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2009
Articles from 10th Sep 2009
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Nominate your Birmingham Mail local hero
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
The Local Heroes Awards for 2009 are in association with the Pallasades and Royal Mail. Read
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Brownhill soldier died because of uranium exposure in Iraq, inquest rules
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
An inquest has ruled that an ex-soldier from the West Midlands who died from cancer developed the disease after being exposed to depleted uranium during his service in the Gulf War in 1991. Read
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West Midlands soldier repatriated after death in Afghanistan
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
The fiancee and daughter of a soldier from Kidderminster killed in Afghanistan sobbed on the streets of a military town as his body was returned home. Read
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Motorbike pair hunted over armed raid on Birmingham supermarket
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
TWO armed robbers held up a cash delivery at a Birmingham supermarket. Read
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Judge rejects Bull’s repair bill
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A JUDGE conditionally discharged a man who wrote graffiti on Birmingham’s iconic Bull statue after rejecting a £12,500 repair bill claim. Read
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Bomb disposal squad called to Birmingham street
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
BOMB disposal experts were called out to a Birmingham street following reports of a “suspicious device”. Read
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Meet three Brummie babies with a very memorable birthday
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
999 MAY be a cause of alarm for some people, but for three Birmingham newborns, it could be the luckiest number of all. Read
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Takeover of National Express edges closer
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A POTENTIAL takeover of debt-laden Birmingham-based National Express edged closer today after the transport giant told the City that talks with a consortium on a 500p a share deal were progressing. Read
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Ocean Colour Scene play gig at Selfridges to celebrate O2 Academy opening
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THERE was a treat in store for music fans when Brummie band Ocean Colour Scene took over a city centre shop to mark the opening of a new concert venue. Read
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Private money needed to save council golf courses, says councillor
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE massive £600,000 per year losses on Birmingham’s seven municipal golf courses are only likely to be slashed by lifting them to private club standards, the city’s sport and leisure chief said. Read
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Emirates Airbus A380 lands at Birmingham International Airport
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
FLIGHT fans had the biggest treat of the year when the breathtaking Emirates A380 double-decker superjumbo landed at Birmingham International Airport yesterday. Read
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Birmingham faces tough fight for City of Culture accolade
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BID to win “city of culture” status for Birmingham faces competition from 28 rivals. Read
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A TOP Birmingham tennis coach is facing a long prison sentence after admitting sex offences involving children.
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
Christopher Mitchelmore-Lumb, who has been head coach at the city’s Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre for several years, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court via a video link from prison. Read
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Mohammed Arshad murder: Charge on taxi death ‘confession’
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a call from someone confessing to be the murderer. Read
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US pensioner wins right to stay in Birmingham to tend wife's grave
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
AN American pensioner has won a four-year battle to stay at the side of his wife’s grave in Birmingham. Read
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Takeover of National Express edges closer
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A POTENTIAL takeover of debt-laden Birmingham-based National Express edged closer today after the transport giant told the City that talks with a consortium on a 500p a share deal were progressing. Read
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West Midlands workers arrested in fraud probe are bailed
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
CONSTRUCTION firm workers arrested in swoops across the West Midlands as part of an inquiry into a multi-million pound income tax fraud have been released on bail. Read
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Men charged after loaded gun was found in car
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THREE Birmingham men have been charged with firearms offences after a police swoop found a loaded sawn-off shotgun. Read
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A BIRMINGHAM woman who became ill with Legionnaires’ disease following a visit to a Pontin’s holiday camp has died, it was revealed today.
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
The woman became ill when she returned to the West Midlands after staying at Pontin’s, in Blackpool, in July. Read
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A TOP Birmingham tennis coach is facing a long prison sentence after admitting sex offences involving children.
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
Christopher Mitchelmore-Lumb, who has been head coach at the city’s Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre for several years, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court via a video link from prison. Read
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Bookie raider made lighter fuel threat to punter
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A CALLOUS robber threatened to douse a gambler with lighter fuel during a hold-up at a Birmingham bookies. Read
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A new concert hall at Birmingham University has hit the wrong note with city historians
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A £16 MILLION plan for a new concert hall at Birmingham University has hit the wrong note with city historians who claim it won’t fit in. Read
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Emirates Airbus A380 lands at Birmingham International Airport
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
FLIGHT fans had the biggest treat of the year when the breathtaking Emirates A380 double-decker superjumbo landed at Birmingham International Airport yesterday. Read
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Warder hurt as 36 inmates riot
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BRUTAL “riot” which hit a Black Country young offenders’ institute involved 36 inmates, with one prison officer having boiling water thrown over him. Read
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Boy, 11, seriously injured in Aldridge road accident
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A CHILD was today seriously ill in hospital after being in collision with a car in Aldridge. Read
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OPAs fight on to save their care home, Underhill House, from closure
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
BLACK Country pensioners are today planning the next move in their fight to keep open a care home after a shattering court blow. Read
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School work placement firm fined after a boy was burned
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A FIRM which organises work experience placements for schools in the Wolverhampton area has been hit with a bill for £22,000 after a 14-year-old boy suffered a burned hand while working at a garage. Read
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Meet three Brummie babies with a very memorable birthday
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
999 MAY be a cause of alarm for some people, but for three Birmingham newborns, it could be the luckiest number of all. Read
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Bomb disposal squad called to Small Heath street
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
BOMB disposal experts were called out to a Birmingham street following reports of a “suspicious device”. Read
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Judge rejects Bullring Bull’s repair bill
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A JUDGE conditionally discharged a man who wrote graffiti on Birmingham’s iconic Bull statue after rejecting a £12,500 repair bill claim. Read
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Birmingham woman who caught Legionnaires at Pontin's dies
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman who became ill with Legionnaires’ disease following a visit to a Pontin’s holiday camp has died, it was revealed today. Read
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Emirates Airbus A380 lands at Birmingham International Airport
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
FLIGHT fans had the biggest treat of the year when the breathtaking Emirates A380 double-decker superjumbo landed at Birmingham International Airport yesterday. Read
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Birmingham tennis coach Christopher Mitchelmore-Lumb admits child sex charges
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
Christopher Mitchelmore-Lumb, who has been head coach at the city’s Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre for several years, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court via a video link from prison. Read
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Emirates A380 lands at Birmingham Airport to mark anniversary
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
FLIGHT fans had the biggest treat of the year when the breathtaking Emirates A380 double-decker superjumbo landed at Birmingham International Airport yesterday. Read
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Private money needed to save council golf courses, says councillor
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE massive £600,000 per year losses on Birmingham’s seven municipal golf courses are only likely to be slashed by lifting them to private club standards, the city’s sport and leisure chief said. Read
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Birmingham City Council boss seeking answers over possible move by Ministry of Justice
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR jobs boost for Birmingham is being threatened by government confusion, a council boss has warned. Read
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Birmingham in bid to be next Capital of Culture
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham is in the running to be named the UK's next capital of culture. Read
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Warder hurt during 'riot' at Midlands young offenders' facility
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A PRISON officer had boiling water hurled at him during violence at a Black Country young offenders’ institution, it emerged today. Read
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Hospital boss backs plan to assess ‘high risk’ births in Solihull
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A HOSPITAL boss insisted plans to downgrade maternity services at Solihull were not being “finessed through the back door.” Read
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Hundreds evacuated after Birmingham city centre bank blaze
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of shoppers were evacuated from a city department store, along with bank and office workers as firefighters tackled a blaze. Read
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Motorbike pair hunted over armed raid on Shard End supermarket
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
TWO armed robbers held up a cash delivery at a Birmingham supermarket. Read
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HMS Daring crew to march through Birmingham to receive freedom of city
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE crew of the new £1 billion Royal Navy ship HMS Daring were marching through Birmingham today as they received the freedom of the city. Read
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Ocean Colour Scene launch new 02 Academy with Selfridges gig
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THERE was a treat in store for music fans when Brummie band Ocean Colour Scene took over a city centre shop to mark the opening of a new concert venue. Read
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Wolverhampton woman charged with cruelty to rabbits
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country mother has appeared in court accused of causing unnecessary suffering to more than 30 rabbits and guinea pigs. Read
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Tividale teenager haunted by coach death crash horror
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE passenger of killer coach driver Robert Oughton, who crashed while transporting Black Country musicians, revealed today he was still haunted by the horror smash a year on. Read
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Fundraiser to help Great Barr teen train for paralympics
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
WHEN teenager Ryan Cockbill broke his neck three years ago in a swimming pool accident, his life was changed forever. Read
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Horse found badly injured in Burntwood field
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE were today trying to solve a mystery which left a horse badly injured. Read
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Moorpool Hall set for £40,000 improvement work
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A VILLAGE hall at the heart of a picturesque Birmingham estate is to have its first refurbishment in nearly a century so it can remain open. Read
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Surgeon takes to the water for charity
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
IT WILL be off with the surgical greens and on with the slick waterproofs for a Birmingham surgeon taking part in a sponsored mile-long swim. Read
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Four years after tornado Birmingham street still a mess, say residents
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
IN 2005 Birmingham felt the full wrath of a 130mph tornado which damaged hundreds of homes in the area. Read
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Yew Tree Cottage restaurant raises £1,500 for Birmingham Mail Charity Trust
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
CURRY fans helped to raise £1,500 for charity by joining a Birmingham restaurant’s 30th birthday celebrations. Read
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Hospital security boss wins top accolade
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE SECURITY boss who kept an inner-city hospital under control amid carnage and attacks during the Lozells riots has become the first in the NHS to get an internationally-recognised award for his work. Read
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Birmingham troops are kept going in Afghanistan by home support
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM officer from a Battalion that has lost five soldiers in the last month today revealed how support from the British public was keeping troops going through the darkest hours. Read
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A new concert hall at Birmingham University has hit the wrong note with city historians
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A £16 MILLION plan for a new concert hall at Birmingham University has hit the wrong note with city historians who claim it won’t fit in. Read
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Cricket legend George Headley's family hit out over cancelled tribute event
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of cricket legend George Headley is demanding to know why a charity event in this honour was called off 24 hours before it was due to take place. Read
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Views invited on Smart Route road plans
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
COMMUTERS in Birmingham and Solihull will be able to have their say on planned changes to a major road in their area this month. Read
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Women flock to join Acorns Hospice walk
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of a late-night charity walk have been deluged with volunteers wanting to put their best feet forward for desperately ill youngsters. Read
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Shard End woman overclaimed for £25k of benefits
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM carer who dishonestly claimed more than £25,000 in benefits when she hid the fact she was working has escaped being sent to prison. Read
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Birmingham boxers join charity football match
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham boxers are among a list of celebrities set to go head-to-head in a charity football match. Read
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Harborne woman fulfils childhood dream of becoming professional artist
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM woman is finally fulfilling her childhood dream – in her retirement. Read
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Bookie raider made lighter fuel threat to punter
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A CALLOUS robber threatened to douse a gambler with lighter fuel during a hold-up at a Birmingham bookies. Read
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Family's long wait for travel firm refund
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
WHEN the Robinsons booked a seven-week Christmas holiday to Jamaica they had no qualms about the travel agent they had used countless times before. Read
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Only 10% of 999 ambulance calls 'a real emergency'
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
AMBULANCE bosses are calling on the public to stop using the service for minor illnesses or injuries after it was revealed that only ten per cent of calls are for genuine emergencies. Read
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Harborne staging summer festival this weekend
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
The Moorpool Estate in Harborne is 100 years old this year and is known as Birmingham’s “Garden Suburb” because of its many green areas. Read
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US pensioner wins right to stay in Birmingham to tend wife's grave
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
AN American pensioner has won a four-year battle to stay at the side of his wife’s grave in Birmingham. Read
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Acorns charity issues warning after dozens of collection bags are stolen
Sep 10 2009 | Top Stories
A CHILDREN’S charity has issued a plea for people to beware of bogus collectors after dozens of its bags were stolen by conmen. Read
