Jan
2010
Articles from 17th Jan 2010
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Kraft expected to put forward improved bid for Cadbury this week
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
US food giant Kraft is set to sweeten its hostile bid for Cadbury as it looks to melt the resolve of the Dairy Milk maker's shareholders, it was reported today. Read
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Pop stars paid £40k by city council for Christmas concert which ended in 60 being injured
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council spent a whopping £70,000 on the disastrous Christmas lights switch-on which saw 60 people injured. Read
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Brierley Hill doorman shot in row over nightclub dresscode
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
A DOORMAN was shot at a Midland nightclub when a dresscode row spilled over into violence, it has been claimed. Read
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Birmingham City Council's new 'Winterval' row angers councillor
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM City Council boss has warned workers NOT to be politically correct. Read
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Lichfield MP reveals drunken mishap which prompted midnight snow trek
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
A BOOZED-UP politician was forced to make a midnight trek home through heavy snow after missing his stop and falling asleep on a train. Read
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Cadbury supporters stage 'eat in' against Kraft bid
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
CADBURY supporters staged a public ‘eat in’ yesterday to protest against US firm Kraft’s £10.5 billion takeover bid. Read
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Alum Rock pervert cabbie jailed for kidnap and sex assault on teenage passenger
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
A PERVERT cabbie has been jailed for a year after kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenage passenger. Read
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South African police launch homicide investigation into Moseley teenager's death
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
COPS have launched a homicide investigation after a Midland teenager was killed after ‘jumping’ from a speeding car in South Africa. Read
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Bus driver arrested after man killed by double decker in Frankley
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
A BUS driver has been arrested for dangerous driving after a man died after being hit by a double-decker. Read
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Walsall Council to scrap its illuminations
Jan 17 2010 | Top Stories
KILLJOY bosses at Walsall Council have revealed that the town’s illuminations are being scrapped. Read
