Nov
2009
Articles from 23rd Nov 2009
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Birmingham Central Library to be demolished within five years
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City Council has been given five years to demolish the Central Library in Paradise Forum after Culture Minister Margaret Hodge ruled the 1970s building wasn’t worth saving. Read
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HUNDREDS of moving tributes have been paid to a Birmingham student who was found dead with a knife wound at a house in the city.
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
A special memorial website has been posted on Facebook under the heading of In Loving Memory of Ali Zorko. Read
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Bilston club shooting: Three arrested
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
THREE men were today being questioned by detectives hunting the killers of a man who was shot dead outside a Bilston nightclub. Read
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Acorns celebrates 21st year with birthday bash
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of people flocked to enjoy a massive party thrown by children’s hospice Acorns to celebrate its 21st birthday. Read
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National Memorial Arboretum 'in danger of falling into disrepair'
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND war memorial honouring thousands of serviceman is in danger of falling into disrepair, according to its trustees. Read
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40 firefighters tackle Kings Norton factory blaze
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 40 firefighters today tackled a blaze at a Birmingham factory. Read
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MP says MG cash should go to ex-staff
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
BANKS set to net a multi-million pound windfall from the ashes of failed Birmingham car makers MG Rover should be made to contribute towards a fund for ex-workers, an MP has said. Read
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Birmingham's annual Pantomine Horse Grand National
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
But it didn’t stop a huge and festive-spirited crowd horsing at Birmingham’s annual pantomime horse Grand National. Read
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Protesters demonstrate against plan to bulldoze Coseley Baths
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
NEARLY 200 protesters fighting to save Coseley Swimming Baths braved the cold and drizzle to demonstrate outside the pool. Read
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Memorabilia on target at NEC
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of fans flocked to the Memorabilia show to meet their favourite celebrities from the film, television and sporting worlds. Read
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Lozells newsagent stabbed in back while opening up
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
A NEWSAGENT was knifed in the back by a hoodie in a seemingly random attack as he opened up his Birmingham store, it emerged today. Read
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Hell's Angel set to sentencing over role in Birmingham riot
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
A HELL’S Angel who went on the run after being convicted of rioting at an airport will be sentenced by a Crown Court judge today. Read
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Staffordshire's gold hoard to net £3m
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
A £3 MILLION price tag will be slapped on the Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon Treasures this week. Read
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Birmingham Cathedral hosts sombre event to mark 35th anniversary of IRA pub bombings which killed 21 people
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
“WE will never forget.” Read
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Former Wolverhampton schoolteacher jailed for breaching sex offenders order twice.
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER school teacher has been jailed for four months for breaching his sex offenders’ order twice. Read
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Facebook tribute for Birmingham student Ali Zorko
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of moving tributes have been paid to a Birmingham student who was found dead with a knife wound at a house in the city. Read
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Midlands prisoner officers warn they may strike
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
PRISON officers in the Midlands may strike over ‘dangerous’ staffing levels and allegations of workplace bullying. Read
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Probe launched after sex attacker raped woman nine times - after being freed by courts twice
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
AN INQUIRY is underway after an ‘unremittingly evil’ sex attacker raped a woman nine times – after TWICE being freed by the courts. Read
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Jedward set for early appearance in Birmingham
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL X Factor stars John and Edward are set to perform in Birmingham after being kicked out of the show last night. Read
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Fresh warning that escaped killer may be in Chelmsley Wood
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE hunting a convicted killer on the run believe he may be in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham City youngsters set for Christmas disappointment as kit stocks run out
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
IT IS the ideal Christmas gift for soccer-mad youngsters – the replica kit of their favourite team. Read
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Club owner Bill Gavin backing YMCA's £13.5m Orchard development
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of the leading lights of Birmingham’s club scene has pledged his support to a £13.5 million project to help the city’s homeless. Read
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Six-foot Christmas star falls from lamppost at the Fort Shopping Centre in Erdington
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS narrowly escaped injury when a six-feet tall Christmas star fell from a lamppost on to a car in an Erdington shopping centre. Read
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Geat-grandson of 19th century Birmingham photographer visits exhibition of ancestor’s work
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE great-grandson of a 19th century Birmingham photographer visited an exhibition created by his ancestor for the first time. Read
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Police target assets of conman jailed for preying on pensioners in Stechford
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham are to go after the finances of a “despicable” doorstep trickster who preyed on the trusting nature of pensioners to con his way into their homes. Read
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Birmingham will be given £54k to tackle anti-social behaviour
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
HOUSING officers and wardens are to receive training in the Government’s complex anti-social behaviour legislation, amid fears that local authorities are failing to act against neighbours from hell. Read
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Birmingham-based anti-loan shark team praised for ‘trailblazing’ work
Nov 23 2009 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham-based anti-loan shark team that has taken the bite out of illegal money lenders has been praised for their “trailblazing” work. Read
