Dec
2009
Articles from 10th Dec 2009
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BUSINESS leaders in Birmingham are urging Kraft Foods to spell out their plans for Cadbury if their long-running bid to take over the chocolate maker finally succeeds.
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCI), is seeking to ensure Cadbury “continues to make a positive contribution to our business life.” Read
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HUGE tailbacks built up around Spaghetti Junction today after a crash between a motorbike and two cars.
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
The accident happened at around 7am on the southbound carriageway between junctions six and seven – Spaghetti Junction and Great Barr. Read
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Birmingham mobile phone tycoon John Caudwell's son hailed a hero
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE five-year-old son of Birmingham-born mobile phone tycoon John Caudwell has been honoured for saving his grandad’s life after he fell down a well during a mountain walk. Read
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Birmingham city centre bus crash: Cyclist named
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
This is an update following the fatal traffic collision between a bus and a cyclist at James Watt Queensway, Birmingham yesterday morning, Wednesday 9 December. Read
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Family use double decker bus as hearse for funeral of Sutton mum
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a fun-loving Birmingham mum gave her an unforgettable funeral - by using a double-decker bus as a hearse. Read
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Birmingham youth worker could be replaced with trainee placement students
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS to replace a full-time, fully-qualified Birmingham youth worker with two low-paid students on trainee placements are set to be discussed by councillors. Read
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Victim of Ashley Blake pleased about TV presenter's failed appeal
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE teenager attacked by Ashley Blake has welcomed the news that his appeal over his sentence has been thrown out. Read
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Closing speech in Worcestershire post office murder trial
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE killing of a sub-postmaster’s son who was shot at a Midland post office was an act of “callous and casual violence,” a court heard. Read
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Huge delays on M6 after crash
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
HUGE tailbacks built up around Spaghetti Junction today after a crash between a motorbike and two cars. Read
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Redditch MP Jacqui Smith claimed for household items
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
Redditch MP Jacqui Smith's receipts include those for a £555.74 television, a £244.90 DVD player and £611 spent on a new double bed and mattress, expenses documents have revealed. Read
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From campus to wedding vow
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER students Steve Moore and Rosalyn Townsley are happily making marriage plans after finding love on campus in Birmingham. Read
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Director of Mamma Mia! given honorary degree by University of Birmingham
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
MAMMA Mia! The director of the hit musical set against the songs of ABBA has been awarded an honorary degree in Birmingham. Read
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BBC news presenter Bernadette Kearney becomes school teacher
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
ONE of the faces of BBC TV in the Midlands now has found herself with a classroom audience – after making a dramatic career change to become a school teacher. Read
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Alistair Darling's plan to reduce deficit under scrutiny
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE small print of the Pre-Budget Report will come under scrutiny today as economists try to work out Alistair Darling’s strategy to bring down the country’s £178 billion annual deficit. Read
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Marie Curie Cancer Care hospice agreed for Solihull green belt site despite protests
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new state-of-the-art cancer hospice to be built in green belt land in Solihull have been approved. Read
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Birmingham business leaders criticise Chancellor over rise in National Insurance contributions
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESS leaders in Birmingham and Solihull have rounded angrily on the Chancellor for adding to industry’s burdens by failing to abolish increases planned in National Insurance contributions. Read
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Kraft 'should reveal plans'
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
BUSINESS leaders in Birmingham are urging Kraft Foods to spell out their plans for Cadbury if their long-running bid to take over the chocolate maker finally succeeds. Read
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Man killed on train track in Cannock
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
A middle-aged man has died after suffering severe injuries on a railway track in Cannock. Read
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Birmingham City Council could delay general election count
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM could break with tradition by counting next year’s General Election results on the Friday morning, the day after votes are cast. Read
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Blow in fight to save Willenhall Leisure Centre
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
CALLS to save a threatened leisure centre have fallen on deaf ears. Read
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Jurors dismiss £2m drugs trial and take defendants out for a drink
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
One of Birmingham’s largest criminal law firms has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service after a case lasting nearly a year and costing £2 million was dismissed by the jury in less than two hours. Read
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Duchess of Cornwall to visit West Midlands for charity engagements
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
The Duchess of Cornwall will help put the finishing touches on a homeless charity's Christmas tree as part of a series of engagements in the West Midlands. Read
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Review: The Yeah Yeah Yeahs at O2 Academy, Birmingham
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
SEXY, innovative, dynamic and relevant – most bands achieve one of these during their entire career if they’re lucky. Read
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Review: Lesley Garrett at Symphony Hall in Birmingham
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
The full range of Lesley Garrett’s wonderful vocal talents are captured in this prefect pre-Christmas offering. Read
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Watchdog questions Birmingham City Council's ability to cut costs
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
A local government watchdog has challenged an upbeat report on Birmingham City Council’s ambitious business transformation project. Read
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Inspection setback for Birmingham's children's services
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
Children’s services run by Birmingham City Council are continuing to perform badly, education watchdog Ofsted said yesterday. Read
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Naming rights possibility for NIA catapults Brum comedian Tony Hancock to top of suggested list
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
THE Tony Hancock Indoor Arena. Read
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Banned driver who abandoned injured friends after crash jailed
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
A TERRIFIED pedestrian dived for safety behind a lamp-post as a speeding car came hurtling towards him on the outskirts of Solihull. Read
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Balsall Heath dad lands a dream job in theatre
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who dreamed of working in the theatre has landed a role backstage as a paintshop apprentice at the RSC after spotting an advert in the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Birmingham airport slams climate change committee's runway ruling
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Airport bosses have slammed recommendations made by global warming experts which could see bases around London expanded at the expense of other areas of the country. Read
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Squaddie fundraiser
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
SQUADDIES at Selly Oak Hospital will benefit from fundraising at a Birmingham pub on Friday. Read
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Twilights dream trip for Birmingham family
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM family has returned from the trip of a lifetime to Seattle and Washington State to visit the home of smash hit vampire series Twilight. Read
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Birmingham hailed as the culinary capital of the world
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM will become the culinary capital of the world next summer after beating Madrid to a coveted food honour. Read
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Fake cops rob mum in Alum Rock
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
A MUM was attacked in front of her young child after being pulled over by two phoney police officers while driving through Birmingham. Read
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Disabled badge parking cheats face new crackdown in Birmingham City Centre
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
“CHEAP and lazy” blue badge cheats looking to pocket parking charges by pretending to be disabled are being targeted in a new crackdown. Read
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Selly Oak baby death couple vow to take their fight to the high court
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
PARENTS of a child who died shortly after being born prematurely at Birmingham Women’s Hospital have vowed to take their case to the high court. Read
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Gold thefts rise in West Midlands
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
GOLD thefts have soared in the West Midlands by more than 25 per cent. Read
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Beverley Knight confirms Midlands show
Dec 10 2009 | Top Stories
SOUL sensation Beverley Knight has announced she will be appearing at an intimate show in the Midlands next Spring. Read
