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2012
Articles from 3rd Jan 2012
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Need to Read: The top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
Here are the top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today. Read
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Harry Moseley's mum says "Don't blame One Direction" as boyband visit Birmingham
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
BOY-BAND One Direction will be in Birmingham on Wednesday for the first time since a row broke between the group’s fans and the grieving mum of Harry Moseley over internet tributes to her son. Read
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Birmingham Mail World View: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
The transfer window is once again open - and on this page we'll keep you updated with the latest transfer rumours and gossip as they emerge across the internet. Read
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Bilston man arrested over New Year party assault which left a teenager fighting for life
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by police over a New Year party assault which has left a Midland teenager fighting for life. Read
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Birmingham commuters buffeted by wind and rain
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
COMMUTERS heading back to work this morning after the festive period were faced with heavy rain, strong winds and a severe drop in temperature. Read
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Man arrested in Nuneaton after woman's body found in car
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A man has been arrested by police in Nuneaton after a woman's body was found in a car.Warwickshire Police detained the 31-year-old man shortly before 12.30pm on Monday after the body was discovered in a vehicle in the town.A spokesman for the force said officers were currently treating the death as suspicious and were examining the circumstances of how the woman died.The body was discovered in Montana Walk.The police spokesman added that the woman's identity will not be released until formal identification procedures have been completed and members of her family have been informed. Read
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Darlaston Mark Rhodes ready for Dancing on Ice
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
KIDS’ telly favourite Mark Rhodes is among the stars taking part in the new series of Dancing On Ice. Read
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West Midlands Police officer keeps job despite picking up a prostitute
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A WEST Midlands Police officer was allowed to keep his job despite being caught picking up a call girl. Read
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Vintage brides opt for something old at Birmingham-based company Luxe Bridal
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
TWO friends are helping brides ensure they have something old for their big day by selling vintage wedding dresses. Read
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Selly Oak MP Steve McCabe backs calls for sign language classes
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
SELLY Oak MP Steve McCabe has met with officials from the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) to discuss the effects of budget cuts on the deaf community. Read
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Birmingham group will discuss Gallipoli campaign
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
THE next meeting of the Birmingham Branch of the Western Front Association will be held at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on January 21. Read
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Three treated for smoke inhalation following house fire
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
THREE people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a house just hours into the New Year. Read
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Birmingham teacher suspended over pupil "bite" claims
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A TEACHER has been suspended from a Birmingham secondary school over claims a child was bitten. Read
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People are blooming at garden centre in Aston
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A GARDEN centre is helping people with mental health difficulties plant seeds of hope. Read
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West Midlands Police issue warning over expensive Christmas gifts
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
Taking expensive presents to school or showing them could prove to be a second Christmas for thieves. Read
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Birthday marks start of big year for fans of The Lord of the Rings creator JRR Tolkien
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
HE’S the South African-born author who became an Oxford professor – but Tolkien fans across the world will today raise a glass to the man who called Birmingham home. Read
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Birmingham-based lawyer in Iraq inquiry bid
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM-based lawyer is aiming to force the Government to hold two further inquires into alleged abuse allegations against UK troops. Read
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Knowle fun run needs entrants
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
THE organisers of the popular five-mile Knowle Fun Run are taking entries for the 2012 run. The May 13 event will raise cash for local charities. Enter at KnowleFunRun.org.uk. Read
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Wolverhampton man off critical list after attack
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the murder of a 36-year-old woman from Wolverhampton say the man who was found injured in the same flat is no longer in intensive care. Read
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Tributes pour in for former Blues player Gary Ablett who has lost his battle against Cancer
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
EMOTIONAL tributes have been paid to former Blues defender Gary Ablett after he died of cancer aged just 46. Read
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Police hunt new year attacker
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE are still trying to track down witnesses to a New Year party assault which left a reveller seriously ill in hospital. Read
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Benefit cuts will put Birmingham homes out of reach
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
WELFARE cuts will push thousands of Birmingham homes out of the reach of people on housing benefit according to experts. Read
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Six week closure and £250,000 of improvements for the Severn Valley Railway
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
THE SEVERN Valley Railway is spending £250,000 on a major winter works programme which gets under way today. Read
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Cars set on fire in Oldbury
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating after arsonists set four cars on fire in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Read
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Fundraising concert for Moseley church bells
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
PEOPLE are invited to enjoy chamber music at St Mary’s Church, in Moseley, from 3pm on January 15. Funds raised will go towards the new church bells. Read
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Birmingham City Council central heating contractor given final warning over poor performance
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A CENTRAL heating contractor which has kept more than 1,000 Birmingham council tenants waiting for boiler repairs has been told it has until the end of January to improve its performance. Read
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Pictures: Cab firms are king of Birmingham's roads
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
BETWEEN them they have clocked up millions of miles, carried countless fares and delivered more than a century of service. Read
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Success for campaign to make a treatment for epilepsy available to people in the West Midlands
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
EPILEPSY sufferers in the West Midlands have been thrown a lifeline after it was announced a previously unavailable nerve stimulation treatment will be given to people across the region. Read
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Staff strip for Breast Cancer calendar
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
TEN female employees from Redditch-based forklift truck firm Bendi have stripped down to pink underwear for a 2012 calendar that will raise cash for Breast Cancer Campaign. Read
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Great Barr dad-of-four among this year's worker death toll
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
FOUR people died at work in Birmingham and the Black Country over the last year, according to health and safety chiefs. Read
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Man jailed for four years for attack on man in Birmingham city centre
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
A ROBBER who knocked a man unconscious just to steal his mobile phone has been jailed for four years. Read
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Staffordshire tops independent national league for job creation.
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE leaders claim the county is a “prime location to do business globally” after topping a national table for job creation. Read
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Woman on miscarriage trial in Birmingham celebrates birth of baby
Jan 03 2012 | Top Stories
AFTER three traumatic miscarriages in a row, Angela Mummery had practically given up hope of having another child. Read
