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Graeme Brown B'ham Post 24 Nov 10
Business leaders have greeted with dismay the extra bank holiday created by the royal wedding.
Birmingham’s Chamber of Commerce said the vast majority of its members feared the extra holiday on April 29 would hit their businesses at a time of continuing economic uncertainty…
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The Plastic Hippo 18 Nov 10
In the bleak, depressing desolation that is coalition Britain, at last there is something to celebrate. The happy couple scored by Reuben Reid for Walsall against the mighty Fleetwood Town in an FA Cup first round replay has resulted in a spontaneous outpouring of joy in otherwise dark and dangerous times.
Crowds of ecstatic Walsall fans took to the streets in scenes of jubilation not witnessed since Primark announced its intention to open a store in the town. Banners were unfurled, flags were waved and the crowds of delighted citizens burst into song with impromptu renditions of the national anthem. The news of the famous victory over the aristocratic Blue Square side quickly spread across the globe. Millions gathered in Red Square Moscow and Melbourne came to a standstill. The New York stock exchange briefly suspended trading to allow brokers to come to terms with the enormous significance of the two goals scored by Walsall. Broadcast media across the world cancelled published schedules to devote air time to an analysis of the match and the government of Papua New Guinea declared a national holiday. Kayapo tribesmen in the Amazon basin held up a sign to a passing helicopter that read: “ God bless you Jimmy Walker”…
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Express & Star 21 Sep 10
Princess Anne was flown into Aldridge today to visit a leatherworks and meet staff who make saddles for the Royal family.
The Princess Royal’s helicopter landed at Aldridge Airfield in Bosty Lane before she was driven to Jabez Cliff & Company Ltd…
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Walsall Advertiser 25 Feb 10
Two 100-year-olds from Walsall have been celebrating this week after receiving messages from the Queen. Elsie Roe, originally from Walsall Wood, and Edith Pedley, who lived in Pleck, both marked the milestone with family and friends…
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Express & Star 18 Feb 10
Princess Anne has cancelled her visit to RMD Kwikform UK in Aldridge blaming “adverse weather conditions”…
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Express & Star 17 Feb 10
RMD Kwikform UK, which helped put the roof on the Olympics Aquatic Centre, will get the royal seal of approval from Princess Anne when she visits its 75-year-old base in Brickyard Road in Aldridge on Thursday.
The firm has been involved in preparations for the 2012 games in London over the last 18 months, including providing the supporting beams which enabled the main roof to be put in place and also helping with work on footpath bridges…
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B'ham Mail 29 Dec 09
BRMB DJ Tom Binns has been sacked after interrupting the Queen’s speech on-air, and announcing: “Two words: Bor-ing.” Binns made the comments during a Christmas Day show for the Broad Street-based radio station which took a feed of the Queen’s annual address by mistake and Binns – who was working alone in the studio – took the decision to take it off air…
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The Times 25 Dec 09
The Queen’s Christmas Message was a sombre one today at the end of a year dominated by the war in Afghanistan and deep economic gloom. “Each year that passes seems to have its own character,” she said. “Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, others are best forgotten.”
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Gregg Evans B'ham Mail 23 Oct 09
HIS Royal Highness The Duke of Kent paid a special visit to Birmingham Airport to mark the completion of its new £50 million International Pier. Prince Edward, first cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, unveiled a plaque to commemorate the new construction that will help the airport meet the growing demand for services to global destinations from Birmingham…
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Daily Mail 3 August 09
There has been a long tradition of Sikhs serving in or with the British Army, but not until now has a Sikh soldier been among those charged with the responsibility of guarding the queen at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle…