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2011
Articles from 16th Jul 2011
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Floodlights switched on for first time at Edgbaston cricket ground
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
CRICKET star of the future Sahal Malvernkar beamed with joy as he took centre stage at the great lights switch-on at the new Edgbaston cricket ground. Read
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Climate of fear hits Small Heath after rumours
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS and shopkeepers in Small Heath have spoken about how the community is living in fear. Read
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Police urge caution
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs in Birmingham are hoping a new group made up of members of the public would help to reduce tensions caused by unfounded rumours of armed gangs targeting families for their gold. Read
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Friends of Elmdon host fun day
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
JOIN the Friends of Elmdon Park for attractions and stores galore on July 30. Read
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Nursery workers face charges over children
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
FOUR women nursery workers have appeared before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court jointly charged with taking six children aged under 16. Read
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Network at African Expo Birmingham UK
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
A NETWORKING event for African businessmen and women is being held in Birmingham. Read
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Pensioner left in agony in Birmingham hospital after medics fail to spot broken hip
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER was left in agony in a Birmingham hospital bed for five days after medics failed to diagnose her broken hip. Read
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Firefighter clamped as he received award
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
A CITY firefighter was charged £420 by clampers whilst he was inside the ICC receiving an award. Read
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Gorse Farm Summer Fete
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
A FETE, including face painting and a bouncy castle to raise money for people with autism, will take place at Gorse Farm in Coleshill Road, Marston Green, on August 13. Gorse Farm is a part of the charity Autism West Midlands and proceeds will buy activity equipment for people with autism. Call 0121 770 9085. Read
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Tragedy of Kings Norton brothers who committed suicide
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
TWO young brothers were found hanged just four months apart, an inquest heard. Read
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BBC Birmingham journalists take strike action
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
TELEVISION and radio news across the West Midlands was hit as BBC journalists joined a national walkout over job losses. Read
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Sutton Coldfield magistrate jailed for seven years for blackmail
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
AN INNOCENT man was told by a drug-addict magistrate he would be murdered unless he handed over cash. Read
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Police seize dangerous vehicles in Small Heath.
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
A POLICE swoop saw 28 dangerous and uninsured vehicles being taken off the road. Read
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Duo take woman's £200 in Wolverhampton bank distraction
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
THIS duo took £200 from a woman’s bag after distracting her in a bank by asking for her help to complete a paying-in slip, police said. Read
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Moseley and Kings Heath Ward Committee meeting
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
THE Moseley and Kings Heath Ward Committee meeting will take place from 7pm on Wednesday at Kings Heath Primary School on Valentine Road. Read
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Birmingham's Cat Deeley lands Emmy Award nomination
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S very own top Cat has proved she’s a hit across the pond by landing an Emmy Award nomination. Read
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Video: Reporter takes to stage in We Will Rock You at Birmingham Hippodrome
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
Birmingham MAil reporter Diane Parkes makes her stage debut in We Will Rock You at the Birmingham Hippodrome Read
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First Personnel go the extra mile for Acorns
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
NATIONAL recruitment specialists First Personnel have agreed to be the official sponsor of the 2011 Midnight Walk in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice for the second year. Read
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Chance to meet Labour leader Ed Miliband in Birmingham
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Mail readers have been invited to meet Labour leader Ed Miliband to tell him what Labour should do to support Birmingham and the West Midlands – and how he can win their trust. Read
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Touchwood continues charity campaign
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
TOUCHWOOD is urging residents and guests to get behind their fundraising drive to support the charity, Solihull Life Opportunities (SoLO). Read
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New parking places on way to Dudley town centre
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
SCORES of extra on-street car parking spaces are being created in a Black Country town centre with the removal of double yellow lines. Read
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Yardley family left fuming after police smash in front door
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
THE Tracey family don’t need to open the front door to callers after police left a hole in the wall when they smashed their way in. Read
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Kings Heath cabaret night in aid of military charity
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
A HELP for Heroes cabaret night will be held in Kings Heath on Friday, August 12. Read
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Aviva insurance archive reveals bizarre insurance claims of accident prone Midlanders
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
Archivist Anna Stone has discovered Midlanders have been demanding pay-outs from as far back as 150 years ago Read
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Police forces could share cells to save cash
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
CASH-STRAPPED police chiefs are looking to share cell blocks with neighbouring forces in an unprecedented move to help stave off job losses and protect frontline policing. Read
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Armed police raid dead mum's Handsworth home - and tell her son to pay for the damage
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
ARMED police smashed their way into the home of a bus driver’s late mother – and then told him he would have to pay for the repairs. Read
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Men-only race to be held in Sandwell on Sunday.
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
MEN will be giving women a run for their money when they take part in their own version of “Race for Life” tomorrow. Read
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Getting to the truth behind rumours of Small Heath gold gangs
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs in Birmingham are hoping a new group made up of members of the public would help to reduce tensions caused by unfounded rumours of armed gangs targeting families for their gold. Read
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Special Report: Small Heath community living in fear
Jul 16 2011 | Top Stories
Shopkeepers in Small Heath have spoken about how the community is living in fear. Read
