Oct
2009
Articles from 28th Oct 2009
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ZZ Top blow the roof off Wolverhampton's Civic Hall
Oct 28 2009 | Birmingham News
REVIEW Read
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Illegal downloaders face web ban
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Internet users who persistently download music and films illegally face having their connections suspended from mid-2011, Lord Mandelson has announced. Read
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Post strikes go ahead as talks fail
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A fresh wave of postal strikes will go ahead from Thursday after hopes of averting the action collapsed. Read
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MPs will not have expenses bid veto
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Downing Street risked further inflaming MPs' anger over planned expenses cuts when it insisted they would not be offered any veto on the reforms. Read
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'11 dead' in attack on UN in Kabul
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Taliban militants wearing suicide vests have stormed a guest house used by UN staff in the heart of the Afghan capital, killing 11 people - including five UN staff - in the biggest in a series of attacks intended to undermine next month's presidential run-off election. Read
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Miliband condemns Pakistan blast
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Foreign Secretary David Milibandhas condemned a "despicable and indiscriminate" car bomb attack which killed 91 people and injured more than 200 in a crowded market in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. Read
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Nasa's new 'moon rocket' lifts off
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Nasa's newest rocket has blasted off on a brief test flight, taking the first step in a back-to-the-moon programme that could be shelved by the White House. Read
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Rhys gun supplier's sentence raised
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The country's top judge sent out a stark message on gun crime as he added five years to the sentence of the gang member who armed the killer of an innocent schoolboy. Read
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Stabbed footballer denies attack
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Premier League footballer Calum Davenport has denied that he assaulted a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs. Read
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Car bomb kills 91 in Pakistan city
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A car bomb has ripped through a crowded market in north-western Pakistan, killing 91 people, just hours after US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in the country to show US support for its campaign against Islamist militants. Read
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Plea to pirates over yacht couple
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Relatives of a British couple thought to have been captured by Somali pirates have pleaded with the captors to end the family's "bad dream". Read
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Boy arrested over homophobic attack
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an off-duty policeman in a homophobic attack. Read
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MoD cuts blamed for Nimrod deaths
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The Ministry of Defence has been accused of sacrificing safety in order to cut costs in a devastating report into the crash of a RAF Nimrod spy plane with the loss of all 14 servicemen on board. Read
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Nimrod review highlights 'failure'
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Two RAF officers have been moved from their posts following a highly critical report into the crash of a Nimrod spy plane in Afghanistan three years ago, it has been announced. Read
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Rhys accomplice's sentence raised
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A gang member who armed the killer of schoolboy Rhys Jones has had his "unduly lenient" seven-year sentence increased to 12 years by the Court of Appeal. Read
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EU backs Northern Rock split plan
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The European Commission has approved the Government's plans for splitting Northern Rock in two - a "good" bank and a "bad" bank. Read
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Ashleigh's mother in web warning
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The mother of a teenager allegedly killed by a man she met on a social networking site has warned other parents about the dangers of the web as a man accused over her death appeared in court. Read
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'12 dead' in attack on UN in Kabul
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Taliban militants wearing suicide vests have stormed a guest house used by UN staff in the heart of the Afghan capital, killing 12 people - including six UN staff - in the biggest in a series of attacks intended to undermine next month's presidential run-off election. Read
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Car bomb kills 57 in Pakistan city
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A car bomb has ripped through a crowded market in north-western Pakistan, killing 57 people, just hours after US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in the country to show US support for its campaign against Islamist militants. Read
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Calls to publish MP expenses report
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The man brought in by Gordon Brown to clean up Parliament does not live in the real world, an MP has said. Read
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Ashleigh mother's loving tribute
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The mother of a teenager allegedly killed by a man she met on the internet has paid a loving tribute to her daughter. Read
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Postal dispute talks continue
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Marathon talks aimed at averting a fresh wave of postal strikes are continuing, with time running out on reaching a deal to prevent more disruption to mail deliveries. Read
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'Fingers crossed' for yacht couple
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The brother of a woman thought to have been captured by pirates while sailing off east Africa has said his family were not "grossly over-worried". Read
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Children hooked on illegal tobacco
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Children are getting hooked on smoking through the sale of illegal cigarettes in "tab houses". Read
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UN workers killed in Taliban attack
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Gunmen have attacked a guest house used by United Nations staff in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing six UN workers. Read
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Fans flock to Jackson film premiere
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Michael Jackson is gone but a night celebrating the King of Pop has proved that his legacy lives on. Read
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Brown ready to back Blair's EU bid
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown is prepared to actively campaign for Tony Blair to be the first president of the European Union, Downing Street sources have said. Read
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Nimrod blast deaths report due out
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Senior military officers are expected to be criticised in an official report into an RAF aircraft crash that killed 14 British servicemen in Afghanistan. Read
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EU backs plan to sell Northern Rock
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The European Commission's backing for the sell-off of Northern Rock has raised hopes of a Government clawback of taxpayers' cash ploughed into the nationalised bank. Read
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Man charged over Ashleigh's death
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A homeless man has been charged with the manslaughter and kidnap of a teenage girl whose body was found in a field, police said. Read
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Climate change 'to hit food prices'
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Soaring food prices could leave UK consumers forking out almost £6.50 for a loaf of bread and more than £18 for a pint of beer by 2030 unless urgent action is taken to avert dangerous climate change, environmentalists have claimed. Read
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BA and unions holding fresh talks
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Negotiations aimed at averting a dispute with a second group of British Airways workers over job losses and cost cutting have been scheduled for Wednesday. Read
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Most don't trust Government on data
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Nearly nine out of 10 people do not trust the Government to hold on to their personal information, a survey has revealed. Read
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Anxious wait in hijacked yacht hunt
Oct 28 2009 | National News
The families of a missing British couple feared to have been hijacked by pirates are facing an anxious wait for news. Read
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Dead girl 'lured by Facebook man'
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A teenage girl killed after apparently being lured by a man she met through the social networking website Facebook has been described as the "nicest kid in the universe" by staff at her school. Read
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Late decision on fresh post strikes
Oct 28 2009 | National News
A decision on whether to press ahead with a fresh wave of postal strikes will be taken by union leaders just hours before the industrial action is set to start. Read
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Hooligans run riot at soccer match
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Football fans have been arrested after violence broke out and catering stands were ransacked during a Carling Cup fixture. Read
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PM backs down over TA training cuts
Oct 28 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has staged a dramatic climbdown over cost-cutting plans to suspend routine training for the Territorial Army. Read
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Aston Villa: Shootout king Brad Guzan hails the fans
Oct 28 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
BRAD Guzan dedicated his penalty-saving heroics to Villa’s travelling supporters after his safe hands guided them into the Carling Cup quarter-finals last night. Read
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We were spot on against Sunderland, says Aston Villa's James Collins
Oct 28 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
JAMES Collins expressed Villa’s delight at making the quarter-finals after knocking spots off Sunderland at both ends of the field. Read
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Aston Villa: Warnock in doubt for Toffees clash
Oct 28 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill admits Stephen Warnock could be a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Everton after getting a knock in Villa’s heroic Carling Cup victory over Sunderland. Read
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Aston Villa boss hails Guzan heroics
Oct 28 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill is delighted to have something of a selection headache when it comes to choosing his Villa No.1 after American shot-stopper Brad Guzan’s “immense” heroics in goal ensured the side’s place in the Carling Cup quarter-final draw. Read
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Sunderland v Aston Villa: The fans have their say
Oct 28 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Brad Guzan was the hero of the hour as he saved four penalties - three during a shoot-out - to send Aston Villa through to the next round of the Carling Cup against Sunderland. Read
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Birmingham City:Liam Ridgewell is aiming for central role
Oct 28 2009 | Birmingham City News
LIAM Ridgewell has insisted he never lost the appetite for a tackle. Read
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Sammy Yu: Steve McManaman impressed by Birmingham City
Oct 28 2009 | Birmingham City News
SAMMY Yu has revealed that Steve McManaman gave his seal of approval to Blues. Read
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Birmingham City: Time to drop Joe Hart? Fans have their say
Oct 28 2009 | Birmingham City News
Users of our Birmingham City forum are enthusiastically discussing the goalkeeper's jersey at St Andrews. Read
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Birmingham City: Time for Keith Fahey?
Oct 28 2009 | Birmingham City News
Interesting debate over on our Birmingham City forums surrounding Keith Fahey. Read
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Roberto Di Matteo keeps tabs on bad boy Gabriel Tamas
Oct 28 2009 | West Brom News
ALBION target Gabriel Tamas has once again landed himself in hot water with current club Dinamo Bucharest after further reports of late night antics. Read
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West Brom: Brunt and Bednar back to boost Baggies
Oct 28 2009 | West Brom News
CHRIS Brunt and Roman Bednar are on course to hand Albion a major boost ahead of this weekend’s visit of Watford. Read
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West Brom target in hot water with Dinamo Bucharest
Oct 28 2009 | West Brom News
West Brom target Gabriel Tamas has once again landed himself in hot water with current club Dinamo Bucharest after further reports of late night antics. Read
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Crozier's lack of tack in post dispute
Oct 28 2009 | Jon Walker
WITH postal workers apparently set again to go on strike, Royal Mail managers have shown a remarkable lack of tact and diplomacy. Read
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MP's all-clear on expenses
Oct 28 2009 | Jon Walker
BIRMINGHAM MP John Hemming received the all-clear in the latest review of MPs’ expenses, which found he had done nothing wrong. Read
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Speedway: Jason Lyons sad to see Brummies promoter Tony Mole stepping aside
Oct 28 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
JASON Lyons has paid tribute to outgoing Brummies promoter Tony Mole ahead of tonight’s M6 Trophy clash with Stoke Potters at Perry Barr (7.30). Read
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Speedway: Jason Lyons sad to see Brummies promoter Tony Mole stepping aside
Oct 28 2009 | Birmingham Speedway
JASON Lyons has paid tribute to outgoing Brummies promoter Tony Mole ahead of tonight’s M6 Trophy clash with Stoke Potters at Perry Barr (7.30). Read
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Five-star City see off Scunthorpe
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City cruised into the Carling Cup quarter-finals, brushing aside a brave but out-classed Scunthorpe 5-1. Read
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Blues make light work of Bolton
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea cruised into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup with an easy fourth round 4-0 victory over Bolton at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Bendtner sends Gunners through
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Nicklas Bendtner sent Arsenal into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup as Arsene Wenger's kids showed Liverpool the strength they have in reserve with a 2-1 win. Read
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Davenport denies attacking woman
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
West Ham defender Calum Davenport denied assaulting a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs. Read
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Chairman Pearson leaves Derby
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Adam Pearson has stepped down as Derby's football chairman after two years with the club. Read
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Hull: Brown still our manager
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Hull have denied reports Phil Brown has been sacked as their manager. Read
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Stabbed footballer denies attacking woman
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Premier League footballer Calum Davenport denied assaulting a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs. Read
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Roby: Team spirit can inspire England
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
St Helens hooker James Roby believes a healthy new team spirit can carry England to a shock victory in Saturday's eagerly-awaited Gillette Four Nations clash with Australia. Read
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Good news for England on Shaw
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
England were finally offered some encouraging news on the injury front when Wasps predicted that Simon Shaw should be available to face Argentina on November 14. Read
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Gloucestershire call for Shepherd tribute
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Gloucestershire chairman John Light has called for an appropriate tribute to recognise the "worldwide standing" of former Test umpire David Shepherd, who has died after a long battle with cancer. Read
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Martinez denies Ferguson criticism
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has "categorically denied" that he suggested the Football Association are afraid to punish Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Read
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Seven fans arrested at Oakwell
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed a total of seven fans were arrested at Oakwell on Tuesday night as a result of the trouble which flared during the Carling Cup clash between Barnsley and Manchester United. Read
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Portsmouth confirm transfer embargo
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Portsmouth have confirmed they have been hit with a transfer embargo from the Premier League for failing to pay money owed to other clubs. Read
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Former test umpire Shepherd dies
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Former Test umpire David Shepherd has died after a long battle with cancer, his former club Gloucestershire have confirmed. Read
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Allardyce avoids players
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn assistant manager Neil McDonald has confirmed Sam Allardyce kept away from his players during the win over Peterborough on Tuesday night. Read
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FA investigate crowd trouble
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have confirmed they are investigating reports of crowd disturbances at the Carling Cup tie between Barnsley and Manchester United at Oakwell on Tuesday night. Read
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Transfer embargo for Portsmouth
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
The Premier League have confirmed they have placed a transfer embargo on Portsmouth. Read
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ATP consider Agassi revelations
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
The Association of Tennis Professionals were on Wednesday considering their response to Andre Agassi's revelation that he used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to avoid a drugs ban. Read
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Owen frustrated by expectations
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United striker Michael Owen scored his third goal of the season in the Carling Cup victory against Barnsley but remains bewildered by what some people expect of him. Read
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England will ignore past history - Ellis
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Gareth Ellis insists the anniversary of England's record mauling by Australia will pass by unnoticed in Saturday's repeat clash in Wigan. Read
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All Blacks name strong line-up
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has stuck with the bulk of the team that thrashed Australia 33-6 last month for Saturday's final Bledisloe Cup match of the year in Tokyo. Read
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Hughes relishing Robinho return
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City manager expects to see injured forward Robinho back in action next week. Read
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Bentley set to face Gunners
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham midfielder David Bentley has put himself in the frame to start against Arsenal on Saturday following Tuesday night's Carling Cup 2-0 against Everton and Aaron Lennon's scan results. Read
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Ancelotti is Megson's tip for the top
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Bolton manager Gary Megson believes Carlo Ancelotti can lead Chelsea to the Barclays Premier League title this season. Read
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Ashley to invest £20million in Toon
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley pledged to invest £20million back into the Magpies after he last night took the Coca-Cola Championship club off the market. Read
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Batty joins Gloucestershire
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Gloucestershire have signed wicketkeeper Jonathan Batty from Surrey on a three-year contract. Read
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Martinez questions Ferguson treatment
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has accused football authorities in England of being overawed by Sir Alex Ferguson. Read
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Agassi admits drug use
Oct 28 2009 | National Sport
Eight-time grand slam winner Andre Agassi has admitted in a new book that he lied to tennis authorities about his use of crystal methamphetamine in order to escape a ban. Read
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Craddock: Wolves have the right stuff to stay in top flight
Oct 28 2009 | Wolves FC News
JODY Craddock believes Wolves are on track to remain in the Premier League next season. Read
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Wolverhampton Wanderers: George Friend frustrated by Shrimpers loan block
Oct 28 2009 | Wolves FC News
GEORGE Friend has set his sights on a loan move away from Wolves after seeing the Football League block a continuation of his brief stay at Southend. Read
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Jody Craddock has no regrets about proposed move to Stoke falling flat
Oct 28 2009 | Wolves FC News
JODY Craddock says he has no regrets about a proposed move to Stoke falling flat two seasons ago. Read
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RFU chiefs' final decision due on Bees' future
Oct 28 2009 | Bees RFC
THE RFU Management Committee were set to meet today to make a final decision on the future of Birmingham & Solihull Bees. Read
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RFU chiefs' final decision due on Bees' future
Oct 28 2009 | Bees RFC
THE RFU Management Committee were set to meet today to make a final decision on the future of Birmingham & Solihull Bees. Read
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Gainsborough Lake for big fish angling at Shatterford Fishery
Oct 28 2009 | Other sport
TROUT anglers will have a new “big fish water” to target in the Midlands with the opening of Gainsborough Lake at Shatterford Fishery on Sunday. Read
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West Midlands host Lincolnshire looking for second straight Division Two win
Oct 28 2009 | Other sport
THIS weekend West Midlands host Lincolnshire in the division two fixture in the BDO Inter Counties Championships Division Two at Gilberts Bar, Willenhall. Read
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Sacked Black Country poultry firm staff head to London
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
By Anna Blackaby Read
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Labour MP Tom Watson accepts libel damages
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
West Bromwich East MP Tom Watson has accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over false claims that he was part of a smear campaign against the Conservatives. Read
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Passenger tells of bus crush death
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
A PASSENGER has described how horrified bystanders screamed in terror as a rival bus service allegedly crushed and killed a Black Country father-of-three. Read
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Staffordshire prison staff families hit by hoax
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
THE families of Midland prison guards are being targeted in a scam believed to be linked to confidential security data lost by the Government. Read
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Review: ZZ Top at the Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
TEXAN trio ZZ Top celebrated their 40th anniversary with a barnstorming boogie blitz that pretty much blew the roof off the Civic Hall. Read
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Birmingham youth services face £1m in cuts
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
YOUTH services will be slashed across Birmingham in a city council push to save nearly £1 million, it can be revealed today. Read
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Birmingham streets sealed off after families report hearing shots
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS told of their shock and fear after hearing gunshots near a Birmingham hospital. Read
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Police quiz three men after car smashed into a terraced house in Winson Green
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE were today questioning three men after a car smashed into a terraced house in Preston Road, Winson Green. Read
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Former police chief launches a cracker-style degree in crime
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
THE man who brought notorious serial killers Fred and Rosemary West to book says many more victims of the evil husband and wife murderers could still to be found. Read
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Review: Green Day at the LG Arena
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
US PUNK rockers Green Day put on a spectacular, marathon show and left the crowd still begging for more. Read
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Thugs jailed for beating man unconscious at Birmingham New Street station
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
TWO thugs who kicked a man unconscious in a violent attack at a train station have been jailed for 12 months each. Read
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Review: Jim Jeffries at Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
MOST comics have to work at becoming ruthlessly inappropriate. Read
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Brindleyplace backs Birmingham's bid for World Cup 2018
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
STAFF in Brindleyplace are the latest footie fanatics to get behind Birmingham’s bid to stage games in the 2018 World Cup. Read
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Sacked Black Country poultry firm staff head to London
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER 2 Sisters employees protesting against the dismissal of 59 staff at the poultry processing plant are travelling to London today to stage demonstrations outside a flagship branch of Marks & Spencer. Read
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FSB warns postal strikes could be last straw for small firms
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
FURTHER Royal Mail strikes could be the last straw for small businesses whose cash flow has already been eaten into by the recession, according to a local business body. Read
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Eastside City Park set to open in 2012
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham’s first city centre park for 125 years will be open for public use in 2012, it was confirmed last night. Read
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Star on Broad Street is "greatest honour" for Julie Walters
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
MUCH-loved Midland actress Julie Walters described her new place on the Broad Street Walk of Stars as the “greatest honour” of her career. Read
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Newtown swimming pool set for re-opening after revamp
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S Newtown swimming pool will reopen to the public early next year after securing £140,000 for vital restoration and repair work. Read
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Farmer speaks out after Staffordshire Hoard found on his land
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
THE farmer who owns the land where a metal detectorist unearthed the Staffordshire Hoard has spoken for the first time of his awe at the find. Read
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Cotteridge Quaker Meeting group given £15,000 to help their zero carbon building quest
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM environmentalists will receive £15,000 to make their green dreams a reality. Read
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Dudley Council in drive for ownership of disused bingo hall near zoo
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
DUDLEY Council will today try to secure ownership of a key site near the town’s zoo as it tries to drive forward an ambitious redevelopment. Read
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Date set for Halesowen Town FC decision
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
A DATE has been set for creditors to decide between two rival bids lodged for troubled Halesowen Town FC. Read
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Painting of famous Birmingham tree up for sale
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
A RARE painting of a Birmingham tree steeped in history will go on sale at an antiques fair tomorrow. Read
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Disabled Edgbaston woman Dorothy Tomkins nominated for Birmingham Mail Local Hero award
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
A KIND-hearted woman who has helped others throughout her life despite facing adversity is a Birmingham Mail Local Hero. Read
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Crumbling end terrace neighbours fear for their Birmingham homes
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
A ROW of neighbours said their homes have been left attached for 13 years to a derelict council house which has begun sinking into a ditch. Read
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Funeral for Castle Bromwich crash victim dad
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a Birmingham father who died in a road collision was due to take place today. Read
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Halloween events at Birmingham community museums
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
TERRIFYING tales and creepy craft activities will be taking place at Birmingham’s community museums to keep youngsters occupied this half-term. Read
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Volunteers help clean up Birmingham Cathedral
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
DEDICATED decorators helped clean-up Birmingham Cathedral during the single biggest day of volunteering this year. Read
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Midland rail users faced with weeks of chaos
Oct 28 2009 | Top Stories
RAIL passengers in Birmingham will have to endure weeks of disrupted services due to engineering works. Read
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Broad Street star for Julie Walters
Oct 28 2009 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
“Good grief! I didn’t think she’d come in her Calendar Girls costume..!” Read
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Tom Ross Column: Aston Villa signings could bring a trophy
Oct 28 2009 | Walsall FC News
GOAL scorers win games but defences win championships and trophies, that was the mantra of George Graham who took Arsenal to the title. Read
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Walsall FC: Clayton McDonald and Richard Taundry close to first-team recall after reserves run-out
Oct 28 2009 | Walsall FC News
CLAYTON McDonald and Richard Taundry moved into closer contention for a first-team recall after figuring in Walsall reserves’ 4-2 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday. Read
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Six ways for a cut in CO2
Oct 28 2009 | Go Green news
SusMo – bidding for £182,400 Read
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Imran Tahir and Varun Chopra to join Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Oct 28 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE have confirmed the signing of 30-year-old leg-spinner Imran Tahir for the 2010 season subject to a work permit and final fitness checks on his arrival with the county. Read
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Edgbaston redevelopment scheme given £1 million boost by Birmingham City Council
Oct 28 2009 | Warwickshire CCC
THE Pavilion End redevelopment scheme at Warwickshire could take a big step forward next month with the receipt of the first £1 million instalment of a proposed £20 million loan from Birmingham City Council. Read
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Monster's Ball at Alton Towers' Scarefest!
Oct 28 2009 | UK Holidays
THE Secret Garden restaurant was as enticing as it’s magical name would suggest. Read
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Time of my life
Oct 28 2009 | Travel News
"NOBODY puts Baby in the corner”. Read
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All aboard for a top river cruise
Oct 28 2009 | Travel News
AVALON Waterways, the USA-based luxury river cruise company, operating the youngest, quietest and most spacious fleet of ships currently on Europe’s rivers, has launched a UK operation which will include departures from Birmingham for every cruise featured. Read
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Monarch hits Larnaca milestone
Oct 28 2009 | Travel News
MONARCH is celebrating a massive milestone with the news that the airline has carried half a million passengers on its popular services to Larnaca in Cyprus. Read
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Spa seals awards honour
Oct 28 2009 | Travel News
A LEADING spa resort which nestles in 100 acres of glorious Staffordshire countryside has won one of the most prestigious accolades in the global travel industry. Read
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BA’s going to Vegas
Oct 28 2009 | Travel News
BRITISH Airways has launched its first service from London Heathrow to Las Vegas – the entertainment capital of the world. Read
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We still love hol brochures
Oct 28 2009 | Travel News
“PEOPLE still love to browse through a brochure,” say Haven Holidays. Despite the rise in on-line bookings it seems more people than ever are requesting holiday brochures. Read
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See blazing barrels tradition
Oct 28 2009 | Travel News
Ottery St Mary in Devon is renowned for its carnival, fireworks, and the bearing of blazing barrels by men, women and children through the streets. Read
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Snow much of a hidden gem
Oct 28 2009 | Holidays Abroad
VORARLBERG in Austria doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you think of traditional skiing destinations, but it could house some of the hidden treasures that make a perfect winter sports holiday. Read
