Sep
2008
Articles from 22nd Sep 2008
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Teacher astruck off after class complains
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham News
A TOP class at a Birmingham school “failed” their teacher after being set a special test to judge her competence. Read
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Brave Joshua Rowe sets the pace
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham News
LITTLE Joshua Rowe led the way on a sponsored walk to raise funds for a meningitis charity just two years after battling the disease. Read
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MP asks for sleaze watchdog probe
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Parliament's sleaze watchdog is considering whether to mount an inquiry into claims that Labour MP Keith Vaz tried to interfere in a court case, it was disclosed today. Read
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Miliband pledge on Pakistan blast
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism following the blast which ripped through a major hotel in Islamabad, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said. Read
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Police 'thought Menezes was bomber'
Sep 22 2008 | National News
The officers who shot Jean Charles de Menezes at Stockwell Tube Station were convinced he was a suicide bomber who could only be stopped by an "instant killing", an inquest heard. Read
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UK 'has uphill task in Afghanistan'
Sep 22 2008 | National News
British soldiers in Afghanistan face a "long uphill task" and progress in the country could take years to achieve, Defence Secretary Des Browne has warned. Read
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Man 'phoned mother before killings'
Sep 22 2008 | National News
A man believed to have killed his two young daughters before committing suicide phoned their mother to say "the children have gone to sleep forever", a family friend said. Read
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HBOS chief defends bank takeover
Sep 22 2008 | National News
HBOS chief executive Andy Hornby has defended his company's takeover by Lloyds TSB, telling staff: "It was the right thing to do." Read
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Lehman deal 'may save 1,000 jobs'
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Japanese bank Nomura is understood to have been chosen as preferred bidder to buy Lehman Brothers' European arm in a deal that could save at least 1,000 London jobs. Read
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Miliband hails 'inspirational' PM
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has paid a high-profile tribute to Gordon Brown, using his conference speech to praise the Prime Minister's leadership on the global stage. Read
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Ignore media speculation: Coroner
Sep 22 2008 | National News
The jurors in the Jean Charles de Menezes inquest were warned to ignore "inaccurate" speculation and decide for themselves how he met his death at the hands of police. Read
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Death father 'caring for daughters'
Sep 22 2008 | National News
A man believed to have killed his two young daughters before committing suicide was caring for them for the first time since he split from their mother, his friend said. Read
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Union chief urges bonus crackdown
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has been urged by a top union leader to tackle the City's bonus culture. Read
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Darling warns of 'bumpy road ahead'
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling warned of a bumpy road ahead for the economy as he promised tighter regulation to stabilise the banking system. Read
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Low-key de Menezes inquest protest
Sep 22 2008 | National News
The inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes began with a low-key protest. Read
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Hutton: Must push for nuclear power
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Britain must press ahead with new coal and nuclear power stations to keep the nation's lights on, Business Secretary John Hutton said. Read
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Jobs bonanza in £30bn nuclear plan
Sep 22 2008 | National News
The UK economy could receive a £30 billion boost, creating thousands of highly skilled new jobs, through the building of new nuclear power stations, according to a report. Read
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House prices on downward spiral
Sep 22 2008 | National News
House prices continued their downward spiral during September with the Government's stamp duty initiative appearing to have little impact on the market, figures showed. Read
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Number of young locked up increases
Sep 22 2008 | National News
The number of children locked up by the courts in England and Wales has increased fivefold in a decade, the charity Barnardo's said. Read
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Patient to be quizzed over shooting
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Police were waiting at a hospital to interview a man in connection with a shooting in which a man died and his wife was injured. Read
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Man killed in M-way lorry crash
Sep 22 2008 | National News
A man was killed when he was struck by a lorry as he ran across a motorway near a service station. Read
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Darling dismisses tax rise claims
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling sought to provide reassurance over claims that voters face tax rises as he pledged to take whatever steps necessary to deal with the current financial turmoil. Read
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Neighbours alert charity to abuse
Sep 22 2008 | National News
At least 7,000 seriously abused children received help last year after concerned neighbours alerted the NSPCC, the charity has revealed. Read
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Protests planned at Menezes inquest
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Protesters are expected at the opening of the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. Read
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Business chiefs blame PM on economy
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Business leaders have condemned the Government for failing to deal with the economic crisis. Read
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Minister to take on nuclear critics
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Industry Secretary John Hutton is set to take on opponents of new nuclear and coal-fired power stations, accusing them of putting Britain's sovereignty and security at risk. Read
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Darling pledge over economic crisis
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling is set to promise to take whatever steps are necessary to deal with the current financial turmoil, but will concede that no national government acting alone can deal with the problems of globalisation. Read
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Man and two children are found dead
Sep 22 2008 | National News
The bodies of a man and two young children have been found at a garage by police. Read
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Red phone box salvage plan extended
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Telecoms giant BT has extended the deadline for local authorities to contribute towards saving little-used red phone boxes from being scrapped. Read
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Disabled children 'missing out'
Sep 22 2008 | National News
Disabled children are missing out on the fun and games of a typical childhood, a new report claims. Read
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Curtis Davies: Let's keep it going
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
CURTIS Davies has warned his Villa team-mates not to get carried away by the club’s third successive away win in a week. Read
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No hiding the class gap in the derby
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
THE Mail's Villa man BILL HOWELL reflects on an absorbing tussle but one in which Martin O'Neill's side continue to hold the Indian sign over their Black Country rivals Read
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Gabby Agbonlahor pays tribute to John Carew
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
GABBY Agbonlahor paid tribute to John Carew after the Norwegian striker’s monumental performance against Albion – and insisted only Brazilian legend Pele would push him aside as his dream partner. Read
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John Carew happy to adopt the Ruud van Nistelrooy role
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
JOHN Carew revealed he has taken a leaf out of Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s book with his ability to find the net from set-pieces. Read
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West Bromwich Albion will beat drop, says Curtis Davies
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
CURTIS Davies revelled in a derby atmosphere as Villa extended their 23 year unbeaten record against Albion but insisted afterwards that his former club will beat the drop. Read
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Martin O'Neill: We were amazing
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill today paid tribute to his players’ “amazing” fitness levels after seeing them rise to fourth in the Premier League – just two points behind early pace-setters Arsenal. Read
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Pastures new for Aston Villa media boss Phil Mepham
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ASTON Villa’s long-standing communications manager Phil Mepham has left the club. Read
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Birmingham City 0 Blackpool 1
Sep 22 2008 | Match Reports
THE last time Blues lost at home was to Chelsea. No disgrace there and, indeed, Blues played them off the park and didn’t have the best of luck. Read
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Exeter 70 Moseley 10
Sep 22 2008 | Moseley RFC
MOSELEY will try to forget the events at Sandy Park on Saturday after a performance that head coach Ian Smith described as “embarrassing.” Read
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Team lacked any pattern, says Alex McLeish
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish wasted little time in abandoning Blues’ starting formation to revert to 4-4-2. Read
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Alex McLeish: I can understand Birmingham City fans' boos
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish refused to make any excuses as Blues slumped to their first defeat of the season. Read
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Jeff Hall clock to be replaced by Birmingham City
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham City News
THE Jeff Hall memorial clock is set to be replaced with a bigger version after the adverse reaction from Blues’ supporters. Read
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Alex McLeish set to wield the axe at Birmingham City
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish today admitted he was contemplating wielding the axe after Blues’ awful performance in the defeat by Blackpool. Read
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Cameron Jerome: That was not good enough
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham City News
CAMERON Jerome has admitted that Blues put in an unacceptable performance losing to Blackpool. Read
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West Bromwich Albion were let down by poor defending, says Tony Mowbray
Sep 22 2008 | West Brom News
ALBION manager Tony Mowbray has urged his side to learn from their mistakes as they continue their path along the Premier League ‘learning curve’. Read
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Tony Mowbray: Re-shuffle hurt us
Sep 22 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray conceded that the loss of Abdoulaye Meite hampered Albion’s chances. Read
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Robert Koren : West Bromwich Albion have to start winning
Sep 22 2008 | West Brom News
ROBERT Koren believes Albion must start putting teams to the sword – or pay the consequences. Read
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James Morrison: Change cost us the game
Sep 22 2008 | West Brom News
JAMES Morrison believes the late changes to Albion’s first team hampered their hopes of winning yesterday’s derby against Villa. Read
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Right result for Worcestershire suits Steve Rhodes
Sep 22 2008 | Worcestershire CCC
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket, Steve Rhodes, insisted his side had backed up their Pro40 Division One status by beating Glamorgan by 103 runs in the promotion-relegation play-off at Cardiff. Read
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Preston North End 1 Wolves 3
Sep 22 2008 | Wolves Match Reports
THERE’S surely only one thing that can stop Wolves getting promoted this season – the old Molineux failing of over-confidence. Read
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Stourbridge 44 Mounts Bay 13
Sep 22 2008 | Stourbridge RFC
STOURBRIDGE’S director of rugby Neil Mitchell was not celebrating even though his side secured their first win of the season with a six-try demolition of their Cornish visitors at Stourton Park. Read
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Blue Square Premier - Harriers keep up the chase
Sep 22 2008 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers continued their cracking run of form in the Premier Division with a shock 2-1 win at Weymouth. Read
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Southern League - Halesowen boss Morell Maison in 'assault on player'
Sep 22 2008 | Non-League
HALESOWEN Town’s 2-1 reverse at Chippenham was soured further following an unsightly brawl at the end of the game. Read
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Brighton 0 Walsall 1
Sep 22 2008 | Match Reports
WHATEVER Walsall achieve between now and next May, this win by nine men at the Withdean Stadium will surely go down as one of the most remarkable in the club’s chequered history. Read
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Brummies rely on Elite duo at Wolves
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
BIRMINGHAM have booked top Elite League stars Davey Watt and Eddie Kennett for tonight’s Midland Shield clash at Wolverhampton (7.30). Read
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Hamilton states his case
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton on Monday flew to Singapore with his integrity intact after a demanding five-and-a-half-hour International Court of Appeal hearing in Paris. Read
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Hull sign Stelios
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Hull have signed former Bolton midfielder Stelios Giannakopoulos. Read
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Bank appointed to handle Magpies sale
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has appointed investment bank Seymour Pierce to handle the sale of the club. Read
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Carvalho sidelined with knee problem
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Ricardo Carvalho's knee injury could rule him out for up to a month of Chelsea's Barclays Premier League title challenge. Read
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Football League rule out Watford replay
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
The Football League have confirmed that there is no prospect of the Coca-Cola Championship clash between Watford and Reading being replayed. Read
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Raynor out of World Cup
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Hull winger Gareth Raynor's hopes of playing in the World Cup have been dashed after he was forced to withdraw from the England train-on squad due to a toe problem. Read
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Symons takes Us caretaker role
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Colchester assistant-boss Kit Symons has taken the role of caretaker manager in the wake of Geraint Williams' departure - and has thrown his hat into the ring for the full-time role. Read
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Westwood blames crowd antics on Azinger
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Lee Westwood has blamed American captain Paul Azinger for the behaviour of a minority of the home crowd during Europe's 16 1/2 points to 11 1/2 Ryder Cup defeat at Valhalla. Read
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Azinger: Don't blame Faldo
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Nick Faldo's European Ryder Cup captaincy has been strongly defended by United States rival Paul Azinger. Read
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No further action for United
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United will face no further action over their conduct at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Read
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New deal for Djourou
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Johan Djourou has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. Read
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Williams leaves Colchester
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Colchester have announced manager Geraint Williams is departing the struggling League One club by mutual consent. Read
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Coppell amenable to replay option
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Reading manager Steve Coppell has insisted that he has "no objection" to replaying their 2-2 draw with Watford after the farcical goal his side were awarded on Saturday. Read
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Nigerians show interest in Newcastle
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
A consortium of wealthy Nigerians are planning to take over Newcastle United, according to a report in Africa. Read
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Prandelli: Montolivo not joining Zola
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli has insisted midfielder Riccardo Montolivo will not be sold to West Ham or any other club in January. Read
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Murray calls for greater passion
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Andy Murray insists his Great Britain team-mates need to display more passion if they are to resurrect their Davis Cup fortunes. Read
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Promising future for Dragons - Potter
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Departing coach Mick Potter believes Catalans Dragons have a tremendous future ahead of them as he leaves for England to embark on the latest chapter of his coaching career. Read
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Controversial goal decisive for Brown
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Hull boss Phil Brown admitted Tim Cahill's controversial goal was the turning point in their 2-2 draw with Everton on Sunday. Read
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Players jump to Faldo's defence
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Nick Faldo sat and listened to his players defending his actions on Sunday night as European dreams of a fourth successive Ryder Cup victory lay in tatters. Read
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Ramos commits himself to Spurs
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Juande Ramos is appealing for time and patience to end Tottenham's early-season slump but knows results must change quickly before it becomes a full-blown crisis. Read
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Hughes has faith in new owner
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Mark Hughes is confident that Manchester City's new owner will not prove to be the latest Barclays Premier League let-down. Read
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United braced for FA call
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United can expect a call from the FA on Monday after having seven players booked in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday. Read
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Azinger won't divulge secret of success
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Paul Azinger vowed to keep the secrets to American success at Valhalla under wraps after his side regained the Ryder Cup for the first time since 1999 on Sunday night. Read
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Westwood hits out at abuse
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
Lee Westwood on Sunday hit out at the "shameful" abuse hurled at him during the Ryder Cup at Valhalla. Read
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Faldo plan fails as USA win
Sep 22 2008 | National Sport
The Ryder Cup returned to American hands in Muhammad Ali's home town on Sunday as Nick Faldo's plan to "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee" went up in smoke. Read
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Chris Iwelumo: Red card clash was accidental
Sep 22 2008 | Wolves FC News
HAT-TRICK hero Chris Iwelumo insists he will get off the red card that soured his first treble in a Wolves shirt. Read
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Cambridge 29 Birmingham & Solihull 33
Sep 22 2008 | Bees RFC
BIRMINGHAM & Solihull made an early statement of their intent to return to National One at the first attempt with an important win at Grantchester Road. Read
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The rime of the ancient premier
Sep 22 2008 | David Bell
IT all started as a bit of blogger’s whimsy. Read
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We Love...You'll Love
Sep 22 2008 | We Love...You'll Love
See how porridge can help your skin - not just your hunger at breakfast time. Read
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Jobs axed as Delton of Birmingham goes into administration
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM engineering firm has collapsed after 35 years, with 80 workers made redundant in the latest big blow to Midland manufacturing. Read
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'Killer' virus shuts ward at City Hospital
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
PATIENTS were today quarantined and banned from receiving visitors after being struck down by a suspected potential killer bug on a ward at a Birmingham hospital. Read
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Band’s coach crash terror as ‘brakes fail’
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER claimed today that terrified members of a marching band were warned the brakes on their coach had failed moments before it crashed. Read
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Burlesque keep-fit sessions are a hit
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
INSTRUCTOR Steph Heath will be cracking the whip, literally, as she launches new fitness classes with a difference in Birmingham. Read
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Farmer's body found in Staffordshire field
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE death of a farmer whose body was found in a Midland field near agricultural machinery was being investigated today by police and the Health & Safety Executive. Read
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Bishop Sentamu - how I met Birmingham's gangs
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER Bishop of Birmingham John Sentamu has spoken of the time he was blindfolded and taken to a secret hideout in an attempt to persuade witnesses to give evidence in a high-profile city murder trial. Read
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Sun shines on Severn Valley Railway steam gala
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
IT WAS full steam ahead for the Severn Valley Railway as it celebrated a return to form with its Autumn Steam Gala. Read
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Birmingham teacher struck off after class complains
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
A TOP class at a Birmingham school “failed” their teacher after being set a special test to judge her competence. Read
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Rocket for Tories over lap-dancing gaffe from Labour women
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
LABOUR’S female cabinet ministers have rounded on the Conservatives after an advert for a lap-dancing club was distributed among delegates to the Tory conference in Birmingham. Read
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Letisha and Charlene trust aids gang crime war
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE New Year Shooting Memorial Trust is to help lead the fight against gang and knife crime, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said. Read
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Acorns launches £2m home care appeal
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
ACORNS Children’s Hospice today launched a £2 million appeal to help severely ill Midland youngsters be treated in the comfort of their own home. Read
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Lichfield teacher wins competition
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE founder of a school for children with dyslexia has won the Midlands heat of ITV’s Teacher of the Year competition. Read
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Last plea to save Chelmsley Wood schools
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
DOZENS of parents were today making a desperate plea to keep their children’s primary school open. Read
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Midland Labour MPs stare into polls abyss
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
LABOUR faces wipeout in the West Midlands, according to a new poll which found the Tories could gain 26 seats in the region. Read
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Brave Joshua Rowe sets the pace for meningitis research
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
LITTLE Joshua Rowe led the way on a sponsored walk to raise funds for a meningitis charity just two years after battling the disease. Read
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Midland churches get new Moderator
Sep 22 2008 | Top Stories
A NEW leader has been appointed to oversee more than 140 churches and 6,000 worshippers in the West Midlands. Read
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Skin Balms
Sep 22 2008 | Tried and Tested
Need to hydrate those patches of dry skin? Check out our Tried and Tested on skin balms. Read
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Holiday nosedived after card blunder
Sep 22 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
BIRMINGHAM man Dave Chesworth has warned holiday-makers to make sure they let their bank know they will be travelling abroad after he found himself in Egypt without any cash. Read
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Moisturising creams
Sep 22 2008 | Budget v Blow It
Olay total effects 7x Day Cream v Chanel's Sublimage Essential Regenerating Cream Texture Universelle. Read
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Clayton Ince praises Walsall team-mates
Sep 22 2008 | Walsall FC News
GIANT keeper Clayton Ince shook off the effects of a niggling cold to play a major part in Walsall’s amazing win with nine men at the Withdean Stadium. Read
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Worcester 17 Leicester 19
Sep 22 2008 | Worcester Warriors RFC
WORCESTER were denied as share of the sp[oils by a controversial first-half penalty from Toby Flood. Read
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Mind the gap, Allan Donald warns Warwickshire
Sep 22 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
ALLAN Donald has warned that Warwickshire must raise their game “several notches” to cope with First Division cricket next season. Read
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I'm your man, Darren Maddy tells Ashley Giles
Sep 22 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
DARREN Maddy voiced his pride after Warwickshire sealed championship promotion with a six-wicket win over Essex at Chelmsford. Read
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Warwickshire pacemen to get up to speed in South Africa
Sep 22 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE’S seamers will travel to South Africa next spring for an intensive three-week masterclass with bowling coach Allan Donald. Read
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West Bromwich Albion 1 Aston Villa 2
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC match reports
ASTON Villa beat Albion in possibly the first West Midlands derby to be decided during the warm-up. Read
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West Bromwich Albion 1 Aston Villa 2
Sep 22 2008 | Aston Villa FC match reports
JOHN Carew tormented the West Brom defence as Martin O'Neill's side registered a third away win in six days to maintain a push for a Champions League spot. Read
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Digs to die for!
Sep 22 2008 | Home
STUDENTS – normally that messiest of species – will soon be settling into their new rooms in colleges and universities. Read
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Top tips for homecare and DIY problems
Sep 22 2008 | Home
This week John Hancock from Homeserve is back to help the readers of the Birmingham Mail with more handy hints to tackle all those niggling home care and DIY problems. Read
