Oct
2009
Articles from 23rd Oct 2009
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BNP leader Nick Griffin feels the heat in Question Time appearance
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
By Maureen Read
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A MAN denied today that he murdered his own teenage daughter.
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Gary John Fisher is accused of intentionally killing 17-year-old Chanelle Sasha Jones, whose body was discovered in the passenger seat of a Ford Fiesta near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, West Wales, on August 2. Read
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Solihull father denies murdering teenage girl
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
A man denied today that he murdered his own teenage daughter. Read
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Boy killed in Bobbington crash is named
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Police have named a 16-year-old boy who died in a two-vehicle crash at Bobbington, near Wolverhampton, which led to the arrest of another teenager. Read
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Nightclub chain Luminar hit by youngsters staying at home
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE nightclub chain which owns the Jam House and Oceana has seen earnings slump as high levels of youth unemployment force young clubbers to stay at home. Read
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Jobs threat at forensic science lab in Birmingham
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
UP to 170 jobs were today under threat after it emerged a key city-centre forensic science lab which helps detectives solve crimes is being closed down. Read
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Conservatives retain Sutton Coldfield seat after a poor turnout
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
VOTERS stayed at home in a Sutton Coldfield by-election as the Conservatives retained one of their safest seats in Birmingham. Read
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Health officials reveal two more swine-flu deaths
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Health officials in the West Midlands have confirmed two further swine flu-related deaths amid in a rise in new cases. Read
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Man in drink-drive arrest over M42 collision
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a two-car collision on the M42 today. Read
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Police release CCTV footage after man caught killing dog
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today released shocking footage of a man dragging the lifeless body of a dog through a city park seconds after he strangled it to death. Read
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Birmingham leaders’ fury over BNP show
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE Bishop of Birmingham today said the city would rise above the ‘petty’ views of BNP leader Nick Griffin in the wake of his controversial TV appearance. Read
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BNP leader Nick Griffin feels the heat in Question Time appearance
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
EVER seen an over-stuffed suit deflating little by little like a slow-punctured tyre? Read
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Terminal given Royal approval
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
HIS Royal Highness The Duke of Kent paid a special visit to Birmingham Airport to mark the completion of its new £50 million International Pier. Read
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Film Review: 1 Day (15) - based on Birmingham gangs
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL new film 1 Day – based on the real-life turf war between two rival Birmingham gangs – had its first screening in the city last night. Read
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Three Stirchley brothers in quest to trace sister
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
THREE Birmingham brothers who have been emotionally reunited after nearly 60 years are trying to complete their happiness – by finding their long-lost sister. Read
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Birmingham City: The Golden touch
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
DAVID Gold was more than just a chairman to Blues. Read
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Two injured in M42 smash
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
The accident happened at 1.15am between junction four and five southbound when a Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall van collided and smashed into the barriers. Read
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Beverley Knight puts on surprise performance at Birmingham Style Awards
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE red carpet was rolled out for Birmingham’s glitterati when the Style Awards were held last night – with soul diva Beverley Knight putting in a surprise performance. Read
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Three hurt in two-car crash in Hallow
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
THREE people were hurt in a two-car crash in Worcestershire. Read
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Police plea over missing teenage girl seen in the Black Country
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
FEARS are growing for the safety of a Midlands teenager in the care of Social Services who went missing while planning to convert to Islam. Read
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Birmingham City end of an era: Beginning of the end...
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Carson Yeung told us it was his ‘destiny’ to own Blues. Read
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MP tells NHS to reconsider plans
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
NHS managers were told to rethink plans to downgrade maternity services in Solihull because they haven’t considered the borough’s rising population in top level talks. Read
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Land Rover Defender wins top award
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
IT MAY be cursed by some as being a member of the “Chelsea tractor” family – but the Midland-made 4x4 Land Rover Defender has won a top vehicle award. Read
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Council gets tough on collection abuse
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Residents using Birmingham City Council’s free bulky waste collection service to dispose of old sofas and fridges will soon have to pay if they want to get rid of too many large items. Read
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Kings Heath nursing home pair reach 100-years-old
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
WHEN Edna Riley and Beatrice Newsome entered the world, work had not long started on the RMS Titanic. Read
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Police use own articulated lorry to check on motorway drivers
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are using their own articulated lorry in the fight against dangerous truckers on Midland motorways. Read
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MG Rover: Phoenix 4 summoned to Commons inquiry
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE four MG Rover directors who received nearly £36 million in pay and pensions from the carmaker have been summoned to explain themselves to a Commons inquiry. Read
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New opening time for landmark pub
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
A GRADE two-listed pub in Dudley that has been empty for years is to be brought back to life next month with a £238,000 boost. Read
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House project delay
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Developers behind a £1.8 billion project to regenerate north Solihull have been forced to scale back the plans as a result of the economic downturn. Read
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Nightclub chain Luminar hit by youngsters staying at home
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE nightclub chain which owns the Jam House and Oceana has seen earnings slump as high levels of youth unemployment force young clubbers to stay at home. Read
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Jobs threat at forensic science lab in Birmingham
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
UP to 170 jobs were today under threat after it emerged a key city-centre forensic science lab which helps detectives solve crimes is being closed down. Read
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Birmingham clinch deal for USA athletics team to be base for 2012 countdown
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
“THE Olympics are coming to Birmingham”. Read
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Postal workers continue strike action
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Thousands of postal workers started a second day of strikes today, with a fresh wave of action set to be held next week in an escalation of the bitter Royal Mail dispute. Read
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BNP leader Nick Griffin under fire in stormy Question Time debut
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
The BBC defended the appearance of Nick Griffin on a Question Time in which the BNP leader gave a twitchy performance and described homosexuals as "creepy". Read
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Birmingham Style Awards winners revealed
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Stars including singer Beverley Knight graced the red carpet last night for Birmingham’s annual Style Awards before performing on stage. Read
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Swine flu kills two in the West Midlands
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
Two further people have died from swine flu in the region as estimated numbers of new H1N1 virus cases almost doubled nationwide, it was announced yesterday. Read
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Company managing director admits stealing £5million from Birmingham University
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
A former managing director of a research company has admitted stealing almost £5 million belonging to Birmingham University. Read
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Body of Birmingham man travels 120 miles from Acocks Green in railway wagon
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
The body of a man – who fell from a bridge in Birmingham on to the back of an open freight car – travelled nearly 120 miles before it was found in a railway yard in Wiltshire. Read
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Decision date set for Birmingham veritcal theme park plan
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
A crucial announcement on project funding for the world’s first purpose-built vertical theme park lined up for Birmingham is set to be made in the New Year. Read
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Kingshurst brothers through to final of national competition
Oct 23 2009 | Top Stories
CHERUBIC Birmingham brothers Andrejus and Lucas Tory left their proud mum speechless when they reached the top 30 in a UK-wide modelling contest. Read
