Sep
2009
Articles from 12th Sep 2009
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Chinn urges Phoenix Four to pay £1m each into MG Trust Fund
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham News
CARL Chinn has urged each of the Phoenix Four to pay £1 million to help the 6,500 workers who lost their jobs when the company collapsed. Read
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Sister of murdered fan pleas for calm ahead of blues villa derby
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham News
THE family of murdered Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest today made an impassioned plea for calm ahead of the Blues-Villa match tomorrow. Read
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Far-right groups accused over rally
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Organisers of a pro-Palestinian rally due to be staged in London on Sunday, accused far right groups of forcing a decision to break with tradition and switch the location at the last moment. Read
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Lockerbie bomber's health 'worsens'
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The health of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi has deteriorated markedly, it was reported. Read
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Tesco creating 1,500 insurance jobs
Sep 12 2009 | National News
More than 1,500 new jobs will be created as part of a deal between insurance company Fortis and supermarket giant Tesco, it was announced. Read
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Convicted drug smuggler gives birth
Sep 12 2009 | National News
A woman jailed in Laos for smuggling drugs who returned Britain to serve her sentence has given birth, it was revealed. Read
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Elizabeth Cross for fallen soldiers
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The relatives of soldiers killed on active service spoke of their pride after receiving the Elizabeth Cross from the Queen. Read
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12 children in hospital with E Coli
Sep 12 2009 | National News
A group of 12 children were being treated in hospital following an outbreak of the vomiting bug E Coli, health officials said. Read
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Bristol stabbing: Three questioned as murder inquiry launched
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Detectives launched a murder investigation today after a teenager "needlessly Read
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Revealed: The unlikely artist set to beat The Beatles to the chart number 1
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Dame Vera Lynn today spoke of her astonishment at being in the midst of a chart Read
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Queen honours soldiers' families
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The Queen has presented the Elizabeth Cross to the relatives of six soldiers killed on active service. Read
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Britain 'committed to Afghanistan'
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Britain's special representative to Afghanistan said he remains committed to help bringing peace to Afghanistan but the country needs long-term funding from all nations involved. Read
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UN Lockerbie bombing probe urged
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The UN General Assembly is being urged to hold an inquiry into the Lockerbie bombing, it emerged. Read
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'Economy needs time to rebalance'
Sep 12 2009 | National News
A slow recovery from the recession would be better for the country than a rapid bounce, the chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said. Read
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Post strike ahead of national vote
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Postal staff across the UK have gone on strike ahead of a national ballot planned for next week. Read
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Susan Boyle plans permanent move to America
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Britain's Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle is taking her act to America, Read
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RBS chief hopes for slow climb out of recession
Sep 12 2009 | National News
A slow recovery from the recession would be better for the country than a rapid Read
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Teenager dies in Bristol stabbing
Sep 12 2009 | National News
A teenager died after being stabbed outside a pub today, police said today. Read
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Britons held over 'kidnap plot'
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Dutch police have arrested three Britons with "violent reputations" following reports that a gang intended to take two people hostage, authorities in Holland confirmed. Read
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Comedian offers to buy school lamb
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Comedian Paul O'Grady has offered to buy a sheep reared by schoolchildren which is at the centre of a row over whether it should be sent to slaughter. Read
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Government clashes with MG Big Four
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The Government is embroiled in a bitter struggle with the businessmen who banked millions as MG Rover went bust. Read
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Police to probe MI6 torture claims
Sep 12 2009 | National News
An allegation that officers from Secret Intelligence Service MI6 were complicit in torture is to be investigated by the Metropolitan Police, it has been revealed. Read
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Three facing air bombs plot retrial
Sep 12 2009 | National News
Three men cleared of planning to bomb transatlantic airliners are facing the prospect of being retried on charges of conspiracy to murder. Read
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SAS 'trained Libyan special forces'
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The SAS has been training Libyan special forces despite Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime having supplied arms to the IRA, it has been reported. Read
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Size of Galaxy bars shrinks by 17%
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The rising price of cocoa has forced Mars to reduce the size of its Galaxy bars by 17%, less than a year after increasing the price 26%, it has been reported. Read
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Protesters compared to blackshirts
Sep 12 2009 | National News
A Cabinet minister has raised fears of a return to 1930s fascism, comparing modern right-wing groups to Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts. Read
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World's first microwavable fish fingers launched
Sep 12 2009 | National News
A seafood company is to introduce the first microwaveable fish fingers, it Read
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Mars bars shrink as cocoa prices rise
Sep 12 2009 | National News
The rising price of cocoa has forced Mars to reduce the size of its Galaxy bars Read
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From West Ham v Millwall to Birmingham City v Aston Villa: James Collins ready for debut
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa newcomer James Collins is bracing himself for a baptism of fire Read
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Birmingham City v Aston Villa: Lee Carsley backs Richard Dunne to impress
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley is adamant his former Republic of Ireland Read
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Aston Villa: Emile Heskey braced for hostile reaction at Birmingham City
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA’S Blues old-boy Emile Heskey is braced for a hostile St Andrew’s welcome tomorrow – despite backing his former club to stay up. Read
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Stephen Warnock says he faces a tough task in breaking into Aston Villa's starting 11
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
POTENTIAL derby debutant Stephen Warnock admits he faces a tough task breaking into the Villa starting line-up after three successive victories. Read
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Stiliyan Petrov issues a warning about Barry Ferguson to Villa team-mates
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
STILIYAN Petrov admits he is wary of the Fergie factor as he prepares to renew rivalries with an Old Firm friend at St Andrew’s tomorrow. Read
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Richard Dunne not daunted by baptism of fire
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA new-boy Richard Dunne could step straight in and make his claret and blue debut in the white hot atmosphere of tomorrow’s Second City Derby at St Andrew’s but insists that is no problem. Read
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Our Birmingham City and Aston Villa experts discuss the derby showdown
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
TATTUM: Here we go again. Hostilities renewed. Blues’ players are looking forward to the derby, especially many of those who have not experienced it before. Do you think Villa will fancy their chances after the last time, the 5-1, and will it count for anything? Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish still haunted by 5-1 derby rout
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA fans will tell you that they rub their hands with glee when Blues come to their part of town. Read
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Aston Villa's Carlos Cuellar relishes Second City derby debut
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA defender Carlos Cuellar is braced for the intensity of his first Second City showdown with Blues tomorrow after seeing red in his final Old Firm derby. Read
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Brad Friedel: Second City derby has nothing on ones in Turkey
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA goalkeeper Brad Friedel says while the showdown with Blues is the “big one” in these parts, the most intense derby he has ever experienced was during his time playing in Turkey for Galatasaray. Read
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Birmingham City: David Gold plans warm welcome for Villa directors, but is still waiting for Krulak "sorry"
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
DAVID Gold plans the warmest of welcomes to Villa directors at St Andrew’s tomorrow – even though he is still waiting for a personal apology from General Charles Krulak. Read
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Aston Villa: Victory is our minimum requirement, says Villa star Milner
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JAMES Milner has assured the Villa faithful he knows just how much they want a victory over Blues at St Andrew’s insisting: “It means just as much to us players.” Read
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Ashley Young warns Birmingham City that Aston Villa are back in the away groove
Sep 12 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
ASHLEY Young has warned Blues that Villa’s away-day destroyers are back up and running ahead of tomorrow’s short hop across the city to St Andrew’s. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish sets simple target for Villa-Blues derby
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has demanded a simple requirement of his players in tomorrow’s derby – make sure Villa know they’ve been in a game. Read
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Birmingham City: Garry O’Connor’s value should not be under-estimated – McLeish
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham City News
GARRY O’Connor’s value to the Blues cause should not be under-estimated, boss Alex McLeish has declared. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish insists his team are better now than the last Villa meeting
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES have to move on from the 5-1 Villa Park horror show. Read
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Birmingham City: Alex McLeish doesn’t envy financial strength of O’Neill at Aston Villa
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has insisted that he does not envy the financial strength of Martin O’Neill at Villa. Read
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Barry Ferguson enthused by Birmingham City's team spirit and quality
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham City News
MIDFIELDER Barry Ferguson argues that Blues are evolving as a team. Read
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Birmingham City: Why Barry Ferguson loves derby games
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham City News
BARRY Ferguson says nothing can compare to the white heat of a Rangers-Celtic derby. Read
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Birmingham City keeper Maik Taylor's proud run of Second City derby games
Sep 12 2009 | Birmingham City News
SECOND City derby veteran Maik Taylor knows more than most about a Blues-Villa tussle. Read
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Luke Moore backs his big pal Ishmael Miller to return with style
Sep 12 2009 | West Brom News
LUKE Moore is confident Ishmael Miller will return from his major knee injury stronger and better than ever. Read
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West Brom: Jonas Olsson says Scott Carson is ideal to lead Albion's push for promotion
Sep 12 2009 | West Brom News
SCOTT Carson is the ideal man to lead Albion’s promotion charge, says his deputy Jonas Olsson. Read
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Gianni Zuiverloon: Gonzalo contest will keep me sharp at West Brom
Sep 12 2009 | West Brom News
GIANNI Zuiverloon is looking forward to the first real battle for his Albion jersey. Read
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Highgate United ready to keep producing
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
Reserve team boss Mark Burgh and youth team chief Keith Checketts combined forces to take charge of the side. Read
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Romulus wary of Castle Vale threat
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
ROMULUS boss Richard Evans revealed he has left nothing to chance ahead of today’s FA Cup clash with Midland Combination minnows Castle Vale. Read
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Stourbridge boss Hackett haunted by late strike
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
STOURBRIDGE suffered the heartbreak of having victory snatched from their grasp in the 95th minute at Hemel Hempstead this week. Read
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Former Birmingham City man James McPike returns to Solihull Moors
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
SOLIHULL Moors manager Bob Faulkner has brought former Blues prospect James McPike back to Damson Park. Read
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Tamworth dine with mystery Derby player
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
TAMWORTH manager Gary Mills faced an identity crisis this week as his side prepared to play Chester City in the Blue Square Premier. Read
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Sutton Coldfield Town face FA Cup striker problem
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
SUTTON Coldfield Town were facing a striker crisis this week before their FA Cup clash with Hereford side Westfields. Read
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Halesowen Town boss Clarke fear for in-form Yeltz
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
MATT Clarke admits he fears losing some of his key players as Halesowen Town confound the experts by keeping in touch with the Southern Premier League pacesetters. Read
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Kitching wants midfielder Barnfield to stay at Rushall
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
RUSHALL Olympic boss Neil Kitching is still hoping to persuade midfield man Neil Barnfield to remain at Dales Lane this season. Read
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Bromsgrove Rovers no strangers to FA Cup opponents Stourbridge
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
THERE was deja vu in the air when Bromsgrove Rovers players bumped into Stourbridge last Saturday. Read
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Bromsgrove and Stourbridge fundraising for Ollie O’Connell at FA Cup clash
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
BROMSGROVE Rovers and Stourbridge will be looking to raise some cash for full-back Ollie O’Connell this afternoon when the two teams meet in their FA Cup clash at the Victoria Ground. Read
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‘Rubbish’ in victory – Tipton boss Voice
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
TIPTON Town climbed to third place in the Midland Alliance this week thanks to their 1-0 win at Shifnal Town. Read
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Whild resists rushing back raring-to-go Hands at Redditch
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
GARY Whild is still waiting for the right moment to bring midfielder Mark Hands back into his Redditch side. Read
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Boldmere St Michaels stage charity match in memory of Colin Burton
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
BOLDMERE St Michaels will be staging a charity game at their Church Road headquarters on Wednesday when a Mikes XI will take on Mile Oak Rovers in memory of Colin Burton. Read
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Alvechurch turn it around to hit another side for six
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
THERE’S no stopping sixshooters Alvechurch. Read
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Causeway’s first loss come while trio holiday in Ibiza
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
CAUSEWAY United crashed to their first defeat of the season this week – and manager Carl Burley had no complaints about the outcome. Read
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Gary Mills repaying the faith at Tamworth
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
GARY Mills is the first to admit he’s made a mess of things at Tamworth. Read
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Studley FC: Danny Styles the saviour for injury-hit Studley
Sep 12 2009 | Non-League
DANNY Styles was Studley’s unlikely saviour this week as they became the first Midland Alliance side to stem Barwell’s flood of goals this season. Read
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Van Persie accuses Adebayor of stamp
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has accused his former team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor of committing a "mindless and malicious stamp" on him during Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Manchester City at Eastlands. Read
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10-man United sink Spurs
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United were behind after a minute and reduced to 10 men but still managed a 3-1 victory in a pulsating clash at White Hart Lane that ended Tottenham's 100% start to the Barclays Premier League season. Read
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O'Sullivan sets up Liang clash
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan powered into the final of the Roewe Shanghai Snooker Masters with a crushing 6-1 win over world champion John Higgins. Read
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Simpson stars for Wasps
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Joe Simpson produced a virtuoso performance in the Recreation Ground sunshine as Wasps stung Bath 17-15 to preserve their unbeaten Guinness Premiership record this season. Read
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Durham seal second title
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Durham wrapped up their second successive LV County Championship title as they completed an innings victory over Nottinghamshire. Read
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Series defeat for England
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
England crashed to a NatWest Series defeat at Lord's after losing their fourth match in a row to Australia. Read
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Defeat looms for England
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
England's under-performing batsmen failed once again as Australia closed in on NatWest Series success at Lord's today. Read
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Hoops held at home
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Celtic passed up the chance to leapfrog rivals Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League as they had to settle for a 1-1 home draw against Dundee United at Parkhead. Read
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Trotters claim late win
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Bolton snatched their first points of the season after Gary Cahill netted a controversial winner a minute from time in the 3-2 win over Portsmouth. Read
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Benayoun hat-trick sinks Clarets
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Yossi Benayoun grabbed a hat-trick as Liverpool produced a thoroughly convincing performance at Anfield hammering Barclays Premier League new boys Burnley 4-0. Read
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Malouda snatches Blues win
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea chalked up their fifth straight victory with a 2-1 win over Stoke victory thanks to a goal in stoppage time from Florent Malouda. Read
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City continue perfect start
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Emmanuel Adebayor's second-half header helped Manchester City continue their outstanding start to the season with a 4-2 victory over Arsenal. Read
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Godolphin second string the master
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Mastery provided Godolphin with a fifth victory in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster after a thrilling finish. Read
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Durham retain title
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Durham retained their LV County Championship Division One title with an innings and 52-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Riverside. Read
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Michael Jackson tribute concert: London confirmed
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
A Michael Jackson tribute concert will be held in London next June, organisers Read
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Hamilton lands pole
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton stormed to the 15th pole position of his career ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix. Read
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Lee claims five wickets as England struggle
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Captain Andrew Strauss hit another half-century but there was a familiar feel to England's 220 all out in the must-win NatWest Series match at Lord's today. Read
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Lee strikes again
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Matt Prior had no answer to a 90mph yorker from Brett Lee as England lost their fourth wicket at Lord's in the fourth ODI of the NatWest Series. Read
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Tevez claims wide of the mark - Kia
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Carlos Tevez's advisors have reacted furiously to claims the actual fee they received for the Argentina star to sign for Manchester City this summer was £47million. Read
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FIFA rule out Chelsea loan recalls
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
FIFA have told Chelsea they cannot recall any players on season-long loans under the terms of their transfer ban. Read
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Strauss takes charge
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Captain Andrew Strauss led from the front as England attempted to keep alive their hopes against Australia in the seven-match NatWest Series. Read
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Adebayor critical of Gunners support
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Emmanuel Adebayor believes Manchester City have a more committed fan base than his former club Arsenal. Read
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Springboks claim Tri-Nations crown
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
South Africa were crowned new Tri-Nations champions after withstanding a late fight-back from New Zealand before they completed a hard-fought 32-29 win. Read
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Dixon's Crusade coming to an end
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Celtic Crusaders have announced that John Dixon will be released from his role as head coach after Sunday's final engage Super League match of the season at Castleford. Read
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Reina questions Reds strength
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has said that winning the league is "not a realistic objective" with the current squad. Read
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Rashid recalled for must-win clash
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
England made numerous changes in their bid to get back into the NatWest Series with Adil Rashid recalled for the must-win match with Australia at Lord's. Read
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Horner heaps pressure on Button
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner believes Jenson Button is "a worried man", adding his voice those who feel the Briton is cracking under the pressure. Read
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Mosley dismisses 'conspiracy' suggestion
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
FIA president Max Mosley has denied the 'crash-gate' investigation into Renault is part of a conspiracy to discredit team boss Flavio Briatore. Read
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Ferguson relishing Hargreaves return
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson is so confident of Owen Hargreaves making an impact this season that the injury-prone England midfielder has made the cut to be included in Manchester United's 25-man Champions League squad. Read
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Hangeland set for new deal talks
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson expects negotiations over a new contract for Brede Hangeland to speed up now the transfer window has closed. Read
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Flower praise for trio
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
England coach Andy Flower has praised the efforts of new central-contract players Matt Prior, Graeme Swann and Graham Onions. Read
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Blackett defends 'Bloodgate' decision
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
Rugby Football Union disciplinary chief Judge Jeff Blackett on Friday night defended his decision to draw a line under the 'Bloodgate' scandal. Read
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Men's final put back
Sep 12 2009 | National Sport
The US Open men's final has been switched to Monday after Friday's play was washed out at Flushing Meadows. Read
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Mick McCarthy sees a brighter Wolves future ahead for Scott Malone
Sep 12 2009 | Wolves FC News
SCOTT Malone has been tipped for a bright future by Mick McCarthy after stepping out for England under-19s in midweek. Read
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Wolves: Mick McCarthy backs TV replays to stop dives
Sep 12 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy has backed the use of television replays in a bid to wipe out diving from the game. Read
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Nick Owen on menu for Birmingham RSPCA fund booster
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
ANIMAL fans can enjoy a dinner date with Nick Owen while helping raise funds for charity. Read
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Post deliveries halted in Birmingham as Royal Mail staff strike
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
Postal staff across the UK went on strike today ahead of a national ballot Read
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Carl Chinn urges MG Rover Phoenix Four to pay £1m each into MG Trust Fund
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
CARL Chinn has urged each of the Phoenix Four to pay £1 million to help the 6,500 workers who lost their jobs when the company collapsed. Read
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Former Longbridge director Brian Parker breached executive duties over £100,000 payment – MG Rover report
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM businessman and former Longbridge director breached executive duties over a £100,000 payment received from St Modwen Properties, says the report into MG Rover’s collapse. Read
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Man who burgled blind pensioner three weeks before his death guilty of planning 35 raids
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has admitted burgling a blind pensioner who died three weeks after his Birmingham home had been targeted in a distraction-type break-in. Read
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Terminally-ill Acocks Green man, 85, conned into paying £12,000 for bogus roof repairs
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
CONMEN who fleeced a terminally-ill Birmingham man out of £12,000 of his life savings for a bogus roof repair were today branded “inhuman” by his angry daughter. Read
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MG Rover director paid his lover £1.7m for consultancy work
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
FIRMS linked to Phoenix Four director Nick Stephenson’s Chinese lover Qu Li received nearly £1.7 million over a 15-month period for consultancy work, the report reveals. Read
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Sister of murdered Aston Villa fan pleas for calm ahead of Birmingham derby
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of murdered Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest today made an impassioned plea for calm ahead of the Blues-Villa match tomorrow. Read
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Great Barr jailed after internet sex chat sting with "teenager"
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A SELF-employed gardener from Birmingham used internet chat rooms to send sexually explicit messages to a “13-year-old girl”. Read
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New appeal in taxi driver Mohammed Arshad murder hunt
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad have made a new appeal after a witness came forward to report a near-collision with a dark blue taxi at about the time of the attack. Read
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500 Birmingham bin men face losing £8,000 pay rise
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
AN £8,000-a-year pay rise handed to 500 Birmingham City Council binmen and street sweepers was “legally flawed” and is likely to be challenged in court. Read
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St Anne's hostel boss blasts council's grant cut as 'naive'
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
THE future of a hostel which has served Birmingham’s homeless for more than 30 years was on the line today after it lost its £400,000 city council grant. Read
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Birmingham car clamper Southall back in business after district judge overturns banning order
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A CLAMPER at war with Birmingham City Council has won the right to work again after a court overturned a legal ruling which banned him from the trade. Read
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Birmingham beer festival pays tribute toMatthew Boulton
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of visitors have been flocking to Aston University to celebrate the life of Birmingham entrepreneur Matthew Boulton. Read
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Triathlete ace Toby Radcliffe gives top tips to Birmingham half marathon runners
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
TRIATHLETE Toby Radcliffe was in Cannon Hill Park sharing helpful tips with runners taking part in the EDF Energy Half Marathon in Birmingham. Read
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Superjumbo landing at Birmingham captured by Flickr group
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
Members of the Birmingham Mail’s Flickr group were out in force to take pictures of the Emirates A380 double-decker superjumbo at Birmingham Airport. Read
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Balsall Common tennis club wins award
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
BERKSWELL and Balsall Common Tennis Club has received recognition from the LTA for its “excellent standards” with the presentation of Tennis Clubmark. Read
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Birmingham pub Man on the Moon celebrates being named the best
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
REGULARS at a Birmingham pub are over the moon it was named the city’s best inn. Read
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Olympic stars lead Birmingham pupils in swim campaign
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
OLYMPIC swimmers Steve Parry and Mark Foster proved the perfect role models as a mobile swimming pool opened to children in Birmingham. Read
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Midlands train vision 'worthless' if rail companies keep having strikes
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A PUBLIC transport vision aiming to move more than a million car drivers from road to rail will be left in tatters if train companies do not resolve industrial disputes, a city transport expert has claimed. Read
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Baby zebra Dougal's foal play fails to impress two-ton rhino
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
BABY zebra Dougal had a tough introduction to the law of the jungle – when an angry rhino squared up to him at West Midlands Safari Park. Read
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Edgbaston boys who pelted cars with eggs end up in court
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A CAR driver was forced to swerve by youths bombarding vehicles with eggs on a road in Birmingham. Read
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Tamworth couple's charity bike ride in memory of six-year-old son who died of cancer
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND couple are in the saddle for a mammoth bike ride in memory of their son, who died of cancer. Read
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Solihull MP's 'difficult dilemma' over hospice plans for green belt
Sep 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND MP has admitted that a cancer charity’s planning wrangle over a hospice earmarked for green belt land is “a difficult dilemma”. Read
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Walsall boss challenges O'Keefe to make breakthrough
Sep 12 2009 | Walsall FC News
CHRIS Hutchings has challenged Josh O’Keefe to force his way into his plans. Read
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Richards enjoying his Black Country welcome
Sep 12 2009 | Walsall FC News
MATT Richards always knew he would be shown the door by Roy Keane – but he remains thankful that the former Irish hardman at least gave him a game. Read
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Walsall legend McDonald impressed by son Clayton's start
Sep 12 2009 | Walsall FC News
CLAYTON McDonald has been a huge success at Walsall – which is not surprising considering his size. Read
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Review: Ray Lamontagne at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Sep 12 2009 | Gig Reviews
GRAVEL-voiced Ray Lamontagne hardly cut a dash as he shoe-horned himself stage left when he appeared at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. Read
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Warwickshire tighten grip as gritty Sussex fight for Division One survival
Sep 12 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
THERE was an outbreak of championship cricket of the old school yesterday as Sussex shut up shop to halt Warwickshire’s advance at Hove. Read
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Arsenal: Robin van Persie says Emmanuel Adebayor almost stamped his eye out
Sep 12 2009 | Premier League
Robin van Persie has accused former Arsenal team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor of Read
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Liverpool FC owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett accused of holding Reds back
Sep 12 2009 | Premier League
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has said that winning the league is "not a Read
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Arsenal fans branded fakes by former player
Sep 12 2009 | Premier League
Emmanuel Adebayor believes Manchester City have a more committed fan base than Read
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Manchester City at centre of new row over Carlos Tevez
Sep 12 2009 | Premier League
Carlos Tevez's advisors have reacted furiously to claims the actual fee they Read
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Chelsea look to recall loan stars - until FIFA step in
Sep 12 2009 | Premier League
FIFA have told Chelsea they cannot recall any players on season-long loans Read
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West Brom: Luke Moore is set to be a role model for local kids
Sep 12 2009 | West Brom Features
IT TAKES a lot to rouse Luke Moore into an interview of any sort. Read
