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2009
Articles from 9th Mar 2009
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Soldier Mark Quinsey murder: Floral tributes grow as Antrim mourns
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Two days of rain have failed to wash away the single pool of blood that still lies at the front of Massereene Army barracks. Read
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Soldier Mark Quinsey murder: PM promises Real IRA won't win
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
The Northern Ireland political process remains unshakeable despite the callous murder of two soldiers by the Real IRA, Gordon Brown said today. Read
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LDV and JLR to attend Government 'crisis seminar'
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
LDV and Jaguar Land Rover are set to finally go cap in hand to the Government for loans of tens of millions of pounds in a bid to fight their way out of the worst sales slump for decades. Read
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FOUR Birmingham men today pleaded guilty to terrorism offences following an investigation into a plot to supply equipment to terrorists fighting British soldiers on the Afghan Pakistan border.
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Mohammed Nadim, 29, from Bordesley Green, Shabir Mohammed, 30, from Sparkhill, and 34-year-old Shahid Ali, from Ward End, admitted engaging in conduct with the intention of assisting in the commission of acts of terrorism. Read
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ONE of the two soldiers murdered in Northern Ireland was Birmingham Royal Engineer Mark Quinsey, it emerged today.
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Sapper Quinsey, aged 23, from Yardley Wood, was shot dead by terrorists armed with a machine gun just hours before he was due to fly out to Afghanistan. Read
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Pressure for return of direct India flights from Birmingham
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
CIVIC leaders in Birmingham will urge India to change its protectionist policies after its national carrier confirmed that it had no plans to re-establish direct flights from the city. Read
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Mark Quinsey: Family and friends pay tribute to murdered soldier
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
FAMILY and friends of murdered soldier Mark Quinsey today paid tribute to him, saying he was as a “fearless Brummie” and a good friend. Read
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LDV and JLR to attend Government 'crisis seminar'
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
LDV and Jaguar Land Rover are set to finally go cap in hand to the Government for loans of tens of millions of pounds in a bid to fight their way out of the worst sales slump for decades. Read
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FAMILY and friends of murdered soldier Mark Quinsey today paid tribute to him, saying he was as a “fearless Brummie” and a good friend.
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
His older sister Jaime and mother Pamela were today mourning their loss from the family home in Highters Heath. Read
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FOUR Birmingham men today pleaded guilty to terrorism offences linked to an investigation into a plot to supply equipment and funds to overseas terror groups.
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Mohammed Nadim, 29, from Bordesley Green, Shabir Mohammed, 30, from Sparkhill, and 34-year-old Shahid Ali from Ward End, admitted engaging in conduct with the intention of assisting in the commission of acts of terrorism. Read
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ONE of the two soldiers murdered in Northern Ireland was Birmingham Royal Engineer Mark Quinsey, it emerged today.
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Sapper Quinsey, aged 23, from Yardley Wood, was shot dead by terrorists armed with a machine gun just hours before he was due to fly out to Afghanistan. Read
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Franz Ferdinand rock O2 Academy in Birmingham
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
REVIEW Read
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Four Birmingham men plead guilty to terrorism offences
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR Birmingham men today pleaded guilty to terrorism offences linked to an investigation into a plot to supply equipment and funds to overseas terror groups. Read
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Pressure for return of direct India flights from Birmingham
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
CIVIC leaders in Birmingham will urge India to change its protectionist policies after its national carrier confirmed that it had no plans to re-establish direct flights from the city. Read
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Erdington Islamic school plan arrest threat
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S planning chief was almost arrested for causing an obstruction during a visit to the proposed site of an Islamic school and education centre. Read
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Solihull mum climbs mountain in memory of son
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
THERE ain’t no mountain high enough for Midland mother Ann Gumery, who climbed to the pinnacle of Africa’s tallest peak in memory of her young son David who died from cancer. Read
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Twelve ill after gas leak at swimming pool
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
TWELVE people including seven children were recovering today after needing hospital treatment for breathing problems and skin irritations when fumes swept through a Midland swimming pool. Read
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Franz Ferdinand rock O2 Academy in Birmingham
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
REVIEW Read
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Yardley Wood soldier killed by Real IRA in Northern Ireland
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of the two soldiers killed in the Real IRA's attack in Northern Ireland was a 23-year-old from Birmingham, the Ministry of Defence said today. Read
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Earn money as you buy presents for Mother's Day
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Thanks to the Birmingham Mail's cashback site, you can now earn brownie points with great Mother's Day presents - and earn money at the same time. Read
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Air India abandons plans for link from Birmingham to India
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Civic leaders in Birmingham are to try to persuade India to change its protectionist policies after its national carrier confirmed that it had no plans to re-establish direct flights from the city. Read
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Man in hopsital after fall in Kings Norton
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was today fighting for life in hospital after being found in a Birmingham street with serious head injuries. Read
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Franz Ferdinand rock O2 Academy in Birmingham
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
REVIEW Read
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WAR hero Matt Croucher today endorsed the Birmingham Mail’s Badge of Honour campaign.
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
George Cross winner Lance Corporal Croucher, from Solihull, who threw himself on top of a grenade to save his patrol, said: “When a soldier is in a war zone the last thing going his head are thoughts about winning medals. Read
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Man seriously hurt in crash on M5 near Halesowen
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN in his 40s was seriously injured after the 4x4 he was driving was involved in a two-car motorway crash. Read
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Twelve ill after gas leak at swimming pool
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
TWELVE people including seven children were recovering today after needing hospital treatment for breathing problems and skin irritations when fumes swept through a Midland swimming pool. Read
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Head teacher suspended at The Streetly School in Sutton Coldfield
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
MYSTERY today surrounded the suspension of a headteacher who has previously been praised for her work at a secondary school which is set for multi-million-pound redevelopment. Read
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Young people invited to decorate wall with their art work
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS in Birmingham followed in the footsteps of graffiti artist Banksy when they were invited to decorate a wall with their art work. Read
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Tragic soldier James Munday awarded Birmingham Mail bravery honour
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Midland soldier James Munday was tragically killed, aged 21, while serving with the army in Afghanistan. Now, less than six months after his death, his proud parents have accepted the first ever Badge of Honour medal awarded on behalf of the Birmingham Mail and its readers. In their first newspaper interview, they paid tribute to a “fearless son” and urged other families to nominate their military heroes. Paul Bradley reports. Read
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Vote for your military heroes in Mail's Badge of Honour campaign
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
MILITARY heroes from across the West Midlands are set to be officially recognised for their acts of outstanding bravery and dedication in the Birmingham Mail Badge of Honour campaign. Read
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Police shut A45 road out of Birmingham after man’s death
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Police shut major route after man dies Read
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Birmingham Council accused of being in denial over new Government ratings
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL bosses were today accused of being “in denial” over the city’s loss of one star following its annual government assessment. Read
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Victim of Perry Barr hit and run killer named
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
A HUNT was continuing today for the hit-and-run killer who mowed down a young man as he crossed a busy Birmingham road. Read
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Thousands flock to Severn Valley Railway's Festival of Steam
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
TRAIN enthusiasts from across Britain flocked in their thousands to the Severn Valley Railway’s annual Festival of Steam. Read
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Police hunt hit-and-run motorist after man dies
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
A HUNT was continuing today for the hit-and-run killer who mowed down a young man as he crossed a busy Birmingham road. Read
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Man found with serious head injuries in Kings Norton fights for life
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was today fighting for life in hospital after being found in a Birmingham street with serious head injuries. Read
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Woman bitten by dog at Crufts goes on to win prize
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
A woman bitten by a dog at Crufts went on the win a prize, an ambulance service said this morning. Read
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Pressure for return of direct India flights from Birmingham
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
CIVIC leaders in Birmingham will urge India to change its protectionist policies after its national carrier confirmed that it had no plans to re-establish direct flights from the city. Read
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Taste of Birmingham promises to showcase best of Brum!
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
THIS summer’s Taste of Birmingham food and drink extravaganza will be a truly Brummie affair with the city’s culinary masters taking to the spotlight. Read
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Barnt Green gambler in laundered money scam jailed
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
A £100 MILLION professional gambler who used his high stakes lifestyle to help launder dirty money for criminal gangs was today behind bars. Read
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Planning boss nearly arrested after visit to Erdington Islamic school site
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S planning chief was almost arrested for causing an obstruction during a visit to the proposed site of an Islamic school and education centre. Read
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Solihull mum climbs mountain in memory of son
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
THERE ain’t no mountain high enough for Midland mother Ann Gumery, who climbed to the pinnacle of Africa’s tallest peak in memory of her young son David who died from cancer. Read
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Birmingham auditions for Cop Idol contest
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
Police have launched a new search for a West Midlands singing sensation ready to be dubbed the new “cop star”. Read
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Midlands identified as Britain's truck theft hotspot
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE Midlands has been identified as a hotspot for truck crime with criminal gangs targeted HGVs for their valuable loads. Read
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Birmingham Children's Hospital chief executive quits ahead of probe report
Mar 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE under-fire boss of Birmingham Children’s Hospital has resigned days before the results of a high-profile investigation into medical standards at the Trust is revealed. Read
