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2009
Articles from 10th Jul 2009
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Warwick give heroes' welcome to The Queen's Royal Hussars, West Midlands' local cavalry regiment
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Soldiers were given a heroes’ welcome in a homecoming parade in Warwickshire yesterday after a bloody week for the armed forces. Read
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New Jaguar unveiled by Jay Leno: Report and pictures
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Jaguar last night took the wraps off its new flagship XJ luxury saloon which is to be built at the company’s Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham. Read
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ChildLine's Esther Rantzen visits call centre that had its record number of calls last year
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Aspiring MP Esther Rantzen yesterday paid a visit to the Birmingham ChildLine call centre she founded seven years ago in a bid to attract more volunteers. Read
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Swine flu 'approaching epidemic levels' in West Midlands
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
The West Midlands is approaching epidemic levels of swine flu, the Government announced yesterday as it revealed 14 people in the UK have now thought to have died after contracting the virus. Read
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West Midlands Police review prison recalls system
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Police have launched a detailed review of how they hunt for criminals ordered to be returned to prison for breaching conditions of their release after almost 1,000 convicts recalled to prison were still at large. Read
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Residents vow to fight on in Moor Pool Estate battle
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Residents will fight on after seeing planning permission given for a controversial housing development in one of Birmingham’s most historic suburbs. Read
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Man arrested after fatal motorway crash
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A man was arrested last night after a 10-vehicle motorway collision which killed one person and injured several others. Read
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Birmingham’s business community mixed commerce with canapés last night at the launch of the biggest ever Taste of Birmingham food festival.
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
The four-day celebration of the region’s finest dining, local produce and regional and international drinks was launched with a huge networking event in a tented village in Cannon Hill Park. Read
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Teacher stopped pupil's 'once-in-a-lifetime' trip, General Teaching Council hears
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
A pupil at a special school, where the former headteacher is accused of spending thousands of pounds of school money on private holidays, missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Jamaica because another teacher took four members of her family instead. Read
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Birmingham applies for role in England's football World Cup bid
Jul 10 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham has been confirmed as one of 15 cities nationwide to apply for a role in England’s bid to stage the 2018 football World Cup. Read
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Oil exports boost Britain's May trade figures
Jul 10 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A surge in oil exports in May, when imports of all kinds fell by more than £1 billion, gave Britain the best monthly trade numbers for three years. Read
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Samuel Heath reports 80pc drop in profits
Jul 10 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Bathroom fittings manufacturer Samuel Heath & Sons has seen its profits fall almost 80 per cent after a “collapse” in trading. Read
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Leeds reject Aston Villa bid to sign Fabian Delph
Jul 10 2009 | Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa will have to increase their initial offer if they are to make Fabian Delph their first signing of the summer after having a bid rejected by Leeds United. Read
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Birmingham City deny re-opening of talks with former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira
Jul 10 2009 | Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City have dismissed suggestions that they have re-opened talks with France international midfielder Patrick Vieira. Read
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Taunted teacher snapped say parents
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A 14-year-old boy remains seriously ill in hospital after allegedly being hit with a metal weight by his science teacher during a lesson. Read
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TV host's flu scare as toll hits 14
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Fourteen people in the UK are now thought to have died after contracting swine flu - with dozens more critically ill with the bug. Read
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Briton describes fatal bull rampage
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A British student described being gored in the leg by a rogue bull who went on the rampage at Spain's Pamplona festival, leaving one man dead. Read
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A royal occasion for Royle Liz
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Royle Family star Liz Smith received the royal seal of approval - but the Prince of Wales admitted his relief that his relatives were nothing like her fictional family. Read
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Toy shop sorry over computer porn
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Retail giant Toys R Us has apologised to a mother and her eight-year-old daughter after they came across pornographic images on a computer in one of its stores. Read
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Fire crews tackle Soho office blaze
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Sixty firefighters tackled a blaze in a bustling area of central London. Read
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Fewer dying from common cancers
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The number of people dying from three of the most common cancers has fallen to its lowest level in almost 40 years, a new analysis of figures has revealed. Read
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Soldier's mother in legal challenge
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The mother of a soldier killed in a Snatch Land Rover in Iraq is launching a legal challenge over the Government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the continued use of the controversial, lightly-armoured vehicles. Read
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Obesity rethink for British Asians
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
An international health expert has called for the threshold for being overweight and obese to be lowered for British Asians. Read
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100 firefighters tackle Soho blaze
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
One hundred firefighters have fought to contain a blaze in a bustling part of central London. Read
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Probe calls over phone hacking move
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The independent police watchdog is facing calls to investigate Scotland Yard's decision not to re-open the inquiry into alleged phone hacking by News of the World journalists. Read
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Parents: 'Taunted teacher snapped'
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A 14-year-old boy remains seriously ill in hospital after allegedly being hit with a metal weight by his science teacher during a lesson. Read
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Swine flu patient dies in hospital
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A hospital patient from Essex has become the first person without underlying health problems to die after contracting swine flu, a health trust said. Read
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Major General's BlackBerry stolen
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Army security experts have had to scramble to block an officer's mobile phone after it was stolen while he was on leave in China. Read
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Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Another two British soldiers have died in southern Afghanistan, taking the death toll to nine in nine days. Read
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Man is gored to death at bull run
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A man has been gored to death during the running of the bulls in Pamplona, the first such fatality since 1995. Read
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PM: Abducted child plea to Gaddafi
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has asked Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to intervene in the case of a British child abducted by her Libyan father and taken to his country. Read
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AEG in Jackson memorial costs row
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A Los Angeles city councillor has called on Michael Jackson's concert promoter to pay some of the estimated £880,000 cost of policing the late pop star's memorial service at the city's Staples Centre. Read
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Flat owners urged to grow veg
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
People living in the UK's five million flats are being urged to get gardening and grow their own veg - on their windowsills. Read
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Young people to 'shine' in debate
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Hundreds of young people are set to take part in a "groundbreaking" debate in the House of Lords as part of a national drive to highlight the achievements of youngsters. Read
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Top prosecutor probes phone hacking
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Prosecutors are carrying out an "urgent examination" into claims of alleged phone hacking by the News of the World. Read
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G8's pledge to feed world's poorest
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Leaders of the G8 group of industrialised nations are expected to promise £9.2bn to boost food security in the world's poorest countries. Read
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Five more troops die in Afghanistan
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Another five British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Call to 'get tough' over airspace
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The Government has been urged by MPs to get tough with Moscow over unauthorised incursions by Russian warplanes into the airspace around Britain. Read
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Fewer are dying from common cancers
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The number of people dying from three of the most common cancers has fallen to its lowest level in almost 40 years, a new analysis of figures has revealed. Read
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Teacher on attempted murder charge
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A science teacher has been charged with the attempted murder of one of his students, police said. Read
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Afghan death toll level with Iraq
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Another British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the total death toll level to that suffered in the Iraq war. Read
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Bodies of five soldiers flown home
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The bodies of five soldiers killed in one of the bloodiest weeks for British forces in Afghanistan have been flown home. Read
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'Briton' gored to death by bull
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Reports that a young man gored to death during the running of the bulls in Pamplona was British are being urgently investigated by the Foreign Office. Read
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Motherhood is 'devastating' to pay
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Women suffer a "devastating" impact on their pay after having children, a new study has found. Read
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Call to get tough over airspace
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The Government has been urged by MPs to get tough with Moscow over unauthorised incursions by Russian warplanes into the airspace around Britain. Read
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Call for pre-watershed booze ad ban
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Alcohol should not be advertised on television before the 9pm watershed, a leading charity has said. Read
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Spaniard gored to death in bull run
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A runner has been gored to death at Spain's Pamplona festival after he was cornered by a rogue bull. Read
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Briton injured in fatal bull run
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
A Briton was among the injured after a rogue bull gored several runners at Spain's Pamplona festival, leaving one man dead. Read
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Met probe torture collusion claims
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The Metropolitan Police are to investigate claims that British agents colluded in torture, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Police probing Jackson drug history
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said. Read
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Four on post office murder charges
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Four men have appeared in court via video link charged with murdering a sub-postmaster's son during an armed robbery. Read
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Forces' resources come under fire
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
Criticism of the resources provided to British forces in Afghanistan has intensified. Read
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Army mum wins vehicle inquiry bid
Jul 10 2009 | UK News
The mother of a soldier killed in a Snatch Land Rover in Iraq has won the first round of a legal battle over an investigation into the vehicles. Read
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Rain holds up Australia
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Rain halted Australia's march towards an ominous score in the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff. Read
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Jo joins Everton on loan
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Everton have signed Brazilian striker Jo on a season-long loan from Manchester City. Read
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Mosley to face Vatanen challenge
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Ari Vatanen has confirmed he is to run for the presidency of the FIA, believing "the time has come for a change". Read
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Sunderland up ante in transfer race
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland have stepped up their efforts to land some of Steve Bruce's transfer targets by tabling formal bids for Lee Cattermole and Fraizer Campbell. Read
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Blades accept Naughton bid
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Sheffield United have given Everton permission to open talks with Kyle Naughton after accepting an offer for the young defender. Read
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Anderson ends partnership
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson finally separated Australia's entrenched second-wicket duo on the third morning of the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff. Read
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Theissen: FOTA keeping 'all options open'
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
BMW Sauber boss Mario Theissen has confirmed FOTA are keeping "all options open" as their row with the FIA rumbles on. Read
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Hamilton sets fastest time
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton pulled off a major surprise by setting the fastest time in practice for Sunday's German Grand Prix. Read
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Toffees set to complete Jo deal
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Everton are expecting to have completed the paperwork for Brazilian striker Jo's loan to allow the 22-year-old to play in tonight's friendly at Bury. Read
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Fortune vows to shoot Hoops to the top
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Marc-Antoine Fortune has vowed to score the goals that will allow Celtic to reclaim the Clydesdale Bank Premier League crown. Read
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Neville backs Owen for England recall
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Gary Neville believes Michael Owen's move to Manchester United can rekindle his England career. Read
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England look for repeat performance
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
England will resume the opening Ashes Test on Friday hoping to gain inspiration from their incredible fightback at The Oval four years ago as they attempt to halt Australia's daunting progress. Read
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Adamson earns new Salford deal
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Salford second-rower Luke Adamson has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2012 season. Read
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Latics agree Scotland fee
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Swansea striker Jason Scotland's switch to Wigan has moved a step closer after the two clubs agreed a transfer fee. Read
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Sunderland bid for Cattermole
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland have stepped up their interest in Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole by tabling a formal offer. Read
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Anderson takes two
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson claimed two key breakthroughs for England with the second new ball on Friday to interrupt Australia's progress towards a first-innings lead in the opening Ashes Test. Read
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City pull out of Eto'o move
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City have pulled out of a move for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o. Read
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Nocenti in yellow as Contador climbs
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Rinaldo Nocentini claimed the yellow jersey on a day race favourite Alberto Contador flexed his muscles in the Tour de France's first mountain stage. Read
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Chambers keen to keep youngsters in check
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Dwain Chambers is determined to keep his young rivals in their place after easily qualifying for the semi-finals of the 100 metres at the UK Championships and World Trials on Friday night. Read
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Bruce closes in on Campbell
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to push through his first summer signing over the weekend after agreeing a fee with Manchester United for Fraizer Campbell. Read
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Jackson to become professional referee
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Saracens fly-half Glen Jackson is to join New Zealand's professional referee ranks. Read
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Hull bid for Zamora
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Hull boss Phil Brown has confirmed the club have made a "firm and substantial bid" for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. Read
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Emotion gets the better of Millar
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Britain's David Millar admitted his emotions got the better of him as he battled in vain for a third stage victory in the Tour de France. Read
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Australia in control
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Australia were on Friday setting their sights on a major first-innings lead in the opening Ashes Test after overcoming the loss of three quick wickets to frustrate England's efforts. Read
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Nocentini takes yellow jersey
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Rinaldo Nocentini took over the yellow jersey in the Tour de France after deposed leader Fabian Cancellara cracked at the end of stage seven in the Pyrenees won by France's Brice Feillu. Read
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Button wary of Webber mind games
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Jenson Button is refusing to be suckered in by Mark Webber's mind games. Read
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England continue to struggle
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Rain halted Australia's march towards an ominous score in the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff. Read
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Brown admits to Campbell defeat
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Hull manager Phil Brown has admitted defeat in his attempts to sign Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell. Read
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Deco prepared to stay at Bridge
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea midfielder Deco is prepared to stay at the club after seeing Inter Milan withdraw their interest in him. Read
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Benzema: I turned down United and Barca
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Karim Benzema revealed he rejected advances from the likes of Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United before opting for his "dream" move to Real Madrid. Read
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Johnson backs Reds for title
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Glen Johnson believes Liverpool can steal the title from Manchester United next season. Read
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Phelps breaks world record in butterfly
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Michael Phelps has broken the world record in the 100metres butterfly at the US Championships in Indianapolis. Read
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Martinez: Cattermole not for sale
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has rejected Sunderland's bid for combative midfielder Lee Cattermole and insisted the player is not for sale. Read
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Webber sets early pace
Jul 10 2009 | National Sport
Mark Webber made the ideal start to the German Grand Prix weekend and his bid to finally end his winless drought in Formula One. Read
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Trott pulls amazing catch out of his pocket on tame day at Edgbaston
Jul 10 2009 | Cricket News
Jonathan Trott taking a catch in his trouser pocket was the highlight as Warwickshire’s rain-trimmed championship match with Sussex headed ominously towards stalemate on the third day at Edgbaston. Read
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Small Heath car parts firm Textile Assemblies goes bust
Jul 10 2009 | Automotive Business
A long-established Birmingham car parts supplier has gone bust with the immediate loss of 78 jobs after falling victim to the recession. Read
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Ken Clarke sceptical over MG Rover report publication claims
Jul 10 2009 | Automotive Business
Shadow business secretary Ken Clarke has said he is “very sceptical” about the governments claim they could not yet publish the results of the crucial report on the collapse of MG Rover. Read
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Youth Music has the power to change lives
Jul 10 2009 | Agenda
Celebrating its tenth birthday, Youth Music has given hope to millions, says Christina Coker OBE. Read
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Complaints soar on London to Scotland rail line
Jul 10 2009 | Transport News
Passenger complaints have soared on a main London to Scotland rail line where problems have persisted despite a £9 billion upgrade. Read
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Simeon Williamson hopes to gain top spot after Birmingham challenge
Jul 10 2009 | Other Sport
Simeon Williamson is adamant Dwain Chambers can be overtaken as British No 1 in the Blue Riband event at the Alexander Stadium this weekend. Read
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Birchfield Harrier Tom Parsons questions World Championship qualifier standards
Jul 10 2009 | Other Sport
Olympic finalist Tom Parsons has questioned the “tough” World Championship qualifying standards that could jeopardise his chance of competing in Berlin next month. Read
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Shock and awe from Bruno
Jul 10 2009 | Film
New films reviewed by Graham Young and Roz Laws. Read
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PartyGaming sees rise in casino revenues
Jul 10 2009 | Innovation & Technology
Online gaming firm PartyGaming has reported a significant rise in casino revenues, despite a fall in activity from players due to the warmer weather. Read
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A real nose for talent
Jul 10 2009 | Music
Christopher Morley on a record label with a reputation for nurturing. Read
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Bishop David Urquhart: Keep society’s values in credit
Jul 10 2009 | More Columnists
Next week I will have the privilege of making a speech to hundreds of undergraduates and their tutors at the University of Birmingham as I receive an Honorary Degree in Divinity. Read
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Kevin Doyle in line for Wolves debut against Perth Glory
Jul 10 2009 | Wolves FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ new signing Kevin Doyle could make his debut for his new club this afternoon as Mick McCarthy’s men kick off their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Perth Glory. Read
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Wolves beat Perth Glory in first game of the season
Jul 10 2009 | Wolves FC
Wolves secured victory in their very first game of the season with a 1-0 win over Perth Glory but there was concern for manager Mick McCarthy after striker Chris Iwelumo hobbled off midway through the first half. Read
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Bridge builders set to admit charges of overseas corruption
Jul 10 2009 | Other UK business news
A bridge building firm is expected to plead guilty to charges of overseas corruption and breaching United Nations sanctions. Read
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Primark reports sales up by fifth
Jul 10 2009 | Other UK business news
Cut-price fashion chain Primark has bucked the high street gloom by reporting a jump in sales of just over a fifth as cash-strapped shoppers turn to the store for a cheap fashion fix. Read
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Hays warning over jobs market
Jul 10 2009 | Other UK business news
Britain’s jobs market is continuing to deteriorate as demand weakens, the UK’s largest recruitment firm Hays has warned. Read
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Recession brings boom time for Birmingham jeweller
Jul 10 2009 | Other UK business news
The worst recession for decades has triggered an amazing “gold rush” for Birmingham jeweller David Johnson - with £30,000 worth of takings pouring in every day. Read
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Tom Fleming hears Hilary Hall describe a blooming career
Jul 10 2009 | Other UK business news
Tom Fleming spoke to Hilary Hall about her blooming career Read
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Entries encouraged to Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards
Jul 10 2009 | Other UK business news
Businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to get their entries in for the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards. Read
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Inspired by street foods of India
Jul 10 2009 | Restaurants Birmingham & Midlands
A city restaurant is championing authentic curry cuisine, writes Richard McComb. Read
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Bank of England delays corporate easing increase
Jul 10 2009 | Financial
The Bank of England offered to buy £380 million of corporate bonds after failing to announce any increase in its £125 billion corporate easing programme yesterday. Read
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Call for trade and investment focus
Jul 10 2009 | Financial
Future UK growth has to come from trade and investment to steer the country out of the “steepest recession since the Second World War,” CBI Director-General Richard Lambert told a Birmingham business audience. Read
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Most first-time buyers now rely on parents' help
Jul 10 2009 | Financial
Four out of five first-time homebuyers under the age of 30 are calling on the “Bank of Mum and Dad” to raise deposits that now average nearly £36,000, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Read
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Gold perceived as a safe haven during the recession
Jul 10 2009 | Financial
Gold has worked down from Alexander’s time. When something holds good for 2,000 years I do not believe it can be so because of prejudice or mistaken theory.” Read
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Prices of arts and antiques continue to rise in most areas
Jul 10 2009 | Financial
Arts and antiques continue to provide an alternative safe haven for investors amid financial turmoil, with prices continuing to rise in most segments of the market, according to a new report. Read
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Energy bills containing 'hidden taxes'
Jul 10 2009 | Financial
If household gas and electricity prices soared 42 per cent in 2008 because of sky-high oil prices, why have they only dropped 4.2 per cent in 2009 when oil prices went through the floor? Read
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BBC Birmingham axes 11 jobs in fresh blow to embattled media industry
Jul 10 2009 | Creative industries
Eleven jobs are to be axed at the BBC in Birmingham in a further blow to the West Midlands’ media sector. Read
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Credit Crunch Lunch: Thai Edge
Jul 10 2009 | Credit Crunch Lunch
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