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2012
Articles from 26th Jan 2012
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Birmingham Mail Top Ten: Trainers
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
TRAINERS. The shrewd judgement of social class. If you had the latest pair then you were one cool cat. Read
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Australia Day: Our top stars from Down Under
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
IN HONOUR of today’s celebration of Australia Day - which commemorates the first landing there in 1788 - we look at some of the country’s most famous faces. Read
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Need to read: The top five most read stories today on Birminghammail.net
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
Here are the top five best read stories on Birminghammail.net today Read
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MP Tom Watson and female intern in Twitter mix-up
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
Black Country MP Tom Watson found himself apologising to followers on Twitter after his intern posted an ‘inappropriate’ comment on his personal profile. Read
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Birmingham Mail World View: Northern Lights, Garth Brooks and more
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
OUR pick of the top photos from around the globe today includes a shot of the freighter Nord Bright making its way past New York City’s One World Trade Center. Read
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MG to enter British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
Birmingham-made MG is returning to the racing circuit – entering two cars in this year’s British Touring Car Championship. Read
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Your Say: Should the £10,000 tax threshold be brought in quicker?
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
NICK Clegg will urge George Osborne today to introduce the £10,000 personal allowance on income tax more quickly than planned to relieve the growing pressure on household budgets. Read
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World in Pictures: Celebrity glamour at the National Television Awards 2012
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
BRITAIN’S celebrities put on the glamour - some more successfully than others - to rock the red carpet at the National Television Awards 2012. Read
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Escape of murder suspect John Anslow to feature on Crimewatch
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
AN appeal to track down escaped murder suspect John Anslow will feature on Crimewatch tonight. Read
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Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung summoned over alleged loan default
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung has been summoned to appear in court in Hong Kong on February 28 because of alleged loan default secured on a multi-million pound apartment in one of the world’s most exclusive residential areas. Read
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Willenhall murder victim named as Jagit Singh Villkhu
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE have named a man who was found murdered in a Black Country Park. Read
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Aston school bomb hoax motivated by revenge on ex wife, court told
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A HOAXER is facing jail after warning MI5 that a bomb had been planted at a Birmingham school – sparking its evacuation. Read
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Man arrested in hunt for John Anslow is released on bail by Staffordshire Police
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A MAN arrested by detectives hunting escaped murder suspect John Anslow was last night released from custody by police. Read
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Pedestrian injured after being struck by car in Acocks Green
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
PEDESTRIAN suffered multiple injuries last night after being knocked down by a car in Birmingham. Read
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Lorry robbery gang jailed for 50 years following death of trucker in Black Country
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
EIGHT Midland men and a teenager have been jailed for almost 50 years after a Polish trucker died during a £250,000 lorry jacking. Read
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Cops find £500,000 of cannabis in raid on old factory next door to Birmingham theatre
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE discovered almost £500,000 of cannabis after raiding a derelict factory – next door to the Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham residents face 99 year wait for larger council houses
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
DESPERATE Birmingham families face a 99 YEAR wait for the largest council houses, the Birmingham Mail can reveal. Read
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Betty Yates and Andrew Heath murder investigations to feature on BBC's Crimewatch
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES probing two murders will appeal for information on the BBC’s Crimewatch programme tonight. Read
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Brummie rockers Black Sabbath to finish new record back home
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
BRUMMIE rockers Black Sabbath are heading home to finish writing their new album – to the delight of thousands of home-grown fans. Read
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Birmingham pupils win top marks in A level and GCSE exams
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM pupils proved they are a class act with a bumper crop of results in the GCSE and A-level league tables. Read
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Aldridge DJ Tim Warwood fronts new Disney soccer show
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
SPORTS mad Aldridge DJ Tim Warwood will front a satellite TV channel’s new soccer magazine show. Read
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Walsall's Ellie Simmonds gearing up for success at London 2012
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
SHE’S the Midland golden girl being driven to success – in her brand new Mini. Read
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Pictures: Battle begins over Birmingham mayoral decision
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
IT’S the vote that could change the face of Birmingham’s political landscape. Read
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Birmingham riots: West Midlands Police charge 15-year-old Stechford boy with four burglaries after fresh swoops on suspected rioters
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE Birmingham boy has been charged with looting four electronic shops ransacked during last summer’s riots. Read
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Single advice number to help Staffordshire businesses is to launch.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A SINGLE number advice helpline to give businesses in Staffordshire the support and advice they need to “develop and prosper” launches next week. Read
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Mum of Wolverhampton riot teenager Danielle Corns defends her actions on TV
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
AN RAF hopeful jailed for stealing two left-footed trainers during last summer’s riots was just a “curious teenager”, her tearful mum said. Read
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Pensioner targets for Black Country drug addict duo
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
TWO Midland drug addicts who robbed a vulnerable 81-year-old woman of her purse in what a judge described as an “utterly mean and despicable” crime have been jailed for a total of five years. Read
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Picture gallery: West Brom ace Simon Cox celebrates Sandwell Academy success
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
STRIKER Simon Cox was a surprise guest as sports-loving youngsters at an academy supported by West Bromwich Albion celebrated scoring top marks in their exams. Read
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Chelmsley Wood man beats drug dependence to launch his own company
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A FORMER drug addict has beaten a 22-year dependence on heroin and crack cocaine to start his own media company. Read
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Birmingham charity cash crisis
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A LONG-ESTABLISHED Birmingham careers advice charity which helps 20,000 young people a year has gone into administration after falling vic- tim to government spending cuts. Read
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War artist to talk at Alrewas arboretum
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
WAR artist Sergeant Major Douglas Farthing MBE is to give a talk at the National Memorial Arborteum. Read
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Paedophile with Lichfield links found dead in jail
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A PAEDOPHILE whose girlfriend is accused of murdering their two children in a hotel in Spain has been found hanged in prison. Read
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Staffordshire County Council launches new Facebook page.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE County Council is giving people across the region and beyond the chance show their love for the county and keep up to date with the latest news at the same time. Read
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Staffordshire council chief jumps to reassure residents he's pulling out "all the stops" to encourage business.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
STAFFORDSHIRE’S econ-omic leader has reassured residents that the county is pulling out all the stops to support local businesses. Read
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South Staffordshire College wins high praise.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
SOUTH Staffordshire College has won high praise for sustainable and environmental construction in the education sector. Read
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Work to conserve a Lichfield park is underway.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
WORK to conserve woodland on the outskirts of Lichfield is underway. Read
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Cheslyn Hay Library is on the move
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
MOVES to put Cheslyn Hay library at the heart of the local community is underway. Read
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Runners from across Midlands to take part in 10k Lichfield race.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
RUNNERS from across the Midlands have signed up to take part in one of the region’s longest established races. Read
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Cannock Chase's street cleaning contractor has gone into adminiistration.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
TEMPORARY arrangements have been made by Cannock Chase Council to keep the district clean after its street cleaning contractor, Fountains PLC, went into administration. A council spokesman said: “Interim arrangements will see the service continue for residents. A permanent outcome will be confirmed in due course.” Read
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Walsall Operatic Society's date with the West End in Lichfield.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
WALSALL Operatic Society will present an evening of cabaret at Lichfield Garrick at 8pm on February 4, with music from the West End, classic musicals and films. Read
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Pictures: 'One of best' displays of Northern Lights stuns stargazers in Norway.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A SPECTACULAR display of the Northern Lights lit up the skies above Norway after the most powerful solar storm in six years. Read
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Aston Villa initiative is just the ticket for schools
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa hope a new initiative will be just the ticket to attract fans of the future from schools across Birmingham. Read
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Lichfield gears up for winter wine and beer festival.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
LICHFIELD Winter Beer and Wine Festival will run in Lichfield Guildhall, on February 3 and 4, from noon to 11pm. Read
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University of Birmingham bosses urged to drop occupation-style protest ban
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
BOSSES at the University of Birmingham have been urged to drop an injunction restricting students’ “legitimate right to protest”. Read
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Search goes on for missing ex-Rowley Regis teacher
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of people have joined the search for a former Midland teacher missing for a week. Read
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Extra £20 million to be invested in Staffordshire's roads
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE £20 million is to be ploughed into improving the condition of Midland roads after residents urged council chiefs to take urgent action to fill in hundreds of potholes. Read
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Chinese pensioners enjoy a home from home in Birmingham
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS at the country’s only Chinese sheltered housing complex celebrated New Year with the same diplomats who launched the project 21 years ago. Read
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Police appeal for help after 20-year-old attacked in Lichfield.
Jan 26 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE are appealing for help to trace two thugs who beat up a man aged 20. Read
