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2009
Articles from 11th Sep 2009
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MG Rover: How the Pheonix Four's pay compared to the industry standard
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
The so-called Phoenix Four have claimed their remuneration package was comparable with directors in similar firms but today's report sets out details of much lower payments made by a range of car firms. Read
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MG Rover: Phoenix Four profiles
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
Profiles of the so-called Phoenix Four who ran MG Rover at Longbridge Read
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MG Rover: War of words heats up over report into collapsed car giant
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A report into the collapse of MG Rover sparked a war of words today between the Government and the four businessmen who paid themselves millions for running the carmaker before it went bust. Read
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Mohammed Arshad taxi murder: Police probe "near miss" accident
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
Detectives investigating the murder of taxi driver today issued an appeal for Read
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London Midland rail passengers to be hit by industrial action
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
The rail firm which cancelled most of its services last Sunday because of staff shortages is facing the threat of industrial action in a row over pay, potentially affecting services across the West Midlands, it was confirmed. Read
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Tamworth teenager for killing friend in New Year party brick attack
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A Tamworth teenager who killed his friend by hurling a brick at a New Year party has been convicted of manslaughter, police in Staffordshire said. Read
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MG Rover: The collapse of a giant in numbers
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
INTERACTIVE FEATURE: The MG Rover collapse in numbers Read
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MP: They must answer
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
By Jonathan Walker Read
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Beale and Edwards actions probed in MG Rover report
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER MG Rover vice-chairman Peter Beale bought computer software to eliminate evidence the day after the government announced the inquiry into Rover’s collapse, the report revealed. Read
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Longbridge lost £25m a month
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Phoenix Four say Government's MG Rover report is 'a whitewash'
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE Phoenix Four today accused the Government of a “witchhunt” and “whitewash” – and bottling the last chance to save MG Rover and over 6,000 jobs at Longbridge. Read
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Phoenix Four report 'a huge waste of cash', say former MG Rover workers
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER MG Rover workers passing Longbridge’s once bustling Q Gate reacted to the publication of the report with a mixture of resignation, bewilderment and apathy. Read
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Birmingham crew members of HMS Daring enjoy freedom of the city honour
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
UNION Jacks flew high and crowds roared their delight when Birmingham sailors were awarded the freedom of the city. Read
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Leisure boss pledges 'massive' investment in Birmingham swimming pools
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL leisure boss Martin Mullaney has pledged a ‘massive investment’ in the city’s swimming pools – including the rebuilding of Sparkhill Baths. Read
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MG Rover report: Phoenix Four accuse Government of "witchhunt"
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE Phoenix Four today accused the Government of a “witchhunt” and “whitewash”– and bottling the last chance to save MG Rover and over 6,000 jobs at Longbridge. Read
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Longbridge lost £25m a month
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
MASSIVE losses of £25 million a month led to the end of car production at Longbridge after nearly 100 years – plunging a dagger through the heart of a proud Midland manufacturing tradition. Read
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MG Rover report: Four slated for Rover collapse
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
LORD Mandelson today started moves to ban the Phoenix Four as directors after a Government report claimed the Longbridge bosses ran MG Rover for “personal gain”. Read
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Man who stabbed Birmingham detective 'had MI5 delusions'
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE man responsible for the killing of detective Michael Swindells was plagued by delusions that police and MI5 were intent on ruining his life. Read
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Signs were missed that killer was unstable, says Mick Swindells' widow
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE widow of hero detective Michael Swindells said mental health workers should have spotted that his killer was not stable in the weeks before he stabbed her husband. Read
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Birmingham crew members of HMS Daring enjoy freedom of the city honour
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
UNION Jacks flew high and crowds roared their delight when Birmingham sailors were awarded the freedom of the city. Read
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Plea for help in tracing missing five-year-old Birmingham girl
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today issued an urgent appeal for help in tracing a missing Birmingham child they fear may have been taken out of the country. Read
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MG Rover report: Response from Phoenix Four
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
At 9am today the government published the long awaited report into the collapse almost five years ago of MG Rover. Read
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Mike Whitby fails in bid to stop Harborne cafe-bar plan
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW cafe-bar chain has been given the go-ahead from city planners for its first Birmingham outlet despite the high-profile objections of city council leader Mike Whitby. Read
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Brummie football star Karen Carney devastated as England lose Euro 2009 final
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S best woman footballer Karen Carney was unable to conceal her disappointment after England were crushed 6-2 by Germany in the final of Euro 2009. Read
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Review: Editors at the new O2 Academy
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE first ever gig at the new O2 Academy went off in style as the Editors showed what live music was all about. Read
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Labour leader Sir Albert Bore in call over elected mayor
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Labour leader Sir Albert Bore is urging political activists to start a petition demanding the city be run by a directly-elected mayor. Read
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Body of Kidderminster soldier Richard Brandon returned home
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
The fiancee and daughter of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan sobbed on streets of a military town yesterday as his body was returned home. Read
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Dc Michael Swindells’ killer was ‘let down by NHS’ – inquiry
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A catalogue of NHS system failures contributed to the killing of a police officer by a paranoid schizophrenic, an independent report has found. Read
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MG Rover collapse report to be published
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A long-awaited report into the collapse of Birmingham-based car giant MG Rover is being published, more than four years after the motor firm went out of business with the loss of thousands of jobs. Read
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Birmingham lawyer relishing Borneo charity trip
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A TRAINEE from national law firm Shoosmiths is heading to Borneo in October to help build a gravity water feed system for a rural community. Read
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Aston Manor High School launches campaign to change status
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A SECONDARY school in Birmingham is pressing ahead with plans to change its status as part of its continuing improvement. Read
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Sutton Coldfield nursery lands outstanding Ofsted inspection
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN in Sutton Coldfield spelt out what they think of their ‘outstanding’ nursery following a successful visit from Ofsted inspectors. Read
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Rowley Regis pupils meet West Brom stars at charity launch
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
PUPILS from a Black Country school got the chance to meet some of West Bromwich Albion’s stars at a charity launch. Read
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Schools need more computers say West Midlands parents
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS in the West Midlands are unhappy with the facilities at their children’s state-run schools and want more computers, kitchens for teaching, swimming pools and theatres. Read
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Aston University holds Matthew Boulton Discovery Day
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE life and work of one of Birmingham’s most celebrated historical figures is to be honoured with a Matthew Boulton Discovery Day. Read
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Birmingham sports chief in bid to boost cricket in city
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM-WIDE review of grassroots cricket is being launched in an attempt to build on the huge enthusiasm for the game following England’s Ashes success this summer. Read
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Aston transport museum lays on bus for beer festival drinkers
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
DRINKERS heading for this weekend’s Birmingham Beer Festival can take a step back in time and help to preserve a collection of classic vehicles. Read
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Cancer survivor Hannah appeals to Race For Life participants in Birmingham to send in their cash
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A TEN-year-old cancer survivor from Solihull is calling on women who completed this year’s Cancer Research UK Race for Life to help the charity ‘make it a million’ by returning their sponsorship money. Read
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Birmingham hospitals urged to make gastric band operations the norm for obese people
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
THE NHS could save billions of pounds by tackling the obesity crisis with routine gastric band operations on overweight patients, a leading world expert has revealed in Birmingham. Read
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Paula Radcliffe signs up for Birmingham half marathon
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
RUNNING star Paula Radcliffe will be taking part in this year’s EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon, it has been announced. Read
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Swine flu: Solihull health chiefs outline plans
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
SOLIHULL health officials are readying themselves for an anticipated second wave of swine flu over the next few weeks. Read
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Vandals' trail of destruction at Castle Vale school
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
VANDALS have gone on a wrecking spree at a Birmingham primary school as pupils returned to lessons after the summer holidays. Read
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Four Oaks 95-year-old takes up flying lessons
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A 95-YEAR-OLD woman whose family pioneered aviation said she was “on a high” after fulfilling a lifetime ambition to fly a plane. Read
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Council sorry over drivers wrongly fined for parking in Lichfield
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL has apologised after motorists were wrongly issued parking tickets on a city centre car park. Read
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National award for RSPCA worker who has fostered hundreds of kittens
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
CARING veterinary nurse Naomi Killingsworth didn’t paws for thought when she first fostered a kitten in need of a home. Read
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Leisure boss pledges 'massive' investment in Birmingham swimming pools
Sep 11 2009 | Top Stories
COUNCIL leisure boss Martin Mullaney has pledged a ‘massive investment’ in the city’s swimming pools – including the rebuilding of Sparkhill Baths. Read
