Dec
2009
Articles from 14th Dec 2009
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Gig Review: Paramore at Birmingham NIA
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
PARAMORE play Emotional, or Emo, Music and there was plenty of emotion on display when singer Hayley Williams surveyed the huge crowd that had turned up to see the band at the NIA. Read
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Jury out in Worcestershire post office murder trial
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a sub-postmaster who was gunned down as he tried to protect his parents at their family-run village store in Worcestershire. Read
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Female workers take to the stand
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE first women workers demanding extra cash from Birmingham City Council in a tribunal which could cost the authority an estimated £200 million have taken to the stand. Read
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Charity staff bare soles in cash bid
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
BRAVE Birmingham charity staff will literally walk over hot coals to help stroke victims. Read
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Cadbury launces defence against hostile kraft bid
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
CADBURY today launched its defence against the hostile £10 billion takeover bid by US predators Kraft – and accused the US giant of trying to buy the chocolate maker “on the cheap”. Read
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Injured soldiers honoured at Bournville Christmas fundraiser
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
INJURED soldiers being cared for at a hospital near a Birmingham village green were honoured at a festive fundraiser which attracted thousands of people. Read
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Teenager fights for life after Solihull crash
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
AN EIGHTEEN-year-old man is fighting for life two days after a crash in Solihull. Read
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David Sullivan thanks police for clearing his name over Birmingham City cash row
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
DAVID Sullivan has thanked police for clearing his and David Gold’s names over allegations of financial wrongdoing before the sale of Birmingham City to Carson Yeung. Read
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Cadbury launches defence against hostile kraft bid
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
CADBURY today launched its defence against the hostile £10 billion takeover bid by US predators Kraft – and accused the US giant of trying to buy the chocolate maker “on the cheap”. Read
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Small Heath jewellery robbers caught after workers fight back
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
A VIOLENT robber seriously injured as he and an armed gang terrorised jewellers during a gold robbery was today behind bars – thanks to brave shopkeepers who fought back. Read
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Brummies back Birmingham Mail campaign
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
BRUMMIES have backed the Birmingham Mail campaign to keep Cadbury’s in British hands. Read
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Birmingham Coach Station opens after £15m revamp
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE first buses set off today from Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station following the £15 million facelift. Read
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Man cut free from car after Alum Rock crash
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was cut from his private hire vehicle after a crash in Alum Rock. Read
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Police name man struck by car in Perry Barr
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who died after being struck by a car in Perry Barr was today been named by police as Lozells resident Hamsa Musse. Read
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Christmas events cancelled after fire at the Victoria Club, Tipton
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
THE devastated owner of a Black Country social club destroyed in a suspected arson attack was today telling festive revellers their parties were off. Read
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Injured soldiers honoured at Bournville Christmas fundraiser
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
INJURED soldiers being cared for at a hospital near a Birmingham village green were honoured at a festive fundraiser which attracted thousands of people. Read
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Cadbury hits back at Kraft's 'derisory offer'
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham-based confectionery giant Cadbury has accused Kraft of trying to buy it "on the cheap" as it set out a robust defence against the US suitor's £10 billion hostile bid. Read
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Marathon man Paul Cole takes a breather
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
FITNESS mad Paul Cole is taking a well-earned rest after completing a bumper year of fundraising exploits. Read
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North Birmingham mum faces Christmas in prison over council tax debt
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
A SINGLE mum-of-three faces Christmas behind bars after being taken to court for not paying her council tax. Read
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Shard End school girl left for dead by hit and run driver
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
A NINE year-old schoolgirl gymnast was left for dead by a hit and run driver who sped off as she lay broken and bleeding in a Birmingham road. Read
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New health centre to slash casualty waiting times
Dec 14 2009 | Top Stories
PATIENTS will be able to dodge long casualty queues and receive treatment for minor injuries at a new walk-in centre in Birmingham. Read
