http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/16/concert-aids-city-s-children-s-hospital-97319-21353656/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:08:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/16/concert-aids-city-s-children-s-hospital-97319-21353656/ SCOUTS and Guides from across Birmingham are to join forces next week to stage the first ever fundraising concert of its kind in the city to help sick children. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/15/plans-for-mardi-gras-style-carnival-in-brum-97319-21344127/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/15/plans-for-mardi-gras-style-carnival-in-brum-97319-21344127/ PLANS for a huge Mardi Gras-style carnival to raise Birmingham’s international profile were unveiled today.It is hoped the event will help to put Birmingham on the cultural map and attract hundreds of thousands of free-spending visitors from across the world. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/14/rustie-lee-s-recipe-for-more-respect-97319-21337309/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/14/rustie-lee-s-recipe-for-more-respect-97319-21337309/ CELEBRITY chef Rustie Lee was guest of honour at an event aimed at bridging the gap between different generations in Birmingham. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/14/new-love-for-widow-of-hero-cop-michael-swindells-97319-21336192/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/14/new-love-for-widow-of-hero-cop-michael-swindells-97319-21336192/ THE wife of a brave police officer who was stabbed to death by a deranged killer in Birmingham today revealed that she has found new love. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/14/families-join-birmingham-mail-family-race-day-97319-21335597/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/14/families-join-birmingham-mail-family-race-day-97319-21335597/ FAMILIES packed their picnics and got under starter’s orders to join in the Birmingham Mail Family Race Day. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/09/resort-banks-on-sculpture-allure-97319-21313352/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:53:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/09/resort-banks-on-sculpture-allure-97319-21313352/ HOTELIERS hit by the credit crunch in Weston-super-Mare have their fingers crossed that giant sand sculptures dotted along the seaside resort’s beaches will prove a real lure for Brummies. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/madness-insurance-costs-threaten-harborne-donkey-derby-97319-21266150/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/madness-insurance-costs-threaten-harborne-donkey-derby-97319-21266150/ ORGANISERS behind a fundraising donkey derby say they are being forced to pull the plug on the historic Birmingham event because today’s health and safety “madness” means they can no longer afford to run it. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/girl-suffers-lip-piercing-nightmare-97319-21216802/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/girl-suffers-lip-piercing-nightmare-97319-21216802/ A TEENAGER from Birmingham says she nearly died after a lip piercing saw her rushed to hospital with blood “gushing” from the wound. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/shunning-of-mmr-vaccine-blamed-for-measles-outbreak-97319-21216768/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/shunning-of-mmr-vaccine-blamed-for-measles-outbreak-97319-21216768/ PARENTS were today being urged to have their children immunised against potentially life-threatening illnesses after two pupils at a Birmingham primary school were diagnosed with measles. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/mum-finds-blood-in-her-bread-97319-21216484/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/mum-finds-blood-in-her-bread-97319-21216484/ WHEN Linda Hayes opened her loaf of bread she got more than she bargained for after discovering what she believes was blood running through it. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/sub-postmaster-vows-to-fight-closure-97319-21215031/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:14:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/sub-postmaster-vows-to-fight-closure-97319-21215031/ THE devastated owner of a Birmingham post office today vowed to “fight tooth and nail” to stop his branch from closing. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/01/charity-shop-needs-donations-after-makeover-97319-21208679/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/01/charity-shop-needs-donations-after-makeover-97319-21208679/ A CHARITY shop in Birmingham is desperate for donations after its entire stock of children’s second-hand books and toys sold out within half-an-hour of it reopening after undergoing a makeover. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/27/bostin-comic-book-heroes-flying-the-flag-for-birmingham-97319-21164352/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/27/bostin-comic-book-heroes-flying-the-flag-for-birmingham-97319-21164352/ IS it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Superman - flying into Birmingham’s Bullring as Brummie businessman Donato Esposito prepares to launch an on-line comic book. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/27/birmingham-councillor-deirdre-alden-attacks-toothless-postal-watchdog-97319-21164037/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/27/birmingham-councillor-deirdre-alden-attacks-toothless-postal-watchdog-97319-21164037/ BIRMINGHAM councillor Deirdre Alden today accused the independent watchdog responsible for safeguarding the interests of customers using postal services of lacking a “bark, bite or teeth” in the fight against proposed Post Office closures. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/27/88-year-old-dare-devil-grandad-receives-top-honour-97319-21164036/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/27/88-year-old-dare-devil-grandad-receives-top-honour-97319-21164036/ HE may be 88, but dare-devil Tom Lackey is living proof that age doesn’t have to stop you from walking on the wild side. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/25/britain-was-ill-prepared-for-last-summer-s-floods-97319-21148238/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:04:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/25/britain-was-ill-prepared-for-last-summer-s-floods-97319-21148238/ BRITAIN was ill-prepared for last summer’s floods which devastated many parts of the Midlands, an independent report concluded today. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/24/x-factor-s-niki-evans-slims-down-in-time-for-single-97319-21142014/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/24/x-factor-s-niki-evans-slims-down-in-time-for-single-97319-21142014/ MIDLAND X Factor star Niki Evans today revealed she is set to release her first single in August as she unveiled her new slimmer figure after undergoing liposuction. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/20/father-pays-tribute-to-toddler-who-drowned-in-pond-97319-21124048/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/20/father-pays-tribute-to-toddler-who-drowned-in-pond-97319-21124048/ THE heartbroken father of a Birmingham toddler who drowned in a pond today paid tribute to his “very special little boy”. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/20/celebrities-gather-to-view-portraits-painted-by-midland-artist-97319-21110634/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/20/celebrities-gather-to-view-portraits-painted-by-midland-artist-97319-21110634/ MUSIC legends Paul Weller, Toyah Willcox and Ocean Colour Scene visit a Birmingham art gallery tonight to view portraits of them by a city painter. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/18/buddhist-lama-to-visit-birmingham-97319-21097315/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/18/buddhist-lama-to-visit-birmingham-97319-21097315/ ONE of the world’s most senior Buddhist lamas is to travel to Birmingham in a bid to help people relax.