Aug
2009
Articles from 22nd Aug 2009
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Selly Oak nurse's battle with kidney cancer to be watched by millions
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mother-of-three is to be watched by millions of people across the globe after making an emotional documentary on her battle with one of the least-known deadly cancers. Read
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Birmingham city centre riots: Police and politicians meet to discuss events
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE scuffles and clashes which followed recent anti-extremism demonstrations are under the spotlight at a public meeting featuring city MPs and community leaders this weekend. Read
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Carson Yeung takeover: Birmingham City fans divided over appearances
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
CARSON Yeung’s proposed takeover has sparked debate among Blues fans right across the globe, especially about his appearances at St Andrew’s. Read
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Thousands descend on Midlands for V-Festival
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of music fans have descended on the Midlands for the start of this year’s Virgin Media V Festival. Read
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Ex-Halesowen Town chief executive on fake cigarettes charge
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE former chief executive of a crisis-hit Midland football club has been charged after he allegedly failed to pay customs duty on £5.3 million-worth of counterfeit cigarettes imported into the UK. Read
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Blood clot death of Woodgate Valley mum on Pill
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mother-of-two was killed by a blood clot within days of undergoing routine surgery because she was overweight and taking a controversial contraceptive pill, an inquest ruled. Read
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Body of man pulled from Northfield pond
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE body of a man has been pulled from a pond at a Birmingham beauty spot. Read
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Northfield dad on driving wrecking spree
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A DOMESTIC argument led to a man going on a wrecking spree when he deliberately drove his car into another vehicle on a Birmingham street before crashing into a tree. Read
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Cancer charity hits back in row over Solihull hospice move
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A CANCER charity has launched its own petition in a bid to gather support for a new hospice controversially earmarked for Green Belt land. Read
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Birmingham City fan celebrates 50 years of being a Bluenose
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
AUGUST 22, 1959. A bright sun shone down on 40,000 fans crammed into St Andrew’s. Read
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Highgate man part of mob which left victim stabbed
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was left with the tip of a blade embedded in his spine after being attacked by a mob in Birmingham. Read
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Mourners line streets to farewell murdered 21-year-old Antony Ames
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of mourners lined the streets to bid a sad farewell to a 21-year-old murdered outside a Birmingham pub. Read
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Birmingham special constable clocks up 10,000 hours on the beat
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
BOY in Blue Clive Buckley has proved himself to be somewhat “special”. Read
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Fire at Birmingham derelict pub treated as arson
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A FIRE which broke out at a derelict city pub and involved 65 firefighters overnight is being treated as arson. Read
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Birmingham swine flu cases begin to fall
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
THE number of people suffering from swine flu across the West Midlands is falling and new cases are slowing, says the Health Protection Agency. Read
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Residents and councillors oppose the plans for a new medium secure unit in Bordesley Green
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL new medium secure unit for convicted criminals and mental health patients in Birmingham looks set to be up and running by the early part of 2012, health chiefs have revealed. Read
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Midland warning on PIN thieves
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today urged shoppers to be their guard for ‘shoulder-surfers’ spying on them entering PINs at the checkouts. Read
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£10k reward offered over man wanted in connection with deadly arson attack
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
A £10,000 reward has been put up to find a man wanted in connection with an arson attack which killed eight people from the same family. Read
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Pro skateboarder wows the crowds at Birmingham Bullring
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
LEADING professional skateboarder Peter King provided an unusual distraction for shoppers at Birmingham’s Bullring when he started performing some of his amazing stunts. Read
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Bob and Gladys Pearce celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
SEVENTY years together and a Solihull couple are still going strong. Read
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Royal Mail finally recognises Quinton - 160 years late
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in a suburb of Birmingham are celebrating after the Royal Mail finally officially recognised that they exist. Read
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Solihull Integrated Addiction Services given £150,000 grant
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
AN organisation aimed at tackling drug misuse in Solihull has received extra funding to extend its facilities. Read
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Image released in hunt for Small Heath jewellery raiders
Aug 22 2009 | Top Stories
THIS is the man police are hunting in connection with a violent armed raid on a Birmingham jewellers’ which left one of the raiders seriously injured. Read
