May
2009
Articles from 8th May 2009
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Staffordshire detective in court on child sex charges
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A police officer from Stoke-on-Trent charged with causing or inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity has appeared in court via videolink. Read
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Dog called The Hoff saves owner from burning to death
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A dog owner from the Forest of Dean has been saved from burning to death after his Staffordshire pitbull leapt on the bed to wake him. Read
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Would be strangler who slit his own throat jailed for six years
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A would-be strangler from Staffordshire who slit his own throat in the mistaken belief that his victim was dead has been jailed for at least six years. Read
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Larbi-Cherif sisters murder: Accused made Yasmine unhappy
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A woman who was killed by her "on-off" boyfriend in a brutal attack in Birmingham did not appear to be happy with him, a court heard. Read
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Man suffers life-threatening crush injuries after Kidderminster timber yard crush
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A man has suffered potentially life-threatening crush injuries in an accident at a Kidderminster timber yard. Read
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Wolverhampton manslaughter trial halted by judge
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
The trial of a Wolverhampton man accused of manslaughter has been halted after a judge accepted that he had no case to answer. Read
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Lichfield teenager described as "young Mick Hucknall" on Britain's Got Talent
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
Britain's Got Talent unearths a "young Mick Hucknall" from Staffordshire during the latest auditions. Read
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Man seriously injured in timber yard accident
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A man has suffered potentially life-threatening crush injuries in an accident at a Kidderminster timber yard. Read
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Manslaughter trial abandoned at Birmingham Crown Court
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
The trial of a man accused of manslaughter was halted today after a judge accepted that he had no case to answer. Read
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Yasmine and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif murder case: Victim seemed 'unhappy'
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A woman who was killed by her "on-off" boyfriend in a brutal attack did not appear to be happy with him, a court heard today. Read
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Peer slams "bureaucratic nightmare' facing Jaguar Land Rover & Co
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND peer today hit out at the “bureaucratic nightmare” facing companies like Jaguar Land Rover. Read
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Tata warned by ministers to stop complaining about deal
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
MINISTERS have issued a blunt warning to Jaguar Land Rover owners Tata to stop complaining about the terms of a deal to rescue the carmaker. Read
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Body of Walsall Wood murder victim still in Spain after 15 months
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a Black Country man murdered in Spain 15 months ago are still battling to bring his body back, it was revealed today. Read
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MPs on defensive as expenses claims are leaked
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
HARRIET Harman today defended her Cabinet colleagues after receipts were disclosed detailing thousands of pounds worth of expenses. Read
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Trolley staff to lose their jobs at Birmingham Airport
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
LONG-serving trolley pushers at Birmingham International Airport face the chop – because of new £1 charges for their services. Read
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RBS announces more losses
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
PART-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland announced more losses in the first three months of 2009 and warned of a long road back to health for the bank. Read
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Peer slams "bureaucratic nightmare' facing Jaguar Land Rover & Co
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND peer today hit out at the “bureaucratic nightmare” facing companies like Jaguar Land Rover. Read
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Tata warned by ministers to stop complaining about deal
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
MINISTERS have issued a blunt warning to Jaguar Land Rover owners Tata to stop complaining about the terms of a deal to rescue the carmaker. Read
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Laugh your socks off with Lenny at Rock with Laughter 09
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
DUDLEY funnyman Lenny Henry will be rockin’ with laughter in Birmingham when he takes over from Jasper Carrott as host of the city’s annual variety festival of Christmas fun. Read
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Two Birmingham men bailed after warehouse fire deaths' arrests
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR people including two from Birmingham arrested in connection with a Midland warehouse blaze which had claimed the lives of four firefighters have been released on bail. Read
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Community order for Pype Hayes golf club burglar
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who burgled a Birmingham golf club which was destroyed in an arson attack has been given a 24-month community order. Read
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Severe Solihull blaze damages two houses
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a severe fire involving two houses in Solihull. Read
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More than 300 jobs lost at Virgin Media in Brierley Hill
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 300 jobs will be lost under Virgin Media proposals to shut its customer services department in Brierley Hill, it was revealed today. Read
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Presenter's abseil helps raise cash for Birmingham firm's green appeal
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
TV PRESENTER Bob Warman put down his mike and donned a hard hat to scale new heights for charity. Read
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Four bailed over Atherstone on Stour warehouse fire
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
Four Poles arrested in connection with a warehouse blaze which killed four firemen have been freed on bail, police said today. Read
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Staffordshire Police officer in court charged with sexual offence
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A police officer charged with causing or inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity appeared in court via videolink today. Read
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Man crushed at timber yard accident in Kidderminster
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has suffered serious injuries after being crushed at a timber yard in Worcestershire. Read
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Severe Solihull blaze damages two houses
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a severe fire involving two houses in Solihull. Read
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Community order for Pype Hayes golf club burglar
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who burgled a Birmingham golf club which was destroyed in an arson attack has been given a 24-month community order. Read
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Three charged after luxury car thefts probe in Midlands
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
THREE men have been charged after a police probe into a gang of luxury car thieves. Read
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Community order for Pype Hayes golf club burglar
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who burgled a Birmingham golf club which was destroyed in an arson attack has been given a 24-month community order. Read
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Man crushed at timber yard accident in Kidderminster
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has suffered serious injuries after being crushed at a timber yard in Worcestershire. Read
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Severe Solihull blaze damages two houses
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a severe fire involving two houses in Solihull. Read
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Tracy McConnell funeral held in West Heath
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY suburb came to a halt as several hundred mourners lined the streets to pay their respects to Birmingham dad Tracy McConnell. Read
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New advertising campaign to boost visitors to Midlands
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
WARWICK Castle, Henry V and a Cadbury Creme Egg are to feature in a new national advertising campaign encouraging people to take their summer holidays in the West Midlands. Read
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Lenny Henry will host Rock with Laughter 09 at NEC
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
DUDLEY funnyman Lenny Henry will be rockin’ with laughter in Birmingham when he takes over from Jasper Carrott as host of the city’s annual variety festival of Christmas fun. Read
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Stafford doctor banned for lewd behaviour towards cleaner
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND doctor has been banned from working for a month for lewdly preying on and trying to kiss a female cleaner against her will as she cleaned the men’s hospital toilets. Read
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Three charged after luxury car thefts probe in Midlands
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
THREE men have been charged after a police probe into a gang of luxury car thieves. Read
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Most spin doctors do a good job
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
MOST government spin doctors do a good job – despite revelations that a Downing Street official planned a smear campaign against opposition MPs, Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has insisted. Read
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RBS announces more losses
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
PART-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland announced more losses in the first three months of 2009 and warned of a long road back to health for the bank. Read
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Peer slams "bureaucratic nightmare' facing Jaguar Land Rover & Co
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND peer today hit out at the “bureaucratic nightmare” facing companies like Jaguar Land Rover. Read
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Tata warned by ministers to stop complaining about deal
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
MINISTERS have issued a blunt warning to Jaguar Land Rover owners Tata to stop complaining about the terms of a deal to rescue the carmaker. Read
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Electric cars: Birmingham road test
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
THIS time next year electric cars could be a common sight on the streets of Birmingham if the bid for Government money to turn the second city into “electric city” is successful. Read
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Bogus building gang feared to be in West Midlands
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
BOGUS builders who conned an elderly couple out of £15,000 are believed to be hiding out in Birmingham. Read
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MP in call for Stafford Hospital deaths inquiry
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE Prime Minister has been urged to hold a full inquiry into hundreds of needless deaths at Stafford Hospital. Read
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Birmingham City Council shortlisted for HR awards
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council’s human resources department has been shorltised for three major industry awards. Read
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Knowle cricket club is thrilled with grant to upgrade
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
MEMBERS of a 110-year-old cricket club in Knowle have been bowled over by a £29,544 grant to upgrade their facilities. Read
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Birmingham council announces plans for e-petitions
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS looking to save their community centre from closure or demanding an elected mayor for Birmingham will soon be able to petition their local authority online. Read
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Birmingham councillor welcomes child protection move
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM councillor has welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce a series of wide-ranging measures aimed at ensuring every child gets the protection they deserve. Read
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Goals galore for Birmingham hospital appeal
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A FOOTBALL tournament is aiming to net more than £3,000 for a Birmingham fund raising appeal. Read
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Car boot boost for Birmingham community centre
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A CAR boot sale will be held in Birmingham to raise cash to help maintain a popular community centre. Read
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Greek airline planning new flights from Birmingham airport
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A GREEK airline is to launch its first services from Britain – with direct flights from Birmingham to Athens and Jeddah. Read
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Cannabis factory found in Handsworth
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have dismantled a cannabis factory after power company workers found it inside an industrial unit. Read
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Staffordshire election hopefuls offered glimpse of councillor's life
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
CANDIDATES in Staffordshire County Council elections can sample life as a councillor. Read
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Residents can comment on a Chinese restaurant bid in Great Barr
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS wanting to comment on plans to convert an historic Birmingham cinema into a Chinese buffet restaurant still have time to make their voices heard. Read
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Vandals deal blow to Cannock Chase plant disease battle
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
VANDALS have forced countryside experts fighting a rare but potentially devastating plant disease to restrict access to a Midland beauty spot. Read
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Presenter's abseil helps raise cash for Birmingham firm's green appeal
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
TV PRESENTER Bob Warman put down his mike and donned a hard hat to scale new heights for charity. Read
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Brummies make £25 million from selling car parts on eBay
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
BRUMMIES have made almost £50 million in the last year from selling on eBay, according to a new survey. Read
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Villa Park to host rally promoting racial harmony
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
POLITICIANS, musicians and trade union leaders from across the West Midlands will gather at Villa Park tomorrow to campaign against far right political parties. Read
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Wolverhampton firm MES Environmental fined £8,000 over worker's fall
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND company has been fined £8,000 after a worker smashed onto a concrete floor fracturing his skull having fallen around six metres from an overhead crane. Read
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Documentary project to record memories of deaf pensioners
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
ELDERLY deaf people in the West Midlands have joined together to document their experiences to help youngsters with similar disabilities. Read
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Parents fight education battle through local elections
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND parents are campaigning to save their children’s schools in the local elections next month. Read
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Search is on for Miss Birmingham 2009
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
THE hunt is on to find Birmingham’s most glamorous ladies. Read
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Birmingham Mail Trust helps group boost young ambition
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
AN awards scheme set up in memory of two tragic Birmingham teenagers has received a £1,350 boost. Read
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Daredevil Brummie's 148.7mph skate on thin ice in Sweden
May 08 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM daredevil Craig Jones literally skated on thin ice as he rode a motorcycle at high speed on a frozen lake. Read
