Nov
2009
Articles from 24th Nov 2009
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Traffic chaos in Birmingham city centre after road closure
Nov 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Road engineers were carrying out frantic repairs this morning to a major commuter route in Birmingham to get it re-opened in time for rush hour. Read
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Flood barriers go up as West Midlands braces itself for more rain
Nov 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Flood barriers have been put up across the region as the West Midlands braces itself for further rains. Read
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Former aide to Duchess of York still at large after escaping prison
Nov 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A former aide to the Duchess of York who murdered her boyfriend remained at large today after absconding from an open prison. Read
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Kidderminster police investigate sex assault in town
Nov 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Police patrols have been stepped up in Kidderminster after a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted last week. Read
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River Severn flood warnings in Worcestershire and Shropshire
Nov 24 2009 | West Midlands News
Flood defences have been put in place along the River Severn as further rain is forecast today. Read
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Man accused of murder at Worcestershire post office tells court he was out jogging
Nov 24 2009 | West Midlands News
A man accused of murdering a sub-postmaster's son during an armed raid in Worcestershire has told a jury that he was out jogging on the morning of the killing. Read
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Faryl performance sparks court case
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
High street store HMV is being prosecuted for allowing Britain's Got Talent finalist Faryl Smith to sing during an album signing at one of their stores. Read
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Action on climate change urged
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Three of the UK's leading scientific research bodies united to warn of the need for action to cut carbon emissions, as they said evidence for "dangerous, long-term and potentially irreversible climate change" was growing. Read
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Widow's tribute to army bomb hero
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The widow of a bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan paid a powerful tribute to her "warrior" husband at his funeral. Read
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Boy, four, found stabbed to death
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Detectives have launched an inquiry after a four-year-old boy was found stabbed to death at his home. Read
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Susan Boyle album I Dreamed A Dream set for a sales record
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle has joined the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Leona Lewis with one of the fastest-selling albums of the decade, figures showed. Read
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Tories reward recycling residents
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Householders who recycle could earn £130 a year in shopping vouchers under plans to be unveiled by shadow chancellor George Osborne. Read
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Inquiry into Iraq war set to begin
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The long-awaited official inquiry into the Iraq War is to begin, taking evidence in public. Read
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Fears for bridge after rain returns
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Heavy rain has returned to flood-ravaged Cumbria as fears grew over the future of a key bridge. Read
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Four-year-old boy stabbed to death
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Detectives are waiting to question a father of two suspected of stabbing his four-year-old son to death before turning the knife on himself. Read
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Rescue loans for banks topped £61bn
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Emergency loans to Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HBOS peaked at £61.6 billion at the height of the financial crisis, the Bank of England has said. Read
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Body in suitcase murderer is jailed
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
A man who killed his girlfriend and set her dismembered body on fire at a motorway lorry stop has been jailed for 20 years. Read
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Father held after stab death of boy
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
A father of two suspected of stabbing his three-year-old son to death before turning the knife on himself has been arrested in hospital. Read
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International Emmy win for Julie Walters
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Veteran actress Julie Walters and up-and-coming star Ben Whishaw took the top acting honours as British talent dominated the International Emmys awards. Read
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Police 'made arrests to gather DNA'
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Police officers are arresting people just to get them on the national DNA database, it has been claimed. Read
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Emotional tribute to army bomb hero
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The widow of a bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan has called on the country to show more support for troops as she paid a powerful tribute to her "warrior" husband at his funeral. Read
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Missing killer: Straw 'should quit'
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The brother of a man murdered by fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews has said Jack Straw should consider resigning after she fled an open prison. Read
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Killer royal aide still on the run
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
A former aide to the Duchess of York who murdered her boyfriend remains at large after absconding from an open prison. Read
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Call for action on climate change
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Three of the UK's leading scientific research bodies united to warn of the need for action to cut carbon emissions, as they said evidence for "dangerous, long-term and potentially irreversible climate change" was growing. Read
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MPs 'should control Parliament'
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
MPs must be put back in charge of the House of Commons to restore the public's faith in Parliament in the aftermath of the expenses scandal, a major cross-party committee has urged. Read
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Baby P man in rape conviction bid
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
One of the trio jailed over the death of Baby Peter is challenging his conviction for the rape of a two-year-old girl at the Court of Appeal. Read
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Cumbria braced for more flooding
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
People in flood-hit Cumbria were braced for further misery with more heavy rain and flooding forecast. Read
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Iraq war inquiry gets under way
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The team conducting the official Iraq War inquiry will not "shy away" from criticism, the man in charge warned as the long-awaited probe began. Read
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Tainted milk scandal: pair executed
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Two people have been executed in China for their roles in a tainted milk powder scandal in which at least six children died and more than 300,000 became sick. Read
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Motorway body blaze murderer jailed
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
A man who killed his girlfriend and set her dismembered body on fire at a motorway lorry stop has been jailed for 20 years. Read
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Inquiry told of regime change talks
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
British officials secretly discussed the prospects for regime change in Iraq in late 2001 - more than a year before the invasion - the official inquiry into the war has been told. Read
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£61.6bn emergency funds for banks
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Emergency loans to Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HBOS peaked at £61.6 billion at the height of the financial crisis, the Bank of England has said. Read
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Iraq war inquiry hearings under way
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The team conducting the official Iraq war inquiry will not "shy away" from criticism, the man in charge warned as the long-awaited probe began. Read
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Price and cage fighter Alex split
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Katie Price revealed that she has split up with boyfriend Alex Reid after telling how her I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! experience reminded her of Peter Andre. Read
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Nurses fear 'fiddling' over figures
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Four out of 10 nurses believe their colleagues are fiddling figures to meet Government waiting times targets, a poll suggests. Read
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'DNA database boosted by arrests'
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Police officers are arresting people just to get them on the national DNA database, it has been claimed. Read
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EU funds available after floods
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
EU funds could help pay for storm damage repairs in Cumbria and other parts of the North West affected by flooding. Read
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Ofsted 'has lost public confidence'
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Ofsted is facing accusations that it is too concerned with protecting its own reputation and has lost public confidence. Read
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Fears for bridge as rain returns
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Heavy rain has returned to flood-ravaged Cumbria as fears grew over the future of a key bridge. Read
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Police criticised over terror raids
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Police have been criticised for failing to consult properly with prosecutors over anti-terror raids which resulted in a dozen arrests but no criminal charges. Read
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Ofsted 'feeding child safety fears'
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Ofsted is facing accusations that it is too concerned with protecting its own reputation and has lost public confidence. Read
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Search on for killer ex-royal aide
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
A former aide to the Duchess of York who murdered her boyfriend remains at large after absconding from an open prison. Read
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Call for MPs to have Commons power
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
MPs must be put back in charge of the House of Commons to restore the public's faith in Parliament in the aftermath of the expenses scandal, a major cross-party committee has urged. Read
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Police arrests 'boost DNA database'
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Police officers are arresting people just to get them on the national DNA database, it has been claimed. Read
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Flood-hit Cumbria set for more rain
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
People in flood-hit Cumbria were braced for further misery with more heavy rain and flooding forecast. Read
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Iraq war inquiry to get under way
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The long-awaited official inquiry into the Iraq War is to begin by taking evidence in public. Read
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Pair charged with PSNI murder bid
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Two men have been charged with attempting to murder a police officer in Northern Ireland. Read
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More rain threatens Cumbrian bridge
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
Fears that a vital bridge in Cumbria may collapse are mounting after yet more heavy rain battered the flood-stricken county. Read
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Nuclear power station shut by blaze
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
A nuclear power station has been shut down following a fire. Read
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Mortgage approvals at two-year high
Nov 24 2009 | UK News
The number of mortgages approved for house purchase has risen to its highest level for nearly two years during October as buyers continued to return to the market, figures have shown. Read
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Gillett won't give up British GP Fight
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Donington Park still has the potential to host next year's British Grand Prix, according to the circuit's leasing company's chief executive Simon Gillett. Read
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Wiley calls for end to Fergie row
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Alan Wiley has decided against suing Sir Alex Ferguson for defamation but expressed his "bitter disappointment" with the Manchester United manager's attack on his fitness. Read
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Williams anticipates Millennium magic
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Martyn Williams anticipates another Wales versus Australia Test match high on entertainment next Saturday. Read
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Triesman set to stay in hotseat
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Lord Triesman is refusing to budge from his position as chairman of England's 2018 World Cup bid despite the shock resignation of Sir Dave Richards from the bid board. Read
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Gunners through after win
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal cruised into the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Standard Liege after goals from Samir Nasri and Denilson. Read
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Gers out of Europe
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Rangers crashed out of the Champions League without even the consolation of parachuting into the Europa League as their campaign ended with a 2-0 home defeat to Stuttgart. Read
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Reds out despite victory
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool's disappointing season took a turn for the worse as they were bundled out of the Champions League despite a narrow 1-0 victory over Debrecen in Budapest. Read
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Peel preferred for Wallabies clash
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made one change from the team that beat Argentina for Saturday's autumn Test finale against Australia in Cardiff. Read
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England Tests benefit from technology
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
England and South Africa will play under the new decision review system in next month's Test series, it has been confirmed. Read
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Kroenke edges towards takeover
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
American Stan Kroenke has made another purchase of 10 Arsenal shares to move a small step closer to the takeover threshold. Read
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Arthur welcomes use of reviews
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Mickey Arthur has welcomed apparent confirmation that the ICC's decision review system will be used after all in the forthcoming England-South Africa Test series. Read
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Worsley undergoes knee scans
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
England forward Joe Worsley has undergone scans on his right knee after going off in the second minute of last Saturday's clash against New Zealand at Twickenham. Read
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Hart suffers Pompey axe
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Portsmouth have sacked manager Paul Hart following their poor start to the Barclays Premier League season. Read
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Beckham asthma revealed
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham's agent has admitted the 34-year-old has been an asthma sufferer for years - but insists it has not hampered the player's performance. Read
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Babel ponders Reds exit
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool winger Ryan Babel plans winter talks with Rafael Benitez - and is vowing to leave unless he plays more games. Read
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Murray outclassed by fantastic Federer
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will need to beat Fernando Verdasco on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after going down 3-6 6-3 6-1 to Roger Federer in Tuesday's blockbuster Group A clash at London's O2 Arena. Read
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Fresh injury woes for Gunners
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal were plunged back into a defensive injury crisis ahead of the showdown with Chelsea as both Kieran Gibbs, with a fractured metatarsal, and William Gallas hobbled out of Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League win over Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium. Read
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Dave Richards resigns from England 2018 World Cup bid
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has thrown England's 2018 World Cup campaign into disarray by resigning from the bid board. Read
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Shorey set for Forest move
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Nicky Shorey on loan from Aston Villa. Read
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Berbatov could figure for United
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Record signing Dimitar Berbatov could be in line to make his Manchester United comeback in Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Besiktas at Old Trafford. Read
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Allardyce hoping for quick return
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn hope to have Sam Allardyce back at work on Monday, assistant manager Neil McDonald has confirmed. Read
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Scan for Bent
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is anxiously awaiting the results of a scan on top scorer Darren Bent. Read
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Briatore to learn fate in January
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore will discover on January 5 whether his appeal against a lifetime ban from motor racing, imposed by the FIA, is to be overturned. Read
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Anderson ready for mind games challenge
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson is confident he can withstand any opposition attempts to destabilise him as leader of England's attack. Read
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Moyes depressed by injury woes
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes admits his long injury list has started to get him down after the latest setback to captain Phil Neville. Read
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Warwickshire's Jonathan Trott keen on top order position with England
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Jonathan Trott is hoping his 87 at his first attempt as England opener will mean he is entrusted with the job permanently. Read
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Federer relishing Murray clash
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with Andy Murray in a blockbuster clash at London's O2 Arena. Read
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Blatter calls crisis meeting
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France - but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. Read
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Smith seeks Gers reaction
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Walter Smith believes Rangers must make amends for their shocking defeat to Unirea Urziceni when they play host to Stuttgart in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Read
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Gunners target response
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal to provide the "perfect" response and show their true quality by beating Standard Liege to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Read
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No craziness for Red Devils - Edwin
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Edwin van der Sar is relieved Manchester United have avoided the "crazy" Champions League madness which has left some of Europe's biggest names on the brink of being evicted. Read
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Carragher still eyeing Euro success
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool face their Champions League night of reckoning with Jamie Carragher believing the club can triumph in Europe regardless of the outcome of their clash with Debrecen. Read
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Law firm rankings to be published in The Birmingham Post
Nov 24 2009 | Legal
Birmingham’s law firms will be eyeing up the competition with the publication of this year’s Chambers UK legal ‘bible’. Read
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Police: No evidence of voting fraud in Birmingham Sparkbrook by-election
Nov 24 2009 | Politics News
Birmingham’s political leaders have reacted with shock that police have found no evidence of postal vote fraud at an inner city council election earlier this year. Read
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Nearly 50 Birmingham schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
Nov 24 2009 | Education News
Almost 50 schools in Birmingham have been labelled as “outstanding” in the annual report of the Government’s Chief Inspector of schools. Read
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Doctor Who's David Tennant reunited with human skull for Hamlet BBC film
Nov 24 2009 | Film
Doctor Who actor David Tennant is to revive his partnership with a real human skull for a new BBC film version of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Read
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Review: Beverley Knight, at Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Nov 24 2009 | Music
Anguished soul star Beverley Knight broke down on stage in Birmingham as she paid an emotional tribute to her “fantastic” family. Read
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New MG6 to be built at Longbridge site in Birmingham
Nov 24 2009 | MG Rover and Longbridge
The first new MG for 14 years has gone on show in China – and by the end of next year the new car will be built on a production line at Longbridge. Read
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Profits jump 22 per cent for Severn Trent
Nov 24 2009 | Latest Business News
Utility giant Severn Trent has posted forecast-beating first half profits as it kept a tight rein on bad debts and made cost savings across the business. Read
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Sales up by a quarter at HomeServe
Nov 24 2009 | Latest Business News
Home insurance group HomeServe Plc has posted a 25 per cent rise in sales after seeing a growth in customer and policy numbers. Read
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Mortgage lending hits a two-year high
Nov 24 2009 | Latest Business News
New figures show the number of mortgages approved for house purchase rose to its highest level for nearly two years during October as buyers continued to return to the market. Read
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Birmingham manufacturer Samuel Heath slips into the red
Nov 24 2009 | Latest Business News
Bathroom fittings-maker Samuel Heath has slipped into the red after seeing trading remain “extremely difficult”. Read
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Lloyds Banking Group reveals cash call details
Nov 24 2009 | Latest Business News
Lloyds Banking Group has set out details of a £13.5 billion UK record cash call to the bank’s army of 2.8 million private shareholders. Read
