Nov
2009
Articles from 30th Nov 2009
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Jaguar Land Rover in £22 million profit boost
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
JAGUAR Land Rover has bounced back in style from the worst recession to hit the automotive sector for decades to unveil profits of £22 million for the third quarter of 2009. Read
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Jobs fear over Kraft's takeover bid for Cadbury
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
MASSIVE job losses are on the cards at Cadbury if US group Kraft is successful in its long-running takeover bid for the chocolate maker, unions warned today. Read
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Police apologise to rock band The Thirst over gunpoint arrest after Cannock gig
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
Members of a rock band who were arrested at gunpoint by armed Staffordshire Police officers after a mistake by a CCTV operator have received letters of apology. Read
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Just three arrests at Wolves versus Birmingham City derby
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A LARGE police presence saw the Black Country derby between Wolves and Birmingham pass with only three arrests. Read
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Driver dragged from blazing car after crash in Nechells, Birmingham
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A SERIOUSLY-injured driver was rescued by a quick-thinking passer-by who dragged him from his car after it smashed into a wall and burst into flames. Read
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Big increase in 'excess' deaths over region last winter
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
NUMBERS of winter deaths in the region rose almost a third last year with 3,900 people being killed by the cold, latest official figures reveal. Read
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Bands out in force for Birmingham Tattoo at NIA
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 performers lined up in Birmingham to ensure the city’s annual Tattoo went with a bang. Read
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Killer royal aide Jane Andrews planning to write book
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER aide of the Duchess of York who murdered her Solihull boyfriend plans to write a book, an author has claimed. Read
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Company behind controversial plans for a Staffordshire wind farm invites residents to take guided tour of the proposed site
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
THE company behind controversial plans for a wind farm in rural Staffordshire is inviting local residents to discuss the project and take a guided tour of the proposed site. Read
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West Midlands Police has dedicated team to help take dangerous dogs off the streets
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
THE problem of dangerous dogs has been identified as such a threat that West Midlands Police has a dedicated team to help take them off the streets. Read
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West Midlands Police seize 147 dangerous dogs
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
Since April, 147 have been seized as part of a crackdown on dangerous dogs on West Midlands streets. Read
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Solihull German market opens
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
CHRISTMAS arrived in Solihull as the scent of sizzling bratwurst, toasty crepes and spiced gluhwein filled Mell Square at the borough’s first German Market. Read
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100,000 attend BBC Good Food Show at the NEC
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 100,000 food fans enjoyed mixing with celebrity chefs at the BBC Good Food Show. Read
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Two jailed for savage Birmingham robbery
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham men who ambushed and robbed a scrap metal dealer, during which he was severely beaten, have been jailed. Read
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Theatre agent Malcolm Derrick dies at 75
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A WELL-known theatre agent and event promoter has died of cancer aged 75. Read
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Protest march over threat to Handsworth care home
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
SUPPORTERS of a Birmingham care home facing closure demonstrated their anger by holding a protest march. Read
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Selly Oak MP Lynne Jones joins call for banks not to abolish chequebooks
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN to save the traditional chequebook has been backed by a Birmingham MP. Read
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Birmingham archaeologists in search of Shakespeare's house
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM archaeologists are to take part in their own Time Team dig when they go in search of Shakespeare’s house. Read
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Birmingham hospitals criticised for death rates in report
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A dozen hospitals are “significantly underperforming” basic safety measures despite nine of them being rated good or excellent by the official health regulator, a report said, sparking a fierce argument over the accuracy of inspection regimes. Read
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High Speed Rail would bring £55 billion boost to economy
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
The economy would receive a £55 billion boost through the building of a UK-wide high speed rail line from London to Birmingham. Read
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Jobs fear as NHS explores merger of three Birmingham care trusts
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
DOZENS of NHS jobs could be at risk after a controversial review was launched into overhauling Birmingham’s three Primary Care Trusts because of the credit crunch. Read
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Birmingham's inner-city youth say 'It's Our Time' as musical project is set to return
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A MUSICAL project to highlight the problems faced by youngsters on inner-city estates in Birmingham and Manchester is set to return next year. Read
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Your chance to win a £1,000 Christmas shopping spree
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
With more than 60 stores to choose from, one lucky reader will be able to pick up fantastic gifts for their family and friends and still have enough money to buy their Christmas turkey and all the trimmings. Read
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Crisis-hit Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust to get £4.5 million emergency hand-out
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
NHS West Midlands bosses have taken the unprecedented step of rescuing a crisis-hit Foundation hospital trust with a £4.5 million hand-out to save it from financial ruin. Read
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Aston Villa fans close in on £5,000 charity goal for Acorns
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW Aston Villa supporters’ club is on target to raise £5,000 for a children’s hospice. Read
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Birmingham couple celebrate 65 years of marriage
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
THE decades may have passed but the bond between this loving couple is as strong as ever. Read
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Fears over future of nurseries in Birmingham as Government to reform funding
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Birmingham families could be facing a childcare crisis amid fears for the future of nurseries across the city. Read
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Birmingham family firm scoops trophy order for top golf event
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
A SMALL Birmingham company has made a glittering name for itself with golf’s top brass – after being hired to produce a new trophy for a prestige tournament. Read
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Row over new name for Birmingham health centre
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
PATIENTS at a Birmingham clinic have accused health officials of dragging their feet over controversial plans to re-name its new building. Read
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Government 'powerless' to stop foreign firms buying Cadbury - Mandelson
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson has promised to speak out on behalf of Cadbury workers if the business is sold overseas - but warned that he cannot do anything to block a sale. Read
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Dedicated West Midlands Police team to take dangerous dogs off the streets
Nov 30 2009 | Top Stories
THE problem of dangerous dogs has been identified as such a threat that West Midlands Police has a dedicated team to help take them off the streets. Read
