Jan
2010
Articles from 19th Jan 2010
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400 people evacuated from Star City in Birmingham after restaurant fire
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
MORE than 400 people had to be evacuated from Birmingham's Star City after a fire broke out in a restaurant. Read
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Future of Birmingham's Gardeners Weekend show at risk
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Gardeners’ Weekend show could become the latest victim of council cash cuts. Read
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Birmingham City Council leaders seek to calm fears over 1,380 job losses.
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
COUNCIL workers fearing for their jobs have been told: “We cannot employ people for the sake of it.” Read
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Council agrees £1.2 million for Warwickshire County Cricket Club ground improvement plan
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
WARWICKSHIRE County Cricket Club has been handed another £1.2 million from Birmingham City Council towards the cost of a major expansion of the Edgbaston ground. Read
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Teen among three arrested over Hockley death
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER was one of three people arrested on suspicion of murder after the man was dumped dying in the snow in Birmingham. Read
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MP slams Solihull cervical cancer smear test delays
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND MP has added her voice to criticism against a Care Trust’s “unacceptable” delays in returning smear test results to women. Read
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Tributes paid to Mailman Roy Gillard who has died aged 71
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A FORMER Birmingham Mail journalist respected for his high standards and ability to keep the peace has died, aged 71. Read
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New mouth cancer scheme by dentists launched in Birmingham
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
DENTIST cue-cards are being used in Birmingham to catch mouth cancer victims early. Read
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Craig Thompson's family will fight for justice
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
THIS is the little Birmingham girl who never got to meet her father. Read
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Council bosses admit spending £1.4 million on keeping empty Hodge Hill flats safe
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A BOTCHED plan to demolish two blocks of high-rise flats has cost at least £1.4 million and the failed scheme is swallowing up taxpayers’ money at the rate of £17,000 a month, it was revealed today. Read
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City Councillor heads to Downing Street with support of 3,000 in Cadbury campaign
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM councillor fighting to keep Cadbury independent will head to Downing Street with the backing of 3,000 residents living in the shadow of the famous Bournville factory. Read
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Flood warnings in place for parts of the West Midlands
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
PARTS of the West Midlands are braced for flooding following the big thaw. Read
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Birmingham and West Midlands set for more snow
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
SNOW is set to return with a vengeance to Birmingham with forecasters predicting another covering tomorrow. Read
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Moseley Rugby Club plans to build 5,000-seat stand
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
MOSELEY Rugby Club has lodged plans to build a 5,000-seat stand at its Billesley Common ground. Read
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Ten historic Birmingham items chosen to tell the city's story as part of a nationwide project.
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
WHAT do a steam train, a button made from shell and a painting of British emigrants have in common? Read
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Moseley off-licence owner agrees to drop 'Booze' name
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
AN OFF-licence owner has agreed to drop the word ‘booze’ after well-heeled Birmingham residents decided it was too tacky for their leafy neighbourhood. Read
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Cash still needed for Birmingham hospices
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
VITAL money for cash-strapped hospices in Birmingham has to be sustained, according to one Birmingham MP. Read
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Blirmingham City FC team up with Macmillan to support cancer victims
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
BLUES pledged to kick up support for leading cancer charity Macmillan in its centenary year. Read
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The first HIV respite home is set to be opened by Birmingham City Council in Small Heath
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is planning to open a groundbreaking respite home for vulnerable HIV sufferers and their families. Read
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Pedestrian killed by bus in Frankley named as Gary Brien
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who died after being in collision with a double decker bus in Birmingham was a father of three, it emerged today. Read
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Play area upgrade for Solihull
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MILLION-POUND scheme to improve play areas in a Midland borough is nearing completion. Read
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Misteeq singer Sabrina Washington appeals for ethnic minorities to give blood
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM schoolgirl has teamed up with sultry singer Sabrina Washington to boost vital blood donations from ethnic minorities. Read
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Moseley group in green effort
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
MOSELEY householders will be ramping up their green credentials, thanks to the efforts of a local environmental group. Read
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Birmingham Chamber of Commerce calls for Kraft to respect Cadbury's heritage
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham’s long association with Cadbury must not be diminished in the wake of the company’s possible takeover by Kraft, according to business leaders in the region. Read
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Birmingham Airport announces plans to merge two terminals
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham Airport has announced plans to merge its two terminals as passenger numbers fell by more than five per cent compared to 2008. Read
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Lorry crash on M6 causes traffic chaos
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
The M6 northbound ground to a standstill this morning after two lorries collided between junctions 6 and 7 of the motorway. Read
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Union leaders describe Cadbury deal as 'sad day for UK manufacturing'
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
Union leaders today described the successful bid for Cadbury as a "sad day" for UK manufacturing and voiced fears for the future of thousands of jobs. Read
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Man denies killing friend in Handsworth street
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has denied shooting a friend through the heart after they had driven to a street in Birmingham. Read
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Druids Heath residents angry after plans to turn off security cameras due to breach of Data Protection Act
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
ANGRY tower block tenants are furious over barmy plans to pull the plug on their intercom security cameras – because they breach the rights of callers. Read
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Kingstanding man found dead at Keele University was in first year of degree
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man found dead at a Midlands university was in the first year of his degree, it has been revealed. Read
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Birmingham Mail launches Dog Idol 2010 contest
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
WANTED: The Midland’s Best Dog!!! The Birmingham Mail has teamed up with Purina Proplan to find our Dog Idol 2010! Read
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Gordon Brown pledge over Cadbury jobs
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
Gordon Brown moved to reassure Cadbury workers today that their jobs were safe. Read
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Cadbury looks set to fall to Kraft after company increases bid
Jan 19 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM chocolate maker Cadbury today looked set to fall into the clutches of US food giant Kraft in a dramatic twist after the Americans increased their takeover bid to £11.7 billion. Read
