Feb
2012
Articles from 29th Feb 2012
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In Pictures: The aftermath of Carvers fire in Wolverhampton
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A GIANT plume of smoke hung over the centre of Wolverhampton after the Carvers fire in Wolverhampton. Read
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Need to read: The top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
Top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today. Read
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Video: Nail-biting climax to Birmingham Mail's Win a Mini competition
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
TENSIONS ran high as one lucky winner scooped the car of their dreams in Birmingham Mail’s Win A Mini competition last night. Read
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See where Ant and Dec spent the night in Birmingham during Britain's Got Talent auditions
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
IT must be thirsty work helping Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden sift through the hundreds of contenders for Britain’s Got Talent so it’s no surprise Ant and Dec stopped off at Birmingham’s newest eatery to fuel up. Read
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West Bromwich man arrested over death of Benjamin Warrington on A38
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A MAN from West Bromwich has been arrested by detectives investigating the death of a moped rider in a suspected hit and run smash on busy Midland dual carriageway. Read
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Lorry driver airlifted to hospital after crash on A515 in Yoxall, Staffordshire
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a lorry crash in the Staffordshire village of Yoxall. Read
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Birmingham Mail front page: Children get gastric bands; Aston Villa lose £54million; reader wins Mini comp; free litre of milk
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
Take a look at today's front page of our print edition. Read
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Video: Carvers fire in Wolverhampton
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
More than 50 firefighters were this afternoon tackling an enormous fire at Carvers in Wolverhamtpon as billowing smoke forced the closure of the city's railway station and caused traffic chaos on a section of ring road. Read
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Carvers fire in Wolverhampton: Hundreds evacuated from homes as smoke billows across city
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
More than 50 firefighters were this afternoon tackling an enormous fire at Carvers Warehouse in Wolverhampton as billowing smoke forced the closure of the city's railway station and caused traffic chaos on a section of ring road. Read
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Birmingham City legend Trevor Francis in court as son denies burgling house of Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
BLUES legend Trevor Francis turned up at court as his son denied burgling a cottage at the home of ex-Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie. Read
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Smethwick activist remembers the day Malcolm X fought Midland racists
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
“THERE was only one barber shop which cut the hair of Asian and Afro-Caribbean people – the rest of them said: ‘No, sorry’.” Read
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Birmingham City legend Trevor Francis appears at court to support son James, who is charged with burglary at home of ex-Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
THE son of soccer legend Trevor Francis will appear in court today accused of a burglary at the home of Lee Hendrie – and stealing valuables including a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes. Read
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West Brom: Founder of Bodog facing 25 years in jail
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
THE American founder of West Brom's shirt sponsors Bodog is facing a total of 25 years in jail if found guilty of serious money laundering charges and running a £63million illegal betting operation in a US state where online gambling is banned. Read
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Millionth Land Rover Discovery heads off from Solihull on charity mission to China
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
Land Rover is marking the production of its millionth Discovery by deploying the history-making vehicle on a charity "expedition" to China. Read
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David Cameron delays report into Cannock Chase MP Aidan Burley and "Nazi" party
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
DAVID Cameron has delayed the publication of a report into the behaviour of a Midland MP who attended a Nazi-themed stag party in France. Read
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Latest accounts reveal Wolves profits plunge by £7m during Premier League relegation battle
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
WOLVES’ profits plunged by almost £7million during the club’s Premier League relegation fight. Read
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Middleton Hall to stage spring wedding fayre.
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
MIDDLETON Hall in Middleton, near Tamworth, is holding a spring wedding fayre this Sunday, from 11am until 3pm. Admission is free. Read
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Small Heath Boxing Club facing brighter future after £49,000 grant from Children in Need
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham boxing club that literally rose from the ashes is celebrating a £49,000 windfall. Read
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Jail sentences for Midland men in £2.75m cannabis farm probe
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
NINE Midland men have been sentenced after police busted a £2.75million cannabis factory. Read
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MG Rover Longbridge workers' cash agony goes on as Phoenix case concludes without ruling
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
THE agonising wait for cash pledged to more than 6,500 former Longbridge workers nearly seven years ago is set to drag on – with the outcome still unknown. Read
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Birmingham City Council votes through council tax freeze
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A COUNCIL Tax freeze has been rubber-stamped by Birmingham’s ruling Tory-Lib Dem coalition – along with a £100 million package of cuts. Read
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Teenager died after "unprovoked" car stabbing attack in Small Heath, court told
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER was fatally stabbed in an “unprovoked” attack witnessed by rush hour commuters, a court heard. Read
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Aston Villa fans set £50k goal in Acorns Hospice day charity link-up
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
VILLA fans are being urged to help net a £50,000 windfall for a children’s hospice at the club’s home Premier League clash with Fulham. Read
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Midland cops facing a sticky new crime wave as chewing gum thieves strike
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
THERE’S a new criminal craze to rival metal thefts – with CHEWING GUM the unlikely booty. Read
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US government agents block website of West brom sponsors Bodog
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
THE US government’s homeland security department has blocked a gambling website operated by West Bromwich Albion shirt sponsors Bodog. Read
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Metal thieves target Birmingham church visited by the Pope
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
METAL thieves tried to wrench the holy cross from the roof of a church visited by the Pope – causing £30,000-worth of damage. Read
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Church scheme to help the homeless is extended
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A UNIQUE project giving down-and-outs a bed for the night at city churches is to be extended. Read
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Police appeal after Tamworth crash
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was trapped in her car and had to be cut free and two others were injured after two cars crashed. Read
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Staffordshire council chief vows for a green light over red tape to celebrate the Queen's jubilee
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
JUBILEE street parties look set to get the green light and not get tied up in red tape following a council chief’s pledge. Read
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Shard End Ward Committee meeting
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS can air their concerns at the Shard End Ward Committee meeting. Read
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Tributes flood in for 21-year-old Lichfield man Thomas Haddock
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
SCORES of tributes have been paid to a man of 21 found dead in Midland woodland. Read
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Moseley and District Housing Association meeting
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS of a Birmingham housing association who are worried about anti-social behaviour can raise their concerns at a meeting. Read
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Drum & Bass Awards organisers hit out as Birmingham council refuses to allow road closure at Birmingham Ballroom
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of a national music awards ceremony to be held in Birmingham have hit out at council officials who refused to grant a road closure for the event. Read
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Moseley Forum meeting on March 5
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
GREEN-MINDED locals can share their new ideas at a meeting. Read
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Parish councils offered cash to mark Queen's Jubilee in Lichfield and Tamworth.
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY events celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in rural areas around Tamworth, Lichfield and Fazeley, are being offered a share of £2,300. Read
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Coffee morning in Moseley
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
LOCALS can make new friends over a cuppa and biscuit in Moseley. Read
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Kidz Aloud at Carrs Lane Church
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM children can enjoy play and worship in the city centre. Read
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Art group at Perry Hall Methodist Church
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
AN art group is held from 10am to noon on Tuesdays at Perry Hall Methodist Church, Rocky Lane, Great Barr. The group is open to all. Drop in for details. Read
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Mere Green £50 million redevelopment plan to be resurrected
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
THE £50 million redevelopment of a Birmingham suburb has been revived – three years after the owners collapsed with crippling debts. Read
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Hotel occupancies at record high as Birmingham celebrates success of Christmas campaign
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S hotels achieved their highest occupancy rates for more than four years in the run-up to Christmas during a special promotion to highlight the city’s festive offering. Read
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Birmingham City Council confident it can find 100 new foster families
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S children’s social services chiefs are confident they can recruit at least 100 new foster families next year in a bid to take youngsters out of care homes and cut costs. Read
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Cannock linesman wins £250k compensation after crash
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A MOTORCYCLIST has settled out of court for a quarter of a million pounds in compensation more than four years after a crash left him with an “horrific” injury. Read
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Birmingham and Black Country Community Foundation teams up with Localgiving.com to double donations
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY groups could be quids in after two organisations teamed up to double their donations. Read
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Birmingham students get chance to learn about Army careers at MoD Stafford
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
More than 1,000 Army roles are available for young people and students can learn more about the host of opportunities at the Midlands Soldier exhibition staged from March 5-9. Read
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Lichfield Players plan intimate cabaret style show
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
LICHFIELD Players are planning a more intimate affair for their next theatrical production. Read
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Lichfield's town clerk Peter Young clocks up 25 years service.
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
LICHFIELD’S town clerk, Peter Young, is celebrating 25 years’ service as clerk to the City Council. Read
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Storm as UN chief says Birmingham has "no go" zones ruled by drugs gangs
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has reacted with anger after a United Nations report bracketed the city with the drug-ridden streets of the US, Brazil and Mexico with claims the city has “no-go zones” ruled by narcotics overlords. Read
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Birmingham to stage London 2012 Olympics concert in Cannon Hill Park
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is to stage a huge concert to mark the route to be taken by the Olympic torch this summer. Read
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Children as young as 14 offered gastric band surgery by Birmingham weight-loss company
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
CHILDREN as young as 14 are being offered gastric band surgery by a Birmingham-based weight loss firm. Read
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Abandoned Smethwick rabbit stays by body of dead pal
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A LOYAL lop-eared rabbit was found in a gutter huddled over the body of his dead friend after the pair were callously dumped. Read
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Solihull milkman caught drink driving at wheel of milk float
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A MILKMAN could lose his job after being caught drink-driving in his float. Read
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Birmingham Costa Allegra mum faces anxious wait for daughter's return from stricken cruise liner
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mum faces a long wait to see her daughter as her stricken cruise liner limps towards port. Read
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Police appeal in hunt for missing Lichfield teenager Tyler Gardner
Feb 29 2012 | Top Stories
POLICE hunting a Midland teenager who went missing after a night out said they were “very concerned” for his safety. Read
