Mar
2009
Articles from 21st Mar 2009
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Soldier Mark Quinsey murder: Fellow Real IRA victim laid to rest
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
THE commanding officer of a soldier shot dead by the Real IRA outside his Northern Ireland barracks told how the young man pulled his friend to the ground and saved his life before he was killed. Read
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Weoley Castle family evicted after six-year abuse campaign
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
A FAMILY from hell who mounted a six-year campaign of verbal abuse, growling, assaults and intimidation have been kicked out of their council house. Read
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ghSurvey to reveal state of Birmingham''s historic areas
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S historic places, including the Jewellery Quarter, Bournville and Sutton Coldfield High Street, are to feature in a nationwide survey of conservation areas. Read
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Radio 1 DJ meets Birmingham students
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
GROUND-breaking radio DJ Trevor Nelson met media students at a Birmingham college to advise on how to forge a career in the music industry. Read
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TV's Strictly gives historic Birmingham dance hall a new lease of life
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
FANS of Strictly Come Dancing eager to follow in the quick steps of Alesha Dixon, Darren Gough and Jill Halfpenny have been packing out a new class at the historic Tower Ballroom. Read
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Birmingham fire crews called to Jaguar blaze
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
FIRE crew were called out to a fire between brick wall and metal cladding at a Birmingham car plant. Read
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Talks continue in bid to secure future of LDV
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
THE future of crisis-hit LDV hangs in the balance this weekend as proposals for a management buyout to save the firm appear to have fallen through. Read
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Birmingham fire crews called to Jaguar blaze
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
FIRE crew were called out to a fire between brick wall and metal cladding at a Birmingham car plant. Read
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LDV crisis: Talks continue in bid to secure future of LDV
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
THE future of crisis-hit LDV hangs in the balance this weekend as proposals for a management buyout to save the firm appear to have fallen through. Read
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Sutton Coldfield mum recognised in UK awards
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
Inspirational Ann is a true supermum Read
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Mail columnist "The Stirrer" under fire for library closure claims
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
CLAIMS that three Birmingham libraries are under threat of closure have today been slammed as misleading by city council bosses. Read
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Music legends on display at Birmingham exhibition
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
PICTURES of some of the biggest starts of soul music, R & B and reggae are featured in a new exhibition by famous Birmingham photographer Pogus Ceasar. Read
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Survey to reveal state of Birmingham''s historic areas
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S historic places, including the Jewellery Quarter, Bournville and Sutton Coldfield High Street, are to feature in a nationwide survey of conservation areas. Read
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Birmingham mum looks forward to day she never thought would come
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
MIRACLE mum Shareena Howley was today looking forward to the treasured Mother’s Day she thought she would never celebrate after her husband fell off a roof and was left semi-paralysed. Read
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Radio 1 DJ meets Birmingham students
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
GROUND-breaking radio DJ Trevor Nelson met media students at a Birmingham college to advise on how to forge a career in the music industry. Read
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TV's Strictly gives Birmingham dance hall new lease of life
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
FANS of Strictly Come Dancing eager to follow in the quick steps of Alesha Dixon, Darren Gough and Jill Halfpenny have been packing out a new class at the historic Tower Ballroom. Read
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200 jobs planned for new Morrisons supermarket
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS are afoot to build a new supermarket in Birmingham creating more than 200 jobs. Read
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Doubt over Walsall soldier's death crash verdict
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
A CORONER has cast doubt on a German investigation into the death of a Walsall soldier whose motorcycle collided with a car. Read
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Walsall woman died after spurning offers of help
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
A WALSALL woman who had not left her house for 20 years died of hypothermia after fending off attempts by her family and medical services to help her. Read
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Exorcist star Linda Blair at Birmingham show
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
EXORCIST star Linda Blair will be asking the people of Birmingham to share their stories of how the spine-chilling film affected their lives. Read
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Police hold talks on new pledge
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of the public can find out more about neighbourhood policing during a meeting on Monday. Read
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History talk at Hall Green restaurant helps Birmingham Mail charity
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
A MIX of spices and a touch of nostalgia has helped to raise more than £1,500 for the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust. Read
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Dudley’s Wrens Nest Cathedral Cavern may be filled in for good
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
THE world-famous Cathedral Cavern, dug out of limestone underneath Dudley’s Wrens Nest estate, may have to be filled in for good after it missed out on Lottery funding. Read
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Elderly criticise Moseley’s Chamberlain House Day Centre closure
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
ELDERLY members of Moseley’s Chamberlain House Day Centre have attacked the social services bosses for the “mismanagement” of its closure. Read
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Detectives commended over Redditch body in a suitcase
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
TWO detectives who unravelled the case of the tragic deaths of a mother and her disabled son have been commended by their force. Read
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Paul Bradley with our troops: Iraqi Army are starting to take control of country
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
THREE armoured Mastiff vehicles transport the Queens Royal Hussars to the Al Latif neighbourhood in north Basra to witness the Iraqi Army carry out a strike operation. Read
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Social services review: 'No win situation' for day care in Birmingham
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
FAMILIES caring for loved ones with learning disabilities have attacked council bosses for pitting them against each other in the emotional battle to try to maintain current services. Read
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Plane daft - paper aeroplane competition at University of Birmingham
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
THE academic halls of the University of Birmingham have become the scene of a heated flying competition. Read
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Man dies after West Heath pub fight, two arrested
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following a fight outside a pub, police said today. Read
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Three teenagers arrested over Halesowen attempted murder
Mar 21 2009 | Top Stories
Three teenagers were arrested today on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car, police said. Read
