Jan
2012
Articles from 7th Jan 2012
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Man arrested over alleged racist coments towards former Aston Villa star Stan Collymore
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
A man has been arrested over claims by ex-footballer Stan Collymore that he was sent racial abuse on Twitter. Read
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Retired Kidderminster arts teacher stabbed to death in country cottage described as 'lovely lady'
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
A RETIRED school teacher stabbed to death at her country cottage was last night described as a “lovely lady” by devastated former pupils. Read
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Former Yarnfield primary school teacher reprimanded for tickling pupils
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
A FORMER hero Birmingham primary school teacher has been reprimanded by a disciplinary body – for tickling pupils. Read
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Birmingham medics face battle to help injured soldiers beat flesh-eating bug
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
BRITISH troops returning from Afghanistan are being struck down by a dangerous flesh-eating bug that can lead to disfigurement. Read
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Erdington bank robbery: Police hunt thief who left empty handed
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting a bungling robber who fled empty-handed from a Birmingham bank. Read
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EXCLUSIVE: West Midlands Police finance director forced to resign over £200 hotel expenses claim for him and female colleague
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
A TOP police manager has been forced to resign after claiming £200 in unauthorised expenses for a hotel stay for himself and a female colleague. Read
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Birmingham named in top 20 of the world's places to visit
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has been named as one of the world's top 20 places to visit in 2012 alongside the likes of Florence, Tokyo and San Diego. Read
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Veteran broadcaster Bob Holness dies
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES were paid last night to Bob Holness, the former host of cult TV quiz show Blockbusters, who has died, aged 83. Read
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Chelmsley Wood grandad pretended to be secret agent to abuse boy
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
A PAEDOPHILE grandad who groomed and abused a 14-year-old boy after convincing him he was a government secret agent has been jailed for two years. Read
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Acocks Green ward Committee meeting to take place
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
THE ACOCKS Ward Committee meeting will be held from 7pm on Wednesday at the Scout Hut, Spring Road. Read
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Alcester woman injures student out celebrating the end of his A-levels
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
A THUG who smashed a glass over a student’s head as he celebrated the end of his exams has avoided a jail sentence. Read
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Birmingham City ace Nathan Redmond takes to Twitter to joke about car
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
BLUES star Nathan Redmond faced online jibes about about his driving ability following his car crash near the club’s Wast Hills training ground on Thursday. Read
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Stechford shooting: Residents say their fear for their lives
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
PART of a Birmingham street was sealed off after a man turned up at a Birmingham hospital with a gunshot wound. Read
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Environmental group meeting to take place in Moseley
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
ENVIRONMENTALLY minded residents of Moseley and Kings Heath are being asked to share their ideas. Read
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Fire at Woden Community Resource Centre
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
FIRE crews were called after workmen accidentally start-ed a blaze at a community centre. Read
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Bournville Ward Commitee Meeting
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
THE Bournville Ward committee meeting will be held from 7pm on Thursday at the Rowheath Pavillion, Bournville. Read
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Birmingham film group's double-bill marks workers' celebration
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM film group will mark the launch of an international workers’ movement with a special movie double-bill. Read
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Tamworth supporters talk of FA Cup dreams ahead of Everton clash
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
“I DON’T believe it – she’s here at last,” whooped Brian Whitehouse, his arms held high in a show of triumph as the breathless blonde stumbled into the sparse football club shop. Read
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FA Cup: Police on alert ahead of high-profile games involving Birmingham City, Wolves and West Brom
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
Blues take on local rivals Wolves at St Andrew’s in a lunchtime kick-off, while large groups of Cardiff City fans will follow their team to The Hawthorns for a 3pm Third Round encounter with Albion. Read
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Fire crews confirm Clifton Cinema, Perry Barr, blaze was arson
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
AN HISTORIC Birmingham landmark has been ravaged in an arson attack. Read
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Sports clubs team up on new £1.8m Perry Barr sports centre
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
FOUR sports clubs based in one of Birmingham’s most deprived areas are joining forces with the city council on a pioneering new leisure facility. Read
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Britain's Got Talent dance troupe Diversity blamed for killing off morris dancing in Birmingham
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S dwindling band of morris men have blamed street dance crews such as Diversity and Flawless for killing off their ancient pastime. Read
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Stay and Play session at Mutah Trust
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
LOCAL families are invited to drop by for a children’s stay and play session. Read
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High Speed Rail 2 decision due next week
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
THE Government decision on the future of the controversial £17 billion High-Speed Rail link between London and Birmingham is set to be announced next week, it has emerged. Read
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Pub landlord Al Murray backs Great Barr couple's beer venture
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
TELEVISION’S Pub Landlord Al Murray is backing a Birmingham couple who have sunk their life-savings into starting a brewery. Read
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Revealed: The day Margaret Thatcher walked down an everyday Midland street
Jan 07 2012 | Top Stories
STUNNED residents couldn’t believe their eyes whenMargaret Thatcher came to visit one of their neighbours. Read
