Aug
2009
Articles from 6th Aug 2009
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Aston Villa lead tributes to soldier fan killed in Afghanistan
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
Tributes have been paid at the Birmingham funeral of a teenage soldier killed in Afghanistan as he tried to save the life of a comrade. Read
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Solihull man in court charged with daughter's murder
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
The father of a 17-year-old girl who was found stabbed to death in a car in Wales has appeared in court charged with her murder. Read
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Thousands of Royal Mail drivers to hold three-day strike
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE Midlands was today facing days of postal chaos with a wave of national strikes by 25,000 UK workers threatening to spread across the region and paralyse mail deliveries. Read
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Cabbie beaten in yob attack
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES are hunting these two men after a Black Country cab driver was viciously robbed and assaulted. Read
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'Too white' Labour council candidate vows to fight on
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A LABOUR Party campaigner who claims she was prevented from standing in an inner city council seat because she is white and Jewish has vowed to fight on after her complaints were thrown out. Read
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Police called to reports of gunfire in leafy Bournville street
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A LEAFY Birmingham road was turned into a crime scene after gunshots were allegedly fired at a house. Read
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Hospitals bring in £6.3 million from patients and visitors
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
HOSPITAL bosses across the region have raked in at least £6.3 million from NHS patients and visitors in a year, freedom of information figures revealed today. Read
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Freemasons' cash boost for Midland air ambulance
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND freemasons have boosted the coffers of the Midlands Air Ambulance by thousands of pounds. Read
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Hundreds honour fallen soldier Joe murphy in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of mourners today lined the streets to pay their final respects to Rifleman Joe Murphy. Read
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Bulldog Bash gets under way
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL biker festival the Bulldog Bash got under way this morning despite attempts by police to stop the event. Read
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A MAN was taken to hospital after the car he was driving hit a tree in Birmingham.
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
The driver, believed to be in his 60s, was travelling along Blakewood Close, Shard End, when the accident happened just after 11.05am yesterday. Read
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Court to rule on Halesowen Town Football Club row
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A LEGAL battle between a supporters’ trust and club owners at Halesowen Town FC will be heard in the High Court in Birmingham today. Read
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Missing baby found in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BABY reported missing from her Midland home has been found safe and well in Birmingham. Read
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Complaints cost Birmingham City Council over £100k in payouts
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council paid out £105,275 in compensation during the past year after the ombudsman was forced to step in to deal with complaints. Read
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Gun shots heard at 2am in Bournville road
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating reports of gun shots being fired in a quiet Birmingham neighbourhood early today. Read
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Thieves steal Kidderminster boy's birthday presents
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A KIDDERMINSTER child endured a miserable birthday after thieves stole his presents. Read
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Choose your favourite Birmingham City player for Walk of Stars
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
VOTING opens today to decide which Blues legend will forever be immortalised in the Broad Street Walk of Stars. Read
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Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad hoped to find crucial witnesses when they returned to the road where he was found two weeks ago. Read
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A MAN was taken to hospital after the car he was driving hit a tree in Birmingham.
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
The driver, believed to be in his 60s, was travelling along Blakewood Close, Shard End, when the accident happened just after 11.05am yesterday. Read
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Complaints cost Birmingham City Council over £100k in payouts
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council paid out £105,275 in compensation during the past year after the ombudsman was forced to step in to deal with complaints. Read
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Missing baby found in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BABY reported missing from her Midland home has been found safe and well in Birmingham. Read
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Bulldog Bash gets under way
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL biker festival the Bulldog Bash got under way this morning despite attempts by police to stop the event. Read
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Hospitals bring in £6.3 million from parking charges
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
HOSPITAL bosses across the region have raked in at least £6.3 million from NHS patients and visitors in a year, freedom of information figures revealed today. Read
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Court to rule on Halesowen Town Football Club row
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A LEGAL battle between a supporters’ trust and club owners at Halesowen Town FC will be heard in the High Court in Birmingham today. Read
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How Birmingham Mail reporter coped with swine flu
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
AS I stood in arrivals at Birmingham Airport waiting for the first tourists to arrive back from Mexico – the origin of the deadly swine flu outbreak – I didn’t realise how up close and personal I would eventually get to the story. Read
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Duo in court on hit-and-run murder charge
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men have appeared at Birmingham Crown Court charged with murder after a man died after being hit by a car. Read
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Third man arrested over sexual assaults in Great Barr and Perry Barr
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A THIRD man has been arrested by police investigating allegations that two women were taken to a house in Birmingham and seriously sexually assaulted after a night out. Read
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Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
private hire driver have prompted fresh calls for them to be better protected. Read
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Choose your favourite Birmingham City player for Walk of Stars
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
VOTING opens today to decide which Blues legend will forever be immortalised in the Broad Street Walk of Stars. Read
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Gun shots heard at 2am in Bournville road
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating reports of gun shots being fired in a quiet Birmingham neighbourhood early today. Read
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Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad hoped to find crucial witnesses when they returned to the road where he was found two weeks ago. Read
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Future of Birmingham and Solihull Rugby Club in doubt after homes plan rejected
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM and Solihull Rugby Club are considering their next move following last night’s rejection of their application to build houses on their existing ground. Read
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Thieves steal Kidderminster boy's birthday presents
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A KIDDERMINSTER child endured a miserable birthday after thieves stole his presents. Read
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Jeep on roof in Selly Oak
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BUSY Road in Selly Oak was sealed off after a jeep ended up on its roof. Read
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Horror over prospect of animals dug up from Barnes Hill RSPCA pet cemetery
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
DISTRAUGHT pet owners have spoken of their horror at having their beloved animals dug up from a pet cemetery to make way for a supermarket. Read
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Solihull man charged with murder of daughter in Wales
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A SOLIHULL man was today appearing in court charged with the murder of his 17-year-old daughter. Read
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Living Room owner goes into administration
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE owner of The Living Room on Broad Street – a favourite drinking hole of footballers – has been placed in administration following the collapse of a sale to its major shareholder. Read
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Complaints cost Birmingham City Council over £100k in payouts
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council paid out £105,275 in compensation during the past year after the ombudsman was forced to step in to deal with complaints. Read
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Man taken to hospital after car hits tree in Shard End
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
The driver, believed to be in his 60s, was travelling along Blakewood Close, Shard End, when the accident happened just after 11.05am yesterday. Read
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Missing baby found in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BABY reported missing from her Midland home has been found safe and well in Birmingham. Read
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'Too white' Labour council candidate vows to fight on
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A LABOUR Party campaigner who claims she was prevented from standing in an inner city council seat because she is white and Jewish has vowed to fight on after her complaints were thrown out. Read
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Funeral to be held for teenage Birmingham soldier Joseph Murphy
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE Birmingham soldier killed in Afghanistan will be remembered at his funeral today. Read
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Bulldog Bash organisers criticise police
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
Organisers of the Bulldog Bash motorcycle festival have hit back at police attempts to shut it down, hailing it the “safest show in Europe”. Read
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Royal Mail workers to hold 24-hour strike in Birmingham
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
Businesses throughout the West Midlands face disruption to mail deliveries with a 24-hour strike by dozens of Royal Mail drivers in Birmingham and Coventry over alleged “dictatorial” management. Read
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Birmingham lawyer gets fit for mega trek to Africa to raise cash for Acorns Children’s Hospice
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM lawyer has shed more than three stone so he can take part in a mega trek for charity. Read
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Birmingham nurse training for Army service used forged birth certificate to get grant
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A HIGH-FLYING Birmingham nurse who was training to work in the Army used a forged birth certificate to get a grant for his studies. Read
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Macho men ignore testicular cancer risk
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A QUARTER of Birmingham men are putting their lives in danger by not checking themselves for testicular cancer. Read
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Police pounce on birds of prey crime in Lichfield and Brownhills
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
THE Midlands has emerged as a crime hotspot for birds of prey being illegally plucked from the wild. Read
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Freemasons' cash boost for Midland air ambulance
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
MIDLAND freemasons have boosted the coffers of the Midlands Air Ambulance by thousands of pounds. Read
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Jaguar designs a win double with design director Ian Callum and the Jaguar XF at Auto Express Awards of 2009
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
IT WAS a double-header for Jaguar at one of the motor industry’s major awards nights. Read
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Couple celebrate their Diamond Wedding after meeting at a dance in Olton
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM couple haven’t stopped dancing yet – since they met on their first date more than 60 years ago. Read
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Birmingham residents turn to clamping firms to patrol their driveways
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
DESPERATE Birmingham homeowners are turning to controversial clamping firms to patrol their own driveways. Read
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How Birmingham Mail reporter coped with swine flu
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
AS I stood in arrivals at Birmingham Airport waiting for the first tourists to arrive back from Mexico – the origin of the deadly swine flu outbreak – I didn’t realise how up close and personal I would eventually get to the story. Read
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Local Hero: Big-hearted Birmingham woman has cared for mum for 40 years
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A GOLDEN-hearted carer who has looked after her mum for more than 40 years is the latest Birmingham Mail Local Hero. Read
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Comic strip Carter's Column ready for web debut
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A CLASSIC British sci-fi comic strip which follows the action-packed adventures of a roving reporter of the future is set to make its internet debut on the Birmingham Mail website. Read
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Kash 'The Flash' Gill hits out at £9million bid to get people exercising
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A £9 MILLION obesity-busting scheme offering free gym sessions to all Birmingham citizens has been slammed by a former world kickboxing champion as a major blow for private fitness clubs. Read
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Aldridge rugby club battles back for new season after devastating fire
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND rugby club is ready to scrum down for the new season after battling back from a devastating fire. Read
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Birmingham Mail's fun run brings in amazing £63,000 for charities
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
JOGGERS have gone the extra mile to raise more than £60,000 for good causes following this year’s Birmingham Mail Fun Run. Read
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Tony Mowbray mask pair step into the Dragons Den
Aug 06 2009 | Top Stories
THERE will be no masking the nerves when two Birmingham businessmen come face-to-face with the BBC’s infamous Dragons next week. Read
