Dec
2009
Articles from 9th Dec 2009
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Birmingham launches bid for UK City of Culture status
Dec 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham has launched its bid to become the UK's first City of Culture, with a £200 million boost to the local economy expected if it is successful. Read
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Cyclist dies after collision with bus in Birmingham city centre
Dec 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A cyclist has died after being trapped under a bendy-bus after a collision in Birmingham. Read
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Seven in court over Northfield street attack death
Dec 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Seven people will appear in court charged with the murder of a 57-year-old man who died after suffering severe injuries in a street attack in Birmingham. Read
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Midland youngsters to receive national bravery awards
Dec 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A 12-year-old from Worcester and a five-year-old from Staffordshire will be honoured alongside some of the countries bravest children at a star studded ceremony in London. Read
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Luxury Solihull flats up for grabs in cystic fibrosis fundraiser
Dec 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A competition to win one of three luxury flats in London and Solihull has been launched in memory of a girl who lost her life to cystic fibrosis, aged 17. Read
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Birmingham cyclist dies after collision with bus
Dec 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A cyclist has died following a collision in Birmingham city centre today. Read
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Warwick Castle on Christmas Day - all yours for £25,000
Dec 09 2009 | West Midlands News
December 25 at Warwick Castle has been put up for sale on eBay, with a minimum bid set at £25,000 Read
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Darling hikes NI and squeezes pay
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced a pay squeeze for millions of public sector workers and a national insurance (NI) hike as he tried to convince nervous markets that he was rebuilding shattered public finances. Read
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Duo cleared of Muslim insult charge
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
A pair of Christian hoteliers have been cleared of insulting a Muslim guest for wearing the hijab and berating her for her beliefs. Read
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Public sector pay freezes pushed
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Company directors have published a recovery plan for the British economy as business groups and unions made a last minute plea to the Chancellor to take action in the pre-budget report to stimulate growth. Read
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High street is 'set for price war'
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
This year's high street Christmas price war could be even more savage than the discounting frenzy of 2008, an industry body has said. Read
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UK survival rates are 'among worst'
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
The UK has some of the worst cancer and heart attack survival rates in the developed world, a survey has revealed. Read
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Prisoner' drug treatment undermined
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Ministers have been accused of undermining efforts to tackle prisoners' heroin addiction. Read
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'Growth, jobs, fairness' promised
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
"Growth, jobs and fairness" will be the key elements of the Pre-Budget Report, Chancellor Alistair Darling has told a special meeting of Cabinet. Read
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Teenager 'serious' after stabbing
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
A teenage boy is in a serious condition after being stabbed in a suspected gang fight. Read
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Adverts featuring Tiger 'disappear'
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Adverts featuring Tiger Woods have disappeared from prime-time television broadcasts in the United States amid lurid allegations about the golfer's private life. Read
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Prescott set for Gavin and Stacey
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott will appear in sit-com Gavin And Stacey. Read
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Police search for killer bus driver
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Police are hunting a bus driver convicted in his absence of killing a passenger and injuring six others in a crash. Read
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Attempt to boost youth employment
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
The Chancellor has unveiled a package of measures to boost employment, including help for young people looking for a job. Read
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'Worse than we thought' - Darling
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has admitted that the recession was far deeper than he had predicted and announced a public sector pay squeeze to help pay off spiralling national debt. Read
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Man guilty of airline attacks plot
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
A Muslim man has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder by plotting with Abdulla Ahmed Ali, the convicted ringleader of the foiled plan to blow up passenger jets. Read
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Burglary 'link' in quad bike deaths
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Two men killed when a train hit a quad bike may have been fleeing the scene of a burglary, police said. Read
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Parents' tribute to 100th soldier
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
The parents of the 100th British soldier to die in Afghanistan this year said there were "no words" to describe their loss but that he died doing a job that made them proud. Read
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Woods' mother-in-law returns home
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Tiger Woods' mother-in-law is back at the golfer's mansion after being released from hospital following the latest twist in his turbulent personal life. Read
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UK survival rates 'among worst'
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
The UK has some of the worst cancer and heart attack survival rates in the developed world, a survey has revealed. Read
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Calais migrants centre to reopen
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
French officials in Calais have decided to reopen a reception centre for UK-bound migrants - just three months after destroying a makeshift camp near the port to discourage thousands of hopefuls gathering there. Read
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Baby P council worst performing
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
The local authority in which Baby Peter died has been named among the country's nine worst-performing children's services - more than double the number rated lowest last year. Read
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Public sector pay freeze pushed
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Company directors have published a recovery plan for the British economy as business groups and unions made a last minute plea to the Chancellor to take action in the pre-budget report to stimulate growth. Read
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Swine flu vaccine questions raised
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
The effectiveness of the swine flu vaccine Tamiflu is being questioned amid disarray over government plans to inoculate more than three million young children against the bug. Read
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Darling plans windfall 'supertax'
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Alistair Darling is to announce a major raid on the City and plans to harvest more tax from the rest of the public today, as he delivers his crunch Pre-Budget Report. Read
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More black men in youth prisons
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Young black men are "over-represented" in youth prisons, a report has revealed. Read
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Energy could be stored in ground
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Renewable technology which uses energy stored in the ground to heat buildings and provide hot water could be installed in hundreds of thousands of homes and offices by the end of the next decade, a report has said. Read
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Call for violence witnesses support
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Police and the courts should give much more support to witnesses if street violence is to be reduced, according to a new report. Read
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High street 'set for price war'
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
This year's high street Christmas price war could be even more savage than the discounting frenzy of 2008, an industry body has said. Read
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Quad bike pair killed on rail track
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Two men travelling on a quad bike have been hit and killed by a train, British Transport Police (BTP) said. Read
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Parents to sue buggy maker Maclaren
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Parents who claim their children's fingertips were severed by Maclaren buggies have announced plans to sue the beleaguered British-based manufacturer. Read
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Petition record over home schooling
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Dozens of MPs lined up in the Commons to deliver petitions from constituents urging the Government not to go ahead with proposals to shake up home education. Read
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Gatorade drops Tiger Woods drink
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Gatorade is discontinuing its Tiger Woods drink but says it made the decision before the golfer's car accident led to a media firestorm surrounding his personal life. Read
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MoD criticised for helicopter crash
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
A coroner has criticised the Ministry of Defence for failing to adequately maintain a helicopter which crashed and caught fire in Iraq, claiming the lives of two SAS soldiers. Read
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Tamiflu effectiveness is questioned
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
The effectiveness of the swine flu antiviral Tamiflu is being questioned amid disarray over government plans to inoculate more than three million young children against the bug. Read
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Prisoner drug treatment undermined
Dec 09 2009 | UK News
Ministers have been accused of undermining efforts to tackle prisoners' heroin addiction. Read
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QPR suspend Magilton
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
QPR have suspended manager Jim Magilton following an incident after Monday night's clash with Watford, the club have confirmed. Read
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Toffees close to landing Donovan
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Everton are expected to sign USA international Landon Donovan on a three-month loan deal in January. Read
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Anderson knee needs test - Flower
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson will face a fitness examination at Buffalo Park this week ahead of the first Test against South Africa. Read
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Mother-in-law back at Woods' mansion
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Tiger Woods' mother-in-law returned to the world number one golfer's mansion in Florida on Tuesday after being discharged from hospital. Read
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Essien set to miss Toffees clash
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after sustaining a hamstring injury against APOEL. Read
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Ferguson lauds `fantastic' Owen
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed hat-trick hero Michael Owen following Manchester United's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in Germany. Read
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Banahan handed two-week ban
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
England winger Matt Banahan has received a two-week ban from Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs. Read
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Hayes earns Iron a share of the spoils
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Scunthorpe's Paul Hayes returned to haunt his former club Barnsley by scoring an equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Oakwell. Read
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Magpies increase lead at top
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle again proved their promotion credentials to see off a battling Coventry outfit 2-0 and open up a commanding seven-point lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. Read
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Gers campaign ends with whimper
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Rangers' Champions League campaign ended with a whimper rather than a bang as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Sevilla in their final Group G match. Read
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Young Gunners go down in Greece
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger's young Gunners put on a brave display but were defeated 1-0 by Olympiacos in their final Champions League Group H clash in Athens. Read
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Reds sign off with defeat
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool's Champions League campaign ended with a whimper rather than a bang as they lost their final Group E encounter 2-1 at home to Fiorentina. Read
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Lopez confirms Renault interest
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Entrepreneur Gerard Lopez has confirmed his interest in purchasing Renault's Formula One team. Read
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Cook rescues England
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Alastair Cook was on the brink of England's first red-ball half-century of their South Africa tour at East London on Wednesday morning. Read
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Mayweather: I'll knock out Pacquiao
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Floyd Mayweather Jr has promised to knock Manny Pacquiao out when boxing's biggest stars clash next year. Read
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Hamilton-Brown allowed to talk to Surrey
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Sussex have granted Rory Hamilton-Brown permission to speak to Surrey about becoming their new captain. Read
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Cole turns focus to Premier League
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Midfielder Joe Cole shrugged off Chelsea's 2-2 Champions League draw with APOEL by insisting Carlo Ancelotti's side must instead concentrate on staying on top of the Barclays Premier League at the start of 2010. Read
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Carrick predicts more goals for Owen
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Michael Carrick is backing long-time England team-mate Michael Owen to hit the goal trail following his first Manchester United hat-trick on Tuesday night. Read
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Cook finding groove after injury
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Alastair Cook made the most of England's short ration of cricket, before the inevitable rain intervened to limit the tourists to less than half of the first day at Buffalo Park. Read
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Campbell: United would be great move
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Sol Campbell has responded to speculation linking him with Manchester United by stating that any deal taking him to Old Trafford would be a "great move". Read
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Magilton vows to clear name
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
QPR manager Jim Magilton has vowed to clear his name after being suspended by the club following a high-profile bust-up with midfielder Akos Buzsaky. Read
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Aston Villa boss plays down John Carew transfer talk
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Martin O'Neill insists Aston Villa striker John Carew remains a key part of his plans amid speculation linking him with a January move to Fenerbahce. Read
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Ramsay ready to hurt Olympiacos
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger is hoping Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey can hit Olympiacos "where it hurts" in tonight's Champions League Group H clash. Read
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Potters tight-lipped over Beattie
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Stoke striker James Beattie's future remains unclear, with the club reluctant to comment on reports of an alleged dressing-room bust-up between the player and manager Tony Pulis. Read
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Swine flu hits City
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City have been hit by a swine flu scare. Read
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Live coverage of the Pre-Budget Report
Dec 09 2009 | Politics News
Join in the liveblog coverage of Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report. Read
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Movie Reviews: Where the Wild Things are, White Ribbon, The Stepfather, Carriers
Dec 09 2009 | Film
The latest films reviewed, including Where the Wild Things are, White Ribbon, The Stepfather and Carriers. Read
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Midland employers bemoan a tax on jobs in the pre-Budget report
Dec 09 2009 | Budget
Employers accused the Chancellor of imposing a tax on jobs as he announced an increase in national insurance - at the same time as a major Midland firm announced 140 redundancies. Read
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Birmingham Chamber accuses Chancellor of holding back the local recovery
Dec 09 2009 | Budget
Business leaders in Birmingham have said they are the Chancellor’s announcements in the Pre-Budget Report, adding businesses in the area were being stopped from hiring new people. Read
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Coventry Airport closure to hit 70 jobs on site
Dec 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Around 70 jobs have been lost after struggling Coventry Airport closed down ahead of a winding-up petition due in court today (Wednesday). Read
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Solihull finance firm S&U reveals £6m fall in net debt
Dec 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Home credit and motor finance specialist S&U has reduced its net debt as the recession has pushed people towards home credit. Read
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Consumer confidence holds steady ahead of Christmas trading
Dec 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Consumer confidence remained broadly unchanged for the third month in a row during November as people remained upbeat about the future economic situation, research has shown. Read
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National Express jobs blow for Birmingham
Dec 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Workers at crisis-torn National Express were dealt a savage pre-Christmas blow with up to 200 jobs facing the axe, it was revealed today. Read
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Solihull finance firm S&U reveals £6m fall in net debt
Dec 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Home credit and motor finance specialist S&U has reduced its net debt as the recession has pushed people towards home credit. Read
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Consumer confidence holds steady ahead of crucial Christmas trading period
Dec 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Consumer confidence remained broadly unchanged for the third month in a row during November as people remained upbeat about the future economic situation, new research has shown. Read
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Accountants Tenon and RSM Bentley Jennison to merge
Dec 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Accountancy firms Tenon and RSM Bentley Jennison have arranged a merger, in a deal that will create a regional heavyweight with about 360 staff in the West Midlands. Read
