Apr
2009
Articles from 6th Apr 2009
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Church leaders angry over Aston Villa Easter match
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
CHURCH leaders today clashed with TV and Premier League bosses over the Easter Sunday match between Aston Villa and Everton. Read
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Sandwell knifeman is jailed
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A SANDWELL man who stabbed his former partner 11 times with a carving knife as he tried to kill her in a “frenzied” attack has been put behind bars for at least eight and a half years. Read
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The Most Rev Vincent Nichols 'will miss Brum'
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
SPEAKING for the first time since his announcement as Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Rev Vincent Nichols said he would miss Birmingham – a city that had been his home since 2001. Read
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Quinton fire death: Man in court charged with murder
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
BLAZE: Fire victim was found with hands and feet tied Read
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Teenager killed after cave roof collapses in Bridgenorth
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE boy was killed and another youngster was seriously injured today when a cave roof collapsed as they were camping at Bridgnorth. Read
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JLR set to receive £270m Euro loan
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson was today urged to rubber-stamp a £270 million European loan to help safeguard the future of Jaguar Land Rover after months of delays. Read
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Campaign sparks action for Jaguar Land Rover
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE biggest UK joint newspaper campaign in years was launched in early January to help save Jaguar Land Rover from potential disaster as showroom sales fell off a cliff. Read
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Charity concert remembers "Mr Birmingham"
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
FAMILY and friends gathered for a charity memorial concert to celebrate the life of a former Lord Mayor of Birmingham. Read
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Bikers take to roads for Wings Ride Out
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of bikers from the West Midlands took to the roads yesterday in a huge ride out to support servicemen and women. Read
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Review: Orchestra Baboa at Birmingham Town Hall
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a venue and what a band. Read
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Review: James Morrison at O2 Academy
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
WHEN it comes to singers called Morrison my vocalist of choice is usually Van. Read
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Car sales slump despite 09 plates
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
LATEST new car sales published today will show yet another monthly slump, despite the arrival of the new 09 number plates. Read
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Insurance team's army boot camp challenge
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A TEAM of volunteers from a Birmingham-based healthcare insurance company have signed up for an army boot camp weekend to challenge their physical and mental skills. Read
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Paraglider airlifted to hospital at top of the Wrekin
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A PARAGLIDER has been injured after he landed heavily at the top of the Wrekin in Shropshire. Read
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Call to firms to help nurture new arts talent
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
CITY arts organisations are wanted to invest in a pilot training scheme designed to nurture talent. Read
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Plea to end charging prepay customers an excess charge on gas
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY MP has backed calls to legally force energy companies to finally end the controversial practice of charging prepay customers an excess charge for their gas. Read
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Conservation group bids to save Selly Oak landmark
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
CONSERVATIONISTS have taken action to stop an historic building owned by store giant Sainsbury’s falling down. Read
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Hagley school pupils' jacket design puts them in Pole position
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
ANTARCTIC explorers Ben Fogle and James Cracknell are embarking on a less hostile expedition when they visit a Midland school to meet the winners of a national competition. Read
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Mystery of pet rabbits on busy Birmingham roundabout
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
PET detectives have been out in force after reports a pair of cuddly rabbits were living on one of Birmingham’s busiest roundabouts. Read
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Birmingham Community Foundation beats its fundraising record
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM charity has given a record amount of funding to local good causes. Read
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Birmingham students dream of Island Records deal
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
TALENTED music acts at a Birmingham college could be in with a chance of joining the same record label as U2 and Amy Winehouse after being shortlisted for a national competition. Read
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Students win trip to Poland for thoughtful essay
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
TWO students from a West Midlands college are preparing to head to Poland after winning a national essay-writing competition to mark International Holocaust Memorial Day. Read
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Outgoing chief constable hailed as 'outstanding'
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A POLICE chief has praised West Midlands out-going Chief Constable Sir Paul Scott-Lee. Read
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Centenarian Joyce shares milestone with her old Birmingham school
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
REACHING the grand old age of 100 is an achievement in itself but Joyce Wardle is sharing the distinction with her former Birmingham primary school. Read
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Brum's a hot spot for curry, says food writer
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A CURRY connoisseur who is touring the UK to search out the best places to eat Indian food has declared Birmingham a sizzling success. Read
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Fears grow over missing Northfield 13-year-old
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
Concerns are growing for a missing 13-year-old girl from Birmingham who hasn’t been seen for almost a week. Read
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Man suffers serious head injuries in Chelmsley Wood attack
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following an evening assault in Birmingham, police have said. Read
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Birmingham teen admits trying to dazzle pilot with laser
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham teenager has admitted dazzling the pilot of a police helicopter with a laser. Read
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Quinton fire murder: Teenager in court as police arrest second man
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man found tied up in a burning house in Birmingham. Read
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Teen dies in Bridgnorth cave roof collapse
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE were this afternoon investigating what caused a cave to collapse, killing one teenager and seriously injuring another in a camping tragedy in Bridgnorth. Read
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100 jobs set to go at NEC
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 100 jobs face the axe at the NEC Group following a dramatic slump in revenue from exhibitions as the downturn bites. Read
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LDV: Aston Villa cheer for families
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
CASH-strapped LDV workers are being offered four free tickets each to Aston Villa’s Easter Sunday clash with Everton – on a first come, first served basis. Read
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Quinton fire death: Second arrest in murder case
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A SECOND person has been arrested over the murder of a man whose burnt body was found with his hands and feet bound in the fire-ravaged wreckage of his Birmingham home. Read
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JLR set to receive £270m Euro loan
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson was today urged to rubber-stamp a £270 million European loan to help safeguard the future of Jaguar Land Rover after months of delays. Read
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Campaign sparks action for Jaguar Land Rover
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE biggest UK joint newspaper campaign in years was launched in early January to help save Jaguar Land Rover from potential disaster as showroom sales fell off a cliff. Read
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Car sales slump despite 09 plates
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
LATEST new car sales published today will show yet another monthly slump, despite the arrival of the new 09 number plates. Read
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Insurance team's army boot camp challenge
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A TEAM of volunteers from a Birmingham-based healthcare insurance company have signed up for an army boot camp weekend to challenge their physical and mental skills. Read
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Brum's a hot spot for curry, says food writer
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
A CURRY connoisseur who is touring the UK to search out the best places to eat Indian food has declared Birmingham a sizzling success. Read
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Students win trip to Poland for thoughtful essay
Apr 06 2009 | Top Stories
TWO students from a West Midlands college are preparing to head to Poland after winning a national essay-writing competition to mark International Holocaust Memorial Day. Read
