Apr
2008
Articles from 28th Apr 2008
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Fifth place fight will go to the wire, says Martin O'Neill
Apr 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill believes the battle for fifth place will go to the wire - but he admits that Everton are now in the driving seat. Read
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John Carew: Aston Villa can beat Everton to fifth
Apr 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
JOHN Carew firmly believes Villa can complete a remarkable comeback and Read
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Martin O'Neill praises Gareth Barry for Aston Villa performance at Everton
Apr 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
GARETH Barry earned rave reviews from Martin O’Neill after another gold-plated performance in the 2-2 draw at Goodison. Read
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Aston Villa 'battlers' delight Martin O'Neill
Apr 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill gave credit to his Villa battlers for refusing to throw in the towel at Goodison Park. Read
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Birmingham City 2 Liverpool 2
Apr 28 2008 | Match Reports
IF THE worst comes to the worst this will be seen as the one that got away as Blues spurned a glorious opportunity to get themselves out of the mire, writes COLIN TATTUM. Read
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Moseley 50 Esher 14
Apr 28 2008 | Moseley RFC
WHEN Esher took the lead inside four minutes and with Moseley's home form showing three wins in 14 attempts this season, the fans at Billesley Common must have feared the worst. Read
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Birmingham City are not out of it yet, says Alex McLeish
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has insisted that Blues are not yet dead and buried as they today began preparations for the defining game of the season. Read
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Offside rule is 'abysmal' says Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish admitted that the offside rule is 'abysmal' - but made no apologies for Radhi Jaidi's antics at Sebastian Larsson's free-kick. Read
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Maik Taylor: Birmingham City must come out fighting at Fulham
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAIK Taylor has admitted that Blues have to show their mettle at Fulham on Saturday, no two ways about it. Read
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Sebastian Larsson downbeat about free kick scorcher against Liverpool
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham City News
SEBASTIAN Larsson took absolutely no satisfaction at producing another stunning free-kick from his repertoire. Read
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West Bromwich Albion aim to see the job through
Apr 28 2008 | West Brom News
JONATHAN Greening has revealed the determination among Albion's squad to win the Championship title - as they prepare for the game which could seal promotion. Read
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Kevin Phillips issues Saints warning to West Bromwich Albion
Apr 28 2008 | West Brom News
KEVIN Phillips has revealed Albion players have been 'relaxed' ahead of tonight's game against Southampton - despite being just five minutes away from a Premier League return. Read
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Tony Mowbray won't alter his beliefs
Apr 28 2008 | West Brom News
ALBION boss Tony Mowbray believes promotion would be one in the eye for the critics who have sneered at his footballing philosophies. Read
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Leon Barnett ready to take the step up with West Bromwich Albion
Apr 28 2008 | West Brom News
LEON Barnett is desperate for a chance to face the Premier League's big-hitters as Albion prepare for the game which could earn them promotion. Read
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Pears wash-out
Apr 28 2008 | Worcestershire CCC
DARYL Mitchell scored an undefeated 48 before Worcestershire's Friends Provident Trophy match against Somerset fell victim to the wet weather at New Road. Read
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New Road stalemate
Apr 28 2008 | Worcestershire CCC
WORCESTERSHIRE are waiting for their first County Championship Division Two victory of the season after Leicestershire comfortably saw out the final session at New Road. Read
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Coventry City 1 Wolves 1
Apr 28 2008 | Wolves Match Reports
WASN’T it just always destined to end like this? That a season as crazy and tightly-packed even by Championship standards should, to pinch that much-quoted phrase, go right to the wire, writes PAUL BERRY. Read
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Stourbridge 27 Southend 23
Apr 28 2008 | Stourbridge RFC
STOURBRIDGE ran in a four-try, bonus-point win to complete the season with their highest finish in their history, third in National Two. Read
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It's a stroll for Kidderminster
Apr 28 2008 | Club Cricket
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria cantered into the semi-finals of the Birmingham League's Graham Williamson Trophy with a six-wicket win over Wolverhampton. Read
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Rocking Royals in play-offs
Apr 28 2008 | Non-League
SUTTON Coldfield Town made sure of their place in this week's BGB Southern Midland Division play-offs after pummelling sorry Cinderford 6-1. Read
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Amos injury blow as Yeltz are held
Apr 28 2008 | Non-League
HALESOWEN Town were held to a 2-2 draw at Mangotsfield having already made certain of third spot in the Southern Premier. Goals from Rodney Hicks and Tom Piotrowski appeared to put the Yeltz in command but the Bristol side hit back to level with goals from Alan Griffin and James Crew. Read
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Harriers sign off with a hiding
Apr 28 2008 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers completed their Blue Square Premier campaign with a woeful 3-0 reverse at Woking. Read
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West Bromwich Albion 1 Southampton 1
Apr 28 2008 | West Brom Match Reports
CHRIS Brunt's late goal put West Brom on the brink of promotion to the Barclays Premier League for the third time in seven seasons. Read
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Huddersfield 2 Walsall 0
Apr 28 2008 | Match Reports
WALSALL'S season is well and truly ready for the final curtain after a third successive defeat sent them down to 10th in League One - their joint-lowest position since November. Read
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Wolves hunt a return to form
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
WOLVERHAMPTON need to get back to winning ways in tonight's clash with Peterborough at Monmore (7.30pm). Read
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Sylvan Ebanks-Blake ready for Wolves' end game
Apr 28 2008 | Wolves FC News
SYLVAN Ebanks-Blake today kicked off preparations for Wolves’ crucial last-day showdown with former club Plymouth by admitting: “I always felt it would end this way.” Read
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Andy Keogh wants a repeat play-offs result for Wolves
Apr 28 2008 | Wolves FC News
ANDY Keogh is hoping for a repeat performance of this time last year when Wolves clinched a play-off berth on the final day of the season. Read
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Mick McCarthy braced for end of season showdown for Wolves
Apr 28 2008 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy is primed for a “nervy” last day of the season as Wolves bid to overhaul either Watford or Crystal Palace to reach the play-offs. Read
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Wolves sing praises of Kaspar Schmeichel
Apr 28 2008 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES departed the Ricoh Arena united in their praise of Coventry keeper Kaspar Schmeichel who pulled off a string of fine saves to deny them all three points. Read
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RFU launches survey on the rules of the game
Apr 28 2008 | Bees RFC
THE Rugby Football Union is giving everyone involved in English rugby the chance to have their say on the International Rugby Board’s proposal to introduce eight new Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) throughout the game next season. Read
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Agony as Pertemps Bees are relegated
Apr 28 2008 | Bees RFC
PERTEMPS Bees went down fighting as they made it three wins out of three by beating Bedford 21-10 but were still relegated from National One. Read
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Harborne have got it all to do now
Apr 28 2008 | Other sport
HARBORNE face an uphill struggle in the Slazenger England Hockey League qualifiers after suffering a 5-2 defeat at Durham University. Read
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Wheelchair clue in son death probe
Apr 28 2008 | Worcestershire News
POLICE investigating the deaths of a severely disabled man and his mother were today trying to trace a person seen pushing an empty wheelchair. Read
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Political put-down is a real let-down
Apr 28 2008 | David Bell
AS an insult, it lacked a lot in snappiness, spite and spleen. Read
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Birmingham Mail Fun Run - Colin Whittock
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Mail Fun Run
COLIN Whittock's view after 2,000 people took part in the first ever Birmingham Mail Fun Run. Read
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Four-year-old boy dies after car crash
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A BOY of four has died in hospital after being fatally injured in a car crash in Birmingham, it emerged this afternoon. Read
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Could you be Birmingham's digital family?
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
Digital Birmingham, in partnership with The Birmingham Mail and supported by BT, is searching for Birmingham’s Digital Family to help them learn and develop their technological skills, and teach others along the way. Read
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Glorious celebrations on patron's day
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
REVELLERS enjoyed a day of pomp and splendour in the Black Country as Sedgley hosted a truly magnificent St George's Day celebration. Read
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Dead body found on motorway
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
PART of a motorway in the Black Country was sealed off after the body of an elderly man was found on the hard shoulder. Read
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Currying on the family tradition
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
LIKE father like son... Tahmoor Khazir has filled his dad's shoes by becoming the new frontman for Broad Street restaurant Celebrity Balti. Read
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Chinese give Mail the cold shoulder
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
CHINESE bosses at Longbridge have snubbed the Mail after we took our new No More Chinese Whispers campaign direct to the Birmingham car factory. Read
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Bin boss gets his rubbish shifted
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
NEIGHBOURS of Birmingham bin boss, Coun Len Gregory, are kicking up a stink after his rubbish was shifted during the council strike - and their bags sat rotting. Read
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2,000 take part in Birmingham Mail fun run
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa was awash in a sea of green but even the most ardent Villa supporter was smiling as the best part of 2,000 people took to the streets for the Birmingham Mail’s first-ever Fun Run. Read
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Appeal for witness in James Hughes investigation
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the deaths of a severely-disabled man and his mother are trying to trace a young man seen pushing an empty wheelchair. Read
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Postie kept mail in shed
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A POSTMAN who was secretly observed cycling around visiting friends instead of delivering the mail had stored bags of undelivered letters all around his home, a court heard. Read
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Globetrotter Jim's on trail of danger
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A GLOBE-trotting Birmingham pensioner who has chalked off 121 countries on visits has now set his sights on visiting international danger spots. Read
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Fighting on for George
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A CITY mum who launched an asthma charity following the death of her three-year-old son is to take her campaign to the Government health minister next month. Read
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Award time for the high-flyers
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
AIRLINES operating from Birmingham International Airport have been given a pat on the back for being "good neighbours". Read
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Patriotic Brummies celebrate St George’s Day
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
IN glorious spring sunshine, patriotic Brummies enjoyed all that makes England great with one of the finest St George’s Day celebrations in the country. Read
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Thousands enjoy Vaisakhi celebrations
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE vibrant orange colour of the Sikh nation was proudly worn by thousands of revellers who joined forces in Birmingham to enjoy the city’s annual Vaisakhi celebrations. Read
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Make your mark plea
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
VOTERS across Solihull were today urged to make their mark at this week's council elections. Read
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Final parade marks the end of an era
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE final recruits from a Midland Army training base held an historic last parade. Read
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Plea after Edgbaston fire scare
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS who survived an arson attack on their 20-storey city tower block today called for security cameras to stop mindless vandals putting their lives at risk. Read
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Final farewell to presenter Mark Speight
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of television presenter Mark Speight will take place in his home city today. Read
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Walsh helps leeds to title
Apr 28 2008 | Athletics
RESCUING dormice hardly seems to accord with winning gold medals but it represents the lifestyle of James Walsh whose Leeds team retained the national 12-stage road relay title in Sutton Park. Read
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Goodies for the green-fingered
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
Spring has sprung! Time for green fingers to check out what's in their potting shed - a few stylish accessories could tempt you deep into the undergrowth for a little weeding, planting and picking. Read
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Budget v Blow It
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
LIP GLOSS Read
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We Love
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
Skin specialists Biotherm have brought their ground-breaking technology to Birmingham's House of Fraser store. The free Bioscan skin testing tool reveals the condition of your skin including levels of hydration, oil and elasticity. Experts are then on hand to prescribe a personalised system of skin care from the Biotherm range which uses pure extract of thermal plankton from thermal spring water. Read
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He'll Love
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
New at Harvey Nichols is the Gentlemen's Tonic range which uses the moisturising properties of Amazonian babassu nut and bergamot. The range includes facial products such as Classic Shave Cream (£13.50) and Moisturising Hand Balm (£12). Read
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You'll Love
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
Tommy Hilfiger combines his new fragrance Dreaming with a lipgloss to ensure a girl has all she needs to look and smell her best on a night out. Exclusive to House of Fraser from May 1 and then at other department stores from May 30, the limited edition Dreaming Rollerball/Lipgloss Duo costs £15. Read
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Style News
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
French Connection in Birmingham's Bullring holds a Mad Hatter's Tea Party offering customers a 20 per cent discount, beauty advice, music, drinks and goody bag. To take advantage of the promotion, on May 6 between 5.30-9pm, customers need to register for tickets at www.frenchconnection.com Read
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Shed the pounds without losing £££s
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
WANT to cut the cost of keeping fit? Read
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Marina helped me drop 2 dress sizes
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
THE CLIENT Read
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It's great to help people get fitter
Apr 28 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
THE TRAINER Read
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Michael Dobson: It's been a tough week for Walsall
Apr 28 2008 | Walsall FC News
MICHAEL Dobson believes Walsall's poor performance at Huddersfield showed the effects of a long season and a turbulent week. Read
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The Kooks, Birmingham Academy
Apr 28 2008 | Gig Reviews
THE Kooks couldn't have got a worse press in recent months if they'd rigged the Zimbabwean elections or gone on stage clutching the Olympic torch every night. Read
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Bjork, Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
Apr 28 2008 | Gig Reviews
BEING dull and predictable are words you can never use to describe Bjork and this amazing gig showed why. Read
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Salisbury rounds off stunning win
Apr 28 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
EVERY now and then a county championship match throws up a climax from which everyone present will long recall: "I was there." Read
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Maddy: It was a great team effort
Apr 28 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE will face Leicestershire in the championship at Edgbaston, starting tomorrow, buoyed by some "great team cricket", reckons Darren Maddy. Read
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Everton 2 Aston Villa 2
Apr 28 2008 | Aston Villa FC match reports
NOT since the Duke of Wellington was trampling over Napoleon on the battlefields of Waterloo has Europe been fought over so vociferously by two battle-hardened generals, writes BILL HOWELL. Read
