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2010
Articles from 26th Aug 2010
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Cat in bin woman Mary Bale to be considered for prosecution
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
The case against a Coventry woman who was caught on CCTV dumping a cat in a wheelie bin will be considered by the RSPCA's prosecutions department, the charity said. Read
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Churchill and Direct Line insurance call centres in Birmingham to close
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
Royal Bank of Scotland is axing two out of its three Churchill and Direct Line insurance sites in Birmingham under plans to cut a total of 2,000 jobs nationally. Read
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Doctor fails to silence Midland family of pensioner he killed with an overdose
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A DOCTOR has failed in his bid to silence the Midland family of a pensioner he killed with a painkiller overdose. Read
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Man appears in court charged with Weoley Castle murder of James Minter
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN has appeared before magistrates accused of killing a 57-year-old found dead at a flat in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham Royal Ballet and David Bintley to appear on Walk of Stars
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet and David Bintley are to be honoured on the Broad Street Walk of Stars. Read
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Pope visit: More travellers expected to make Birmingham their camp, association warns
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
MORE travellers could head to Birmingham as Pope Benedict XVI’s visit approaches, an association representing them said. Read
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Well-known Sutton Coldfield golfer dies after illness, aged 84
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A TALENTED golfer well known for his services to the sport in the West Midlands has passed away, aged 84. Read
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Police reopen case of missing Dudley woman 10 years after she vanished
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES have reopened the case of a missing Midland mother-of-seven who disappeared more than a decade ago. Read
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Extra police presence as both Aston Villa and Birmingham City play at home
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE will step up security in Birmingham tonight as both Blues and Villa play at home in televised cup matches. Read
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Man records neighbour's yapping dog - and plays it back at 3am
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN driven barmy by his neighbour’s dog recorded the mutt yapping – and played it back at 3am to annoy her. Read
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Travellers set up camp at Sarehole Mill for Pope visit
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS living near a historic city beauty spot have been left horrified after travellers set up camp next to their homes claiming they have come to Birmingham to see the Pope. Read
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Fun day at Middleton Equestrian Centre to raise cash for air ambulance and St Giles Hospice
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A DAY of horsing around will raise money for two Midlands charities. Read
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Upfront cafe back at Drum
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM venue will be providing another season of side-splitting laughs. The Upfront Café is back at The Drum, in Aston, with shows featuring a series of comedians including Richard Blackwood. Read
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Chelmsley Wood woman faces £400 bill after stealing £20 from work pal
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A WOMAN who stole £20 from a colleague at the Midland riding shop has been given a conditional discharge. Read
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Benefit cheats in Tamworth prosecuted after £60,000 in false claims
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
BENEFIT cheats who claimed almost £60,000 in the Midlands have been prosecuted in the past year, it was revealed. Read
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Police have questions to answer following Sparkbrook and Washwood Heath spy camera inquiry
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
AN inquiry into Project Champion – which saw the controversial installation of anti terror spy cameras in largely Muslim areas of Birmingham – has heard conflicting evidence. Read
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New CCTV in Kings Heath refuels civil liberties debate.
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
CCTV cameras erected in a busy Birmingham suburb to monitor visitor figures have been criticised by one of the city’s leading civil liberty activists. Read
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Record fair at Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton on September 11
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
MUSIC fans are invited to a record fair at Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, on September 11. Admission is £2 and the event starts at 10am. Read
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Annual diabetes walk at Drayton Manor Park
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
REGISTRATION for an annual charity walk at a top Midlands attraction has opened. Read
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Vintage cars to take a spin at the Black Country Living Museum
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
MOTOR enthusiasts have a chance to catch a glimpse of vehicles from dating back to the early 1900s next month. Read
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Walsall planners approve a new library and health facilities under one roof
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A NEW health centre and library is to be built in the Black Country over the next two years after the £4.5 million development won the thumbs-up from council planners. Read
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Sutton Coldfield fitness instructor makes her own DVD.
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND fitness instructor is following in the paths of celebrities by making her own fitness DVD. Read
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Birmingham chorister Mary Bale tries to put cat in bin row behind her
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham chorister who was caught on CCTV dumping a cat in a wheelie bin said she is “profoundly sorry” for what she described as “a split second of misjudgment”. Read
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Golfers urged to tee off for Selly Park hospice
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
CORPORATE golf teams are being invited to tee up for a charity tournament in aid of Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice. Read
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Fears as six Midland NHS trusts run into debt
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
ACTION plans have been drawn up by health chiefs to clear the debts of seven NHS trusts currently running in the red. Read
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A city dad is cycling across America for children's charity
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A DAD is to cycle across America from Disneyland in California to Disneyworld in Florida to raise £25,000 for children who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. Read
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Widow wins six figure payout for husband's death and thanks to Birmingham Mail readers
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE WIDOW of a city factory worker has gained justice for his death from asbestos exposure – thanks to vital help from Birmingham Mail readers. Read
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Personal shopper to the stars
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
EVER fancied being invited into the wardrobes of the rich and famous? Read
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Cash seized in police drugs swoop in Yardley
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE seized thousands of pounds in cash during a drug bust in Birmingham. Read
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Four held in burglary swoops across Birmingham and the Black Country
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
FOUR men are being held in police custody following dawn raids targeting burglary suspects identified by DNA. Read
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Police hunt raiders who terrorised Handsworth shop worker at knifepoint
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
THESE are the men being hunted by detectives after a shopkeeper had a knife held to his throat during a terrifying robbery at a Birmingham convenience store. Read
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Erdington mum wins Birmingham karaoke competition
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A WANNABE pop star was reduced to tears after winning a Birmingham karaoke competition. Read
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Sinfonia of Birmingham concert at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on October 4
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
THE Sinfonia of Birmingham will be taking to the stage for a classical concert on October 4. Read
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Erdington church devastated in an arson attack to remove gravestones
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM church devastated in an arson attack three years ago is to remove gravestones to aid its redevelopment. Read
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Drivers in Great Barr can expect diversions for a couple of Sundays
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays when major junction improvement work is carried out in Great Barr next month. Read
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Work begins to make Lichfield multi-storey car park safe again
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
WORK to make a Midlands car park safe has finally started months after the facility was closed. Read
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Anger at Birmingham City Council blue badge delays
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
FRUSTRATED disabled drivers have waited more than three months to get their blue badges from Birmingham City Council, it has emerged. Read
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West Bromwich Albion fans hit back at 'racist' banner
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
WEST Bromwich Albion legend Cyrille Regis has hit out at this offensive banner directed at the club’s £2 million new striker, Peter Odemwingie. Read
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Warnings over two deadly infections to ethnic minorities heading abroad
Aug 26 2010 | Top Stories
HEALTH chiefs are stepping up a campaign to fight the dangers of two deadly infections which could strike Midlanders travelling to Pakistan, Bangladesh or India. Read
