Feb
2009
Articles from 10th Feb 2009
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Birmingham City's Karren Brady re-arrested by corruption probe cops
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City managing director Karren Brady was re-arrested by police investigating alleged corruption in English football. Read
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M6 closed after pile up
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A SECTION of the M6 motorway has been closed following a four vehicle pile up. Read
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Payout for refugees traumatised by raids and detention in Dudley
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A FAMILY of refugees left traumatised after dawn raids on their home and detention have won £150,000 compensation. Read
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Crew battled to free submariners trapped by blast, inquest told
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
Submariners battled for 40 minutes to rescue two trapped comrades after an explosion under the arctic ice, an inquest heard today. Read
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Production at LDV to remain shutdown
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
PRODUCTION at Birmingham van-maker LDV will remain shutdown for at least another week and a half as the commercial vehicle sales slump continues. Read
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Darth Vader auditions as Michael Jackson for Britain's Got Talent
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham reliably produces some of the best delusional acts on Britain's Got Talent, and this year has been no exception. Read
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MP blasts far right protest in Birmingham
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
LIBERAL Democrat MP John Hemming has blasted a planned protest by the far right in Birmingham today, describing British National Party supporters as the “heirs of Hitler parading in Victoria Square”. Read
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Woman quizzed over death of Handsworth father of two
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A 35-YEAR-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a father of two who was discovered with serious burns at a Birmingham house. Read
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4,000 pupils enjoy Primary Proms concert at Birmingham Symphony Hall
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of schoolchildren from across the West Midlands were in fine voice as they enjoyed a Primary Proms. Read
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Charles Tandy killing: Thief ran over lecturer to avoid being caught
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A THIEF at the wheel of a stolen car deliberately ran over and killed a tutor at a Birmingham training centre who was trying to stop him getting away, a court heard. Read
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Heartlands Hospital staff given more training after malaria death
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
HEARTLANDS Hospital boss said extra training on malaria has been given to staff after a man died of the disease because doctors were slow in detecting it. Read
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Coroner criticises lack of secure beds which led to a prisoner killing himself in his cell
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A LACK of secure beds that led to a mentally-ill prisoner killing himself in his cell was “shameful” in this day and age, a coroner has said. Read
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Shadow Birmingham minister Andrew Mitchell calls on the Government to force banks to lend to industry
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
INDUSTRY in the West Midlands faces “economic cardiac arrest” and needs urgent government help, Conservatives have claimed. Read
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Families launching civil action against hospital over drugs mix-up
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
RELATIVES of two cancer patients who died after an overdose of a toxic drug due to neglect at a Birmingham hospital are calling NHS bosses to account over not issuing warnings on the medication. Read
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Wintry storm batters the Midlands
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
BRITAIN woke up to a wintry storm battering much of the country this morning with heavy rain and snow causing flooding and power cuts. Read
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Birmingham Beorma Quarter tower block plan panned
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A 27-storey tower block which is planned near Selfridges, the Bullring and St Martin’s Church, has been labelled “abominable” by Birmingham conservationists. Read
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Birmingham policewoman charged over model murder
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE policewoman mother of an amateur Birmingham footballer accused of murdering his model ex-girlfriend in a frenzied knife attack was today charged with assisting an offender. Read
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School closures - Tuesday February 10
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A list of school closures due to weather conditions on Tuesday February 10. Read
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Hall Green MP's call to arms in war on knife sales
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM politician has called for a mini summit with West Midlands retailers as part of a new crackdown on the sale of knives. Read
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Birmingham and the Black Country - the region of rock
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM and the Black Country’s heavy metal heritage was the focus at an event celebrating the region’s status as birthplace of the global genre. Read
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Giving arachnids good PR at Black Country zoo
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
VISITORS to Dudley Zoo found themselves thrust into a web of their worst fears ... voluntarily! Read
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Elephant falls in love with zoo keeper at West Midland Safari Park
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A LOVE-struck elephant has fallen head over heels – or should that be trunk over heels – for her zoo keeper. Read
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Tory bid to block Harborne takeaway is set to fail
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby is on the brink of losing his battle to stop a takeaway opening in a leafy suburb. Read
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Birmingham City Council to toughen the rules on outside experts expenditure
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council has pledged to keep a tighter rein on the amount of money it spends on outside experts. Read
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Minister Geoff Hoon promises that Government will build 200mph train link to Midlands by 2020
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE Government is committed to building a new high-speed rail service between London and the West Midlands by 2020, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon has insisted. Read
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Buckets, spades and old holiday snaps wanted for exhibition at Walsall Museum
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
IT MAY be freezing outside, but some people are getting out their summer clothes – beachwear, buckets and spades, and all. Read
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Fitness boost for Birmingham's under-fives
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNG children in Birmingham are being every chance of beating the growing obesity timebomb after a new national fitness scheme was launched in the city. Read
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Edgbaston councillor attacks plans for voting in Birmingham council debates from remote locations
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
GOVERNMENT plans to allow councillors to vote from the pub or the comfort of their own sofa have been called “outrageous” by a senior city politician. Read
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Serious crime threat warning from report after Midlands police forces fail to merge
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
ALMOST half of Britain’s police forces lack the resources to deal with serious threats to the public such as terrorism or organised crime, a report by the official watchdog has warned. Read
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Aston Manor School pupils being trained by former Olympic coach
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
BUDDING Birmingham athletes are setting their sights on sporting glory, thanks to a former Olympic coach. Read
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Road named after Redditch businessman who has raised thousands for Birmingham Children's Hospital
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BUSINESSMAN who raised thousands of pounds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital has had a road named after him. Read
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Three Solihull brothers excel in sports and music
Feb 10 2009 | Top Stories
THREE Midland brothers are hitting the right note in more ways than one. Read
