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Birmingham Mail newspaper, Birmingham news, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, jobs in Birmingham, jobs in the West Midlands, jobs in Solihull, homes in Birmingham, houses for sale in the West Midlands, Birmingham entertainment, Birmingham what's on, http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-fires-mid-range-missiles-97319-24071891/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-fires-mid-range-missiles-97319-24071891/ North Korea has reportedly fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/visa-checks-inadequate-tories-97319-24071892/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/visa-checks-inadequate-tories-97319-24071892/ Officials are spending an average of just 11 minutes checking visa applications from Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Tories have claimed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/thatcher-rebate-deal-was-a-defeat-97319-24071752/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:35:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/thatcher-rebate-deal-was-a-defeat-97319-24071752/ Margaret Thatcher's famous budget rebate "victory" in Europe 25 years ago was actually a defeat which left her broken and in tears, it has been claimed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/uk-fans-welcome-at-jackson-memorial-97319-24071751/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:35:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/uk-fans-welcome-at-jackson-memorial-97319-24071751/ Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/bt-staff-get-free-time-for-pay-cuts-97319-24071657/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/bt-staff-get-free-time-for-pay-cuts-97319-24071657/ BT employees have been offered the chance of long-term holidays if they agree to huge pay cuts, the company said tonight. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/pensioner-bankruptcy-level-soaring-97319-24071574/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:35:24 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/04/pensioner-bankruptcy-level-soaring-97319-24071574/ The number of pensioners being declared bankrupt has soared by 164% during the past five years, research has shown. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/07/04/england-stars-jeered-in-edgbaston-bore-draw-97319-24070774/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/07/04/england-stars-jeered-in-edgbaston-bore-draw-97319-24070774/ ENGLAND will say that all that matters is the Ashes and that all that mattered yesterday was that their players derived maximum practice benefit from the final day of their friendly with Warwickshire. Warwickshire CCC http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/07/04/rehab-roberts-lifts-saddlers-after-gerrard-joins-cardiff-97319-24071169/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/07/04/rehab-roberts-lifts-saddlers-after-gerrard-joins-cardiff-97319-24071169/ SADDLERS defender Stephen Roberts has given Walsall a boost following the sale of Anthony Gerrard to Cardiff City on Thursday night. Walsall FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/07/04/mccarthy-s-style-wins-over-defender-halford-97319-24071181/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/07/04/mccarthy-s-style-wins-over-defender-halford-97319-24071181/ WOLVES new boy Greg Halford revealed that Mick McCarthy’s eagerness to sign him was a major factor in him jumping on the old gold and black bandwagon. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/golf/2009/07/04/atherstone-s-steve-webster-two-shots-off-french-open-lead-97319-24071208/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/golf/2009/07/04/atherstone-s-steve-webster-two-shots-off-french-open-lead-97319-24071208/ ATHERSTONE’S Steve Webster moved into contention for the French Open in Paris – one week after spending five hours in hospital because of an eye injury. Golf http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/07/04/budget-cut-of-70m-for-advantage-west-midlands-axes-122-regeneration-schemes-97319-24071215/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/07/04/budget-cut-of-70m-for-advantage-west-midlands-axes-122-regeneration-schemes-97319-24071215/ MORE than 100 regeneration schemes have been axed across the West Midlands, after the region’s economic development agency was forced to cut budgets by £70 million. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/three-children-dead-in-flats-blaze-97319-24071430/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/three-children-dead-in-flats-blaze-97319-24071430/ A fire in a block of flats left has six people dead, including three children. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/07/03/england-stars-jeered-in-edgbaston-bore-draw-97319-24071362/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:35:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/07/03/england-stars-jeered-in-edgbaston-bore-draw-97319-24071362/ ENGLAND will say that all that matters is the Ashes and that all that mattered yesterday was that their players derived maximum practice benefit from the final day of their friendly with Warwickshire. Warwickshire CCC http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/lowly-salford-stun-leaders-saints-97319-24071267/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:16:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/lowly-salford-stun-leaders-saints-97319-24071267/ Stefan Ratchford touched down twice and was inspirational throughout as struggling Salford recorded a famous 20-10 victory over engage Super League leaders St Helens. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/children-killed-in-tower-block-fire-97319-24071081/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/children-killed-in-tower-block-fire-97319-24071081/ Two children have died after a fire ripped through a tower block in south London, emergency services have said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/i-ll-be-back-says-defeated-murray-97319-24070887/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:35:25 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/i-ll-be-back-says-defeated-murray-97319-24070887/ British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion have been crushed after Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/people-feared-trapped-in-flats-fire-97319-24070886/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:35:24 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/people-feared-trapped-in-flats-fire-97319-24070886/ Around 25 people are feared trapped in a block of flats after a fire swept through the building. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/roddick-blasts-past-murray-97319-24070679/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/roddick-blasts-past-murray-97319-24070679/ Andy Murray's dream of reaching the Wimbledon final was crushed by Andy Roddick in a dramatic semi-final. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/ince-returns-to-dons-97319-24070680/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/ince-returns-to-dons-97319-24070680/ Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn, the club have announced. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/brits-barred-from-jackson-memorial-97319-24070582/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/brits-barred-from-jackson-memorial-97319-24070582/ The clamour for tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial has begun - but the singer's British fans will be left disappointed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/murray-title-bid-over-97319-24070253/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:15:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/murray-title-bid-over-97319-24070253/ Andy Murray's Wimbledon dream was shattered as he lost in four sets to Andy Roddick in the semi-finals. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/owen-completes-united-switch-97319-24070252/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/owen-completes-united-switch-97319-24070252/ Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/murray-is-knocked-out-of-wimbledon-97319-24070167/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/murray-is-knocked-out-of-wimbledon-97319-24070167/ Andy Murray has been beaten by Andy Roddick in the men's singles semi-final at Wimbledon. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/new-deal-for-gibbs-97319-24069898/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/new-deal-for-gibbs-97319-24069898/ England Under-21 international Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/dan-deal-for-blues-97319-24069897/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/dan-deal-for-blues-97319-24069897/ Chelsea have confirmed the signing of promising young striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year deal after his contract expired at Manchester City. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/king-kenny-back-on-throne-97319-24069782/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/king-kenny-back-on-throne-97319-24069782/ Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/jilted-partner-strangled-high-flyer-97319-24069688/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/jilted-partner-strangled-high-flyer-97319-24069688/ A jealous martial arts expert who strangled his partner after learning she planned to leave him for another man has been found guilty of murder. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/double-jeopardy-killer-is-jailed-97319-24069567/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:35:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/07/03/double-jeopardy-killer-is-jailed-97319-24069567/ A violent footballer has been given two life sentences after he admitted killing his ex-girlfriend seven years after being cleared of the crime. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/bulgaria-set-to-take-f1-to-ecclestone-97319-24069377/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/bulgaria-set-to-take-f1-to-ecclestone-97319-24069377/ Bulgarian officials are set to meet with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone at next week's German Grand Prix, as the country steps up its pursuit of bringing a race to the Balkan region. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/hughes-left-in-no-doubt-over-terry-97319-24069376/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:15:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/03/hughes-left-in-no-doubt-over-terry-97319-24069376/ Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been told he is wasting his time trying to prise John Terry from Chelsea. National Sport