Feb
2010
Articles from 23rd Feb 2010
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Staffordshire MP waves doughnut around in House of Commons
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A Staffordshire MP waved a doughnut around in the House of Commons to illustrate the high calorie content of alcoholic drinks. Read
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Protest over Birmingham City Council job cuts
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
More than 100 people have braved the snow to stage a noisy protest against proposed job cuts at Birmingham City Council. Read
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Man dies after crashing into tree in Staffordshire
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A man has died when the car he was driving crashed into a tree in Staffordshire. Read
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Your Life: Join the Birmingham Mail Fun Run and raise cash
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
HERE’S your chance to get fit, take part in a brilliant community event and raise money for two great causes. Read
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Your Charities: Party was better late than never!
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
IT WAS a case of better late than never for a group of Birmingham disabled people who almost missed out on their Christmas and New Year party due to the big freeze. Read
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Your Charities: Appeal for son Darren
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
MUMS will understand the agony of Marlene Marston – for she has not seen her son for 15 years. Read
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Eileen put others first all her life
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
EILEEN Boland, who has died aged 70, devoted as much of her life to helping those less fortunate than herself as she did to her family and professional life. Read
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Your Community: Joe's put his Hart into a good cause
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
ON-LOAN Birmingham City goalkeeper Joe Hart is supporting the brother of one of his close friends who is set to embark on a 25,000k cycle to help raise funds for Brain Tumour Research. Read
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Your Memories: We remember Gil Merrick when he was young
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
I WAS very sorry to hear about Gil Merrick. Read
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Meet the world's tallest pet dog...
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
Giant Great Dane George is sitting pretty after being declared the world’s tallest dog. Read
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Arty Lou's brush with Villa stars
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
ARTY mum Louise Tehan drew on her love of Aston Villa to create a giant portrait to help fund her son’s football trip. Read
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Dog walker shot in the face with air gun in Walsall
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE have launched an investigation after a 63-year-old dog walker was shot in the face with an air gun. Read
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West Midlands Police winning war on gun crime
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM gang-busters today said they are winning the war against gun crime thanks to a blitz which has seen some prolific members of notorious street gangs given jail sentences totalling nearly 60 years. Read
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Police investigate Jewellery Quarter robbery
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
MASKED men snatched a consignment thought to contain jewellery worth thousands of pounds in a robbery on two Royal Mail workers. Read
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Jewellery Quarter firm Vaughtons makes medals for Carling Cup Final
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
AS ASTON Villa fans cross their fingers for victory on Sunday a Birmingham firm has been busy playing its part in the Carling Cup Final. Read
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Workers set to stage protest at Birmingham City Council job cuts
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of council workers were set to protest over 2,000 job cuts today outside a meeting where the scheme was being discussed. Read
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Smethwick-born actress Julie Walters turns 60
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
SHE’S got a ticket to ride – and she don’t care! Read
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Tracey Downer murder trial: 999 call by eight-year-old girl played in court
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A TRAUMATISED eight-year-old girl repeatedly dialled 999 to tell police: “My mummy’s just been stabbed,” a court heard. Read
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Man dies after three vehicle crash at Cannock
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has died following a three-car smash near Cannock. Read
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More snow hits the Midlands
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
Up to 5cm of snow is expected to settle across the city in the latest wintry blast. Read
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Pedestrian injured in road collision
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE girl is being treated at Birmingham Children’s Hospital after been seriously injured in a road collision. Read
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Father returned home to find wife and two children hanging
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A FATHER returned to find his wife and two young children hanging in their Birmingham home, an inquest heard. Read
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Tudor school could take over rivals
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A SOLIHULL school will be invited to take over failing neighbours after it was named as one of the best in the country by Gordon Brown. Read
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Police investigate Jewellery Quarter robbery
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
MASKED men snatched a consignment thought to contain jewellery worth thousands of pounds in a robbery on two Royal Mail workers. Read
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Fuel leak terror aboard Birmingham-bound flight
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM-bound jet full of holidaymakers made a dramatic emergency landing after hundreds of gallons of fuel started leaking from a wing. Read
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Quinton bar to shut to make way for gym.
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A BAR and private members‘ club in a Birmingham community centre is being forced to close – to make way for a gym. Read
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Olton takeaway staff work for free for Haiti
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW Indian takeaway has raised £300 for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Read
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Tributes to river plunge girl Gabby Grady
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of friends and family have paid tribute to a girl of five who died after her dad allegedly drove her in to a freezing river. Read
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Limousine drivers threaten Star City boycott
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
LIMOUSINE drivers are furious after being forced to get written permission to enter a city entertainment site Read
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Birmingham's 02 Academy criticised by fans of The Drums
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham’s newest live music venues has apologised after concert-goers were left stuck outside as their favourite band performed on stage. Read
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Tipton's first Aquathon hailed a success
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
NEARLY 50 people took part in an ‘Aquathon’ which could now become an annual fixture. Read
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Public spending cuts hit Kings Heath youth project
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
THE knock-on effect of public spending cuts is already being felt by a popular youth project in Birmingham which is having to slash services. Read
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Major careers event for army in midlands
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
MORE than 5,000 students from across the Midlands will be heading to an annual careers event at a military base this week. Read
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Birmingham's parks team creates a garden to help wounded soldiers
Feb 23 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM city council is to help create a Chelsea Flower Show garden to raise money for wounded soldiers. Read
