Jul
2009
Articles from 27th Jul 2009
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Lichfield dad-of-five died after head "literally kicked in" court told
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A father-of-five died after his head was "literally kicked in" by two drunken young men in Staffordshire, a court has heard. Read
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West Midlands ex glamour model avoids jail despite bigamy
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A former glamour model from the west Midlands has walked free from court despite admitting bigamy for the fourth time. Read
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Summer smiles as families defy miserable weather
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a weekend! There was something for everyone as the Midlands came out to play despite the dreary weather. Read
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EMBATTLED National Express is set to reject a joint £500 million plus takeover bid from Spain’s Cosmen family and private equity group CVC, it emerged today.
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
But the future of the debt-laden Birmingham group remained unclear after rival transport operator Stagecoach said it was in exclusive talks with potential buyers over a possible break-up of the firm. Read
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Jury sworn in for Ashley Blake trial
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A JURY was sworn in today in the trial of Midland TV presenter Ashley Blake following a fight outside his former restaurant earlier this year. Read
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Jaguar/Land Rover in £350 million losses
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR and Land Rover chalked up joint pre-tax losses of nearly £350 million last year as the worst recession for decades took a huge toll on the automotive sector. Read
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Summer smiles as families defy miserable weather
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a weekend! There was something for everyone as the Midlands came out to play despite the dreary weather. Read
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Passengers evacuated from Birmingham Airport
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of passengers flying out of Birmingham International Airport were evacuated today when fire alarms sounded in the departure lounge of Terminal One. Read
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Willenhall road closed after gunshot heard
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country road was closed off by police today after reports of a gunshot. Read
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Man jailed for burns to child
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A 23-YEAR-old Black Country man who deliberately burned a small child with a hot light bulb to punish him has been put behind bars for five years. Read
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Two quizzed on Sutton Coldfield hit and run killing
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men were today being quizzed over the murder of a reveller killed when a hit-and-run driver mounted a footpath and ploughed into a group of people. Read
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Nick Clegg urged to sack Coun Ayoub Khan
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
By Paul Dale Read
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Birmingham families enjoy a weekend of summer events
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT a weekend! There was something for everyone as the Midlands came out to play despite the dreary weather. Read
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Emotional Birmingham city centre tribute to murdered taxi driver
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of taxi drivers paid an emotional tribute to a murdered father-of-three found dying on a country roadside. Read
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Glamour model Jordan visits Merry Hill shopping centre
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
Clad in a figure-hugging blue swimsuit, the ex-Page 3 girl known as Jordan drew the crowds to the Merry Hill Centre, near Dudley, to plug her latest novel, Sapphire. Read
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Alum Rock Road is the top Birmingham street for parking tickets issued
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S Birmingham’s very own street of shame – the road where motorists are driven to distraction by the number of parking tickets being handed out. Read
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3,500 take part in Tough Guy competition
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
THERE were sprained ankles, cut knees, grazed backsides and even hypothermia as thousands of brave runners lined up to take on the summer 2009 Tough Guy challenge. Read
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Birmingham church hall to be converted into apartments
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER church hall in Birmingham is being converted into 30 private apartments for over-60s – and Mail readers are being urged to come up with a name to be in with a chance of winning £150. Read
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Birmingham National Grid worker protest over job losses
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
WORKERS were due to stage a protest outside the annual meeting of National Grid in Birmingham today as part of a campaign to stop jobs being outsourced to India. Read
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Hindus celebrate in the centre of Birmingham
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Hindu devotees lined the centre of Birmingham for a lively and colourful religious festival. Read
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Birmingham mother and son selected to fight seats at general election
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham Tories have selected a unique mother and son combination to fight seats at the next general election. Read
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Writer and photographer team head to Mumbai
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND writer and photographer team is heading to India to work on a new book exploring the lives of people in Mumbai. Read
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Midland former glamour model admits fourth bigamy charge
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER Midland glamour model was due in court today after admitting bigamy – for the fourth time. Read
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National Grid workers in Birmingham protest over job losses
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council is to launch a recruitment drive for social workers in Ireland. Read
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First peek at new retirement village
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
THIS is the first glimpse of Birmingham’s new retirement village. Read
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Musical tribute to ska pioneer Laurel
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham family of the man hailed as the Godfather of Ska music are organising a musical tribute to celebrate his life. Read
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Driver killed in three-car smash near Wolverhampton
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
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Party On The Pitch at Sixways, Worcester
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
THE much-maligned music of the 1980s was on trial at Worcester Rugby Club as five big acts from the era turned back the clock. Read
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Birmingham lifeguard helps to save 36 children in Tenby
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A lifeguard from Birmingham has been hailed a hero after helping to rescue 36 children and four adults who plunged into the sea when a sandbank collapsed at Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Read
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MP calls for drugs cap to be lifted as swine flu grips region
Jul 27 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND MP is calling for a drugs cap to be lifted across the region as more cases of swine flu are confirmed. Read
