http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/12/gothic-artist-receives-praise-from-daughter-of-frankenstein-legend-boris-karloff-97319-21517388/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/12/gothic-artist-receives-praise-from-daughter-of-frankenstein-legend-boris-karloff-97319-21517388/ A GOTHIC artist and author from Birmingham is celebrating after winning the praise of a horror film legend’s daughter. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/12/brum-scores-with-sceptical-aston-villa-and-birmingham-city-bosses-97319-21515032/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:36:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/12/brum-scores-with-sceptical-aston-villa-and-birmingham-city-bosses-97319-21515032/ ASTON Villa manager Martin O’Neill and Blues’ boss Alex McLeish have admitted they once held dim views of Birmingham as they pledged to boost the city’s image in a unique £1.4 million sponsorship deal. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/11/birmingham-city-and-aston-villa-on-target-for-tourist-boost-97319-21513006/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/11/birmingham-city-and-aston-villa-on-target-for-tourist-boost-97319-21513006/ FOOTBALL clubs Aston Villa and Blues have put their rivalries to one side for the sake of the city to sign a joint £1.4 million sponsorship deal to give Birmingham a massive global boost. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/11/blues-and-villa-on-same-side-to-help-promote-brum-97319-21515037/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/11/blues-and-villa-on-same-side-to-help-promote-brum-97319-21515037/ FOOTBALL clubs Aston Villa and Blues have put their rivalries to one side for the sake of the city to sign a joint £1.4 million sponsorship deal to give Birmingham a massive global boost. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/08/archers-to-be-honoured-on-birmingham-walk-of-stars-97319-21493740/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/08/archers-to-be-honoured-on-birmingham-walk-of-stars-97319-21493740/ BRITAIN’S best-loved radio soap is set to be cemented in history with a place on Birmingham’s Walk of Stars. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/07/tests-bid-to-save-alishba-qamer-97319-21482975/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:28:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/07/tests-bid-to-save-alishba-qamer-97319-21482975/ THE parents of a toddler who desperately needs a liver and bowel transplant were among dozens of kind-hearted Brummies who have been tested to see whether they could help save another youngster’s life. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/05/apprentice-star-claire-young-could-be-next-karren-brady-david-gold-97319-21469150/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/08/05/apprentice-star-claire-young-could-be-next-karren-brady-david-gold-97319-21469150/ THE Apprentice star Claire Young could be the next Karren Brady, according to Blues boss David Gold. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/21/pupils-dog-brum-police-footsteps-97319-21377250/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/21/pupils-dog-brum-police-footsteps-97319-21377250/ BUDDING bobbies from schools across Birmingham have been given a glimpse of life working as a police officer. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News 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. Birmingham News