http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/08/business-is-steady-for-popular-post-office-branch-under-threat-97319-21302552/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/08/business-is-steady-for-popular-post-office-branch-under-threat-97319-21302552/ POSTMASTER Amer Khan is still trying to come to terms with the fact that his Birmingham branch has been earmarked for closure. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/07/dad-in-pasty-blunder-row-97319-21287290/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:08:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/07/dad-in-pasty-blunder-row-97319-21287290/ A DEVOUT Birmingham Muslim was left fuming after he bought a vegetarian pasty and bit into non-halal meat. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/city-boost-in-care-of-injured-soldiers-97319-21266056/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/city-boost-in-care-of-injured-soldiers-97319-21266056/ BIRMINGHAM is to be the prime centre of military care in the country after the Ministry of Defence announced plans to build a new military hospital ward. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/ex-offender-in-hard-hitting-reality-tv-show-97319-21264885/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/ex-offender-in-hard-hitting-reality-tv-show-97319-21264885/ A REFORMED offender from Birmingham is to star in a new hard hitting TV show with former Home Secretary David Blunkett aimed at steering troubled teenagers away from a life of crime. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/church-of-england-judge-rules-nicknames-should-be-banned-97319-21227598/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/04/church-of-england-judge-rules-nicknames-should-be-banned-97319-21227598/ NICKNAMES should remain banned from gravestone in Birmingham, a Church of England judge has ruled. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/nechells-baths-project-aim-to-win-cash-97319-21216576/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:40:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/nechells-baths-project-aim-to-win-cash-97319-21216576/ IT’S your last choice to vote for a deserving restoration city building vying for a slice of Lottery cash. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/30/farewell-to-castle-vale-estate-heroine-97319-21172928/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/30/farewell-to-castle-vale-estate-heroine-97319-21172928/ CASTLE VALE locals were today bidding a sad farewell to a hard working community leader who has transformed their neighbourhood. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/27/conservatives-attack-post-office-closure-in-erdington-97319-21164120/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/27/conservatives-attack-post-office-closure-in-erdington-97319-21164120/ CONSERVATIVE party members have thrown their weight behind a campaign to prevent further post office closures in Erdington. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/26/thousands-descend-on-cannon-hill-park-for-race-for-life-97319-21154468/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/26/thousands-descend-on-cannon-hill-park-for-race-for-life-97319-21154468/ FIGHTING fit ladies turned out in force, and in every shade of pink, to take part in this year’s Cancer Research Race For Life. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/13/christian-preachers-to-gather-in-birmingham-no-go-area-97319-21070709/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/13/christian-preachers-to-gather-in-birmingham-no-go-area-97319-21070709/ CHRISTIANS from all over the country were gathering in Birmingham today following claims that two ministers were ejected by police for preaching the word of Jesus. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/02/burglar-terror-of-birmingham-family-97319-21009352/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/02/burglar-terror-of-birmingham-family-97319-21009352/ A BIRMINGHAM family today described the terrifying moment that a burglar was discovered in their children's bedroom. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/30/rape-claimant-agreed-to-sex-birmingham-crown-court-is-told-97319-20997387/ Thu, 29 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/30/rape-claimant-agreed-to-sex-birmingham-crown-court-is-told-97319-20997387/ A CITY cabbie admitted that he did have sex with one of his passengers but claimed it was consensual, Birmingham Court heard. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/29/city-cabbie-denies-rape-97319-20991462/ Thu, 29 May 2008 09:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/29/city-cabbie-denies-rape-97319-20991462/ A WOMAN was raped after she got into an unbooked taxi after a night out on Broad Street, a Birmingham Crown Court jury was told. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/worcestershire-news/2008/05/27/tip-body-woman-on-murder-charge-97319-20979495/ Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/worcestershire-news/2008/05/27/tip-body-woman-on-murder-charge-97319-20979495/ A WOMAN charged with the murder of a Birmingham teenager whose body was found at a waste site has appeared in court. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/27/hunt-for-man-in-robbery-bid-97319-20979491/ Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/27/hunt-for-man-in-robbery-bid-97319-20979491/ WEST Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an attempted robbery. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/22/aunt-khyra-ishaq-was-in-perfect-health-97319-20948159/ Thu, 22 May 2008 09:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/22/aunt-khyra-ishaq-was-in-perfect-health-97319-20948159/ THE aunt of little Khyra Ishaq today insisted that the youngster and her siblings were "in perfect health" the last time she saw them. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/21/brummies-say-cutting-back-is-on-the-cards-97319-20941749/ Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/21/brummies-say-cutting-back-is-on-the-cards-97319-20941749/ With everyday costs going through the roof, it is no surprise that most of us are tightening our belts. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/19/birmingham-mp-welcomes-ofcom-investigation-97319-20932289/ Mon, 19 May 2008 13:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/19/birmingham-mp-welcomes-ofcom-investigation-97319-20932289/ A BIRMINGHAM MP has welcomed long awaited news that Ofcom is to investigate the mis-selling of mobile phone deals. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/19/screen-kids-stun-kevin-spacey-97319-20930837/ Sun, 18 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/19/screen-kids-stun-kevin-spacey-97319-20930837/ A GROUP of Birmingham youngsters were left starry-eyed after rubbing shoulders with Hollywood giant Kevin Spacey and royalty all in one night. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/16/birds-nest-in-ashtray-at-birmingham-factory-guhrings-97319-20920012/ Fri, 16 May 2008 07:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/16/birds-nest-in-ashtray-at-birmingham-factory-guhrings-97319-20920012/ A FAMILY of great tits have a home which appears to have its own intercom system.