Feb
2010
Articles from 10th Feb 2010
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Four men injured in Stechford car crash
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
Four men have been taken to hospital following a car crash in Birmingham today. Read
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Solihull Council Tax set for 2.25pc increase
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
Solihull Council is looking to increase collaborations with neighbouring authorities to make savings in its upcoming budget. Read
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Murder enquiry launched as man dies after stabbing in Birmingham
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man stabbed on Wednesday in Birmingham died from his injuries. Read
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Walsall hotel serves up free Valentine's Day treat to Afghan heroes
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
An army couple from Staffordshire are set to swap the Afghan war zone for some wining and dining this Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening for two at a Walsall hotel. Read
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Birmingham City Council to axe up to 2,000 jobs as spending is cut by £75m
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council is to axe up to 2,000 jobs and cut spending by £75 million over the next year. Read
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Lorry driver kidnapped and cargo of Lego stolen
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
A man has been arrested in connection with the kidnap of a lorry driver who was gagged, bound and abducted and his load of Lego stolen before being abandoned in Staffordshire. Read
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Women arrested by Shrewsbury murder probe detectives
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
Police investigating the murder of a 52-year-old Shrewsbury man have arrested two women on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Read
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Budget crisis at Birmingham City Council hits £60m
Feb 10 2010 | West Midlands News
A Black hole at the centre of Birmingham City Council’s finances has hit almost £60 million, raising fears that services and thousands of jobs will have to be sacrificed in order to get spending back under control. Read
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Haiti earthquake death toll rises
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
The estimated death toll from the earthquake in Haiti has risen to 230,000 - on a par with the 2004 Asian tsunami Read
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Troops poised for Taliban offensive
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
British troops are poised to launch a major onslaught against the Taliban as comrades hailed the bravery of two soldiers killed elsewhere in Afghanistan. Read
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Johnson pressed on border controls
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has come under fire from a member of his own border staff over lax immigration controls. Read
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Hindu man wins funeral pyre battle
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
A Hindu spiritual healer has won the right to be cremated on a traditional funeral pyre after the Court of Appeal ruled that his last wishes can be carried out within existing legislation. Read
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NHS Trust boss sacked for swearing
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
An NHS chief executive has been sacked for swearing too much at work. Read
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Thousands of job losses announced
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Thousands more job losses have been announced in a worsening week for employment, with grim predictions of more bad news in the pipeline. Read
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Curry killer faces life for murder
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
A jealous woman who laced her lover's curry with poison is facing life in jail after being found guilty of his murder. Read
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Troop injury pay-outs to increase
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Troops injured fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq will receive increased pay-outs under an overhaul of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. Read
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Murder probe after boy found dead
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after a 12-year-old boy was found fatally injured at his home. Read
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Curry poisoner faces life sentence
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
A jealous woman who killed her lover by poisoning his curry is facing a life sentence after being convicted of his murder. Read
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Toddler killed as car leaves road
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
An 18-month-old boy has been killed along with an elderly driver who careered off a busy main road and ploughed into the toddler and his mother, police said. Read
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Parents face childcare fees rise
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Some parents are paying more than £22,000 a year for nursery places as the cost of childcare continues to rise faster than inflation. Read
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Rise in illness among UK troops
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Defence chiefs must do more to tackle a sharp rise in the number of British troops in Afghanistan suffering from illness and minor injuries, the National Audit Office has said. Read
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UK space industry plans unveiled
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a giant leap into space that would create a UK industry worth £40 billion a year and 100,000 new jobs. Read
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MPs urged to back tax on banks
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Politicians have been urged to back a "Robin Hood tax" on banks' financial transactions to raise billions of pounds to fight poverty, protect public services and fight climate change. Read
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Army 'ill-equipped for new tasks'
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Seven years of fighting on two fronts in Iraq and Afghanistan have left the armed forces ill-prepared to take on any new tasks, MPs warned. Read
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Phillips 'tried to influence probe'
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Equalities watchdog chairman Trevor Phillips tried to influence a parliamentary inquiry into his work and should face a "contempt" inquiry, a committee of MPs and peers said. Read
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Kraft to close Cadbury plant
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Food giant Kraft has faced mounting anger after confirming the closure of a historic Cadbury factory with the loss of 400 jobs despite earlier pledges to keep it open. Read
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Snow hits air passenger numbers
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
The heavy snow at the beginning of the year caused a dip in passenger numbers at major UK airports, it was revealed today. Read
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TV Vernon 'stupid' over sex texts
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
TV presenter Vernon Kay branded himself "stupid" after admitting sending explicit texts to around five women. Read
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McCanns back in court over book ban
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Gerry and Kate McCann are due to return to court in Portugal as a former senior detective continues his attempt to overturn the couple's ban on his book. Read
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Tories attack Government contracts
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
David Cameron is set to accuse Labour of wasting billions of pounds with its "secretive and inefficient" regime for handing out Government contracts. Read
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More beds for soldiers' unit
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Extra ward beds will be provided at the armed forces rehabilitation centre where wounded British troops are nursed back to health, the Government has announced. Read
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Pompey handed stay of execution
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Premier League club Portsmouth has been given a stay of execution as bosses were granted extra time to fight a winding-up petition. Read
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Warning of care plan 'weaknesses'
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
The Government's plans to provide free home care would increase strain on an already overburdened social services system, council leaders have warned. Read
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Plunging temperatures bring snow
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Temperatures fell to minus 6C (21.2F), bringing more snow and ice to Britain. Read
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Tributes paid to killed soldiers
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Tributes have poured in for two Scottish soldiers killed in Afghanistan as a major British offensive in the country looms. Read
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Overnight poll counts warning
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Legislation to force general election counts to take place overnight "may not be workable", the elections watchdog has warned. Read
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Obesity hospital admissions soar
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
The number of people admitted to hospital for obesity shot up almost 60% last year while the number having weight-loss surgery rose 55%, figures have shown. Read
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Economy 'bumping along the bottom'
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has said that the ailing UK economy continued to "bump along the bottom", although he held out hopes for a "gradual recovery" in output. Read
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Pavement horror toddler is named
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
An 18-month-old boy who was killed when a car mounted a pavement and ploughed into him and his mother has been named by police. Read
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Miliband loses torture claim appeal
Feb 10 2010 | UK News
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has lost his appeal court bid to prevent senior judges disclosing secret information relating to torture allegations in the case of Binyam Mohamed. Read
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Seven days for Portsmouth
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Portsmouth have been granted an extension by the High Court in their quest to remain in business and hope to use the time to secure a fifth owner during a turbulent season. Read
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Hines blow for Scotland
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Nathan Hines has been ruled out of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations game in Wales after suffering a calf strain and aggravating an ankle injury against France. Read
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Earls hoping for picture perfect Paris performance
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Keith Earls was so moved when watching Ireland's last victory in Paris that he was inspired to draw a picture of hero Brian O'Driscoll. Read
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Hammers put two past Blues
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
West Ham eased the pressure on boss Gianfranco Zola with a 2-0 victory over Birmingham at Upton Park. Read
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Wolves climb out of bottom three
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
David Jones' strike in a 1-0 win lifted Wolves out of the relegation zone as his first Barclays Premier League goal of the season put a dent in Tottenham's hopes of taking back fourth place at Molineux. Read
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Gatland dig at predictable Scots
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Wales boss Warren Gatland claims rocket science will not be required to work out Scottish tactics in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Lievremont opts for versatility
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
France coach Marc Lievremont has revealed it was Alexis Palisson's versatility that saw the Brive wing given the nod ahead of Julien Malzieu for Les Bleus' RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland. Read
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Nani off as United held
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Manchester United winger Nani will be suspended for the Carling Cup final against Aston Villa later this month after being sent off in the Barclays Premier League 1-1 draw against the same opponents. Read
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Diaby puts Gunners back on track
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Arsenal breathed new life into their title hopes with a 1-0 win over Liverpool at Emirates Stadium. Read
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Saha the star for Toffees
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Louis Saha celebrated his new contract with a stunning double to give Everton a 2-1 win over Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea. Read
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Two changes for France
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
France coach Marc Lievremont has made just two enforced changes to the team that beat Scotland for Les Bleus RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland. Read
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Rooney gives us lift - Brown
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Wes Brown believes Wayne Rooney's presence is enough to give Manchester United a lift such is the aura that has been built up around the England striker. Read
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Terry & Capello United for England - Carlo
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes John Terry's relationship with England manager Fabio Capello will not have been affected by the Italian's decision to strip the defender of the national team captaincy. Read
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Malbranque cleared after hospital visit
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Sunderland's woes have eased slightly after Steed Malbranque was released from hospital following the 1-1 draw at Portsmouth. Read
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Mancini praise for impressive Johnson
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Roberto Mancini felt Adam Johnson proved exactly why he splashed out £8million to sign him on deadline-day after he helped Manchester City to a 2-0 win over Bolton. Read
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Pompey seek adjournment
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Portsmouth are set to ask the High Court for an adjournment in hearing their appeal against a winding-up petition after talks with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs broke down, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Stay of execution for Portsmouth
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Portsmouth were given a stay of execution on Wednesday as bosses were granted extra time to fight a winding-up petition. Read
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Horner predicts F1 exit for manufacturers
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Red Bull boss Christian Horner expects more big manufacturing names to leave Formula One unless there are rule changes. Read
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Flutey set for immediate return
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Riki Flutey is in line for an immediate return to the England team after he was forced out of last weekend's RBS 6 Nations victory over Wales with a dead leg. Read
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Cole surprised by rapid rise
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Leicester tight-head prop Dan Cole has admitted the prospect of anchoring the England pack in a full international was not even on his radar at the start of this season. Read
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Barca dismiss Fabregas reports
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Barcelona "flatly deny" they have reached an agreement with Cesc Fabregas which would see the Arsenal captain return to the Nou Camp at the end of the season. Read
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Reds deal agreed - Jovanovic
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Standard Liege forward Milan Jovanovic claims he has agreed terms with Liverpool to join them in the summer. Read
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Cole in for England
Feb 10 2010 | National Sport
Leicester tight-head prop Dan Cole will make his full England debut in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome. Read
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Heart of England chiefs urged to resign over Solihull maternity services downgrade
Feb 10 2010 | Health News
A Solihull councillor has launched a scathing attack on officials at Solihull Hospital over a decision to downgrade maternity services prior to undertaking a formal public consultation. Read
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Patients turned away from Birmingham hospital as it treats more injured soldiers
Feb 10 2010 | Health News
Birmingham’s Selly Oak Hospital will need to send increasing numbers of civilian patients to other parts of the country as it struggles to cope with the demands of treating soldiers injured in Afghanistan, a watchdog has warned. Read
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Birmingham Chamber launches new executive club for members
Feb 10 2010 | Latest Business News
The Birmingham Chamber has launched a new club for its members. Read
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Recovery will be slower than expected warns King
Feb 10 2010 | Latest Business News
Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said that the ailing UK economy continued to “bump along the bottom”, although he held out hopes for a “gradual recovery” in output. Read
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Wolverhampton firm battles to overturn cigarette machine ban
Feb 10 2010 | Latest Business News
A Black Country vending machine company has launched a bid to get the Government to reconsider plans to ban the sale of cigarettes from machines. Read
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Date set for new National Express chief executive's arrival
Feb 10 2010 | Latest Business News
Birmingham transport group National Express has revealed its new chief executive Dean Finch will take up his new role on February 15. Read
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Ambitious plans to increase Britain’s share of space industry
Feb 10 2010 | Latest Business News
Ambitious plans were unveiled today for a giant leap into space that would create a UK industry worth £40 billion a year and 100,000 new jobs. Read
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KPMG announces Steve Hollis as new Midlands top man
Feb 10 2010 | Latest Business News
Financial giant KPMG has announced the appointment of Steve Hollis as the next top man in the Midlands. Read
