Oct
2009
Articles from 1st Oct 2009
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Police make arrest in Steven Gerrard burglary case
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Police tonight charged a man with burglary and robbery at the home of Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard. Read
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Man charged over body in suitcase
Oct 01 2009 | National News
An IT specialist has been charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase dumped on farmland, police said. Read
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Man charged over Gerrard home raid
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Police have charged a man with burglary and robbery at the home of Liverpool and England footballer Steven Gerrard. Read
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Hanging: Mother and stepfather held
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The mother and stepfather of an eight-year-old girl found hanged in her bedroom have been arrested in connection with her death, sources said. Read
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'Time running out' in Afghanistan
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Success in the struggle against the Taliban cannot be taken for granted and time is running out, the commander of the international forces in Afghanistan has warned. Read
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Quake deaths 'will pass 1,000 mark'
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Rescuers are searching for survivors after hundreds of people, including the two-year-old son of a British couple, were thought to have been killed in a succession of natural disasters. Read
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Couple found dead at home are named
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Police have named a couple found dead at their home. Read
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New Supreme Court judges sworn in
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The nation's new Supreme Court has been opened with the judges scrapping their ceremonial wigs - but the only lady justice insisted on wearing a hat. Read
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Hanged Charlotte's parents arrested
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The parents of an eight-year-old girl found hanged in her bedroom have been arrested in connection with her death. Read
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Fraud Office urges BAE prosecution
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The Serious Fraud Office has demanded that defence giant BAE Systems faces prosecution over bribery allegations. Read
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No charges for Rhys killer's father
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The father of Rhys Jones's killer will not be charged after being arrested over an arson attack on the home of his son's fellow gang member Gary Kays, police sources have said. Read
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Abuse claim family could be evicted
Oct 01 2009 | National News
A family accused of bullying a mother and her disabled daughter in the years before they were found dead in a burning car could be evicted from their home. Read
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Man in court on terror plot charges
Oct 01 2009 | National News
A man has appeared in court accused of plotting to travel to Pakistan to commit acts of terrorism. Read
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Harman issues 'fight to win' call
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Labour's deputy leader Harriet Harman has tried to boost activists' morale with a call on them to "fight to win" as she wrapped up the party's last annual conference before a general election. Read
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Earthquake death toll reaches 500
Oct 01 2009 | National News
A major rescue operation is under way after a second powerful earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing hundreds and leaving thousands trapped in rubble. Read
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BAE will face charges of bribery
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Defence giant BAE Systems is to face prosecution over bribery allegations, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has said following a long investigation. Read
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Nursery worker admits child abuse
Oct 01 2009 | National News
A nursery worker and her two accomplices have admitted a catalogue of child sex abuse. Read
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Public ban at Supreme Court opening
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The promised era of more open justice at the nation's new Supreme Court has kicked off with the media barred from the historic opening. Read
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Cancer jab girl died from a tumour
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Teenager Natalie Morton died from a malignant tumour in her chest and not from a reaction to the cervical cancer jab. Read
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Anti-terrorism police search house
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Counter terrorism officers are searching a house in the Lancashire town of Nelson. Read
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Son questioned over parents' deaths
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The son of a couple found stabbed to death in a maisonette is being questioned by police. Read
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BAE Systems facing bribery charges
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Defence giant BAE Systems is facing prosecution over bribery allegations. Read
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Violence is linked to eating sweets
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Eating sweets every day in childhood increases adult aggression, according to new research. Read
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Three facing nursery abuse charges
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Three people charged in connection with a child abuse investigation which led police officers to a nursery are due to appear at court together for the first time. Read
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UK's broadband is 'lagging behind'
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Britain's broadband networks have been ranked 31st out of 66 countries in terms of quality. Read
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Indonesia hit by second earthquake
Oct 01 2009 | National News
A second earthquake has hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra as rescue workers dealt with an earlier tremor feared to have claimed thousands of lives. Read
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New law separates tips from pay
Oct 01 2009 | National News
New laws have come into force making it illegal for bars, restaurants and hotels to use tips to make up minimum pay. Read
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Supreme Court judges to be sworn in
Oct 01 2009 | National News
In a major milestone for British legal history, a group of judges are set to be sworn in to create a new Supreme Court. Read
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Boy feared to be among tsunami dead
Oct 01 2009 | National News
The two-year-old son of a British couple is feared dead as a massive relief operation began in the Samoan Islands following a devastating tsunami strike. Read
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Indonesia rocked by another quake
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Another powerful quake has hit Indonesia's Sumatra island just hours after a massive tremor potentially claimed thousands of lives. Read
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New bid to halt Iran nuclear plans
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Senior diplomats from Britain and other leading world powers are meeting Iran's chief negotiator in a fresh attempt to persuade the Tehran regime to come clean about it nuclear programme. Read
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New Supreme Court to be sworn in
Oct 01 2009 | National News
In a major milestone for British legal history, a group of judges are set to be sworn in to create a new Supreme Court. Read
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Indonesia hit by second big quake
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Another powerful quake has hit Indonesia's Sumatra island just hours after a massive tremor potentially claimed thousands of lives. Read
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Festive book battle gets under way
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Celebrity books from Peter Kay, Ant and Dec, Jeremy Clarkson and Jamie Oliver are being tipped to storm the Christmas book charts as the busiest publishing day of the year gets under way. Read
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British groups dominate Mobo Awards
Oct 01 2009 | National News
British groups dominated the Mobo Awards this year, with both X Factor finalists JLS and hip hop trio N-Dubz scooping two awards each. Read
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Man charged over taxi driver murder
Oct 01 2009 | National News
A 62-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a taxi driver whose body was found near a railway station. Read
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Brit groups scoop Mobo Awards
Oct 01 2009 | National News
British groups dominated the Mobo Awards this year, with both X Factor finalists JLS and hip hop trio N-Dubz scooping two awards each. Read
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BAE faces cash-for-contracts claims
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Defence giant BAE Systems is set to learn whether it faces prosecution over bribery allegations surrounding global arms deals. Read
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Harman aims to lift battered Labour
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Harriet Harman is aiming to end Labour's last conference before the general election on a high after a difficult week in Brighton. Read
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Darling presses EU for bank curbs
Oct 01 2009 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has urged the EU to crack down on bonuses after five of the UK's biggest banks signed up to curbs. Read
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Roman must face music
Oct 01 2009 | The Stirrer
OSCAR-winning director Roman Polanski has always been a great fantasist. Read
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Ashley Young wants to see his Aston Villa team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor back in Fabio Capello's England squad
Oct 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
ASHLEY Young has joined the growing clamour for Villa’s man-of-the moment Gabby Agbonlahor to be handed an England recall. Read
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Aston Villa boss discusses Gareth Barry's move to Man City
Oct 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill admits he can empathise with Gareth Barry’s decision to quit Villa for Manchester City after kicking off the countdown to the fallen hero’s Villa Park return. Read
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Aston Villa Live Q&A at 1pm today - ask Lisa Smith a question
Oct 01 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Our girl at Aston Villa Lisa Smith will be online at 1pm to discuss all things Aston Villa with you ahead of the big game against Manchester City. Read
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Birmingham City: McLeish needs more time to make his mark
Oct 01 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish said he was not yet satisfied that he had truly put his stamp on the Blues team. Read
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Birmingham City: Franck Queudrue backs Alex McLeish's 4-5-1 tactics
Oct 01 2009 | Birmingham City News
FRANCK Queudrue has defended his manager’s favoured 4-5-1 formation by insisting: ‘‘Defensive is the way we play’’. Read
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Birmingham City: Fans reaction to Chris Lepkowski's view on Big Eck's tactics
Oct 01 2009 | Birmingham City News
West Bromwich Albion reporter Chris Lepkowski looked at the Birmingham City tactics debate through the eyes of an outsider yesterday in his comment piece for the Birmingham Mail yesterday. Read
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West Brom coach prepares for a return to Preston North End
Oct 01 2009 | West Brom News
West Brom first-team coach Michael Appleton prepares for his first return to Preston North End insisting there is 'no panic' among the club's coaching staff. Read
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West Brom boss may rest key youngsters
Oct 01 2009 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo has conceded that the demands of the Championship may force him to rest West Brom duo Graham Dorrans and Youssouf Mulumbu. Read
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Sweetman backing for silencers used in Perry Barr speedway trial races
Oct 01 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
BRUMMIES star Richard Sweetman has given the thumbs up to the new silencers used in trial races at Perry Barr last night. Read
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Sweetman backing for silencers used in Perry Barr speedway trial races
Oct 01 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
BRUMMIES star Richard Sweetman has given the thumbs up to the new silencers used in trial races at Perry Barr last night. Read
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Vienna hold Hoops
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Celtic's Europa League hopes suffered another blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by historic foes Rapid Vienna. Read
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Murphy strike seals Cottagers win
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Fulham halted their three-match losing streak and surged to the summit of their Europa League group with a 1-0 victory over Basle. Read
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Everton fightback to secure win
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Tim Cahill capped a superb comeback by Everton, scoring the winner as they beat BATE Borisov 2-1 in the Europa League. Read
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Chicago's hopes rest on Obama's shoulders
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Chicago will go into the final hours before the vote for the 2016 Olympic host city as the narrowest of favourites - and wondering whether the Obama magic will rub off on their bid. Read
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Rolling subs could be 'inevitable' - Johnson
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
England manager Martin Johnson on Thursday threw his weight behind the idea of rolling substitutions and predicted their introduction to rugby union could be inevitable. Read
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Broad and Prior in fitness race
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Ashes heroes Stuart Broad and Matt Prior are doubtful for Friday's Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia at Centurion. Read
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Adebayor escapes second ban
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been fined £25,000 for his controversial celebration against his former club Arsenal but only received a suspended two-match ban - partly due to fans provoking him. Read
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Snodgrass joy at Scotland call
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Robert Snodgrass expressed his delight after being handed his maiden call up to the Scotland squad. Read
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Megson confident of keeping Cahill
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Gary Megson is confident Bolton would be able to resist an "over-the-odds" bid for Gary Cahill should any of Europe's mega-rich clubs come calling in the January transfer window. Read
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Xavi wants Fabregas at Barca
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Barcelona midfielder Xavi has risked infuriating Arsenal by expressing his ambition to play with Cesc Fabregas at the Nou Camp and claiming his Spain team-mate has "Barca DNA". Read
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Raikkonen may leave F1
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Departing Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen revealed he may walk away from Formula One if he cannot land a competitive drive for next season. Read
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Broad doubtful for semi-final
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Broad faces a race to be fit for Friday's Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle in his left buttock. Read
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Fox named in Scotland squad
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Celtic defender Danny Fox was named in the Scotland squad to face Japan in a friendly in Yokohama on October 10. Read
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Pompey players set to be paid
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Portsmouth players are expected to be paid wages owed to them in the next two days, the club confirmed on Thursday. Read
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Smith calls up Warrington pair
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Warrington players Ben Harrison and Chris Bridge have been drafted into the England train-on squad for the Gillette Four Nations series, taking the representation from coach Tony Smith's club to six. Read
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Broad has scan
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
England all-rounder Stuart Broad has undergone a scan on his gluteal region ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia. Read
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Murray ruled out of Japan Open
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
World number three Andy Murray has withdrawn from next week's Rakuten Japan Open in Tokyo because of ongoing problems with his left wrist. Read
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Australia call up Hussey
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Australia have called up David Hussey as a replacement for Michael Clarke for the final stages of the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. Read
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Harford leaves Hatters
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Blue Square Premier side Luton have parted company with manager Mick Harford by mutual consent. Read
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Dallaglio keen on sub trial
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Lawrence Dallaglio believes rolling substitutions could be trialled in the Guinness Premiership as early as next season in a joint attempt to eradicate cheating from rugby and improve player welfare. Read
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Strauss deserves recognition - Swann
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss can cap a great first year as England captain by being recognised on the world stage on Thursday night. Read
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City await Adebayor verdict
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Emmanuel Adebayor on Thursday faces a Football Association hearing to answer a charge of improper conduct, with his Manchester City boss Mark Hughes hoping the striker will escape a ban and be available to face Aston Villa on Monday. Read
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Ancelotti unhappy with Blues performance
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted he was far from happy with his team's performance in their uninspiring 1-0 Champions League win over unfancied Apoel Nicosia. Read
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Setback for Owen in United fightback
Oct 01 2009 | National Sport
Michael Owen's World Cup dream has suffered a major setback after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed the striker would be out for "two to three weeks" with a groin injury. Read
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Wolverhampton Wanderers: Richard Stearman eyes return against Portsmouth
Oct 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES defender Richard Stearman has spoken of his relief at making it back to match fitness after the recent ankle injury which kept him out of the side’s last two Premier League games. Read
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Elokobi warns Wolverhampton Wanderers to be at their very best against Portsmouth
Oct 01 2009 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES will have to be at their very best if they are to bounce back to winning ways with a victory over struggling Portsmouth at the weekend, acccording to defender George Elokobi. Read
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Refreshing to see a sporting gesture during England’s Champions Trophy defeat
Oct 01 2009 | Other sport
NOW and again something happens which restores your faith in sport as ... well, sport. Read
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Win VIP tickets to see Aston Villa v Manchester City
Oct 01 2009 | Competitions and offers
TO celebrate its long-standing relationship with Aston Villa, we have teamed up with Lucozade Sport to give away a VIP package to Monday’s eagerly anticipated Barclays Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park. Read
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Keith Floyd memories recalled by Birmingham producer Nick Patten
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM-based producer Nick Patten today recalled the real perk of working with the late chef Keith Floyd on three TV series – eating his food! Read
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Police name woman killed in Bromsgrove car crash
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE NAMPolice have released the name of a motorist who died after her car struck a tree in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Read
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Lane Arms in Willenhall damaged in arson attack
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
Arsonists caused thousands of pounds of damage as a Willenhall pub became just one victim in a series of suspicious fires in the Black Country. Read
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Tamworth funeral firm uses VW campervan as a hearse
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND funeral firm is offering Volkswagen fans the ultimate send-off – by using a VW camper as a hearse. Read
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Win a holiday for two to Melbourne, Australia
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
WIN a holiday in Australia, starting in Melbourne, your gateway to discovery. Read
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Cadbury’s impose a time limit for a Kraft takeover
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Jon Griffin Read
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Closing JLR plant could secure jobs in the long run, says Birmingham MP
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
By Jonathan Walker Read
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THE new Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham is the Rt Rev Bernard Longley.
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
His appointment by Pope Benedict XVI was announced in the city today. Read
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Worcestershire pre-school shut amid claims of harm to children
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A WORCESTERSHIRE pre-school has been shut down amid allegations that children were being harmed while in the care of its staff. Read
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Archbishop for Brum unveiled
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
THE new Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham is the Rt Rev Bernard Longley. Read
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Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham named Rt Rev Bernard Longley
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
THE new Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham is the Rt Rev Bernard Longley. Read
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Coventry girl who died after cervical cancer jab had tumour in chest
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
Teenager Natalie Morton died from a malignant tumour in her chest and not from a reaction to the cervical cancer jab, it was revealed today. Read
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Hero taxi driver saves OAP from Castle Vale blaze
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER had a lucky escape thanks to a quick-thinking taxi driver who rescued him from his burning home. Read
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Midlands sells the cheapest beer - study
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
Drinkers in the Midlands enjoy the cheapest beer in the UK, a study shows. Read
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Queen offers raffle prize for charity in memory of Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
THE Queen has given her personal backing to a charity event in memory of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey, by offering a raffle prize, it was revealed today. Read
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Heartlands Hospital in warning over scrapping in-patient parking charges
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PLEDGE to axe hospital parking charges for in-patients backfired today, as managers at a major Birmingham hospital warned the money would have to be diverted from patient care instead. Read
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Rejection fears blamed for Victoria Square big TV screen planning bid delay
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PLANNING application for Birmingham’s £1 million silent big screen has been ten months in the system because it would not be approved, it has been claimed. Read
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Man hurt in crash near Bassetts Pole dies three days after wife
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN has died three days after a crash which claimed his wife’s life. Read
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Closing Jaguar Land Rover plant could secure jobs in the long run, says Birmingham MP
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
PLANS to close a Jaguar Land Rover factory in the West Midlands could secure jobs in the long run, according to a local MP. Read
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Stress clue to death of Erdington woman Linda Burt in police custody
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
AN inquest into a Birmingham woman who died in police custody has heard that the stress of the incident “very likely” contributed to her fatal cardiac arrest. Read
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Police search the Elbow Room club after a double shooting on Saturday
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE have searched a Birmingham nightclub following a double shooting which left one man seriously injured. Read
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Cadbury’s impose a time limit for a Kraft takeover
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
KRAFT Foods were today given a November 9 deadline for an £11 billion plus hostile bid for Cadbury after the British confectionery giant rejected its earlier offer. Read
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Council leader Mike Whitby visits Jamaica to forge links
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
Caribbean businesses including the Jamaican National Building Society could soon be investing in Birmingham as the city forges closer links with the island state. Read
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The Bell & Cross pub in Clent wins Pub of the Year 2010
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
They think it’s all over ... it is now. England football chef Roger Narbett was celebrating today after his Worcestershire pub was crowned the best in Britain. Read
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Redditch pre-school shut after claim of harm to children
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A Worcestershire pre-school has been shut down amid allegations that children were being harmed while in the care of its staff. Read
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Guilty plea by Walmley woman accused of injuring love rival
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
THE trial of a woman accused of deliberately running down a love rival dramatically ended when she changed her plea to guilty. Read
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Dancers have all the right moves
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A TRADITIONAL Zulu dance took over the curriculum at a Birmingham school as part of an exchange visit from South African youngsters. Read
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Golfer thanks fellow players and paramedics after cardiac arrest drama
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND golfer who suffered a cardiac arrest at the 12th hole of a Birmingham course told paramedics and fellow players: “Thanks for saving my life.” Read
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Tin Tin Cantonese Restaurant in Brindleyplace closes after 14 years
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A LONG-STANDING restaurant in Birmingham city centre has gone into liquidation. Read
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Motorist refuses to pay fine after leaving car 'just a yard' outside bay in free Perry Barr car park
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORIST has been slapped with a £60 fine – for parking in a FREE Birmingham car park. Read
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Three generations of one family on stage together at Birmingham theatre
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM theatre production is a real family affair. Read
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Birmingham Hospital Broadcasting Network back on air after being found on Manchester Airport's flight wavelength
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A HOSPITAL radio station is back on air – two months after a technical glitch broadcast shows to planes jetting in and out of Manchester Airport. Read
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Innocent Yardley pensioner branded a criminal after rookie cop’s blunder
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A LAW-abiding pensioner was publicly named and shamed for a crime he didn’t commit – after a bungling rookie cop ticked the wrong box on a form. Read
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Birmingham’s ethnic minorities urged to give blood in memory of Daniel
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A SPECIAL blood donor day is taking place in Birmingham as part of a national week in memory of an inspirational young leukaemia victim. Read
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Daughter inspires dad to head to Africa on a charity mission to help the poor
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S a case of like daughter like dad where the Mullins family is concerned. Read
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Former players from Billesley United want to meet to mark club's 50th anniversary
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A FORMER player with an amateur football team in Birmingham is hoping to reunite his teammates, 50 years after the club was founded. Read
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Store giant frustrated by legal wrangle over land purchase
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has admitted its frustration over a legal wrangle which has delayed plans for a showpiece Birmingham store for almost two years. Read
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Online footage shows Anglo-Saxon hoard being unearthed in Staffordshire
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
FOOTAGE of the biggest discovery of Anglo-Saxon gold being unearthed is now online. Read
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Charity plans second family stay centre at a Birmingham hospital
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A CHARITY that provides free accommodation to parents whose children are staying in hospital is planning to build a new complex next to the city’s main baby hospital. Read
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Half of all on-the spot fines issued to West Midland yobs going unpaid
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
HALF of all on-the spot fines issued to West Midland yobs are going unpaid. Read
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Police test ‘Sarah’s Law’ in the Midlands
Oct 01 2009 | Top Stories
A PILOT scheme which allows parents to obtain information about sex offenders is to be extended in the Midlands after it helped save young children from potential abuse. Read
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Tv re-tuning
Oct 01 2009 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
“For goodness sake, let him do it! At the moment we’re getting BBC One on the microwave . . . !” Read
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Beauty of education
Oct 01 2009 | Learning Zone
BIRMINGHAM Metropolitan College is recruiting students for complementary therapy courses at its refurbished James Watt Campus on Aldridge Road, Great Barr. Read
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Earn while you learn
Oct 01 2009 | Learning Zone
APPRENTICESHIPS are an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience. Read
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Free training course
Oct 01 2009 | Learning Zone
FINANCE and Management Business School is an innovative education provider in the picturesque Victoria Square, in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Weston happy to help teenage right back rival Westlake
Oct 01 2009 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL veteran Rhys Weston is doing all he can to help Darryl Westlake keep him out of the side. Read
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Pub Review: Man On The Moon, Redditch Road, Kings Norton
Oct 01 2009 | Pub Reviews
THIS M&B pub has just been voted Brum’s No 1 establishment in the city council’s annual Best Bar None awards. Read
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The best of British
Oct 01 2009 | Food and Drink News
WITH British Food Fortnight ending on Sunday, you’re rapidly running out of time to do your bit to support our local producers. Read
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Couple enjoy vine old time in France
Oct 01 2009 | Food and Drink News
THE sun-bathed vineyards of south-west France seem a world away from Birmingham. But for one ex-Brummie, making wine in the foothills of the Pyrenees has become a dream come true. Read
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Whipping best to make sauce
Oct 01 2009 | Cooking Tips
Q. For making creamy sauces, what cream should I use? Read
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Mel’s pretty in pink for charity race
Oct 01 2009 | Motoring News
SHE looks pretty in pink, and Melanie C is urging all motorsport fans to do likewise by dressing in the colour at the next round of the HiQ British Touring Car Championship. Read
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Getting a grip on fuel consumption
Oct 01 2009 | Motoring News
I HEARD all of the instructions but I’m so competitive that some of them got lost in translation. Read
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Hyundai hit the heights
Oct 01 2009 | Motoring News
LOCAL Hyundai dealership Motorfair Hyundai in Sheldon has been very busy. Read
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Fiat rising to the CO2 challenge
Oct 01 2009 | Motoring News
FIAT has come top of a league of car companies for reducing average CO2 emissions from its models. Read
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C-MAX first of a new generation
Oct 01 2009 | Motoring News
FORD’S C-MAX compact people carrier has been given a kinetic makeover. Read
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Enjoy the true taste of home
Oct 01 2009 | Recipes
HOME cooking. It’s a phrase that means different things to different people. Read
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Night Out Learning to shake, rattle and roll
Oct 01 2009 | Wine Column
THERE are not many people who haven’t watched the movie Cocktail and thought I wish I could shake it as well as Tom Cruise. Read
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Perfect for pies and puddings
Oct 01 2009 | Chef's tips
HEDGEROWS laden with blackberries herald the onset of autumn (even though they start to appear at the end of summer) and a favourite way to eat them at this time of year is cooked in comforting hot pies and puddings. Read
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Arsenal legend plans to return to club
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
Thierry Henry wants to eventually return to Arsenal to work with boss Arsene Wenger - even if he is just carrying the drinks for players. Read
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Emmanuel Adebayor row: Were Arsenal fans really to blame?
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
The Football Association have accused Arsenal fans of provoking Emmanuel Adebayor after giving the Manchester City striker a two-match suspended ban and £25,0000 fine for his controversial goal celebration. Read
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Tottenham back young star to make a big impact
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants Gareth Bale to go from strength to strength after ending his Premier League hoodoo last week. Read
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Liverpool boosted by return of key player
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger moved a step closer to a first-team return this week following a successful comeback from injury in the reserves. Read
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Injury boost for Chelsea ahead of Liverpool FC clash
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
Carlo Ancelotti insists he is unconcerned by Frank Lampard's goal drought as Chelsea prepare for the visit of Liverpool. Read
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Liverpool FC: Frank Lampard issues warning about Reds
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
Chelsea welcome Liverpool to Stamford Bridge on Sunday hoping to put a difficult week behind them. Read
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Former Leeds and Hull striker heads for Australia
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
The Newcastle Jets have signed signing former England Under-21 international Michael Bridges for the rest of the 2009/10 A-League season. Read
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Hell continues for Bolton Wanderers
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
Injury-prone Bolton striker Johan Elmander faces at least 10 days on the sidelines with a hamstring problem. Read
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Portsmouth players will be paid
Oct 01 2009 | Premier League
Portsmouth players are expected to be paid wages owed to them in the next two days, the club have confirmed. Read
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Restaurant Review: Mount Fuji, Bullring, birmingham. 0121 633 9853.
Oct 01 2009 | Birmingham city centre restaurants
INVARIABLY, I follow a visit to a Japanese restaurant with a quick trawl of the internet to discover exactly what I’ve eaten. Read
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Cheap as Chips: Reed Square, 1010 Chester Road, Erdington
Oct 01 2009 | Erdington Takeaways
SOON after first opening, this clean shop was voted the UK’s No 1 chippy – back in ‘93/’94 during the last century in fact! Read
