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2009
Articles from 13th Jul 2009
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Children injured as coaches crash on A449 near Worcester
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Seventeen people, including 14 children, were injured today in a multi-vehicle collision, an ambulance service said. Read
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Model dialled 999 after Birmingham man stabbed her, court hears
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A young model dialled 999 as she lay dying to say: "He's stabbed me to death ... my boyfriend, please help me", a court heard today. Read
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Birmingham pupils protest at school's plan to scan thumbprints
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Pupils at a Birmingham grammar school are protesting over the introduction of electronic fingerprinting. Read
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Tributes paid to three Midland soldiers who died in Afghanistan
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Tributes have been paid to three Midland soldiers who died in one of the bloodiest days encountered by British troops in Afghanistan. Read
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Birmingham’s famous £3.5m Floozie fountain springs yet another leak
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
One of Birmingham’s most famous sculptures has sprung a leak. Read
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Suspended jail term for Birmingham PC who passed information to fraudsters
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham police officer who passed on confidential information obtained from the force computer to two convicted fraudsters has escaped an immediate jail sentence. Read
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Dudley mother and son admit arranging bogus marriages
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A mother and son from Birmingham have admitted arranging a string of "sham" marriages. Read
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Birmingham man denies murder of model Amy Leigh Barnes
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham man will go on trial accused of murdering his model and actress girlfriend at her home in Bolton. Read
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City leaders divided over route of a high-speed rail link
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham’s political and business leaders are locked in a furious behind-the-scenes row over plans to bring high- speed rail services to the city. Read
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Man charged in connection with £7m Birmingham University theft
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A Midland businessman has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of £7 million from Birmingham University. Read
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Plans to vaccinate entire UK population against swine flu
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Health chiefs are preparing to vaccinate the entire population against swine flu as the virus reaches epidemic levels in the West Midlands. Read
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Proms honour for young maestro Julia Barbour
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
A 14-year-old girl is preparing to have her music heard on a worldwide audience of millions after she won a competition to have her composition played in the Last Night of the Proms. Read
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Balsall Heath swimming baths campaigners to deliver petition
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Campaigners desperate to see a historic swimming baths reopened will today take their fight to the council house when they deliver a 3,000 name petition to city leisure chiefs. Read
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Problem-hit city council website 'up and running next month'
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council’s new website will be up and running within a few weeks despite development difficulties, it was today claimed. Read
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Public meeting to be held over future of Highbury Hall
Jul 13 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council has vowed to hold a meeting to help secure the future of one of the city’s historical landmarks. Read
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Fastest annual rate fall in eight years for factory gate prices
Jul 13 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
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David Sullivan delight over Birmingham City transfer pledge
Jul 13 2009 | Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has expressed his delight at the club being able to stick to their summer transfer pledge. Read
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School places cash announcement due
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Extra funding to help provide new primary school places in parts of England struggling with shortages is expected to be announced by the Government this week. Read
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Poll shows support for Afghanistan
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Public backing for the Afghanistan campaign has held firm despite the recent spate of soldier deaths, a poll has suggested. Read
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Commons quiz over Taliban strategy
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The Government looks set to be forced to defend its strategy in Afghanistan in the face of mounting public concern about the way the campaign is being conducted. Read
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Concerns grow for missing Iranians
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
An international human rights group has said an Iranian family only learned of the death of their 19-year-old son weeks after he was shot during a demonstration against the country's disputed presidential election. Read
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Whitehall runs up huge taxi bill
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Whitehall mandarins spent more than £8 million on taxis and private car services last year, new figures released have revealed. Read
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Think-tank issues warning over cuts
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The next government will have to deliver a drastic £100 billion programme of tax hikes and spending cuts to repair the ailing public finances, an economic think-tank has warned. Read
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Boyfriend 'was accused in 999 call'
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A young model dialled 999 as she lay dying to say: "He's stabbed me to death ... my boyfriend, please help me," a court has been told. Read
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Officer hurt in Orange parade clash
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A police officer has been injured in north Belfast as trouble flared on a day of Orange parades across Northern Ireland. Read
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£500m for professional politicians
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Public funds totalling £500 million a year are being spent on an army of at least 29,000 professional politicians in the UK, according to new figures. Read
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More storms threaten Shuttle launch
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Nasa is facing the prospect of more stormy weather as it tries for the fifth time to launch the shuttle Endeavour to the international space station. Read
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Schoolboy drowns at water complex
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A British schoolboy has drowned at a water park in Thailand after being sucked into a swimming pool's pumping system. Read
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Drivers put less tax into Treasury
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Cash-strapped drivers are generating less tax for the Treasury despite a rise in fuel duty, AA figures have revealed. Read
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Iraqi's custody death probe begins
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A major public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody is due to begin. Read
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Hiccupping singer has brain tumour
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A singer who has suffered from a constant bout of the hiccups for more than two years has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Read
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Boyfriend 'was accused' in 999 call
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A young model dialled 999 as she lay dying to say: "He's stabbed me to death ... my boyfriend, please help me," a court has been told. Read
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Storms halt shuttle launch again
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Thunderstorms have delayed the fourth attempt to launch the space shuttle Endeavour, Nasa said. Read
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£10.9bn paper losses in banks stake
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The body set up to manage the Government's stake in Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland has said that it was sitting on paper losses of £10.9 billion. Read
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Action urged to tackle fuel poverty
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
More households will be pushed into fuel poverty without "radical action" by the Government, a new report has warned. Read
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PM's adviser has swine flu symptoms
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The swine flu virus which is sweeping the country has finally reached Downing Street. Read
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Crane topples over, injuring driver
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A crane driver has been seriously injured as the vehicle "toppled over" as it loaded a ship. Read
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Dog walker murder: Man in court
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a teaching assistant who was fatally stabbed while out walking her dog. Read
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Dog walker murder: Man facing court
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a teaching assistant who was fatally stabbed while out walking her dog. Read
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14 children hurt in road collision
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Seventeen people, including 14 children, have been injured in a multi-vehicle collision, an ambulance service said. Read
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Probe after man found dead in skip
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A man's body has been found in a skip in a seaside town, police said. Read
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Six-year-old girl dies of swine flu
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A six-year-old girl has become the latest victim of swine flu, taking the number of UK deaths linked to the virus to 16. Read
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Life for caretaker who killed lover
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A school caretaker has been jailed for life for killing his lover after lacing her omelette with sleeping pills. Read
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Miliband: Wind farms to aid economy
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The expansion of wind energy along with other renewable sources brings with it the prospect of huge opportunities for jobs and economic growth in Britain, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband has said. Read
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Custody death 'may boost extremism'
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Events such as the death of Iraqi receptionist Baha Mousa in British military custody can act as a "rallying cry" for extremists, the public inquiry into the incident has heard. Read
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Friends Provident rejects takeover
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Investment company Resolution said that insurer Friends Provident has brushed off its takeover advances. Read
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'Cyberknife' hope of cancer patient
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A Briton has become one of the first in the UK to undergo an advanced form of radiotherapy for inoperable cancer. Read
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'More balanced' energy policy urged
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Business leaders have attacked the Government's energy policy as "disjointed", targeted too much at wind power and under-investing in nuclear and clean coal. Read
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Afghan strategy 'to make UK safer'
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The UK's strategy in Afghanistan is "very clear" and designed to "make us safer here", Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said. Read
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Poison omelette murderer given life
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A school caretaker has been given a life jail term for life for killing his lover after lacing her omelette with sleeping pills. Read
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Husband pays tribute to stab victim
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The husband of murdered teaching assistant Sally Garwood has described her as a "kind, amazingly happy person who even smiled in her sleep". Read
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Soldier filmed screaming at inmates
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A video of a British soldier screaming abuse at hooded Iraqi detainees has been played to a public inquiry into the death of one of the prisoners. Read
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Afghan resources sufficient - Brown
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has insisted that British forces have the resources needed to "do the job" in Afghanistan. Read
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Police hurt in Orange march clashes
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Five police officers have been injured during violence linked to Northern Ireland's marching season. Read
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Homes 'need help to save energy'
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
The most disadvantaged households must be helped as Britain shifts to a low-carbon strategy, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband has said. Read
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Death inquiry shown 'abuse' footage
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A video of a British soldier screaming abuse at hooded Iraqi detainees has been played to a public inquiry into the death of one of the prisoners. Read
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£1,000 loss per home for bailouts
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Every household in the country is sitting on paper losses of almost £1,000 so far on bailouts for Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group. Read
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UK swine flu death toll rises to 16
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
A patient from London has died after contracting swine flu, taking the number of swine flu-related deaths in the UK to 16, it has been announced. Read
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Bank bailouts cost £950 a household
Jul 13 2009 | UK News
Every household in the country is sitting on paper losses of almost £1,000 so far on bailouts for Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group. Read
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Henson dismisses retirement talk
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Gavin Henson has insisted he has "no intention" of quitting rugby. Read
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Magpies grounded by FA
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle have been advised by the Football Association that they cannot travel to the Dutch city of Utrecht for a pre-season friendly at the end of the month. Read
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Zola welcomes arrival of 'the wizard'
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Gianfranco Zola is convinced on-loan Chile forward Luis Jimenez can give West Ham something extra in attack next season, but could yet move for old team-mate Eidur Gudjohnsen. Read
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Flintoff doubtful for second Ashes Test
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
All-rounder Andrew Flintoff has emerged as a doubt for this week's second Ashes Test at Lord's after experiencing discomfort in the same knee which was operated on earlier this year. Read
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New deal for Delap
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Stoke midfielder Rory Delap has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at the Barclays Premier League club until 2011. Read
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Da Silva signs for Black Cats
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has landed his second summer signing when he clinched a deal for Paraguay skipper Paulo da Silva. Read
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Amsterdam mayor wants Sunderland ban
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Amsterdam mayor Job Cohen wants to ban Sunderland from the Amsterdam Tournament later this month because he fears clashes between Black Cats fans and Newcastle supporters. Read
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New Quins deal for Ward
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Former Leeds forward Danny Ward has become the seventh Harlequins player to sign a new contract. Read
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Ferguson vows to spend wisely
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he will not be "stupid" with the £80million windfall he received for the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Ponting unhappy with England time wasting
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Australia captain Ricky Ponting blasted England's gamesmanship after they left Cardiff with a nailbiting draw. Read
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Ponting draws on positives
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Australia captain Ricky Ponting hopes the drawn opening match of the npower Ashes in Cardiff can galvanise his team. Read
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Bourdais set for Toro Rosso exit
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Toro Rosso are due to confirm on Tuesday that Sebastien Bourdais has left the team, with Jaime Alguersuari poised to become the youngest driver in Formula One history. Read
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Westwood drawn with Woods
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Lee Westwood will go head to head with Tiger Woods in the first two rounds of The Open at Turnberry on Thursday and Friday - just as he did on the final day of the US Open last year. Read
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Tevez joins City
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City have announced they have reached an agreement to sign Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez. Read
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Saints suffer fresh blow
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Double-chasing St Helens have suffered another major injury blow with the loss of England prop forward Maurie Fa'asavalu with a broken arm. Read
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Van Persie: Unity is key for Gunners
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Robin van Persie maintains togetherness will be the key to Arsenal's success next season, but is not about to "throw himself off a bridge" should the Gunners latest quest for glory come up short. Read
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I'm fit for United - Owen
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Michael Owen is desperate to shrug off the injury-prone tag that Manchester United's new recruit feels he has unfairly been given. Read
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Agar questions Hull's 'priorities'
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Hull coach Richard Agar questioned the commitment of his players after they slumped to a 40-18 defeat at Castleford. Read
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Morgan boosted by Rovers recovery
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Hull KR head coach Justin Morgan was understandably the happier coach of the two after seeing his side see off Bradford Bulls by a comfortable 32-12 margin despite being behind early in the game. Read
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City hope to secure Tevez
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City are hopeful of clinching the signature of Carlos Tevez before they head off for a three-match tour of South Africa on Wednesday. Read
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Webber joins title race
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Mark Webber believes he is now firmly in the hunt for the Formula One title after finally breaking his victory duck. Read
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Strauss turns focus to Lord's
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss will turn his attentions to Lord's later this week as a relieved man intent on improving England's performance for their next confrontation in the Ashes series. Read
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Ballack confident over Chelsea's title chances
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
Michael Ballack claims Chelsea are "confident" of winning back the Barclays Premier League title - and feels not bringing in a mass of new faces can only help them hit the ground running. Read
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Kaymer caution over hat-trick bid
Jul 13 2009 | National Sport
There is no doubt who is Europe's man of the moment going into The Open on Thursday - 24-year-old Martin Kaymer. Read
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Worcestershire slump to patient Paul Horton
Jul 13 2009 | Cricket News
Paul Horton chose the ideal time to record his highest LV County Championship score for more than 13 months to help Lancashire to a crucial three-day victory over bottom side Worcestershire at Old Trafford. Read
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Bromsgrove all out for 55 again
Jul 13 2009 | Cricket News
Bromsgrove’s brittle batting surfaced again after being bowled out on 55 for the second week running. Read
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Four shared £3.5m in payments since failure of MG Rover
Jul 13 2009 | Automotive Business
The Phoenix Four have shared a reported £3.5 million in dividends and share payments in the four years since the collapse of MG Rover, it has emerged. Read
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JLR refutes report that two-week shutdown will be extended
Jul 13 2009 | Automotive Business
Jaguar Land Rover has denied speculation there are plans in place for an extended summer shutdown. Read
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BMW sales figures support encouraging signs for recovery
Jul 13 2009 | Automotive Business
BMW says there are signs of a slight recovery in global car markets after seeing its best monthly sales figures this year in June. Read
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Students on track in Land Rover challenge
Jul 13 2009 | Automotive Business
A team from Holland Park School in London emerged as winner in this year’s Land Rover TrackNAVCHALLENGE competition designed to introduce youngsters to design and engineering. Read
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South Africa the target in bid to break new markets
Jul 13 2009 | Automotive Business
South Africa is the target for British automotive companies seeking to break into new markets. Read
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Jaguar looks to the future
Jul 13 2009 | Automotive Business
With the wraps coming off the new XJ, Howard Wheeldon assesses Jaguar’s chances of finally beating the best in the world. Read
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Problems for Birmingham cricketing barristers
Jul 13 2009 | John Bright
Sadly legal duties prevented Birmingham’s cricketing barristers doing battle with each other in the John Bright Trophy last week. Read
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City View: General Motors comeback like The Wrestler movie
Jul 13 2009 | City View
While watching the Oscar-nominated film The Wrestler this weekend I was minded of the comeback of the new General Motors. Read
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How the European Social Fund is changing lives
Jul 13 2009 | Agenda
Chief executive of the West Midlands Local Government Association, Olwen Dutton, talks about help available for skilled job seekers. Read
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Minister cut down to size by Birmingham academic
Jul 13 2009 | Politics News
Over the recent months, the expenses scandal has meant politicians streaking ahead in the race to become the most despised profession. Read
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City College Birmingham in decision on report fight
Jul 13 2009 | Education News
A college in Birmingham will decide today whether to continue its fight against the Government’s inspection service after failing in a unique High Court bid to stop a highly critical report being published. Read
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England's women retain Ashes with draw at Worcester
Jul 13 2009 | Other Sport
A defiant half century from captain Charlotte Edwards saw England bat out the final session at Worcester to retain the Ashes with a draw against Australia. Read
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Kelly Sotherton beginning to look like her old self
Jul 13 2009 | Other Sport
Olympic bronze medal winner Kelly Sotherton nursed herself back into competitive action at the Aviva World Trials and UK Championships, giving her boldest statement of intent this year. Read
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Jessica Ennis wins two national titles in the heptathlon
Jul 13 2009 | Other Sport
Jessica Ennis lit up a largely workaday Aviva World Trials and UK Championships yesterday with two national titles in a single afternoon. Read
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Stilgoe skill on piano on show
Jul 13 2009 | Music
Doing that jazz singing thing is not a career for the young to take lightly – there are a lot of giants looming from the past to make your efforts seem modest by comparison. Read
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Ukelele Orchestra proving popular with festival crowds
Jul 13 2009 | Music
Terry Grimley meets the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain. Read
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2009 Festival Music for Youth, Various venues
Jul 13 2009 | Music
Birmingham is privileged to host this uplifting Youth Music Festival, the largest event of its kind in the world, with every style of music on show for one week. Read
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Sarah Evans: Let’s give attention to excellence
Jul 13 2009 | More Columnists
The state of education is often in the news and in the last few weeks appears to be getting a battering for many reasons. Read
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Small firms needs to exercise caution over recovery signs
Jul 13 2009 | Enterprise & SMEs
West Midland small businesses are “holding their breath” to see whether a recovery materialises despite tentative signs of trade levels improving. Read
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'More balanced' energy policy needed to meet climate change target
Jul 13 2009 | Other UK business news
Business leaders attacked the Government’s energy policy as “disjointed”, targeted too much at wind power and under-investing in nuclear and clean coal. Read
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Birmingham conference told about cash squeeze on rural jobs
Jul 13 2009 | Other UK business news
Rural business leaders called for more help for small businesses and help from the banks at the State of the Countryside in Birmingham. Read
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New owners for Shoulder of Mutton pub, Blackheath
Jul 13 2009 | Other UK business news
ENTREPRENEURS Read
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Midland brewer expands to meet growing demand
Jul 13 2009 | Other UK business news
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Aston Business School in job losses communication warning
Jul 13 2009 | Other UK business news
Businesses facing the tough task of shedding jobs need to maintain honest and regular communication and make sure staff are kept informed throughout, according to an expert from Aston Business School. Read
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At least four-year wait for sale of Selly Oak Hospital site
Jul 13 2009 | Health News
The sale of a multi-million pound Birmingham hospital site is not due to go ahead for at least four years when it will be sold to make way for new housing, NHS bosses have revealed. Read
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Freestyle Interactive of Warwick in aerospace project
Jul 13 2009 | Creative industries
Warwick-based Freestyle Interactive has completed a major redesign and development project on behalf of a Paris-based aerospace giant. Read
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Birmingham firms make most of social networking sites
Jul 13 2009 | Creative industries
Creative industries editor Anna Blackaby tweeted and spoke to West Midland businesses from a range of sectors who are using online social networks as vital business-building tools. Read
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Birmingham shopping centre Pavilions in arts projects
Jul 13 2009 | Creative industries
Recession-hit Birmingham shopping centre Pavilions has launched the first in a series of collaborative projects with city arts organisations. Read
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WAA passes test to provide PR
Jul 13 2009 | Creative industries
WAA has won a PR contract with Solihull-based vehicle service and MoT group Nationwide Autocentre to develop its profile on a national level. Read
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Birmingham-based Rhubarb is a growing force in live local radio
Jul 13 2009 | Creative industries
Birmingham’s volunteer-run radio station Rhubarb Radio is garnering international attention for the unique way it is tapping into the city’s live music scene. Read
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Readers take issue with John Lamb's Twitter comments
Jul 13 2009 | Creative industries
John Lamb’s column stirred up a wave of strongly-worded comments left online from readers, most of whom took issue with his dismissal of websites such as Twitter as “absurdities” and Facebook as a “meaningless fad”. Read
