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2010
Articles from 10th Aug 2010
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Fiancee of marine Jonathan Crookes leads tributes at funeral
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
The fiancee of a Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan led tributes to his memory as she arrived at his funeral in Halesowen, carrying what would have been her bridal bouquet. Read
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Your Memories: Happy times at Hercules factory
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
I STARTED at Hercules Cycles around 1937, as a progress chaser. A number of well-known cycle names were all made by Hercules, but personalised, each having its own badge. Those were happy days. Read
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Your Holidays: Animal magic as zoo-keepers
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
An excited mob of hungry penguins squirmed and jumped, each bird pushing and shoving its way to the front. Read
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Your Charities: On your marks for the big run
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
The EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon is back for 2010: runners will once again be pounding the streets of the city to raise money for good causes, get fit or simply for that personal challenge. Read
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Your Charities: Store backs centre for injured soldiers
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
QUEEN Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) has been chosen by Sainsbury’s in Northfield as its charity of the year. Read
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Your Charities: Ladies' Tour de France
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A TEAM of 18 Birmingham women have completed a 205-mile bike ride through France to help raise funds for Marie Curie. Read
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Your Communities: New network will help unite women
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A vibrant new network for women leaders, managers and chief executives has been launched in Birmingham. Read
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Your Communities: Dennis dived in to save life of canal man
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
PARAMEDIC Dennis Loughlin, who dived into a canal to save a man from drowning, is the latest Birmingham Mail Local Hero. Read
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Body found in search of lake for missing Dudley man
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A body has been found in the lake search for a best man who went for a swim at a wedding reception in Shropshire. Read
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Worcestershire search for missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
Detectives hunting for the body of missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh are to begin a new search in Worcestershire following a tip-off. Read
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Midland family of pensioner David Gray face wait to find out if the Germany-based GP will win an injunction to gag them
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
THE Midland family of a pensioner given a lethal injection by an incompetent German doctor will have to wait another two weeks to find out if the overseas GP can gag them. Read
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Birmingham is blooming beautiful
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
FLOWER power has taken over Birmingham with city streets blooming with colourful and creative bouquets for this year’s floral trail. Read
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Musicians Goldie and Gurdas Maan and Wolves chairman Steve Morgan to get honorary degrees from the University of Wolverhampton
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
DRUM and bass pioneer Goldie heads a list of the great and the good who are set to receive honorary degrees from the University of Wolverhampton this autumn. Read
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Nurses suspended at Stafford Hospital in last six months
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
SEVERAL nurses at a scandal-hit hospital in the Midlands have been suspended in the last six months it emerged. Read
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Birmingham grandfather saved paradise from parking lot
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A GREAT grandfather has confessed to a spree of vandalism 25 years ago which he claims saved a Birmingham beauty spot from being turned into a car park. Read
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Picture of tragic mum-of-two who died in Erdington crash
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
THIS is the first picture of the tragic mum-of-two who was killed when her car ploughed into a lamp-post on a busy Birmingham street. Read
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Divers contine search for missing best man in Black Country lake
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A TEAM of specialist divers was last night scouring a Midland lake for a best man who went missing just hours after giving his speech at his friend’s wedding. Read
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Son of couple shot dead in Pakistan received death threats on same day
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken son of a Birmingham couple shot dead in a suspected ‘honour killing’ in Pakistan received threats on the same day they were murdered while he was in the UK, it has emerged. Read
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32-year-old appears in court charged with murder of Rushall mother of two
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Midland mother-of-two Natalie James. Read
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Man taken to hospital after being trapped in wreckage on M42
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A man has been taken to hospital after having been trapped in the wreckage of his van on the M42 motorway for 90 minutes. Read
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Former Aston Villa boss Graham Taylor: Why O'Neill quit
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
Ex-England boss Taylor, who managed Villa from 1987 to 1990, believes the club’s transfer policy will have been a key factor in O’Neill’s exit. Read
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Aston Villa: A detailed look at Martin O'Neill's exit
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
O’Neill’s fractious relationship with the board broke down completely yesterday amid concerns that he would not be given all of the proceeds from James Milner’s sale to spend on new players. Read
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Hodge Hill MP Liam Byrne defends 20k pay-off
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
Liam Byrne, Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, took the cash after leaving a handwritten note in his desk warning his successor that there was no money left. Read
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Aston Villa fans have mixed feelings over Martin O’Neill’s departure
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
FANS had mixed feelings over Martin O’Neill’s departure but all were desperate for any news of a possible replacement being found quickly. Read
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Top US fashion house comes to Birmingham's Bullring
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Bullring has received its biggest post-recession boost – with a £15 million project bringing one of America’s top fashion chains to the UK for the first time. Read
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West Midlands' motoring legend 'The Jensen' is back
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
ONE of the West Midlands’ best known sports cars is to make a stunning comeback – in the shape of the £105,000 Jensen Interceptor. Read
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'Reclusive' Castle Bromwich teen 'killed mum'
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A “SOCIALLY ISOLATED” teenager who read books about vampires killed his mother in a frenzied stabbing attack at their Birmingham home, a court heard. Read
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One-man blockage against Yardley gypsies halted by police
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER was led away by police as he led a one-man protest against gypsies – by lying in the road in front of their vehicles. Read
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End of Paralympic dreams for Great Barr youngster
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A DISABLED athlete who was on target to represent Great Britain in the 2012 Paralympics may be forced to give up his dreams after the NHS refused to fund his carer’s travel bills. Read
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Outgoing police chief attacks hypocrisy of middle-class drivers who speed
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM-based safety campaign group RoSPA has blamed powerful modern cars for encouraging drivers to speed – as a top cop warns middle class drivers think they are above the law. Read
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Jewellery workshops available in Birmingham
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM jewellery company is offering people the chance to try their hand at being a silversmith after launching a workshop programme. Read
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Approval for academy schools planned for Birmingham
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
SIX out of seven academy schools planned for Birmingham have been given government approval. Read
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Legal challenge boost for Sandwell education chiefs
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
SANDWELL education chiefs were today boosted in their hopes for a successful legal challenge over the Government’s scrapping of plans to revamp borough schools. Read
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Staffordshire paralympic is the face of Birmingham's new BT phone book.
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
A BRITISH paralympic star from the Midlands is to be the face of Birmingham’s new BT phone book. Read
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RSC encourages youngsters to stand up for Shakespeare
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
YOUNG people are being encouraged join the Stand up for Shakespeare campaign with a week of activities in Stratford-upon-Avon. Read
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New Solihull fashion shop is a dream come true for designer
Aug 10 2010 | Top Stories
AFTER more than 20 years in the fashion business Rukhsana Sardar decided it was time to strike out on her own. Read
