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2010
Articles from 24th Mar 2010
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Birmingham man escapes jail over nuisance phone calls
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A Birmingham man who made dozens of nuisance phone calls to dentist surgeries and nursery schools has escaped prison, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Read
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Budget 2010: Darling's stamp duty boost - for some
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
Chancellor Alistair Darling gave a helping hand to first time buyers today - but hit wealthier home hunters with a surprise tax hike. Read
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Budget 2010: Alistair Darling unveils budget 'for recovery'
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
Chancellor Alistair Darling Budget today unveiled a Budget he said would secure economic recovery and tackle borrowing. Read
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Fire-ravaged golf club back to best
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM golf club devastated by an arson attack a year ago is planning for a productive summer season. Read
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Police bust £190K drugs at city home
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A CANNABIS factory containing drugs worth £190,000 has been uncovered by city cops. Read
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Budget 2010: Alistair Darling set to unveil election year budget
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
Alistair Darling will deliver his final Budget before the general election today, under pressure to convince the markets he is serious about cutting Britain's record deficit while offering Labour MPs some pre-polling day cheer. Read
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The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas at the Symphony Hall
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
YOU half expected a posse of Health ‘n’ Safety police to arrive on stage and make a few arrests as the three star singers smoked and drank their way through this great show. Read
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Review: Frank Turner at the Birmingham Academy
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
WHILE most people in Birmingham were trudging glumly to work on Monday morning, a select few wore smiles and had a little bounce in their step – those people went to see Frank Turner on Sunday night. Read
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Sign up for Birmingham Mail Fun Run
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of the Birmingham Mail Fun Run are urging people to sign up with enough time still remaining to get ready for the big day. Read
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Black Country trio are jailed after kidnapping a 17-year-old boy and subjecting him to a terrifying five-hour ordeal
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER was kidnapped by three Midland men who subjected him to a terrifying five-hour ordeal as he made his way to work. Read
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Review: The Joy Formidable at the Birmingham Academy 3
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
THEIR drummer may well have done a comedy roll after every piece of banter with the crowd, but there was nothing laughable about The Joy Formidable at the Academy on Saturday night. Read
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Rally to mark fifth anniversary of Longbridge plant closure.
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
THE talents of Birmingham’s car making industry are to be honoured at a Pride of Longbridge rally marking the fifth anniversary of the MG Rover’s collapse. Read
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Lack of beds causes Bromsgrove woman's operation to be cancelled six times
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
BED shortages and winter pressures at a Midland hospital have led to a patient having her operation cancelled SIX times. Read
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Biker loses part of foot in Stafford crash.
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A YOUNG motorcyclist lost part of his foot after being hit by a car. Read
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Aston Villa, Wolves and Birmingham City fans may give up season tickets
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
FOOTIE fans across the Midlands are considering giving up their season tickets to save cash, according to new research. Read
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Typhoo Tea site up for sale
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
IT’S the Birmingham site where hundreds of dedicated city workers toiled away for nearly half a century to ensure millions could enjoy a hot refreshing brew. Read
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Muslim youths from Birmingham travel to World War One battlefields to pay their respects.
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
MUSLIM youngsters from Birmingham were today due to travel to France to pay tribute to First World War veterans. Read
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Solihull man quizzed over illegal cigarettes
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A SOLIHULL man was among three questioned after nearly 4.4 million cigarettes were seized during a raid at a farm near Stafford. Read
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The London Apprentice pub in Smethwick loses its licence permanently following alleged glassing
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A TROUBLE-PLAGUED Midland pub which installed metal detectors over gun fears has had its licence torn up after two men allegedly glassed each other. Read
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Police search for Pelsall flasher
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A FLASHER has struck three times in Pelsall prompting an appeal from police. Read
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Lenny Henry's TV ad rapped by watchdog
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
AN ADVERT parodying horror film The Shining in which Midland comedian Lenny Henry attacks a door with an axe has been banned during children’s programming. Read
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Birmingham University pays tribute to tragic Lawrence Stirk
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
FORMER teachers and school mates of a Birmingham teenager who died suddenly on Sunday have joined in the growing list of people to pay tribute to him. Read
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Staffordshire fire fighters raise £2,500 with charity car wash
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
MIDLAND fire fighters swapped their hoses for sponges for a charity car wash on Saturday. Read
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Erdington man hit by car is left with two broken legs
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN was left with two broken legs after being hit by a car that mounted the pavement as the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle. Read
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Bogus Birmingham love doctor connned people out of thousands court hears
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A BOGUS love guru conned desperate Midlanders out of thousands of pounds by claiming he could mend their broken hearts with the power of prayer and secret ingredients, a court heard. Read
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Birmingham graffiti artist vows to change his ways
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A GRAFFITI artist vowed to change his ways after being caught scratching his signature markings into the window of a Birmingham pub. Read
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Budget 2010: West Midlands business and council leaders state their case ahead of Budget
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
BUSINESS and council leaders from across the West Midlands set out a series of demands for Chancellor Alistair Darling as he prepared to present his make-or-break budget today. Read
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Starbucks found guilty over needle jab in Birmingham branch
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
COFFEE giant Starbucks has been ordered to pay damages to a baby girl and her grandmother who accidentally stabbed themselves with a syringe found in a Birmingham branch. Read
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Acocks Green man threatened to kill woman after stalking her on Facebook
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A REVELLER stalked a Midland woman on Facebook, threatening to kill her and her best friend after meeting her in a Birmingham nightclub. Read
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Power problems cause rush hour misery for commuters between Birmingham and London
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of commuters between Birmingham and London were delayed after a power cut caused signalling problems on trains. Read
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Shocking ordeal for Bentley mum who disturbed robbers
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country mum was subjected to a shocking ordeal in her own home after she disturbed robbers trying to break in, police said. Read
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More than 30 Birmingham schools set to be expanded
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
THIRTY-three Birmingham schools are set to be expanded in a multi-million pound drive to solve a looming crisis which threatened to leave thousands of children without classroom places. Read
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Private company may take on Sparkhill Baths
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
PROTESTERS have reacted with dismay at surprise plans that could let a private company take over the running of a pool threatened with closure. Read
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Man appears in court charged with murder of Birmingham dad
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 25-year-old father who was stabbed to death in Birmingham. Read
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Police release CCTV footage in hunt for £500,000 Handsworth jewellery thieves
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
BURGLARS escaped with a haul of gold jewellery worth almost £500,000 from a Birmingham shop. Read
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Warstock carpenter to cycle to Paris
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A CARPENTER is ditching his tools and getting on his bike for a good cause. Read
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A boy racer who killed a popular Droitwich hospital chaplain has been jailed for six years
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A BOY racer who killed a popular hospital chaplain when he crashed into his stationary car has been jailed for six years. Read
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All go for March Speedweeks Championship in Bordesley Green this weekend
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
SPEED demons will head to Bordesley Green grid on Saturday. Read
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Wing Wah in Oldbury to pays out nearly £65,000 due to salmonella outbreak
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
A LANDMARK Chinese restaurant is being forced to pay out almost £65,000 after nearly 50 of its Midland diners went down with food poisoning. Read
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Birmingham hairdressers at London Fashion Week
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM hairdressers proved to be top of their game when they took part in London Fashion Week. Read
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Artwork by Birmingham kids displayed in House of Commons.
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
POLITICIANS milling around the House of Commons will have enjoyed artwork produced by talented Birmingham kids. Read
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DJ Craig Charles to appear at Moseley Festival
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
DJ CRAIG Charles will be making an appearance at the Mostly Jazz festival. Read
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Council heads to keep £15,000 NEC payment
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
LEADERS of Birmingham City Council have rejected a call to show restraint in difficult economic times by insisting that they should each continue to receive £15,000-a-year for being members of the NEC board. Read
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Demonstrators take their campaign to Sutton Coldfield Shell garage
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
AMNESTY International supporters are to take their buckets and mops to a Sutton Coldfield garage as they urge Shell to ‘come clean’ over their drilling activities in Africa. Read
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Staffordshire hoard to stay in Birmingham after saved by Government heritage grant
Mar 24 2010 | Top Stories
The Staffordshire Hoard has been “saved for the nation” after a cash boost from a Government heritage fund. Read
