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MATT PICKS UP THE SLACK
BRUM'S 'MR PANTO' TALKS TO DIANE PARKES ABOUT WRITING AND STARRING IN THE HIPPODROME'S ANNUAL SPECTACULAR EVERY YEAR
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January 09, 2026
Birmingham Mail
NEW horizons
FROM HERITAGE MAXIMALISM TO LIGHTING AS ART, THESE ARE THE KEY LOOKS GAINING TRACTION. BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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January 09, 2026
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Government will re-open payment scheme for nature-friendly farming
A FLAGSHIP nature-friendly farming payments scheme will reopen in June - focusing more support on smaller farms, the Environment Secretary is set to announce.
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January 09, 2026
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Fellowship of the ring
Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry talk to LYNN RUSK about their new boxing biopic Giant, exploring the relationship between world champion Prince Naseem Hamed and his coach Brendan Ingle
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January 09, 2026
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JLR sales crashed after crippling cyber attack
TRUMP'S TARIFFS ALSO BLAMED FOR SLUMP AT END OF 2025 AT JAGUAR LAND ROVER
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January 09, 2026
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New party hands former Conservative couple top jobs
TWO former Tories in Walsall have been appointed as regional directors for a new right-wing political party, Advance UK.
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January 09, 2026
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Cycle route to go up a gear with £500k safety work
RESIDENTS CONSULTED ON PLANS
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January 09, 2026
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Fears gambling venues are targeting the poor
CAMPAIGNERS CONCERNED OVER GAMING CENTRES IN DEPRIVED AREAS
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January 09, 2026
Birmingham Mail
HEALTH ON THE MENU
If you’re trying to stick to a healthier meal plan, I’ve got just the thing. Start the day with a smoothie bowl, packed with fruits, seeds and nuts. Then beat the lunchtime dip with a budget-friendly jacket potato filled with protein-packed chickpea curry. For a comforting dinner, try this healthy take on lasagne.
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January 09, 2026
Birmingham Mail
14 engines race to carpets blaze
SMOKE filled the Birmingham skyline during a blaze at a carpet warehouse.
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January 09, 2026
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You only have to look at Shakespeare's plays to recognise he must have loved a great woman
LYNN RUSK CHATS TO JESSIE BUCKLEY AND THE TEAM BEHIND OSCAR-TIPPED NEW FILM HAMNET ABOUT BRINGING THE BARD'S FAMILY TO LIFE
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January 09, 2026
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Emery's hunt for the right wingman
ASTON Villa's problem position was evident in their 0-0 stalemate at Crystal Palace.
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January 09, 2026
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Nitrous oxide use is 'on the rise' says councillor
POLICE TOLD 'LAUGHING GAS' CANISTERS LITTERING STREETS IN CITY AREA
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January 09, 2026
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Buses delayed after taxi and digger collide
EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a collision between a JCB digger and a private hire taxi in Birmingham.
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January 09, 2026
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Many, many happy returns
MARION McMULLEN LOOKS AT THE FAMOUS FACES MARKING MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS IN 2026
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January 09, 2026
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Brook says sorry over tour incident
ENGLAND'S white-ball captain Harry Brook has issued a public apology for becoming embroiled in a late-night incident in New Zealand just before the Ashes, admitting his actions “brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team\".
1 min |
January 09, 2026
Birmingham Mail
VEGAN CHICKPEA CURRY JACKET POTATOES
1. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ gas 6 or if using an air fryer heat to 200°C.
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January 09, 2026
Birmingham Mail
Chief demands 'respect' as calls go against Villa
DAMIAN Vidagany has demanded 'fair play' after Aston Villa were left seething by a series of calls which went against them in Wedneday night's 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.
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January 09, 2026
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To be, or not to be an Oscar winner... that is the question
JESSIE BUCKLEY SHOULD BE A SHOO-IN FOR A GOLDEN STATUE FOR HER TOWERING PERFORMANCE IN MOVING DRAMA ABOUT THE TRAGIC INSPIRATION FOR SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET
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January 09, 2026
Birmingham Mail
COOL FOR A SECOND CAT?
PAMPERED PETS
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January 09, 2026
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If I hit a bum note playing Florence nobody knows
Wendi Peters explains to MARION McMULLEN why she's ready for a pitch battle
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January 09, 2026
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Holiday vibes
Sew a relaxed-fit dress using just your measurements for elegant yet comfortable style
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January 09, 2026
Birmingham Mail
Residents 'at risk' in cold snap after grit bins removed
PRESSURE is growing for Dudley Council's leaders to do a U-turn over the cost-cutting removal of grit bins from streets around the borough.
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January 09, 2026
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Primark trainers led cops to £1m burglars
ALBANIAN GROUP OF FIVE WHO PLOTTED IN COFFEE SHOP ADMIT GUILT
2 min |
January 09, 2026
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Natural beauty
Vegan skincare and make-up to try this Veganuary
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January 09, 2026
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Bethell is up for the Hundred after his first ton!
MAIDEN CENTURION JACOB RE-SIGNS FOR THE PHOENIX
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January 09, 2026
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Pavement parking is to be targeted
COUNCILS in England will get new powers to stop parked vehicles obstructing pavement users, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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January 09, 2026
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Safari park embarks on annual New Year count
YEARLY ANIMAL 'CENSUS' HAS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BABIES BORN IN 2005
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January 09, 2026
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Man bailed over rapes attacked third woman
JUDGE: VICTIMS WERE SEMI-CONSCIOUS AND ONE HAD DRINK SPIKED
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January 09, 2026
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Bears star Jacob: I knew a century was coming!
JACOB
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