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Paul Suart

Paul Suart

Review: The Subways, Carling Academy Birmingham

THAT The Subways appear as fresh and frenetic as ever given their inner turmoils and the strains of a never-ending world tour is credit to these fast-maturing rockers. Read

Loud and proud at big city gig

HAVING produced one of the finest and most adventurous debut albums of 2008 it’s somewhat surprising that Foals have failed to tap into the nation’s musical conscience. Read

Geoff Horsfield in cancer battle

FORMER Blues striker Geoff Horsfield has revealed he is being treated for testicular cancer. Read

Fashion in Brum is in good Nick

BIRMINGHAM’S glitteratti came out to play as upmarket store chain Harvey Nichols hosted a fashion show. Read

New focus on airport plans

OPPONENTS fighting plans for a 130ft extension to the main runway at Birmingham Airport have a second chance to voice their disapproval. Read

Second consultation on airport extension proposals

OPPONENTS fighting plans for a 130ft extension to the main runway at Birmingham Airport have a second chance to voice their disapproval. Read

Harvey Nichols fashion show in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM’S glitteratti came out to play as upmarket store chain Harvey Nichols hosted a fashion show. Read

Emotional charge to Subways' sound

BREAK-UPS, marathon world tours, illness, cancelled shows and lifestyle upheavals have inspired young rockers The Subways to mature rapidly in the face of adversity. Read

Corkscrew at Alton Towers to close

ONE of the world’s most famous rollercoasters is to close after more than 28 years indulging generations of Midland thrill seekers. Read

Instructor jailed for raping boy

A PERVERT who sexually abused a young boy over a two-year spell was today starting a 14-year jail sentence. Read

Red Route plan blocked

FAMILIES and traders have kicked plans for a controversial no-stopping Red Route into touch at a heated meeting. Read

Vulnerable Druid's Heath teen raided by police

A VULNERABLE teenager has been left traumatised after police officers raided his Birmingham council flat twice in one week. Read

Castle Vale boy celebrates five years since transplant

PLUCKY five-year-old Regan Leese has celebrated a milestone in his short life. Read

Lorry driver dad in in raid bid horror

A LORRY driver was hijacked at knifepoint and forced to flee in his underwear after being ambushed by a masked gang as he slept in a Midland layby. Read

Cancer survivor Yvonne Brown is poster campaign star

A BIRMINGHAM breast cancer survivor will become a high street star today when posters of her are pinned-up in shop windows across the UK. Read

Car ploughs into Birmingham school playground

A CAR smashed through a Birmingham school fence and into a playground where children had been playing just moments before. Read

Public thumbs-up for new look New Street

THE exciting, “cathedral-like” plans to transform Birmingham’s New Street station have been applauded by train passengers. Read

Anger as vandals hit Birmingham Cathedral

VANDALS defaced Birmingham cathedral in a broad daylight attack while worshippers were inside. Read

Little Man Tate busk in Birmingham

TALENTED indie rockers Little Man Tate experienced problems when they busked in Birmingham to raise cash for a local charity. Read

Winter warmer from Birmingham MP Steve McCabe

ELDERLY folk in Birmingham are being urged to claim financial help with soaring heating bills ahead of the winter months. Read

Author Profile

Paul Suart is a senior journalist at the Birmingham Mail covering general news and specifically Kings Heath, Billesley and Stirchley. He used to work at the Coventry Telegraph on a series of weekly titles covering central Warwickshire.

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