http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/10/26/the-noisettes-at-the-academy-97319-25017500/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:04:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/10/26/the-noisettes-at-the-academy-97319-25017500/ WOW! The Noisettes have to be one of the best live acts around right now. Decked out in a glittering gold dress and donning her trademark wild hair, lead singer and bassist Shangai Shoniwa looked every bit the star she has become when she performed to a packed O2 Academy on Friday night. Gig Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2009/09/24/saffron-wolverhampton-road-oldbury-97319-24769905/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2009/09/24/saffron-wolverhampton-road-oldbury-97319-24769905/ HAVING just returned from a fortnight in India eating nothing but curries, I must admit the thought of an evening sampling Indian cuisine didn’t fill me with excitement. Restaurant Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/09/23/parad-ice-found-97319-24760341/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/09/23/parad-ice-found-97319-24760341/ ‘PASSPORT, passport... NOW’ snarled the Russian border guard, the nozzle of his Kalashnikov thrusting un-nervingly in the direction of my face. Holidays Abroad http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/08/19/a-spot-worth-fighting-over-97319-24479387/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/08/19/a-spot-worth-fighting-over-97319-24479387/ SPANNING an area of just 316 sq km and with a population of under half a million, at first glance it’s hard to understand how the tiny island of Malta became one of the most prized possessions of the Med. Holidays Abroad http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/07/08/review-oasis-at-the-ricoh-arena-coventry-97319-24102697/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/07/08/review-oasis-at-the-ricoh-arena-coventry-97319-24102697/ IT’S 13 years since the mouthy Mancunians played to a quarter of a million people at Knebworth, but the Gallagher brothers’ onstage swagger is still justified. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/03/16/record-numbers-turn-out-for-st-patrick-s-day-parade-97319-23153471/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/03/16/record-numbers-turn-out-for-st-patrick-s-day-parade-97319-23153471/ THE return to sectarian violence in Northern Ireland could have subdued the atmosphere at this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade, but if anything it only served to strengthen the resolve of the city’s significant Irish population as they came out in record-breaking numbers for the annual party. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/03/02/blues-view-sheffield-united-2-birmingham-city-1-97319-23044714/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/03/02/blues-view-sheffield-united-2-birmingham-city-1-97319-23044714/ HEAR what manager Alex McLeish had to say about this weekend's disappointing defeat away at Sheffield United and hear our man at Blues Colin Tattum's take on the match. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/03/02/villa-view-aston-villa-2-stoke-city-2-97319-23044617/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:39:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/03/02/villa-view-aston-villa-2-stoke-city-2-97319-23044617/ SEE what our sports team and Villa manager Martin O'Neill had to say about this weekend's disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Stoke City. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/12/19/the-chinese-state-circus-comes-to-town-97319-22509838/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/12/19/the-chinese-state-circus-comes-to-town-97319-22509838/ Acrobats, contortionists, dancers and even Shaolin warrior monks are in the city for the next month to show off their skills under a big top at Star City. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2008/11/19/the-lord-clifden-34-great-hampton-street-hockley-birmingham-0121-523-7515-97319-22296219/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2008/11/19/the-lord-clifden-34-great-hampton-street-hockley-birmingham-0121-523-7515-97319-22296219/ IT has been a pleasurable, drunken journey, but all good things come to an end and my search for a decent Birmingham beer garden is over. Food & Drink http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2008/11/06/ropewalk-st-paul-s-square-jewellery-quarter-97319-22192236/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2008/11/06/ropewalk-st-paul-s-square-jewellery-quarter-97319-22192236/ Inside, the décor is modern and it’s very spacious, but unfortunately that’s just the icing on some distinctly average tasting cake. Food & Drink http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/03/bryan-adams-lg-arena-natonal-exhibition-centre-97319-22171524/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:04:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/03/bryan-adams-lg-arena-natonal-exhibition-centre-97319-22171524/ YOU’D never have thought that a man unfortunate enough to be named Bryan would go on to become a rock legend. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-comedy/2008/10/10/review-jason-manford-town-hall-birmingham-97319-22007793/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-comedy/2008/10/10/review-jason-manford-town-hall-birmingham-97319-22007793/ BURNLEY boy Jason Manford’s warm, likeable stand up style went down a treat when he performed a whopping two and a half hour set at a half full Birmingham Town Hall. Birmingham Comedy http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/09/27/police-launch-operation-to-keep-the-conservative-conference-safe-97319-21912348/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/09/27/police-launch-operation-to-keep-the-conservative-conference-safe-97319-21912348/ AS THE spotlight turns on Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference a massive security operation has swung into action across the city. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-reports/2008/08/20/jaw-dropping-water-sport-97319-21570935/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-reports/2008/08/20/jaw-dropping-water-sport-97319-21570935/ DIVE, dive, dive'. Screamed the mad, smiling, wide-eyed South African... I sucked in a final breath of air, gulped nervously, wondered what the hell I was doing and ducked my head into the cool Atlantic Ocean. Instantly the shouts of the madman above deck disappeared and I found myself in a quiet surreal World. Travel Reports http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/31/midland-premiere-for-cass-held-in-broad-street-97319-21442948/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/31/midland-premiere-for-cass-held-in-broad-street-97319-21442948/ A HARD-HITTING film about the life of the most notorious football hooligan of all time looks set to become a cult hit following it’s Midland’s Premiere on Broad Street. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/24/kapow-batman-film-is-a-real-hit-with-birmingham-fans-97319-21395729/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/24/kapow-batman-film-is-a-real-hit-with-birmingham-fans-97319-21395729/ BATMAN fans left the evening sunshine and swooped into Millenium Point to pass verdict on the premiere of the latest offering in the series – The Dark Knight. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-reports/2008/07/23/guaranteed-to-get-adrenaline-pumping-97319-21389910/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-reports/2008/07/23/guaranteed-to-get-adrenaline-pumping-97319-21389910/ IT is best known for its cows, its potatoes and that detective fella called Jim. Travel Reports http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/25/jon-bon-jovi-in-concert-97319-21147465/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/25/jon-bon-jovi-in-concert-97319-21147465/ HIS trademark mullet is sadly no longer with us, but incredibly at 46 Jon Bon Jovi still has more energy than a sugar-high seven-year-old on Christmas morning. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/10/dfs-classic-gets-underway-in-brum-97319-21049330/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/10/dfs-classic-gets-underway-in-brum-97319-21049330/ THE words tennis and rain usually go hand in hand in this country, but the brollies were out in force for the right reason as the DFS Classic women’s tennis tournament got under way at Edgbaston in blazing sunshine. Birmingham News