Jun
2009
Articles from 6th Jun 2009
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Dorridge couple’s dog trapped in badger sett for two days
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
ELEVEN firefighters took two days rescuing a dog trapped in a badger sett in Dorridge. Read
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Birmingham veteran recalls Normandy D-Day landings
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
As old soldiers took part in the moving 65th anniversary in France, former parachutist Ray Morrall recalled how he was the only one from his plane to survive the ferocious battle. Ray, speaking for the first time about what happened, said he was the second in his company to land on French soil. Read
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Former Apprentice Ruth Badger advises Midland girl Kate Walsh
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND hotshot Kate Walsh will need to be at her very best if she’s to win The Apprentice grand final according to 2006 runner-up Ruth Badger. Read
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Liam Byrne first Birmingham MP in Cabinet since Clare Short quit in 2003
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is represented in the top level of Government for the first time since Clare Short quit the Cabinet in 2003, with the promotion of Liam Byrne to Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Read
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Tories rout Labour in Staffordshire council elections
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
CONSERVATIVES believe they are on course to win four Parliamentary seats in Staffordshire after their local election victory. Read
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Protesting taxi drivers face prosecution threat
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
ANGRY taxi drivers who brought much of Birmingham city centre to a standstill in a slow-drive protest have been told they will be prosecuted if they do it again. Read
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Municipal Housing Trust to oversee mass building of council houses
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL tenants representatives today welcomed a new dawn of municipal house building in Birmingham. Read
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‘Grudge’ gunman gets 22 years for Handsworth shooting
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN with a grievance who tried to kill a taxi operator in Birmingham by blasting him with a shotgun has been jailed for 22 years. Read
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Guns found at home of convicted Birmingham fraudster
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES are investigating the discovery of two handguns at the home of a convicted fraudster and paedophile. Read
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Blind Dave Heeley backs Midlands carers
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
RECORD-breaking marathon runner Blind Dave Heeley is to provide inspiration to thousands of Midland carers as he urges them -to not miss out on vital support. Read
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Birmingham warning on workplace risks
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
CONSTRUCTION work is among the most dangerous industries to work in for people living in Birmingham, according to recent figures. Read
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New Station pub to be run by Barfly staff
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
WORKERS made redundant when a popular music venue closed are now behind the bar of a Birmingham pub which reopens last night. Read
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Review: Blue October Birmingham O2 Academy
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
ALL the way from Texas, USA, Blue October (not to be confused with Blue October UK) breezed through their near 90 minute set with the ease of a band who’ve been together for more than a decade. Read
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Birmingham airport celebrates 25 years of terminal building
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
STAFF at Birmingham Airport are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the terminal building. Read
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College students uses sounds of Ska for performance
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
STUDENTS at a Birmingham college are using the sounds of 2 Tone and Jamaican Ska to explore how the musical movement helped ease racial tensions in the late 1970s and early 80s. Read
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Villa fan Luke's marathon effort for Birmingham hospital
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM football fan who had two kidney operations as a youngster has completed a marathon quest to run round more than 30 professional stadiums. Read
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Join our Flickr group and share your snaps
Jun 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail wants readers to showcase the best of Brum by joining our new online photo gallery. Read
