http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/keep-fit/2009/11/24/family-life-diet-in-a-box-which-worked-a-treat-97319-25240360/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/keep-fit/2009/11/24/family-life-diet-in-a-box-which-worked-a-treat-97319-25240360/ FOR 28 days I ditched biscuits, cake and bread and put my faith in a diet which promised me I could lose a stone by the end of the month. Keep Fit http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/20/new-hotel-chain-to-build-16-storey-flagship-in-birmingham-s-eastside-97319-25213133/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/20/new-hotel-chain-to-build-16-storey-flagship-in-birmingham-s-eastside-97319-25213133/ PLANNING chiefs have approved plans to build a multi-million-pound flagship four-star hotel in Birmingham’s Eastside district. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/19/last-of-mail-s-eight-readers-in-the-we-want-to-work-campaign-finds-a-new-job-97319-25205178/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/19/last-of-mail-s-eight-readers-in-the-we-want-to-work-campaign-finds-a-new-job-97319-25205178/ THE last of the eight unemployed Birmingham Mail readers who took part in its We Want to Work campaign was celebrating today after getting a new job. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/19/council-to-get-tough-on-lap-dancing-in-birmingham-97319-25204434/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/19/council-to-get-tough-on-lap-dancing-in-birmingham-97319-25204434/ Licensing bosses have moved closer to toughening regulations on lap dancing clubs in the city. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/culture-minister-margaret-hodge-under-fire-over-birmingham-central-library-listing-call-97319-25180993/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/culture-minister-margaret-hodge-under-fire-over-birmingham-central-library-listing-call-97319-25180993/ CAMPAIGNERS branded Culture Minister Margaret Hodge “short-sighted” ahead of her expected decision not to grant listed status to Birmingham’s Central Library. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/cyclist-hurt-in-smash-with-car-in-solihull-97319-25186095/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/cyclist-hurt-in-smash-with-car-in-solihull-97319-25186095/ A CYCLIST suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital after he was in collision with a car in Solihull. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/heavy-rains-drench-brum-97319-25178695/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/heavy-rains-drench-brum-97319-25178695/ TORRENTIAL rain fell across Birmingham during today’s morning rush hour, causing hazardous driving conditions. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/14/40-000-fans-head-for-star-studded-birmingham-christmas-lights-switch-on-97319-25164628/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/14/40-000-fans-head-for-star-studded-birmingham-christmas-lights-switch-on-97319-25164628/ UP TO 40,000 revellers are expected at a mammoth five-hour concert today which will close with the Sugababes pushing the button on Birmingham’s Christmas lights. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/13/former-sandwell-council-leader-bill-thomas-guilty-of-stealing-1-300-from-a-bank-97319-25161672/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/13/former-sandwell-council-leader-bill-thomas-guilty-of-stealing-1-300-from-a-bank-97319-25161672/ THE former leader of Sandwell Council was this afternoon given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay back £1,300 to a bank after pleading guilty to theft. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/fresh-crimewatch-appeal-to-find-birmingham-taxi-driver-s-killer-97319-25150854/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/fresh-crimewatch-appeal-to-find-birmingham-taxi-driver-s-killer-97319-25150854/ POLICE investigating the murder of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad were making a fresh appeal on the BBC Crimewatch programme tonight. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/seriously-ill-erdington-schoolboy-designs-christmas-card-97319-25146186/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/12/seriously-ill-erdington-schoolboy-designs-christmas-card-97319-25146186/ A BOY who suffers from a rare combination of medical conditions which means he cannot walk or sit up on his own has designed his own Christmas card to help other sick children. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lozells-custody-death-victim-called-out-mummy-during-arrest-inquest-told-97319-25143428/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lozells-custody-death-victim-called-out-mummy-during-arrest-inquest-told-97319-25143428/ A BIRMINGHAM man called out “mummy” as police officers carried him to a cell where he later died, an inquest was told. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lozells-custody-death-victim-called-out-mummy-during-arrest-inquest-told-97319-25144266/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lozells-custody-death-victim-called-out-mummy-during-arrest-inquest-told-97319-25144266/ A BIRMINGHAM man called out “mummy” as police officers carried him to a cell where he later died, an inquest was told. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/queues-expected-in-birmingham-as-jimmy-choo-shoes-go-on-sale-at-h-m-97319-25126512/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/queues-expected-in-birmingham-as-jimmy-choo-shoes-go-on-sale-at-h-m-97319-25126512/ BRUMMIE shoppers will be in shoe heaven on Saturday when Hollywood stars’ favourite Jimmy Choos go on sale in the high street. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/birmingham-mail-columnist-relives-day-he-was-detained-by-armed-border-guards-97319-25102653/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/06/birmingham-mail-columnist-relives-day-he-was-detained-by-armed-border-guards-97319-25102653/ BIRMINGHAM Mail columnist Mike Olley has relived the moment he and his wife were surrounded by armed border patrol guards who put them under detention. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/05/baby-joy-for-walsall-apprentice-hopeful-jo-cameron-97319-25091975/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/05/baby-joy-for-walsall-apprentice-hopeful-jo-cameron-97319-25091975/ APPRENTICE star Jo Cameron has spoken of her baby joy three years after she lost a child and defied doctors who feared she might never fall pregnant again. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/baby-joy-for-walsall-apprentice-hopeful-jo-cameron-97319-25081422/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/04/baby-joy-for-walsall-apprentice-hopeful-jo-cameron-97319-25081422/ APPRENTICE star Jo Cameron has spoken of her baby joy two years after she lost a child and defied doctors who feared she might never fall pregnant again. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/bournville-hailed-as-top-destination-in-lonely-planet-guide-97319-25078668/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/bournville-hailed-as-top-destination-in-lonely-planet-guide-97319-25078668/ A BIRMINGHAM village has been hailed as one of the world’s top destinations in a new travel guide. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/31/sleepless-night-at-haunted-tamworth-castle-97319-25056034/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/31/sleepless-night-at-haunted-tamworth-castle-97319-25056034/ AGREEING to spend the night in a haunted castle seemed like a good idea at the time. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/30/walsall-dad-of-ten-aged-71-celebrates-as-twin-daughters-are-born-97319-25051743/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/30/walsall-dad-of-ten-aged-71-celebrates-as-twin-daughters-are-born-97319-25051743/ son on Richard’s wish-list. Richard said: “It’s easier this time around as I’ve had plenty of practice with children. Birmingham News