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2009
Articles from 14th Sep 2009
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Cadbury boss takes shot at 'low growth' Kraft
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
CADBURY has issued a stinging riposte to US food giant Kraft in an open letter slamming its unsolicited takeover bid, it emerged today. Read
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New lease of life for Birmingham’s former stock exchange building
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Birmingham City v Aston Villa: Mum tells of ordeal caught up in derby violence
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MUM told today how she and her two young sons was left shaken after being caught up in derby violence. Read
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Balsall Heath shooting: Victims guarded at hospital
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men were today under guard in hospital after being gunned down in a double shooting at a packed private party in Birmingham. Read
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Heroines of trade union movement remembered at Women's Chainmakers' Festival
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
BUMPER crowds lapped up the sunshine at a Black Country festival celebrating the efforts of heroines of the trade union movement. Read
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Warwickshire are expected to unveil plans to close seven fire stations
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND fire service today announced plans to close one in four of its stations and axe a third of fire appliances under a cost-cutting drive, union leaders claimed today. Read
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TWO men were today under guard in hospital after being gunned down in a double shooting at a packed private party in Birmingham.
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
Police said the pair, aged 22 and 30, were inside The Function Suite, in Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, in the early hours of yesterday when they were shot. The gunman is thought to have opened fire as scores of people were celebrating a private event, thought to be a birthday party. Read
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Phoenix Four hit back at MP Hemming over lawsuit threat
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE Phoenix Four today accused Birmingham MP John Hemming of “sour grapes” and “hot air” following threats to sue the former Rover bosses to recover millions of pounds for former workers. Read
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Family caught up in violence after Blues v Villa derby
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MUM told today how she and her two young sons was left shaken after being caught up in derby violence. Read
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Cadbury boss takes shot at 'low growth' Kraft
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
CADBURY has issued a stinging riposte to US food giant Kraft in an open letter slamming its unsolicited takeover bid, it emerged today. Read
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New lease of life for Birmingham’s former stock exchange building
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Bluenose Catherine Lillington finds
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
the latest defeat so very hard to take Read
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Villa fan Paul Bradley was all smiles after seeing his team grab all three points with Gabby Agbonlahor’s late strike
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
BRAGGING rights once again belong to the claret and blue half of the city. Read
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Birmingham City v Aston Villa trouble: Police reveal details of arrests
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A total of 14 football supporters were arrested during and after a Premier Read
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Black Country Boating Festival in Dudley one of the best ever
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of visitors attended the 24th Black Country Boating Festival at a Dudley beauty spot over the weekend. Read
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Pensioners at war with Wolverhampton Council
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
Residents of Underhill House, Fallings Park, have been fighting Wolverhampton council who want to close the home as part of a £40 million budget cut. Read
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John Hartson urges men to get lumps checked for cancer
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
CANCER-battling former Albion striker John Hartson has urged men to get suspect lumps checked after admitting that he nearly died after he left one untreated. Read
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Frank Skinner’s pride at honorary degree
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
COMEDIAN Frank Skinner has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of Wolverhampton. Read
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Three arrests after stabbing in Walsall
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
THREE people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Walsall. Read
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Two men shot at packed party in Balsall Heath
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men were today recovering in hospital after being gunned down in a double shooting at a packed private party in Birmingham. Read
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Peter Andre signs his new album in Birmingham
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
NEWLY single Peter Andre is heading to Brum to sign copies of his new album. Read
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Cadbury boss takes shot at 'low growth' Kraft
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
CADBURY has issued a stinging riposte to US food giant Kraft in an open letter slamming its unsolicited takeover bid, it emerged today. Read
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New lease of life for Birmingham’s former stock exchange building
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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The Streets of Birmingham
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
In the third gig at the new £5.5 million venue, Skinner overcame the pressure to perform in front of fans from his home town and revealed it had been his most enjoyable gig in the city. Read
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Birmingham City v Aston Villa: No serious injuries; disturbances in Digbeth
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
FIFTEEN arrests were made at the game and following the match. Read
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Birmingham City v Aston Villa: All fans left hot and hoarse
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
BOTH sets of fans were left hot, hoarse and emotionally worn out as St Andrew’s witnessed the latest fierce derby clash between the city’s old rivals, bathed in hot, autumn sunshine. Read
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Camper-van fans gather in Malvern
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE world’s largest gathering of Volkswagen camper-van enthusiasts came together this weekend. Read
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Artsfest breaks records in Birmingham
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than a thousand dancers shimmied their way into the Guinness Book of Records while taking part in a Bhangra performance in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Heroines of trade union movement remembered at Women's Chainmakers' Festival
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
BUMPER crowds lapped up the sunshine at a Black Country festival celebrating the efforts of heroines of the trade union movement. Read
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Duo given ASBOs for abusing residents at Cranleigh House in Erdington
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
By Tony Collins Read
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Birmingham brothers jailed over pistol attack
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham brothers who savagely pistol-whipped their brother-in-law before robbing him of his taxi in a family dispute were put behind bars for a total of 16 years. Read
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'Yobs won't win' pledges brave photographer
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A PHOTOGRAPHER suffered a broken cheekbone after confronting a thief who burst in to his studio, it emerged today. Read
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Scrabble Factfile
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
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Fifty battle it out to be national Scrabble champion in Birmingham hotel
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
THERE was a war of words at a Birmingham hotel as more than 50 contestants battled to become the new national Scrabble champion. Read
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Birmingham City Council's £42 million of savings 'may not happen'
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A PLEDGE by Birmingham City Council to save £42 million by devising more efficient ways of working will not be achieved unless “corrective action” is taken, the local authority has admitted. Read
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View from the Villa End: Paul Bradley's fans view
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
BRAGGING rights once again belong to the claret and blue half of the city. Read
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View from the Birmingham City end: Catherine Lillington's fans view
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
The latest defeat so very hard to take Read
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Sutton Coldfield residents lose battle to stop "garden grab" developer
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
Sutton Coldfield residents have failed in a bid to halt a garden-grabbing development which they claim will alter the character of their leafy suburb. Read
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Jobs freeze imposed at Birmingham City Council amid £20million spending crisis
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City Council is facing its worst cash crisis in five years, with projected overspending running at more than £20 million. Read
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Driver left hanging over river embankment after Cradley Heath accident
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A motorist had a lucky escape when his overturned car was left dangling precariously on top of an embankment above a river following an accident. Read
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Grief of losing brother led Staffordshire man to expose himself to teenagers
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A DEPRESSED engineer who cracked under the grief of losing his brother flashed two schoolgirls from his car. Read
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Quinton murder: Pair deny killing Mark Clarkson
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A man from Birmingham was assaulted, stabbed and then tied up before being left to burn to death in his home, a murder trial has heard. Read
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Walsall teenager charged over "live child sex abuse webcast"
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
A Walsall teenager arrested in connection with a live internet broadcast which allegedly showed a child being sexually abused has been charged with further offences, police have said. Read
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TWO men were today under guard in hospital after being gunned down in a double shooting at a packed private party in Birmingham.
Sep 14 2009 | Top Stories
Police said the pair, aged 22 and 30, were inside The Function Suite, in Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, in the early hours of yesterday when they were shot. The gunman is thought to have opened fire as scores of people were celebrating a private event, thought to be a birthday party. Read
