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2009
Articles from 19th Jun 2009
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West Midlands family confirmed with swine flu while on Weymouth holiday
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
Two people were confirmed as having swine flu in a seaside town today. Read
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Police still battling to ban Bulldog Bash
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
Warwickshire Police marked the sentencing of the rival bikers by pledging to do everything within their power to prevent a major Hells Angels festival from taking place. Read
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Biker gangs jailed over Birmingham Airport brawl
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
Seven members of two rival biker gangs were each jailed for six years today for their part in a "terrifying" riot inside an airport terminal. Read
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Nine years' jail for fake weddings
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SIX members of a family who took part in a fake marriage scam with illegal immigrants desperate to stay in the UK were jailed for a total of nearly nine years today. Read
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West Midlands family face jail over fake marriages scam
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SIX members of a family who took part in a fake marriage scam with illegal immigrants desperate to stay in the UK were jailed for a total of nearly nine years today. Read
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Beach babes
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SUNNY weather is on the horizon and Birmingham was launching its own beach today in a bid to help city workers chill out and enjoy themselves. Read
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A MAN died after a blaze swept through a tower block flat in Birmingham today.
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
The man was pulled from the burning 31st floor flat in Clydesdale Tower by firefighters. Read
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Swine flu: Three more schools shut
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
THREE more schools have closed as the total number of people with swine flu in the West Midlands has reached more than 600. Read
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Kings Norton man jailed for kicking hurt dog
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who kicked a dying dog in its head and then failed to turn up in court for sentence was jailed for five months and banned from owning animals for life. Read
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Desmond Tutu praises Brum's cultural and religious diversity
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
“THERE is something in the water in Birmingham!” Read
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A MAN died after a blaze swept through a tower block flat in Birmingham today.
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
The man was pulled from the burning 31st floor flat in Clydesdale Tower by firefighters. Read
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West Midlands family face jail over fake marriages scam
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SIX members of a family who took part in a sham marriage scam with illegal immigrants desperate to stay in the UK were facing jail today. Read
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Beach babes
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SUNNY weather is on the horizon and Birmingham was launching its own beach today in a bid to help city workers chill out and enjoy themselves. Read
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By Tony Collins
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
ACTRESS Mia Farrow will still visit Birmingham next week for a keynote speech on her humanitarian work, despite the shooting death of her brother. Read
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Man dies in fire at Birmingham tower block
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has died from his injuries following a fire at his high rise Birmingham flat today . Read
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Beach babes
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SUNNY weather is on the horizon and Birmingham was launching its own beach today in a bid to help city workers chill out and enjoy themselves. Read
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Canal crutches mystery solved
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
THE discovery of a pair of crutches next to a Black Country canal which sparked an underwater search has been explained. Read
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Landlord slams tenant scheme
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM landlord who has lost thousands of pounds in rent under a controversial housing payment scheme is calling on others in the same position to pressure the council for change. Read
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Victorian murder mysteries on web
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A FRESH batch of news from Birmingham has gone online once again – only this time it’s headlines from Victorian times which are being featured on the world wide web. Read
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Aaron meets F1 hero Jenson
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE Birmingham teenager who has battled cancer lived the millionaire life at the world’s most prestigious Formula One motor race. Read
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Kick out Khalid as MP, say Perry Barr campaigners
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS are demanding the deselection of Khalid Mahmood as Birmingham MP over his expense claims. Read
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Plea to driver after hit-and-run death
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
THE driver of a car captured on CCTV heading towards the spot where a Birmingham restaurant worker died was today urged to come forward. Read
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Beach babes
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SUNNY weather is on the horizon and Birmingham was launching its own beach today in a bid to help city workers chill out and enjoy themselves. Read
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Policeman hurt in Nechells car crash
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A POLICEMAN was hurt when his marked car collided with another vehicle. Read
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Sands like fun as Birmingham beach returns
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S very own city centre beach returned today when it was officially opened in Chamberlain Square. Read
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Husband to sue hospital after death of wife after gallstone op
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN whose wife died after a routine operation to remove gallstones said he will sue for clinical negligence. Read
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Kings Norton man jailed for kicking hurt dog
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who kicked a dying dog in its head and then failed to turn up in court for sentence was jailed for five months and banned from owning animals for life. Read
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Rival bikers to be sentenced for Birmingham airport riot
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
Eight members of rival biker gangs will be sentenced amid tight security today for taking part in a terrifying mass brawl inside an airport terminal. Read
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Family admits sham marriage scam
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
Six members of the same family took part in one of the biggest sham marriage scams the Midlands has seen, wedding illegal immigrants desperate to stay in the country. Read
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Desmond Tutu praises Brum for its religious diversity
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
World peace figure Archbishop Desmond Tutu said there was something in the water in Birmingham that helped the city’s various religious and cultural groups to co-exist. Read
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Council’s Clive Dutton’s £10,500 expenses in two years selling city
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
CITY council official Clive Dutton is Birmingham’s global salesman picking up the air miles as he wows overseas investors with the opportunities here in the city. Read
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Birmingham pub gives servicemen a free pint
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
SERVICEMEN past and present are being offered a free pint by a pub chain to mark Armed Forces Week. Read
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Staffordshire benefit fraudster given 100 hours community service
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A BENEFIT fraudster has been ordered to carry out 100 hours community service. Read
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Birmingham woman crowned Carer of the Year
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
Pat Cambridge, aged 54, was presented with the award, hosted by Anchor Trust’s Care Services, in recognition of her commitment to improving the lives of older people at Madeleine House in Stechford. Read
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Solihull school pupils win national quiz challenge
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A TEAM of Solihull School pupils proved they are top class by clinching a national quiz trophy. Read
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Experts join project to find answers to aging
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
IT IS one of the age-old problems that has defied the world’s scientists for generations. Read
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Aston Villa star Nigel Spink's son in charity bike ride
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
THE son of Aston Villa legend Nigel Spink is pedalling his way around Britain in a charity bike ride. Read
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Birmingham nursery shocked by council's 400pc rent rise
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM nursery has been left reeling after the city council put up its rent by a staggering 400 per cent. Read
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Birmingham schools to battle it out in band finals
Jun 19 2009 | Top Stories
MUSICAL stardom could be just around the corner for Birmingham school bands in the city’s version of Britain’s Got Talent. Read
