Nov
2009
Articles from 11th Nov 2009
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Heroin worth £3.5m seized in Stourbridge
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
A haul of heroin with an estimated street value of more than £3.5 million has been seized by police, it was disclosed today.The 75kg consignment, separated into packets and stored in three boxes, was found in a vehicle in Stourbridge on Monday by officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit of West Midlands Police.A police spokesman said the drugs were retrieved from the vehicle after it was stopped in the Lye area of the town.Two men, aged 29 and 32, have been charged with conspiracy to supply drugs and will appear before magistrates in Birmingham later. Read
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Gordon Brown backs case to keep Anglo Saxon hoard in West Midlands
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
There is “a very strong case” for displaying the historic haul of Staffordshire gold in Tamworth, ancient capital of the kingdom of Mercia, Gordon Brown has told MPs. Read
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Finance controller jailed for stealing £41,000 from Warwickshire firm
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
The finance controller of a Warwickshire catering company has been jailed for stealing from the ailing firm. Read
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Teaming up to promote Birmingham's image
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
Public affairs correspondent Paul Dale looks at a quiet revolution in how Birmingham is set to market itself nationally and internationally. Read
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Duke of Wessex marks Remembrance Day at Arboretum
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
More than 1,200 people joined the Duke of Wessex in remembering thousands of fallen soldiers in a moving Remembrance Day Service at the National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield today. Read
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Elected mayor consultation in Birmingham branded a 'disgrace'
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
BIRMINGHAM City Council bosses have been branded a ‘disgrace’ by an opposition leader for the low-key public consultation over whether the city should have a Boris Johnson-style elected mayor. Read
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Rail staff travel by bus because trains 'too expensive'
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
Rail staff are to travel to a conference in Coventry by coach because trains are too expensive. Read
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Birmingham restaurant Lasan wins F Word cook off
Nov 11 2009 | West Midlands News
Top chef Aktar Islam is confident his Birmingham curry house can reach the final of Gordon Ramsey’s search for the UK’s best restaurant after it won a qualifying heat on last night’s The F Word. Read
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Aston Villa: Luke Young rules out England role
Nov 11 2009 | Aston Villa FC
VILLA defender Luke Young today announced his shock retirement from international football after rejecting a late call-up to the England squad last night. Read
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Birmingham City's Keith Fahey nominated for an award
Nov 11 2009 | Birmingham City FC
KEITH Fahey has been nominated for the Irish Overseas Player of the Year Award – adding further weight to calls for the Blues midfielder to be handed an international call-up. Read
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Anger at record youth jobless level
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has defended his Government's record on jobs after new figures showed youth unemployment had reached a record high of almost 20%. Read
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Teen jailed after second child rape
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
A teenage sex attacker who raped a five-year-old boy days after being spared a custodial sentence for a previous attack has been locked up for almost three years. Read
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46% think war is increasing threat
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Only one in five voters believes Britain's military presence in Afghanistan is helping protect the UK from terror, a poll shows in a blow to the Government's efforts to shore up public support for the war. Read
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Silence remembers WWI generation
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The nation fell silent on Armistice Day as the passing of the First World War generation was marked at a moving memorial service. Read
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Ex-MEP jailed for fiddling expenses
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
A former MEP who admitted fiddling £39,000 expenses has been jailed for two years at London's Southwark Crown Court. Read
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Terror suspect DNA 'held for life'
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Terror suspects who are released without charge could face having their DNA profiles stored for life. Read
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Pilot charged after airport arrest
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
A pilot has been charged after being arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being drunk, police said. Read
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Childcare tax breaks revolt grows
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
A Labour revolt over plans to scrap tax breaks on childcare vouchers is mounting after a group of senior MPs called for a rethink. Read
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Troops in Afghanistan mark fallen
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
British soldiers serving in Afghanistan have commemorated Armistice Day with a two-minute silence. Read
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Youth unemployment hits record high
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The youth unemployment rate has reached a record high of almost 20% as the jobless total continued to increase, although at a slower pace. Read
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Police hunt for dead curator's son
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Police are hunting the son of a prominent British art curator after he was stabbed to death along with his daughter in Sydney. Read
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Obama tribute to shooting victims
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the 13 victims of the Fort Hood atrocity who could not escape "the horror of war, even in the comfort of home". Read
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Sainsbury's profits on the increase
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Supermarket Sainsbury's has reiterated caution over second half sales growth as it reported an 18.5% rise in profits for the first six months of the year. Read
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Lock away Lindsay killer 'forever'
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The family of a young British teacher brutally murdered in Japan has called for her suspected killer to be locked away "forever" after the prime suspect in the case was arrested. Read
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UK recovery has 'only just started'
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Bank of England governor Mervyn King said the UK economy has "only just started" along the road to recovery. Read
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Social worker backlash after Baby P
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The struggle to keep hold of social workers who protect vulnerable children has become more difficult following the tragic death of Baby Peter, councils have said. Read
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Anti-monarchy demo on Charles visit
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The Prince of Wales's Canadian tour has been marred by scenes of violence when anti-monarchy protesters clashed with riot police. Read
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Three more drug advisers quit
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Three drug advisers have dealt the Government a further blow by resigning from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). Read
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UK recovery 'has only just started'
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Bank of England governor Mervyn King said the UK economy has "only just started" along the road to recovery. Read
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Emotional tribute to WWI generation
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The nation fell silent on Armistice Day as the passing of the First World War generation was marked at a moving memorial service. Read
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Canoe scam wife to repay thousands
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Fraudster Anne Darwin has agreed to repay nearly £600,000 from the faked death scam she carried out with her husband, Leeds Crown Court has heard. Read
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Delia serves up a Christmas special
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Stock up on your cranberries - Delia Smith is to host her first Christmas special for almost 20 years, it has been announced. Read
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Huntley papers 'offered to tabloid'
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
A tabloid journalist has told how a man tried to sell him secret documents about inmates at a high security prison including child killer Ian Huntley. Read
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Man accused of Army officer murder
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
A man has been charged with the murder of undercover British Army officer Robert Nairac in Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago. Read
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Obama denies troops decision claim
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The White House has dismissed suggestions by the British Prime Minister that President Barack Obama is close to announcing a decision on the deployment of more troops to Afghanistan. Read
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Slow recovery for UK is expected
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Bank of England Governor Mervyn King is likely to signal a slow and lingering recovery for the UK when the Bank publishes its latest economic forecasts. Read
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Queen at First World War memorial
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are joining senior politicians and the heads of the armed forces at a memorial service to mark the passing of the First World War generation. Read
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Jobless figures likely to show rise
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
The Government is eagerly awaiting new unemployment figures for any evidence of an improvement in the jobs market. Read
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DNA profile database plans unveiled
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Plans for how long the DNA profiles of innocent people will be kept on the national database for England and Wales are being unveiled. Read
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Washington sniper put to death
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
A sniper who terrorised America during a three-week killing spree in 2002 has been was executed by lethal injection. Read
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Top TV personality award for Dannii
Nov 11 2009 | UK News
Dannii Minogue has been named Cosmopolitan's Ultimate TV Personality of the Year 2009. Read
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Bosingwa out for three months
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa will be out for around three months after undergoing surgery on his left knee this week, according to the club's official website. Read
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Pietersen not rushing return
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen has arrived in South Africa feeling physically and mentally refreshed, but the England batsman insists he will not rush back into action as he takes his final steps towards full fitness. Read
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Hodgson the catalyst for England
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
London Irish scrum-half Paul Hodgson will make his first Test start against Argentina on Saturday charged with jolting England's flat-lining attacking game into life. Read
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Pietersen back with a plan
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen is thrilled to be back in England colours after joining up with the rest of his team-mates in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Read
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Fox keen to face the best
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Having justified his recall to the England side with a brace of tries against New Zealand, winger Peter Fox is out to prove himself against the best. Read
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Collingwood confident of regaining momentum
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Paul Collingwood is adamant Tuesday night's loss to South Africa 'A' will not halt the momentum England had already gained from the positive start made on their tour to the country. Read
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Fly-half tipped for Biggar things
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Ospreys fly-half prospect Dan Biggar has been tipped to make "a significant impact" on Welsh rugby. Read
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Germany cancel training
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Germany have cancelled Wednesday's training session following the death of goalkeeper Robert Enke. Read
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Hargreaves eyes United comeback
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Owen Hargreaves is determined to look back on his 14-month long absence as a positive experience. Read
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New Sussex deal for Joyce
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
England batsman Ed Joyce has agreed a new three-year deal at Sussex. Read
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Borthwick backs Doran-Jones
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Guinness Premiership rookie prop Paul Doran-Jones will make a remarkable rise from the Championship to Test match rugby when he is named in the England squad to play Argentina on Wednesday afternoon. Read
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Dunne ridicules Domenech
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has launched a blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech as their crunch World Cup qualification play-off nears. Read
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Ferguson refutes claims over new job
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Former Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has insisted claims that he already has a job lined up are "100% untrue." Read
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Kyle better prepared for Scotland
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Kyle insists he has a better chance of making a success of his Scotland career this time around because he has matured as both a player and a person. Read
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Toshack curses his luck
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
John Toshack will grin and bear another Wales international handicapped by the withdrawals of key players. Read
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Crouch eager to prove his worth
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
England striker Peter Crouch is determined to make it impossible for Fabio Capello to leave him out of his squad for the World Cup next year. Read
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Hughes: Transfer planning never stops
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes' planning for the January transfer window began virtually the day after the summer one shut. Read
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Ferguson has another job - Fry
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has added to the confusion surrounding the departure of manager Darren Ferguson by admitting that he believes that Ferguson has already got a new job. Read
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Young's England days over
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Glen Johnson's withdrawal from the England squad to face Brazil has shed light on Luke Young's international status, after the Aston Villa defender told the Football Association last season he was no longer available for selection. Read
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Flannery gets green light
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Jerry Flannery has been included in Ireland's team for their autumn opener against Australia at Croke Park on Sunday. Read
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Hayes to be Healy's mentor
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Ireland prop John Hayes has been told to act as a minder to Test debutant Cian Healy - the player he left bloodied in a brutal stamping incident last month. Read
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Pavlyuchenko to 'insist' on Spurs exit
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is planning showdown talks with manager Harry Redknapp after the international break during which he will "insist" on being allowed to leave the club in January. Read
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Brawn won't meet Button salary demands
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Ross Brawn has indicated Jenson Button's salary demands will not be met and is instead prepared to offer the new world champion more freedom to seek out personal sponsorship deals to boost his income. Read
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Yeung takeover confirmed
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Carson Yeung's takeover of Birmingham was rubber-stamped by the stock exchange on Wednesday after shares in Birmingham City Plc were delisted. Read
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Players identified for drug tests
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have agreed the names of 10 to 20 England players who will have to be available for random drug tests 365 days a year, the new head of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has revealed. Read
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Four changes for England
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
England manager Martin Johnson has made four changes for Saturday's Investec Challenge showdown with Argentina at Twickenham. Read
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Schools want lawyers to fill governor shortage
Nov 11 2009 | Legal
The shortage of school governors could be made up by the wave of lawyers looking for voluntary roles, the Law Society has claimed. Read
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New partner joins Berrymans professional indeminity team
Nov 11 2009 | Legal
Berrymans Lace Mawer has bought in former Pinsent partner Chris Fitton to its expanding national professional indemnity team. Read
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Four trainees and four new solicitors for Higgs & Sons
Nov 11 2009 | Legal
Regional law firm Higgs & Sons has taken on four new trainees and four newly-qualified solicitors. Read
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Birmingham lawyers say review of police cautions doesn't go far enough
Nov 11 2009 | Politics News
LAWYERS in Birmingham have criticised Government plans to look at the controversial use of police cautions for not going far enough. Read
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Youssouf Mulumbu set West Brom goal target for season
Nov 11 2009 | West Bromwich Albion FC
GRAHAM Dorrans insists that he and fellow Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu must score double figures this season. Read
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Bonuses all round after successful year for Drivers Jonas
Nov 11 2009 | Financial
Property consultants Drivers Jonas have defied the current economic conditions by posting a pretax profit of £21.2m in the year to May 31. Read
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Lawyers Wragge & Co announce income drop
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
Wragge & Co, Birmingham’s largest law firm, has seen its income drop further after a difficult last year. Read
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House of Commons motion to keep Cadbury British
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
A Birmingham MP has tabled a House of Commons motion to keep Cadbury under British ownership. Read
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National Express launches £360 million rights issue
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
Birmingham transport giant National Express has launched a rights issue to raise around £360 million to help towards its mammoth debts. Read
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West Midland unemployment figures defy national trend
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
Unemployment in the West Midlands dipped last quarter, defying the national trend which saw the number of people out of work rise to just shy of 2.5 million. Read
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Mervyn King: UK economy only starting to recover
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
Bank of England governor Mervyn King today said the UK economy had “only just started” along the road to recovery. Read
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Black Country leisure project wins double regeneration prize at RegenWM Awards
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
A Black Country initiative designed to improve the health and fitness of hard-to-reach groups in the area has won a prestigious double at a regeneration award ceremony last night. Read
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George Osbourne to meet Birmingham businesses
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
George Osborne will face questions on how a Conservative government would tackle debt and unemployment at an event in Birmingham on Friday. Read
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Erdington firm Dunlop Aircraft Tyres to supply Next Gen jet
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
Birmingham tyre giant Dunlop has been selected to supply a next generation aircraft. Read
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Birmingham City taken off stock exchange as Carson Yeung team steps in
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
Birmingham City has formally taken itself off the stock market, the final step in the club’s life as a British listed company. Read
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Games industry divided over government piracy crackdown
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
The games industry is divided on the government’s plans to tackle piracy through a “three strikes and you’re out” rule targeting serial illegal downloaders, according to new research. Read
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Sainsbury's reports a 32.6% profits rise
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s sounded out a note of caution despite revealing half-year profits rise by a third after an increase in sales. Read
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West Midlands businesses get to quiz 2012 Olympics chief Paul Deighton
Nov 11 2009 | Latest Business News
West Midlands businesses will be able to quiz the man leading the team organising the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at a launch event on Friday. Read
