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
SOLIHULL Council is gritting only its main roads because of dwindling stocks of salt. Read
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Heavy snow and strong winds to hit West Midlands
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
A SEVERE winter storm bringing heavy snow and strong winds was on course to hit the West Midlands later today, weather forecasters warned. Read
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Midland school closures - Monday February 9
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
A list of school closures due to bad weather on Monday February 9. Read
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Dudley tribute to Busby Babe Duncan Edwards
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
RELATIVES of Dudley-born footballer Duncan Edwards are planning a trip to the Manchester United legend’s grave-side to mark the 51st anniversary of his death. Read
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Dean of Birmingham steps down to focus on inter-faith relations
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham’s leading clergy is standing down from the pulpit. Read
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Computer system blamed as unpaid bills threaten Ladywood’s Gym for Free scheme
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
CONFUSION surrounds the cause of an invoice problem which has threatened to stop a pioneering get-fit scheme in its tracks. Read
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Final tributes to Handsworth community leader Esme Lancaster
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of mourners packed into a crowded Handsworth church to pay their final tributes to a respected community leader. Read
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Birmingham council will have to borrow "massive amount" to refurbish Bromford flats earmarked for demolition
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL chiefs in Birmingham have warned they will have to borrow “massive amounts” of money to do a U-turn and bring up to scratch two tower blocks which were due to be bulldozed. Read
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Family pay tribute to man who collapsed in Weoley Castle
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a man who died after he collapsed in a Birmingham street today paid tribute to the “loving” dad-of-five. Read
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Saltley girl scoops books award
Feb 09 2009 | Top Stories
BOOKWORM Jessica Farley will have plenty to read this spring after winning a Birmingham-wide award of 14 books. Read
