Feb
2009
Articles from 23rd Feb 2009
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Family pay tribute to 18-year-old Bewdley crash victim
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a teenage girl who was killed in a Midland road crash today paid tribute to her as a “lovely, ambitious girl”. Read
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4 x 4 crash victim is named
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE girl who died when a four-wheel drive car smashed into a lamppost on a Birmingham road was today named by police. Read
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A BRITISH couple rescued near the Bermuda Triangle after drifting for 40 days at sea were heading back to the UK today.
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
Stuart Armstrong and his partner Andrea Davison said they “stared death in the face” during the ordeal which began after their yacht’s rudder broke 1,200 miles from Antigua. Read
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Birmingham black cab drivers call for a harder knowledge test
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
BLACK cab drivers are demanding the Birmingham Knowledge test be made harder to prevent more “chancers” trying to break into the trade. Read
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A TEENAGE girl who died when a four-wheel drive car smashed into a lamppost on a Birmingham road was today named by police.
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
Adriany Liani, aged 14 and from Birmingham, was a passenger in a Jeep Cherokee when it crashed off Alcester Road in Moseley at 1am. Read
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JLR workers to vote on freeze and 4-day week
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
ABOUT 12,000 workers at Jaguar Land Rover are set to vote on whether to accept a one-year pay freeze and a four-day week in return for no compulsory job losses for two years. Read
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Two die in Black Country car crashes
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
A 20-year-old woman from Wednesbury was pronounced dead at the scene after a car crashed into a lamppost in Great Bridge early yesterday. Read
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LDV being sold off by Russian owners Gaz
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’s crisis-hit van-maker LDV is being sold off by its Russian owners Gaz – less than three years after the £50 million rescue. Read
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Birmingham Mail sends open letter to Lord Mandelson over JLR
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
THIS morning, the Birmingham Mail again challenges Business Secretary Lord Mandelson as the clock continues to tick for Jaguar Land Rover. Read
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Tamworth stab attack: Police hunt two men
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES investigating the stabbing of a 27-year-old woman in Tamworth today appealed for two men to come forward. Read
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Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Oscars
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
SLUMDOG Millionaire swept the board at the Oscars, winning eight awards, including the prestigious best film and best director. Read
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US millionaire quizzed over death of two Brits in Florida
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
A US millionaire is to be questioned about the hit-and-run deaths of two Midland businessmen in Florida after police discovered he owned the Porsche involved. Read
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Russians pull plug on Aston Villa's UEFA match against CSKA Moscow
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa’s crunch UEFA Cup return leg match against CSKA Moscow will not be shown on domestic television because greedy Russians failed to reach a deal with British broadcasters. Read
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Birmingham's transport system under fire after survey
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S transport system has come under fire after ranking second bottom in a survey of 12 of the UK’s largest cities. Read
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Man hurt in Alum Rock collision
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN, believed to be in his 40s, suffered multiple fractures to his right leg and chest injuries after two cars collided in Cotterills Lane, Alum Rock, early yesterday, and was taken to Heartlands Hospital for treatment. Read
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Four rescued as arsonists attack Chelmsley Wood flats
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
TWO women and two boys were rescued from a block of flats in Chelmsley Wood following an arson attack. Read
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Team of ex-criminals beat boys in blue in charity football match
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TEAM of reformed criminals stole victory in a charity football match against the boys in blue. Read
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Soldiers in lap of honour at Villa Park
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
HOMECOMING soldiers returning from Iraq received a standing ovation from thousands of football fans during a lap of honour at Villa Park. Read
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Campaign launched to save Harborne High Street
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save another Birmingham high street. Read
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Birmingham black cab drivers call for a harder knowledge test
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
BLACK cab drivers are demanding the Birmingham Knowledge test be made harder to prevent more “chancers” trying to break into the trade. Read
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Increase in numbers using Birmingham libraries
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people across Birmingham are heading to libraries as the credit crunch continues to bite. Read
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Worcester Warriors rugby star Chris Horsman in cancer campaign
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
RUGBY star Chris Horsman is throwing his considerable frame behind a Midland-based campaign to raise awareness of cancers affecting men. Read
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New bus service between Birmingham and Solihull
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
COMMUTERS in Birmingham will have the benefit of a new bus service along one of the city’s busiest routes from today. Read
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Eleven Birmingham families were evicted from their homes in 2008
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
A TOTAL of eleven Birmingham families were evicted from their homes every day of last year, official figures have revealed. Read
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Sutton Coldfield pupils glimpse the world of work
Feb 23 2009 | Top Stories
IT was almost a case of the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker as children at a Sutton Coldfield school learnt about the world of work. Read
