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2009
Articles from 17th Sep 2009
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Burgled during wife’s funeral
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
CALLOUS burglars ransacked the home of a Birmingham man as he attended the funeral of his wife. Read
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Weststar denies walking away from talks on buying LDV
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
MALAYSIAN group Weststar is still in the frame for Birmingham van-maker LDV – and a takeover deal could be sealed within a week. Read
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‘Race row’ dispute intensifies at Smethwick food group 2 Sisters
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
FURTHER protests were held at Black Country food group 2 Sisters as 55 suspended employees face disciplinary action over their involvement in wildcat strikes. Read
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Birmingham News headlines: September 17th PM news wrap
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
The latest Birmingham News from the Birmingham Mail Read
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Stacey Lawrence lorry murder: West Bromwich school girl had been sexually assaulted
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
Forensic tests confirmed today that schoolgirl Stacey Lawrence was sexually assaulted before being strangled by her mother's boyfriend who then hanged himself. Read
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West Brom defender Joe Mattock appears in court on assault charges
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
WEST BROM defender Joe Mattack has appeared in court charged with assaulting two men and two women in a Leicester nightclub. Read
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Birmingham Brummies Speedway team given one-year reprieve to keep racing at Perry Barr
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
SPEEDWAY has been given a one year reprieve after councillors deferred a plan to ban the sport from Perry Barr. Read
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Weststar denies walking away from talks on buying LDV
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
MALAYSIAN group Weststar is still in the frame for Birmingham van-maker LDV – and a takeover deal could be sealed within a week. Read
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‘Race row’ dispute intensifies at Smethwick food group 2 Sisters
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
FURTHER protests were held at Black Country food group 2 Sisters as 55 suspended employees face disciplinary action over their involvement in wildcat strikes. Read
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Mobile phone firms waive honeymooners’ £12,000 bill
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A HONEYMOON couple who faced a £12,600 telephone bill after their mobile phones were stolen and used by thieves have been told they won’t have to pay after all. Read
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Birmingham is well fancied by bookies to become City of Culture 2013
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is second favourite behind Manchester to win the title City of Culture 2013, according to a leading bookmaker. Read
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FORMER Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis put city rivalries aside today to pay tribute to Karren Brady after she announced the end of her 17-year stint at Blues.
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
Ellis said she had been a tremendous ambassador for the club under the ownership of David Sullivan and the Gold brothers. Read
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Carson Yeung sends out letter to Blues shareholders
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
Yeung sends letter to shareholders Read
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My decision to quit Blues was not easy, says Brady
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
My decision to quit was Read
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Body of dog used for fighting found dumped by canal in Witton
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
By Edward Chadwick Read
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Driver cut free from overturned car in Harborne
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
woman motorist had to be cut free after her car rolled over on to its side during a separate accident in Birmingham. Read
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Burgled during wife’s funeral
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
CALLOUS burglars ransacked the home of a Great Barr man as he attended the funeral of his wife. Read
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Five arrested in sham marriage raids in West Midlands
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A JAMAICAN woman suspected of being involved in a sham marriage with a convicted murderer was one of five to be arrested in a series of raids as part of a crackdown on bogus weddings. Read
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City centre traffic chaos as woman cut free from police car
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN had to be cut free from a police car following a crash in Birmingham city centre which caused huge disruption to traffic. Read
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Man dies after being hit by train in Smethwick
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died after being hit by a train in Smethwick. Read
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Birmingham is well fancied by bookies to become City of Culture 2013
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is second favourite behind Manchester to win the title City of Culture 2013, according to a leading bookmaker. Read
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Mobile phone firms waive honeymooners’ £12,000 bill
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A HONEYMOON couple who faced a £12,600 telephone bill after their mobile phones were stolen and used by thieves have been told they won’t have to pay after all. Read
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Great Barr man robbed during wife's funeral
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
CALLOUS burglars ransacked the home of a Birmingham man as he attended the funeral of his wife. Read
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Staffordshire craft lager banned from beer festival for brewing the wrong way
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A POPULAR Midland craft brewery has been banned from its local beer festival this weekend – because it serves its beer in the wrong way. Read
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Drug factory found in high rise Birmingham city centre tower block
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A CANNABIS factory was discovered on the 14th floor of a Birmingham high rise tower after neighbours claimed of a burning smell. Read
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Family plead: Tell us who killed 'caring' peacemaker killed in brawl
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
THESE are the horrific fatal injuries suffered by a “quiet, family man” who paid the ultimate price for acting as a peacemaker during a fight. Read
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‘Race row’ dispute intensifies at Smethwick food group 2 Sisters
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
FURTHER protests were held at Black Country food group 2 Sisters as 55 suspended employees face disciplinary action over their involvement in wildcat strikes. Read
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Weststar denies walking away from talks on buying LDV
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
MALAYSIAN group Weststar is still in the frame for Birmingham van-maker LDV – and a takeover deal could be sealed within a week. Read
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TV chef Rick Stein meets fans on visit to Birmingham
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
By Jane Tyler Read
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Extra food boost injured troops recovery
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
OVER-FEEDING injured soldiers with double portions of fry-ups and extra snacks is proving the secret weapon in treating military patients injured in Afghanistan, a top city dietitian has revealed. Read
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Private firms have been shortlisted for a contract to take over Birmingham Council’s meals on wheels service
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
SIX private firms have been shortlisted for a contract to take over Birmingham City Council’s meals-on-wheels service. Read
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Public parade to honour Kings Heath soldier Mark Quinsey gunned down by Real IRA
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a Birmingham soldier murdered by the Real IRA is to be invited to Northern Ireland for a public parade in his honour. Read
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Aston Villa icon Doug Ellis pays tribute to Birmingham City's Karren Brady
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
Ellis said she had been a tremendous ambassador for the club under the ownership of David Sullivan and the Gold brothers. Read
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David Sullivan exclusive: I have mixed feelings about leaving Birmingham City
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
David Sullivan today admitted that he would be leaving Blues with mixed feelings. Read
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Birmingham City: Your views on board's statement
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
In an official statement today the board of Birmingham City have announced their decision to stand down. Here's the statement in full, leave us your messages below. Read
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Birmingham "second favourite" to be City of Culture in 2013
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham is in second place behind Manchester in the bookies’ favourites to win the title City of Culture 2013. Read
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Birmingham sham marriage arrests: Link to murderer revealed
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A Jamaican woman suspected of being involved in a sham marriage with a convicted murderer was one of five to be arrested in a series of raids yesterday as part of a crack down on bogus weddings. Read
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Birmingham nature haven remains nameless
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
Patients, visitors and locals are now being urged to let their creativity bloom and pick a name for the special new garden at City Hospital, in Winson Green. Read
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Airport noise 'at lowest level', say BIA bosses
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
NOISE levels generated by planes flying into Birmingham Airport have fallen to their lowest level since records began, say its bosses. Read
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Local groups receive Lottery funding
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
BUDDING Walsall filmmakers, ethnic minority groups in Handsworth Wood and Black Country boat enthusiasts have all benefitted from the latest round of the Big Lottery’s Fund’s Awards for All programme. Read
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Underpaid nurses at Birmingham hospital win 15-month fight for cash
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A GROUP of 26 underpaid nurses have won the right to thousands of pounds’ worth of back-pay following a 15-month grievance battle against Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read
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Tamworth school to pilot new 20mph speed limit
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A TAMWORTH primary school is to take part in a trial aimed at cutting the speed of passing drivers. Read
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Solihull streets to get residents' parking permits
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
SOLIHULL Council is to pilot a residents’ parking permit scheme in the Hillfield area. Read
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Remains of a venerated saint are to visit Birmingham on a tour the UK
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham churches are preparing for an unprecedented flock of visitors to the city when the remains of a venerated saint comes to the UK for the first time. Read
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Free £15k dream wedding competition for a local soldier
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESSES are rallying round to provide a soldier and their partner with a free wedding worth £15,000. Read
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Drum great Carl Palmer brings the sound of music to Hamilton Special School
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
DRUM legend Carl Palmer brought his expertise with the ‘sticks’ to Birmingham to teach the joy of music to children at a city special school. Read
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West Midlands Police chief satisfied with 100 days in charge
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Chief Constable Chris Sims has marked his first 100 days in office with an increase in the levels of public satisfaction in policing. Read
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Northfield girl hoping US treatment will help her to walk
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A LONG wait is almost over for a Birmingham girl seeking vital treatment that could help her walk again. Read
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Choirs combine for Lichfield Cathedral concert to aid St Giles Hospice
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
THREE talented choirs will be heard singing in support of a Midland hospice within the beautiful setting of Lichfield Cathedral on October 3. Read
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Home builders in West Midlands to receive £1m in loans from the taxpayer
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
TAXPAYERS are to lend more than £1 million to developers to kick-start West Midlands housing schemes which had been scrapped or delayed because of the recession. Read
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Mum wins court case against car clamping that left her stranded in Brum
Sep 17 2009 | Top Stories
A MUM-of-two left stranded overnight when clampers towed away her car has taken them to court and won. Read
