Feb
2010
Articles from 24th Feb 2010
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Man falls under train in Hall Green - and lives
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A man had a lucky escape when he fell under a train just seconds after it pulled into a station, the ambulance service said today. Read
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Dangerous dogs seized in swoops in Lozells and Small Heath
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
Police seized four dangerous dogs and fighting birds in a series of co-ordinated swoops on homes across Birmingham. Read
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West Bromwich man who scarred wife has sentence doubled
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A West Bromwich man who "branded" his wife's face with an iron has had his two-and-a-half-year sentence doubled. Read
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Birmingham shortlisted for City of Culture 2013
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham, Londonderry, Norwich and Sheffield are the four locations which will battle it out to become the UK's first City of Culture, it was announced today. Read
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Gordon Brown says failings at Stafford Hospital were 'unacceptable'
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
Failings at a scandal-hit NHS hospital trust were "completely unacceptable", Prime Minister Gordon Brown said today following the publication of a damning report. Read
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Report into Stafford Hospital condemns patient 'neglect'
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
Patients were "routinely neglected" at an NHS hospital after management became preoccupied with cost-cutting and targets, an independent report concluded today. Read
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MPs to question Kraft over Cadbury takeover
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A committee of MPs will meet next month to investigate the controversial takeover of chocolate firm Cadbury by US food giant Kraft, it was confirmed today. Read
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Warwickshire warehouse fire: Three fire service staff arrested
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
Three fire service staff have been arrested in connection with a fire in which four firefighters died at a vegetable packing plant at Atherstone on Stour in 2007, Warwickshire police said today. Read
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Cutback will not mean huge jobs cull - Birmingham City Council leader
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council is seeking to defuse trade union claims that the local authority’s severe financial difficulties are bound to result in savage cuts to jobs and services. Read
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Jordan's husband Alex Reid set for cage fight in Birmingham
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
THE cage fighting hubby of glamour girl Jordan will do battle with his next opponent in Birmingham. Read
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2 sites for sore eyes...
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND pensioner in need of sight-saving treatment on both eyes was told she must travel to separate hospitals 20 miles apart for check-ups. Read
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Soldiers take on Tough Guy challenge in Wolverhampton
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
MORE than 200 soldiers about to be sent to war-torn Afghanistan took on one of the toughest challenges in the Midlands. Read
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Deadline day for city's culture bid
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM was due to learn today whether it had made it into the next stage of the prestigious City of Culture competition. Read
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War medals stolen in Rubery house raid
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A collection of war medals has been stolen from a house in Birmingham. Read
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Stafford Hospital inquiry findings to be made public
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
The findings of an independent inquiry into a scandal-hit NHS hospital will be made public today. Read
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Birmingham City Council approves savings plan which could lead to 2,000 job cuts
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A city council rubberstamped a savings plan which could lead to 2,000 job cuts at the UK's biggest local authority. Read
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Fire crews tackle Tyseley house blaze
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
FIRE crews were called out to tackle a blaze at a house undergoing renovation work. Read
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Birmingham awaits city of culture verdict.
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S cultural community was waiting with baited breath today as the shortlist for the UK City of Culture 2013 as being announced. Read
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Handsworth inquest: Mum injured before death
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A CORONER has questioned GPs, hospital staff and social workers about why they failed to report to police an assault on a young mum – who was later found hanged with her two sons. Read
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Pregnant Birmingham teenage mum avoids a prison sentence after string of street muggings
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT teenage mum from Birmingham has avoided a prison sentence – despite being behind a string of street muggings. Read
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Two charged in connection with fracas at Mr Egg
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE boy and a man have been charged with grievous bodily harm and assault after a fracas at Birmingham’s iconic “greasy spoon” cafe Mr Egg left 13 people injured. Read
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Tamworth murder trial: Eight-year-old disarmed stepdad before murder
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A GIRL of eight disarmed her stepdad as he held a knife to her mum before he grabbed a second blade and stabbed her, a court heard. Read
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Birmingham students hit by £4m training crash
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of Birmingham people have been saddled with debts running into thousands of pounds each following the £4 million plus collapse of another Government-backed training scheme. Read
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Pubs and bookies targeted in police raids
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE raided Birmingham pubs and betting shops in a drugs crackdown. Read
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Mandelson still hasn't got assurances from Kraft over Cadbury future
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
BUSINESS Secretary Peter Mandelson is still waiting for reassurances from Kraft about its plans for chocolate-maker Cadbury, he told the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Birmingham City Council staff protest at job and service cuts.
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
ANGRY Birmingham City Council workers gathered outside the Council House for a noisy protest at plans to slash jobs and services. Read
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350 new jobs on way to Birmingham
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has received a major employment boost with up to 350 new jobs on the way to the city at a new national base for the Legal Ombudsman. Read
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New roles created in homes shake-up
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
CHANGES in the way properties are sold created the role of domestic energy assessor. Read
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Wolverhampton plans council tax 'freeze' but warns of further cuts in services
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country authority has announced it is planning an effective council tax freeze – to help people hit by the recession. Read
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Slade duo Dave Hill and Don Powell confirm they will open the Slade Rooms at the new Little Civic in Wolverhampton
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
BLACK Country rock heroes Don Powell and Dave Hill are to officially open a new venue named after their world famous band Slade. Read
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Tragic Dudley teen electrocuted as he took DVD player apart
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
THE dad of a tragic teenager killed while taking a DVD player apart told an inquest he thought his son was asleep when he found him slumped in a back room. Read
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Kingswinford man who wielded bayonet in disturbance in Mimosa Walk escapes jail
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who was armed with a bayonet during a street disturbance has been given an 18-month supervision order. Read
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Mail girl Fionnuala Bourke takes up a dance challenge
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
WHAT better way to begin the New Year than by taking up a new challenge? Read
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Big wheel bids farewell to Birmingham
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
THE operators of Birmingham’s big wheel said it had enjoyed its best year ever as it was dismantled and moved out of the city. Read
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"Dirty dozen" fined for not cleaning up after their pets in Cannock Chase.
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A “DIRTY dozen” have been hit hard in the pocket for foul behaviour. Read
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Birmingham drivers urged to report danger potholes
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
THE massive number of potholes on Birmingham roads caused by the severe winter is taking a heavy toll of vehicles. Read
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Sparkhill man jailed for 18 months after helping to defraud Birmingham company of £230,000
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who helped to steal £230,000 from a Birmingham based electrical goods company has been jailed for 18 months. Read
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Man suffers hypothermia after Walsall Wood telegraph pole protest
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN in his 40s suffered hypothermia after climbing a telegraph pole in an apparent protest, police said. Read
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Tories would remove planning restrictions for high speed rail line
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
TORIES would change the law to build a high- speed rail line without lengthy planning hearings, West Midlands MP Caroline Spelman has announced. Read
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City toddler, Jarvani Singh, who saved the day when his mum collapsed has been nominated for a Birmingham Mail local hero award
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A CITY toddler who saved the day when his mum collapsed has been nominated for a Birmingham Mail Local Hero Award by nursery staff. Read
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Moseley Road Baths memories project to be launched
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW £48,000 lottery grant- funded project to celebrate the history of a much-loved Birmingham swimming pool has been officially launched. Read
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Rapping grandmother records song to give Aston Villa a boost for Carling Cup final
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
A RAPPING great-grandmother is aiming to give Aston Villa a massive boost for the cup final – by recording a song in their honour. Read
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New kidney unit opens at Birmingham Childrens Hospital
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
PROUD staff at Birmingham Children’s Hospital were due to unveil the most advanced kidney unit in the country today. Read
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Review: Calendar Girls at Birmingham Hippodrome
Feb 24 2010 | Top Stories
SOLD out months ago, this show comes with high expectations. Read
