http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/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/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. 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. 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/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/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. 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. 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2008/06/05/cocktail-experience-goes-with-a-bang-97319-21027372/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2008/06/05/cocktail-experience-goes-with-a-bang-97319-21027372/ COCKTAILS... the sports cars of the drinks world. Sexy, powerful and dangerous. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/04/mail-reporter-takes-up-tennis-challenge-against-10-year-old-97319-21023470/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/04/mail-reporter-takes-up-tennis-challenge-against-10-year-old-97319-21023470/ UP went the shout 'Anyone for tennis?' I'd been tied to my desk for most of the day and it was beautiful outside. It was a no brainer. 'Yes' I shouted back. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2008/05/16/coolest-way-to-chill-out-this-summer-97319-20920684/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2008/05/16/coolest-way-to-chill-out-this-summer-97319-20920684/ MY thighs are burning, my calves don't ever want to speak to me again and my backside feels like Joe Calzaghe's punch bag. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/09/veterans-return-to-france-97319-20887595/ Fri, 09 May 2008 14:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/09/veterans-return-to-france-97319-20887595/ BIRMINGHAM Normandy veterans Victor Higgins and Graham Overton made the trip to France with the Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/letisha-and-charlene/2008/02/27/letisha-and-charlene-educational-awards-video-97319-20530587/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/letisha-and-charlene/2008/02/27/letisha-and-charlene-educational-awards-video-97319-20530587/ FIND out about the Letisha and Charlene Educational Awards which were established in the memory of Letisha Shakespeare and Charlene Thomas who were shot dead by gang members in a case of mistaken identity. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/12/14/jasper-carrott-s-show-has-the-x-factor-97319-20250008/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/12/14/jasper-carrott-s-show-has-the-x-factor-97319-20250008/ FROM teenage swing singer Ray Quinn to ageing comedy queen Dame Edna Everage, Rock With Laughter 2007 once again served up a Yuletide helping of something for everyone at a packed NEC. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/26/first-jaguar-xf-rolls-off-the-birmingham-production-line-97319-20163653/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/26/first-jaguar-xf-rolls-off-the-birmingham-production-line-97319-20163653/ A new era for JaguarTHE first of the new Jaguar XFs - the car that could make or break the motoring giant - rolled off the Castle Bromwich production line in Birmingham this afternoon. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/22/birmingham-mail-scoops-five-honours-at-regional-press-awards-97319-20145039/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/22/birmingham-mail-scoops-five-honours-at-regional-press-awards-97319-20145039/ BIRMINGHAM Mail staff scooped FIVE top honours last night at the prestigious Midland Media Awards. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/16/birmingham-man-s-charity-efforts-helps-african-smile-through-the-agony-97319-20118546/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/16/birmingham-man-s-charity-efforts-helps-african-smile-through-the-agony-97319-20118546/ Mail reporter PATRICE JOHN and photographer EMMA LEE conclude their series of reports from The Gambia where a Birmingham man's charity, supported by Mail readers, has been distributing medical aid and educational support. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/11/blues-v-villa-fans-eye-view-97319-20094434/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/11/11/blues-v-villa-fans-eye-view-97319-20094434/ HOW did Villa and Blues fans at Birmingham's Sports Cafe cope with the highs and lows of the local derby... http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/10/19/the-great-brum-rugby-scrum-97319-19977514/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/10/19/the-great-brum-rugby-scrum-97319-19977514/ MEET some of the lucky fans heading off to Paris to cheer on England in the World Cup Final. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/10/17/brum-s-spices-a-loyd-banker-97319-19966357/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2007/10/17/brum-s-spices-a-loyd-banker-97319-19966357/ BIRMINGHAM'S blossoming restaurant scene still is not getting the recognition it deserves, says television foodie Loyd Grossman. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2007/09/05/more-than-a-passing-interest-97319-19742856/ Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2007/09/05/more-than-a-passing-interest-97319-19742856/ A UNITED Nations of workers who have made Birmingham their home will see old rivalries re-emerge with the start of the Rugby World Cup. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2007/08/17/noel-s-a-work-experience-radio-star-97319-19652650/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2007/08/17/noel-s-a-work-experience-radio-star-97319-19652650/ ANSWERING phones and making the tea is the best many youngsters can expect from a period of work experience, but one talented teenager had other ideas.