Jun
2009
Articles from 27th Jun 2009
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Birmingham "bad for cars" survey branded as rubbish
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
A SURVEY that placed Birmingham among the country’s worst places for drivers was today branded “absolute nonsense” by the city’s transport boss. Read
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Swine-flu cases top the 1,500 mark in West Midlands
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
CONFIRMED cases of swine flu in the West Midlands have broken through the 1,500 mark, public health chiefs revealed. Read
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Bin Laden slur Muslim PC wins £11,000 payout in racism claim
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
A DEVOUT Muslim police officer who claims his boss compared him to Osama Bin Laden, mocked his beard and referred to his prayers as “shouting and wailing”, has won £11,000 in damages against West Midlands Police. Read
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Michael Jackson: Birmingham DJs remember star's impact
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER BRMB and Smooth DJ Mike Hollis was at Radio Luxembourg when Michael Jackson was at the zenith of his career. Read
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Michael Jackson: When King of Pop got caught in snow in Birmingham
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER record plugger Bob Herman brought Michael Jackson to Birmingham – and then took him shopping in Corporation Street. Read
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Birmingham Mail man: My surreal meeting with Michael Jackson
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
PAUL Cole, executive editor of the Sunday Mercury, had a bizarre encounter with Jackson in 1988. Read
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£16million report into collapse of MG Rover completed
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
THE long-awaited Government report into MG Rover has been completed – at a cost of nearly £16 million. Read
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Midlands pop stars remember meeting Michael Jackson
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND pop stars and celebrities today paid tributes to Pop King Michael Jackson as millions of fans around the world mourned his death. Read
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Fresh job fears at Jaguar Land Rover after huge losses reported
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR Land Rover could face more job cuts and plant shutdowns after piling up huge losses of £281 million in just ten months, it has been revealed. Read
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Beechdale residents in plea to council over M6 widening
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
FURIOUS Black Country residents campaigning against plans to expand the M6 yards from their front doors have written to Walsall Council to plead for their support. Read
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Birmingham opens academy to find next Bollywood star
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
LIGHTS, camera, action! Read
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£10 million push to axe mixed sex hospital wards
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
HEALTH chiefs in the Midlands are to spend more than £10 million on making sure men and women do not have to share hospital wards. Read
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Birmingham to show support for Armed Forces
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
BRAVE Birmingham soldiers were today due to parade through the city in front of thousands of well-wishers during the country’s first Armed Forces Day. Read
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West Midlands Police museum to hold open day
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
DID you know a former West Midlands Police chief played in goal for Blues? Read
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Birmingham's push-bike bobbies make an arresting sight
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have mounted their biggest patrol using push-bikes – and made at least three arrests in the process. Read
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Nominate hero troops for Birmingham Mail special award
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
AMBASSADORS for the Badge of Honour military awards today urged Midlanders to nominate their heroes for the prestigious honours. Read
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Drug addict jailed for burglary in Solihull
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
A DRUG addict who lost his job as a mechanic after losing most of the tips of his fingers still managed to leave a print while burgling a house in Solihull. Read
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Moseley community angel dies in stairs fall
Jun 27 2009 | Top Stories
A CHARITY fundraiser died after falling down a flight of stairs at a friend’s home. Read
