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Great Midlands Fun Run set for 2010 launch

Great Midlands Fun Run set for 2010 launch

REGISTRATION for the Great Midlands Fun Run 2010 opens this month.

The date to mark in the diary is Friday, February 19, when entry forms will be printed in the Observer and online registration will be launched.

On Saturday, February 20 entrants will be able to register in person at Empire Cinema between 10.30am and...

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Baby of the Year winners revealed

Charlie Smith, winner of the 0 to 18 month category.

READERS have been voting in their droves for the Observer's Baby Competition – and now we can reveal the winners. Charlie Smith,...

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Meaty challenge for new Boldmere butchers

Ian Webber, left, outside his shop with manager Craig Butler.  (PB11887-3523SO)

A businessman has fought back after the recession by opening a business in Boldmere this week. Ian Webber, aged 62, who has 40 years of...

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Ambulance lands on Mere Green Road after crash

Left: One of the 18-year-old victims was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital.  (SI)

Five teenagers were injured after their car smashed into a house on Mere Green Road – prompting an air ambulance to land in the...

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Terror as couple find masked gang in Erdington home

An ERDINGTON couple have spoken of their terrifying ordeal after four masked men broke into their home in the middle of the night and demanded the keys to their cars. Ray Woods, aged 59, was...

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Romulus topple Burton Albion

Lei Brown netted a famous winner for Romulus against Burton Albion.

Birmingham Senior Cup quarter-final

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ROMULUS pulled off the shock of the round in the Birmingham Senior Cup on Tuesday night as they deservedly turned over a strong Burton Albion side at Coles Lane, writes Andy Mitchell.

The Brewers signalled their intent by naming four first-team...

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Sutton suffer defeat after Adders score on break to seal win

This picture and left, action from Sutton Coldfield Town's trip to Atherstone on Saturday.     (PB11873-6130SP)

Zamaretto Southern Midlands Atherstone Town 2 Sutton Coldfield Town 0 SUTTON could not follow up last week's win at Sudbury as they...

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Derby day increases in significance with points at stake in race for play-offs

Chris Keogh's Sutton Town face Romulus on Tuesday. Boss Keogh is pictured during Saturday's loss at Atherstone – see page 135 for more. (PB11873-6087SP)

SUTTON Coldfield Town and Romulus go head to head in a crunch derby clash at Coles Lane on Tuesday night (kick off 7.30pm). The two...

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Marvel Mitchell is aiming to become a Euro star

Mitchell Mann is off to Malta in March for the European Under-19 Championships which provide the winner with a Main Tour place.

ERDINGTON green baize ace Mitchell Mann has his potting sights firmly set on next month's European under-19 Championships – and...

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Penalty miss costs Mikes

BOLDMERE St Michael's missed a last gasp penalty as they were forced to settle for a point at Alvechurch in the Midland Alliance on Saturday. Lee Osborne fired an injury time spot-kick wide...

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Boy George will put club in a spin...

Blast from the past... Boy George is guest starring on the decks at Bullit next weekend.

ONE of the biggest icons of the 80s is heading to Tamworth next weekend to guest star on the decks at a town nightclub.

Bullit has bagged none other than Boy George, who's set to get clubbers in a spin when he appears on February 13.

"At long last we've got Boy George coming to Bullit", explained Brina, owner of the Silver...

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Old and new are lining up for feast of musical talent

Tamworth Assembly Rooms kicks off its 2010 live band nights with a gig next Friday. Performing on the night will be Ennui, pictured.

TAMWORTH Assembly Rooms is getting stuck into some live band action this month. Friday, February 12 sees the best of Tamworth's old and...

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Florence And The Machine to stop off for double date

Florence and the Machine is set to perform at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in May.

ONE of the biggest stars of 2009 has announced a tour of the UK, with two dates at Wolverhampton. The last 12 months have been amazing...

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