Nov
2009
Articles from 9th Nov 2009
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Pensioner dies after collision with a truck in Moseley
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORIST has been quizzed over the death of pensioner killed in a collision with a truck. Read
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Tamworth schoolteacher suspended over claims he forged coursework
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A Midland schoolteacher has been suspended after every single member of an English A level class complained that a teacher had corrected course work to boost exam pass rates. Read
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Cadbury reject hostile bid from US food giant Kraft
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
Cadbury has rejected a £9.8 billion hostile bid from US food giant Kraft, saying it did not come "remotely close" to reflecting the true value of the business. Read
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Council crackdown on fake clothing at Walsall's Bescot Market
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
More than 1,100 items of counterfeit clothing have been seized during a multi-agency crackdown at Walsall's Bescot Market. Read
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£23m bonanza for swimmers
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
SWIMMERS in the Black Country could be set for two new pools in a £23 million building bonanza, it emerged today. Read
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POLICE were today trying to identify a man who died when he was hit by a high-speed train in Birmingham.
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
It happened near Marston Green station last night. Read
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A MAN died when a blaze swept through a Birmingham garden shed where he was apparently sleeping.
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
His body was found by firefighters who were called to tackle the fire in Handsworth. Read
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Hoax caller faces jail after sending armed cops and helicopter to his house
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A HOAX caller is facing jail after admitting making a wave of emergency calls that sent armed cops and helicopters to his OWN home, costing the taxpayer £30,000. Read
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Floral tributes to West Brom legend Sir Bobby Robson turned into compost
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
COMPOST made from thousands of floral tributes to former West Bromwich Albion favourite Sir Bobby Robson has gone on sale. Read
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Walsall striker Darren Byfield turns to Twitter after split from Jamelia
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE estranged husband of Midland popstar Jamelia has broken his silence over their divorce. Read
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West Bromwich schools inspector charged with child sex offences
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A SCHOOLS inspector in the Midlands has been charged with a string of child sex offences, the Sunday Mercury can reveal. Read
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Lichfield firm in project to build 'world's most efficient electric car'
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A WEST Midland firm has been awarded £4.5 million by the Government to help produce the “world’s most efficient electric car,” it was revealed today. Read
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Remembering our heroes
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’s fallen soldiers and those serving in current conflicts were honoured in a moving Remembrance Day ceremony. Read
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Queen leads tributes to war dead
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE Queen led the nation in paying respect to Britain’s war dead. Read
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Council workers in the spotlight
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
UNSUNG civil servants were recognised for their tireless endeavours at an awards bash in Birmingham. Read
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Kids having a ball with rugby heroes
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A HOST of international rugby stars made a special visit to Sutton Coldfield to give young aspiring players a skills masterclass. Read
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Just wild for nature
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A TROUBLED former kitchen garden in the Black Country will go wild thanks to a £50,000 makeover. Read
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Birmingham restaurant Lasan on The F Word with Gordon Ramsay
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM restauranteur hits our TV screens tomorrow as celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay searches for the UK’s best eatery. Read
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Time out for V building on Broad Street
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
DEVELOPERS have been told the city will not wait another ten years for building work to begin on the ambitious 50-storey V building. Read
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Man dies after being hit by train near Marston Green
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died when he was hit by a high-speed train in Birmingham. Read
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Body found in burning shed in Handsworth
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died when a blaze swept through a Birmingham garden shed where he was apparently sleeping. Read
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Casualties at bonfire parties
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BONFIRE parties over the weekend led to a number of casualties in the region. Read
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Families flee blaze at Walkers Heath flats
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
TWENTY-four people were evacuated from their homes following an arson attack on a block of flats in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham City fan crowned Britain's fattest man reveals torment of obesity
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BARRY Austin’s obsession with food found him fame – but little fortune. Read
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Cardinal Newman 'miracle' cure man visits Britain
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A ROMAN Catholic deacon whose cure from a crippling spinal disease after praying to Birmingham’s Victorian Cardinal Newman was approved as a miracle by the Vatican begins a six-day visit to Britain today. Read
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Cardinal Newman project awarded £32,000 grant
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A PROJECT exploring the life and work of Cardinal Newman has been handed a £32,000 grant. Read
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£10m performing arts centre at city school given green light
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A £10 million performing arts centre in Birmingham, backed by a wealthy financier’s substantial gift to his old school, has been granted planning permission. Read
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Review: Bill Bailey at Symphony Hall
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BEFORE this show, I thought comedian Bill Bailey could blow his own trumpet, but a 6ft mountain horn? Read
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Review: Backstreet Boys at LG Arena
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
IT was a predictable start but an impressive one. Read
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Conman sent packing by Black Country woman's ID demand
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BOGUS official who tried to trick his way into the home of a Black Country woman was refused entry after she demanded to see his ID. Read
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Staff at Birmingham firm donate £6,265 to Midland hospice
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
STAFF at professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers have donated £6,265 to a Midland hospice following their annual charity quiz. Read
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Education chief says money will be found for transformation of city secondary schools
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
CITY education director Sylvia McNamara said she was confident funding will be secured to modernise 40 local secondary schools. Read
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The Saturdays, Natalie Imbruglia and Tinchy Stryder join line-up for Birmingham Christmas lights switch-on
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is preparing for a pop frenzy with the final acts for the city’s pre-Christmas lights switch-on next week being announced. Read
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Chamberlain Awards recognise Birmingham City Council workers
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City Council workers have been publicly recognised for their at an awards ceremony in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham big wheel to return to city
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
The foundations of Birmingham’s big wheel were laid last night in preparation for the return of the popular tourist attraction. Read
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Birmingham cinemas use extra security for gang film 1Day
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
Extra security is being used to search cinema goers who turn up to screenings of a controversial film depicting gang violence in Birmingham. Read
