Nov
2008
Articles from 26th Nov 2008
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Birmingham National Sea Life Centre celebrates its first birth of turtles
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
TWO baby turtles, the size of 50 pence pieces, are the first offspring of a new turtle sanctuary at Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre Read
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An overturned car causes fresh rush-hour trouble on the M6
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
THE former Birmingham kids’ home boss who was struck off for abusing his position by “inappropriately” examining vulnerable children today refused to comment on his shame. Read
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Bromsgrove girl Jess on the road to being Britain's latest cycling star
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
MIDLAND teenager Jess Varnish is cycling’s new golden girl. Read
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THOUSANDS of furious taxi drivers today demanded an apology from Birmingham City Council after a meeting over plans to introduce single-colour cabs ended in farce.
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
Police were called to Villa Park last night as up to 3,000 minicab drivers jostled to get into the Holte Suite meeting room, which has a capacity of just 800. Read
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FOOD lovers were out in force as one of the highlights of the culinary calendar rolled into Birmingham.
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
Crowds flocked to The Good Food Show at the NEC to sample the best grub, drink and watch 25 top celebrity chefs at work. Read
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Land Rover plant in Solihull closes for extra week at Christmas
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
By Jon Griffin Read
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Birmingham soldier's mother pays a moving tribute to her son who was killed in Afghanistan
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
THE mother of a Birmingham soldier killed fighting the Taliban said her son “died doing something he believed in”. Read
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Taxi drivers fume at rises in Birmingham City Council charges
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
Cabbies fume at council charges Read
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A violent YouTube video is removed from internet after being exposed by the Birmingham Mail
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
A SICKENING video showing thugs involved in a violent street brawl has been taken off the internet after it was exposed by the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Birmingham soldier's mother pays a moving tribute to her son who was killed in Afghanistan
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham News
THE mother of a Birmingham soldier killed fighting the Taliban said her son “died doing something he believed in”. Read
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Dozens feared dead in Mumbai attacks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Dozens of people are feared dead after gunmen attacked at least seven luxury hotels in Mumbai, India's financial capital. Read
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Dozen die in Mumbai gun attacks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Dozens of people have been killed and at least 200 others wounded in attacks by terrorist gunmen at two luxury hotels and five other sites in Mumbai, India. Read
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EP caught in hotel attack
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A British Euro-MP was among guests forced to flee fire in their Mumbai hotel during an attack by gunmen. Read
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MEP caught in hotel attack
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A British Euro-MP was among guests forced to flee fire in their Mumbai hotel during an attack by gunmen. Read
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'Administration for Woolies arm'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
High street store Woolworths' retail division is poised to go into administration, a company source said. Read
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Woolies 'to appoint administrators'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Struggling high street store Woolworths is to appoint administrators, it has been reported. Read
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MFI calls in administrators
Nov 26 2008 | National News
More than 1,000 jobs are under threat after furniture chain MFI confirmed it had called in administrators. Read
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Lesbian soldier wins payout
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Ministry of Defence has been ordered to pay nearly £190,000 to a lesbian soldier who was sexually harassed by a male sergeant. Read
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Fourth man guilty of biker murder
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A fourth member of a motorcycle gang has been found guilty of murdering a Hells Angel. Read
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Death crash coach driver jailed
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A National Express coach driver who caused a terrifying crash which left three passengers dead while giving a safety announcement as he sped around a bend has been jailed for five years. Read
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Accused: I wasn't one in control
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews has denied being "the one in control" of a plan to abduct the youngster and claim £50,000 reward money. Read
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PM: Lessons must be learned on rapist
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown said that lessons must be learned from the case of a man who repeatedly raped his two daughters over more than two decades, fathering nine children by them. Read
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Warning over Baby P 'witch hunt'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A "witch hunt" for people to blame for the Baby P tragedy could cause a shortage in skilled child protection professionals, a local government leader has warned. Read
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UK reporter 'kidnapped in Somalia'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A British reporter is believed to be one of two foreign journalists kidnapped in northern Somalia. Read
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Leaders clash over 'VAT bombshell'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Tory leader David Cameron claims the Government is planning a VAT "bombshell" that would hit every family in the country. Read
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Shannon accused denies car claim
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews has denied pushing the young girl into his car. Read
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Sharp drop in consumer spending
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Consumer spending saw its sharpest decline for 13 years between July and September, official figures have shown. Read
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100 jobs axed as ferry firm sinks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
More than 100 jobs are to be lost after administrators were unable to find a buyer for cross-Channel ferry company SpeedFerries, it has been announced. Read
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Inquiry into daughters' rape ordeal
Nov 26 2008 | National News
An independent review is under way into the case of a rapist who fathered seven children with his two daughters. Read
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MFI battling for survival - report
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Furniture chain MFI is battling for survival amid a row over unpaid rents, it has been reported. Read
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Mandelson warns credit card firms
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Government has warned credit card companies that they could face an Office of Fair Trading investigation if they fail to stamp out bad practice within their ranks. Read
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UK tourists in airport bombs terror
Nov 26 2008 | National News
British tourists in Thailand were facing terror and turmoil after protesters forced Bangkok airport to cancel all flights. Read
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Woolies shares suspended amid talks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Shares in high street retailer Woolworths have been suspended as talks continued over plans to rescue the business. Read
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BAA in pledge on Heathrow noise
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The owner of Heathrow Airport said it would ask the Government to appoint an independent assessor to check noise and air quality limits if it received the go-ahead for a third runway at the site. Read
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MFI 'could go into administration'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Furniture company MFI is in danger of going into administration, it has been reported. Read
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Britons stranded in airport protest
Nov 26 2008 | National News
British holidaymakers are stranded in "no-man's land" at Thailand's main airport after it was occupied by anti-government protesters. Read
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New bluetongue strain found in UK
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A new strain of the animal disease bluetongue has appeared in the UK after infected cattle were brought into the country, the Government has said. Read
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MoD condemned over 'cost-saving'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Ministry of Defence was accused of putting cost-savings on equipment projects ahead of ensuring troops fighting on the frontline have the kit they need. Read
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Tory lead cut in post-PBR poll
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Labour has narrowed the Conservative lead to just four points in the first opinion poll taken since Monday's Pre-Budget Report. Read
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Fury at 'secret VAT increase'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
David Cameron has accused Gordon Brown of planning a secret "tax bombshell" after it emerged that the Treasury had considered raising VAT by 1% to 18.5% following the General Election. Read
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Small-scale power generation urged
Nov 26 2008 | National News
More small-scale and local power generation from renewables is needed as part of moves to make homes and businesses greener, a report for the Government said. Read
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Warning over Baby P reaction
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A knee-jerk reaction to the Baby P tragedy risks derailing the work of those trying to protect vulnerable children, a local authority leader is due to warn. Read
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Inquiry into daughters' ordeal
Nov 26 2008 | National News
An independent review is under way into the case of a rapist who fathered seven children with his two daughters. Read
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'A third see street crime increase'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A third of the UK population have seen an increase in street crime in their neighbourhood over the past five years. Read
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£9.6bn Thames regeneration planned
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Government will not water down its £9.6 billion project to regenerate the Thames Gateway region because of the economic crisis, the minister responsible for the scheme said. Read
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Villa star Carlos Cuellar in race to be fit for Fulham clash
Nov 26 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA boss Martin O’Neill insists defender Carlos Cuellar is making “solid progress” in his bid to be fit to face Fulham this weekend. Read
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Blues cruise to victory against Ipswich Town
Nov 26 2008 | Match Reports
AS JAMES McFadden remarked after Blues’ unsatisfactory draw at Nottingham Forest: if it’s a crisis, then it’s not a bad crisis to be in. Read
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Blues cruise to victory against Ipswich Town
Nov 26 2008 | Match Reports
AS JAMES McFadden remarked after Blues’ unsatisfactory draw at Nottingham Forest: if it’s a crisis, then it’s not a bad crisis to be in. Read
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Blues cruise to victory against Ipswich Town
Nov 26 2008 | Match Reports
AS JAMES McFadden remarked after Blues’ unsatisfactory draw at Nottingham Forest: if it’s a crisis, then it’s not a bad crisis to be in. Read
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Blues 2 Ipswich Town 1
Nov 26 2008 | Match Reports
AS James McFadden remarked after Blues unsatisfactory draw at Nottingham Forest, if it's a crisis, then it's not a bad crisis to be in. Read
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Liam Ridgewell dedicates goal after death
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham City News
LIAM Ridgewell fired home the sweetest goal of his career last night and then dedicated the strike to a close friend who had just lost a relative. Read
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Blues aim to keep chasing pack at bay, says Sebastian Larsson
Nov 26 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES and Wolves continue to surge away at the top of the Championship, setting up a potential firecracker of a derby at Molineux on Saturday. Read
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West Bromwich Albion boss is banking on loan stars
Nov 26 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion will go for loans over cash deals this January - with Tony Mowbray revealing that a defensive midfielder and striker are top of his list. Read
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Coffee memo sympathy for Byrne
Nov 26 2008 | Jon Walker
BIRMINGHAM MP Liam Byrne (Lab, Hodge Hill) has received some stick for his memo to civil servants, in which he explains when he likes his soup and coffee (cappuccino in the morning and espresso at 3pm). Read
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Middlesex delay trip after attacks
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Middlesex captain Shaun Udal has revealed the team will not be travelling to India as planned following the terror attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday. Read
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Gerrard fires Liverpool into last 16
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Steven Gerrard's 30th goal in Europe sent his side into the last 16 of the Champions League after a 1-0 win over Marseille. Read
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Lampard sees red in Blues draw
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea squandered the chance to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League with another dreadful European away performance culminating in a 1-1 draw at Bordeaux. Read
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Sears signs new Hammers deal
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Freddie Sears has signed a new five-year contract at West Ham, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. Read
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Surgery blow for Hutton
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham full-back Alan Hutton will need an operation on his injured foot and is facing "a few months" on the sidelines, according to boss Harry Redknapp. Read
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England call up bowling duo
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
England have been forced to call up Sajid Mahmood and Amjad Khan as replacements in their one-day squad in India following injuries to Stuart Broad and Andrew Flintoff in Wednesday's fifth one-day international. Read
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Dallaglio backs Cipriani to shine
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Lawrence Dallaglio insists fly-half Danny Cipriani will bounce back from being dropped and go on to achieve great things for England - just like Jonny Wilkinson did. Read
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Trump towers in Sheffield
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Judd Trump beat Mark Joyce 6-1 to win the first professional title of his career and qualify for the prestigious Masters tournament. Read
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Drogba silent on Inter claims
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has refused to comment about his alleged secret meeting with Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca on Monday night. Read
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England suffer fifth defeat
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
England suffered their fifth successive defeat despite delivering their best batting display of the one-day series with India cruising to a six-wicket victory. Read
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Norris charged by FA
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Ipswich midfielder David Norris has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his controversial goal celebration in the win over Blackpool earlier this month. Read
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India on course once again
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
England were on course to suffer another comprehensive defeat to India despite taking three quick wickets in the fifth one-day international. Read
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Taylor apologises for outburst
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Middlesbrough defender Andrew Taylor has issued a public apology after becoming embroiled in a row with a fan. Read
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FA favour of big clubs - Davey
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Iain Hume was on Wednesday discharged from hospital as Barnsley accused the Football Association of "big-club bias." Read
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India threaten to steal the show
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
England were once again struggling to restrict India's free-scoring batsmen after Kevin Pietersen's century guided the tourists to their first competitive total of the one-day series. Read
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Football League clubs to vote on quota
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Football League clubs will vote on the introduction of a 'home-grown players' quota at an extraordinary general meeting next month. Read
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Tevez court battle continues
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
The legal battle over the Carlos Tevez affair will stretch into the new year after West Ham lodged an appeal against a High Court ruling in Sheffield United's favour. Read
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Calzaghe CBE hints at ring return
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Joe Calzaghe hinted he may continue fighting as he collected his CBE at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. Read
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Captain KP leads from the front
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen ended England's long wait for a century to guide his side to their most competitive score of the one-day series against India. Read
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Ecclestone's golden shot
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Bernie Ecclestone believes his controversial medal system to decide the Formula One world drivers' championship will be introduced next year. Read
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Pietersen holds England together
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
England's attempt to post their first competitive total of their one-day series was undermined by the loss of two wickets in five balls in the fifth match against India on Wednesday. Read
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Pietersen tries to repair early damage
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
England suffered two early setbacks as they attempted to halt India's winning run in the fifth match of the one-day series at the Barabati Stadium on Wednesday. Read
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Jones urges Wales to forget the past
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Wales captain Ryan Jones insists the history books have no bearing on Saturday's autumn Test finale against Australia. Read
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I'm not a celebrity - Cipriani
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Danny Cipriani insisted his rugby career is not being hampered by a "celebrity lifestyle", after he was dropped by England for this weekend's final autumn Test against New Zealand. Read
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Benitez unsure of Marseille approach
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez admits he does not know whether Champions League rivals Marseille will be brave or cautious at Anfield on Wednesday. Read
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Scolari irritated by Drogba rumours
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea will go into Wednesday's vital Champions League showdown with Bordeaux surrounded by yet more controversy over their Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba. Read
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England drop Anderson and Bell
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
England have made two changes to their line-up as they desperately seek a winning formula and prevent India moving closer to a one-day series whitewash. Read
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Honour for Calzaghe
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Undefeated world champion Joe Calzaghe will receive a CBE from the Queen on Wednesday. Read
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Wilson devastated as Bhoys bow out
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Celtic were left stunned after the 2-1 Champions League defeat at Aalborg which sent them crashing out of Europe on Tuesday night. Read
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You have to challenge Ron - Pellegrini
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Villarreal coach Manuel Pellegrini denied his team set out to target Cristiano Ronaldo in their Champions League stalemate at home to Manchester United. Read
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Fabregas eyes another Chelsea win
Nov 26 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas wants to lead his club back into the Barclays Premier League title race, after sealing a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Read
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Six-point gap for Wolves counts for nothing, says Mick McCarthy
Nov 26 2008 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES manager Mick McCarthy insisted his side’s six-point lead on top of the Championship counted for nothing. Read
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Tom Ross says there is too much hypocrisy surrounding Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God'
Nov 26 2008 | Tom Ross Column
I HAVE been amused and at times bemused by the hypocrisy surrounding the visit to Scotland of Diego Maradona. Read
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FOOD lovers were out in force as one of the highlights of the culinary calendar rolled into Birmingham.
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
Crowds flocked to The Good Food Show at the NEC to sample the best grub, drink and watch 25 top celebrity chefs at work. Read
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Tesco to cut VAT rate three days early
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco announced today that it will implement the VAT cut three days early on a range of goods in an effort to help families save on Christmas shopping bills. Read
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Birmingham plan for engineers of the future
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
PLANS have been revealed to create an eighth learning academy in Birmingham with an emphasis on creating the Midlands engineers of the future. Read
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Furious Birmingham taxi drivers demand apology
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
Police were called to Villa Park last night as up to 3,000 minicab drivers jostled to get into the Holte Suite meeting room, which has a capacity of just 800. Read
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Parents appear in court over death of their four-year-old son Abdul Hakkam Fahad
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE parents of a four-year-old boy have appeared in court charged with his manslaughter. Read
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Karren Brady lends a hand to start building work on £2.8m teen cancer unit
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
BLUES boss Karren Brady was today kicking off the start of building work to create a £2.8 million specialist teenage cancer unit for sick youngsters across the region. Read
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Land Rover plant in Solihull closes for extra week at Christmas
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE giant Land Rover plant at Solihull is to close down for nearly three weeks over Christmas and New Year in another production cutback at the Midlands’ biggest factory. Read
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Taxi drivers fume at rises in Birmingham City Council charges
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THERE was an angry mood among drivers as they struggled to get inside the Holte Suite for the crucial meeting. Read
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Birmingham soldier's mother pays a moving tribute to her son who was killed in Afghanistan
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE mother of a Birmingham soldier killed fighting the Taliban said her son “died doing something he believed in”. Read
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News in brief
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
BEN Shephard was confirmed today as the new host of the revitalised Krypton Factor on ITV1. The 33-year-old will bring the show back to prime-time audiences in January, nearly 14 years after it last appeared in the schedules. Read
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Investigation launched into Sheffield man who raped his two daughters repeatedly over 19 year period
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
LIB Dem leader Nick Clegg said today he “can’t imagine a better definition of being evil” than the case of a father who repeatedly raped his two daughters, making them pregnant 19 times over a period spanning more than quarter of a century. Read
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Woolworths shares are suspended amidst crisis talks to rescue the business
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
SHARES in high street retailer Woolworths were suspended today as talks continued over plans to rescue the business. Read
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Government had planned increase in VAT after General Election
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
DAVID Cameron accused Gordon Brown today of planning a secret “tax bombshell” after it emerged the Treasury considered increasing VAT by one per cent to 18.5 per cent following the General Election. Read
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3,000 left stranded at Bangkok airport
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
BRITISH holidaymakers were stranded in “no-man’s land” at Thailand’s main airport after it was occupied by anti-government protesters, a Foreign Office spokesman said today. Read
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An overturned car causes fresh rush-hour trouble on the M6
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
DRIVERS on the M6 faced fresh problems today after a car overturned at the start of the morning rush hour. Read
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Man in court charged with murder of care worker found in the grounds of Halesowen church
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was due in court today charged with murdering a Midland care worker found dead in the grounds of a Halesowen church. Read
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Former Birmingham social worker struck off for misconduct with vulnerable children
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE former Birmingham kids’ home boss who was struck off for abusing his position by “inappropriately” examining vulnerable children today refused to comment on his shame. Read
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Birmingham National Sea Life Centre celebrates its first birth of turtles
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
TWO baby turtles, the size of 50 pence pieces, are the first offspring of a new turtle sanctuary at Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre Read
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Take That fans in mad scramble for Coventry Ricoh Arena Concert tickets
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
TAKE THAT fans are expected to take their sleeping bags and start queuing outside the Ricoh Arena later today in an effort to be first in line for tickets for the group's concert in Coventry next summer. Read
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Education campaigners call for public debate about 'privatisation' of Birmingham secondary schools
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
EDUCATION campaigners fighting the “privatisation” of Birmingham’s secondary schools have urged parents to demand an open public debate about academies. Read
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A violent YouTube video is removed from internet after being exposed by the Birmingham Mail
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
A SICKENING video showing thugs involved in a violent street brawl has been taken off the internet after it was exposed by the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Midland bakery Firkins has gone into administration with the loss of 140 jobs
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands bakery Firkins has gone into administration with the loss of 140 jobs and the closure of 21 shops. Read
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Third biker found guilty of Hells Angel M40 murder
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
A THIRD member of a motorcycle gang has been found guilty of the murder of a Hells Angel on the M40 in Warwickshire. Read
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More delays for Midland rail users
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Midland passengers are facing another six months of rail delays despite £8 billion-worth of engineering on the West Coast Mainline, it was claimed today. Read
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2 for 1 on Photos with Santa for all of our readers
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE Pallasades Grotto is now open for this Christmas season. We’ve teamed up with Santa and his team to offer every Birmingham Mail reader a FREE photo with Santa (worth £3.50 each). Read
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Birmingham movie director Ben Fellows in film cash backing plea
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE future of a feature film by an acclaimed Birmingham-bred director is dangling by a thread after the credit crisis forced its US backer to pull out. Read
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Birmingham cinema charity bows out
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
The Birmingham and Midlands Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund supported soldier’s families during World War One and supported their descendants for decades afterwards. Read
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Police to hand out scrapers to Birmingham motorists
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
During the cold snap drivers leave their car engines running before leaving for work. Read
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Cotteridge centre woman's 100th birthday
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
BIRTHDAY girls Elsie Sleigh and Elsie Cobell have clocked up almost 200 years on the planet between them. Read
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Bromsgrove girl Jess on the road to being Britain's latest cycling star
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND teenager Jess Varnish is cycling’s new golden girl. Read
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Antelope birth shock for Birmingham Nature Centre
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
AND baby makes three! A one-day-old Sitatunga antelope peers through the legs of its parents after its surprise arrival at Birmingham Nature Centre. Read
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Woman loan collector attacked in Woodgate Valley
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
A FEMALE loan collector was punched in the face by a thug as she struggled to stop him stealing her cash collections. Read
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Michelin-starred chef Heathcote brings top quality cuisine to Birmingham hospital patients
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
DINERS fork out hundreds of pounds for dishes by a Michelin-star chef at the top restaurants, but those delights are now being served up to patients at a Birmingham hospital. Read
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West Heath pupils earn Thinktank treat as part of Birmingham Mail anti-bullying campaign
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS from a West Heath school were given a VIP day out at the city’s Thinktank after winning a Birmingham Mail competition. Read
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Birmingham exhibition of Philip Townsend's pictures of the Rolling Stones in the early days
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
MUSIC fans could be in with a chance of owning their very own piece of rock ‘n’ roll history with a new exhibition. Read
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Award for cowboy traders crackdown in Sandwell
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN to run cowboy traders out of Sandwell has earned a council worker a top national award. Read
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15-year-old from Sutton Coldfield launches online business
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
Will, a Year 10 pupil at John Wilmott School in Sutton Coldfield, is the teenage brains behind Ladz.biz, the ultimate online accessory for cool adolescents. Read
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Sandwell teenager launches range of T-shirts
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
AN UNEMPLOYED Sandwell teenager has designs on running his own company after launching a range of T-shirts. Read
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Merchant Fish Bar in Bewdley in final of Fish and Chip Shops of the Year competition
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
Merchant Fish bar, in Bewdley, has been judged the best in the Midlands by industry experts Seafood. Read
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Redditch hosts ice-rink this Christmas
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
REDDITCH is to get a Christmas ice-rink. Read
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Birmingham muslims warned to steer clear of scam artists
Nov 26 2008 | Top Stories
An estimated 25,000 British Muslims are expected to join millions of other pilgrims from across the world in Saudi Arabia. Read
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Jonathan Trott still has international future after withdrawing from England training camp
Nov 26 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
Trott’s taking a break Read
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Giles has plan to make Warwickshire batsmen better
Nov 26 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE’S batsmen face an ordeal by repetition this winter as they hone their skills in time for First Division championship cricket in 2009. Read
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You make me feel alright
Nov 26 2008 | UK Holidays
AFTER working all week like a dog there is no better way to spend the weekend than in Liverpool at The Hard Days Night Hotel. Read
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Tipping: We all get it wrong!
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
WITH the issue of tipping hitting the news, Hotels.com research can reveal that nearly all of us get it wrong when it comes to tipping in hotels and restaurants. Read
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A first class honeymoon
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
HONEYMOONS in Style is the latest offering from the stable that produced Global Adventures in Style. This beautiful hybrid travel guide/coffee-table book once again encompasses Luxury Backpackers ethos of the contrasting themes of luxury and backpacking. Read
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Great for you and your pet
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
WITH the trend for ‘holidaying at home’ on the rise, Belvilla the holiday rental villa specialist, has everything to suit you – and your pet’s needs. Read
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Choice of villas
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
AFTER a successful first year Inghams’ Villas programme has gone from strength to strength. Read
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Get a ski bargain
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
EXPERIENCED skiers looking for a better value winter break and beginners who want more practice without breaking the bank are now able to hit the piste for less thanks to a new ski collection from alpharooms.com. Read
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Childhood memories
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
ALMOST half – 49 per cent – of British parents are planning to take their children on a British seaside holiday in order to relive their own childhood holiday memories, new research from Towergate Bakers reveals. Read
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Wales has haunted location
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
FRIGHT Nights, the UKs leading ghost hunting specialist, have announced the results of the second Great British ghost hunt an investigation to discover Britain’s most haunted location. Read
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Reading in bed
Nov 26 2008 | Travel News
EIGHT out of ten women would prefer more time between the sheets – to read rather than get raunchy, according to research from leading hotel brand Mercure. Read
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Go wet and wild in Cyprus
Nov 26 2008 | Holidays Abroad
TRYING to put my leg through the armhole of my wet suit, it was a bit of a giveaway I had not had much underwater experience. Read
