Sep
2009
Articles from 5th Sep 2009
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Anti-fascists clash with right-wing protesters in Birmingham
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
There were angry clashes in a city centre today as right-wing protesters fought with anti-fascist campaigners in a busy shopping street. Read
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Mother of Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan had “no hang-up”
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
THE mother of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan has refused to be drawn into the political row surrounding the bloody conflict. Read
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Six injured as lorry hits cars on M6 slip road
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
SIX people are recovering from neck and whiplash injuries after an arctic lorry smashed into five cars on an M6 slip road in the West Midlands. Read
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Demonstrations to take place in Birmingham city centre
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is bracing itself for more protests today as police brought in special powers to prevent violent outbreaks similar to last month. Read
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Couple get married on Birmingham beach
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
EVERY year, thousands of couples forgo a traditional wedding by jetting off to an exotic destination for their big day. Read
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Inquest of West Bromwich lorry driver and stepdaughter opens
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
THE inquests of a truck driver and his stepdaughter who he is believed to have killed opened today. Read
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Pervert teacher Matthew Bartlett is jailed
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
A PERVERT teacher who had sex with an under-age girl was today starting a four-year jail sentence. Read
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Riddle of popular Halesowen man's death in house fire
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
MYSTERY surrounds the death in a house fire of a Halesowen man described by pals as “everybody’s friend” and “the life and soul of the party”. Read
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British Legion makes appeal for more poppy sellers in Birmingham
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S poppy appeal could face a funding crisis unless a new generation of volunteers comes forward to replace its aging army of sellers, organisers warned today. Read
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Riddle of popular Halesowen man's death in house fire
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
MYSTERY surrounds the death in a house fire of a Halesowen man described by pals as “everybody’s friend” and “the life and soul of the party”. Read
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British Legion makes appeal for more poppy sellers in Birmingham
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S poppy appeal could face a funding crisis unless a new generation of volunteers comes forward to replace its aging army of sellers, organisers warned today. Read
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Kingshurst family face jail over dog cruelty
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM family who neglected their dog causing it to develop an incurable infection has been told by magistrates not to rule out jail. Read
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Television personality Christine Walkden at Birmingham's Gardeners' Weekend
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
TELEVISION gardener Christine Walkden was today joining thousands of green-fingered enthusiasts at Birmingham’s Gardeners’ Weekend. Read
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Jacqui Smith tells of expenses regret at ladies business lunch in Birmingham
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER Home Secretary Jacqui Smith candidly discussed the “difficult day” when her MP expenses claims were made public while at a women’s networking lunch held at a Birmingham hotel. Read
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Fraudster pocketed £15k from counterfeit clothing
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
AN ONLINE fraudster caught selling thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit goods has been given a suspended jail sentence following a prosecution by Solihull Council. Read
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Campaigners say £16m flood cash is 'drop in the ocean'
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
A £16 MILLION funding pledge from the Government aimed at tackling flooding has been branded a “drop in the ocean” by campaigners. Read
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Rise in attacks on wild birds in West Midlands
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
THE number of birds attacked and killed in the West Midlands is continuing to rise to near record levels. Read
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Feisty girl band Belle Sorelle take on X Factor's 'Mr Nasty', Simon Cowell
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
TELEVISION’S “Mr Nasty” Simon Cowell meets his match on X Factor tonight when he crosses feisty Midland girl band Belle Sorelle. Read
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Sea Life Centre's sharks produce a record 100 eggs
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
MATING sharks at Birmingham’s Sea Life centre produced a record number of eggs over the bank holiday weekend – and there is no sign of them slowing down. Read
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Ashley Blake victim still waiting for apology
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
THE teenager attacked by Ashley Blake is still waiting for an apology from the shamed presenter. Read
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Ashley Blake life story: Day three
Sep 05 2009 | Top Stories
She’d asked to celebrate there and, at first, Ashley and Jess had refused – they knew the difficulties of deciding who was of age to drink and who was too young to serve when the bar was packed with youngsters. Read
