http://www.birminghammail.net/latest-news/ Latest en-gb Birmingham Mail no Latest Latest http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/09/wolves-1-arsenal-4-bill-howell-s-big-match-verdict-97319-25123442/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:28:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/09/wolves-1-arsenal-4-bill-howell-s-big-match-verdict-97319-25123442/ TO GO against the grain, to buck the trend, to reverse history. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/09/leicester-1-west-brom-2-chris-lepkowski-s-player-ratings-and-match-stats-97319-25123402/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/09/leicester-1-west-brom-2-chris-lepkowski-s-player-ratings-and-match-stats-97319-25123402/ Leicester 1, West Brom 2: Chris Lepkowski's player ratings and match stats West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/09/wolves-1-arsenal-4-bill-howell-s-player-ratings-and-match-stats-97319-25123428/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/09/wolves-1-arsenal-4-bill-howell-s-player-ratings-and-match-stats-97319-25123428/ Wolves 1, Arsenal 4: Bill Howell's player ratings and match stats Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-blogs-views/birmingham-mail-columnists/mike-olley/2009/11/09/tory-mp-andrew-has-a-royal-passion-97319-25123433/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-blogs-views/birmingham-mail-columnists/mike-olley/2009/11/09/tory-mp-andrew-has-a-royal-passion-97319-25123433/ ANDREW Mitchell, the Sutton Coldfield MP, is one of the nicest blokes you can ever get to meet. He looks every part the officer and a gentleman that he is. Mike Olley http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/09/leicester-1-west-brom-2-chris-lepkowski-s-big-match-verdict-97319-25120656/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/09/leicester-1-west-brom-2-chris-lepkowski-s-big-match-verdict-97319-25120656/ They will be bursting to play tonight, tomorrow night or the day after. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/09/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-as-it-happened-97319-25123376/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/09/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-as-it-happened-97319-25123376/ ASTON VILLA turned in one of their strongest performances of the season to beat Bolton 4-1 at Villa Park on Saturday Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/birmingham-big-wheel-to-return-to-city-97319-25123357/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/birmingham-big-wheel-to-return-to-city-97319-25123357/ The foundations of Birmingham’s big wheel were laid last night in preparation for the return of the popular tourist attraction. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/birmingham-cinemas-use-extra-security-for-gang-film-1day-97319-25123355/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/birmingham-cinemas-use-extra-security-for-gang-film-1day-97319-25123355/ Extra security is being used to search cinema goers who turn up to screenings of a controversial film depicting gang violence in Birmingham. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/09/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-big-match-analysis-of-premier-league-clash-97319-25120772/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/09/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-big-match-analysis-of-premier-league-clash-97319-25120772/ A MUCH-NEEDED Saturday at home watching the X Factor and enjoying five-star entertainment – no wonder Martin O’Neill has been named the Premier League’s most relaxed boss. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/pm-s-name-error-shows-no-respect-97319-25123142/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/pm-s-name-error-shows-no-respect-97319-25123142/ The mother of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan has accused Gordon Brown of disrespecting her son's memory by misspelling their surname in a letter of condolence. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/09/missed-penalties-are-worrying-aston-villa-boss-martin-o-neill-97319-25120775/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/09/missed-penalties-are-worrying-aston-villa-boss-martin-o-neill-97319-25120775/ VILLA’S spot of bother is becoming an increasing cause for concern for manager Martin O’Neill who admits his team are “missing penalties for fun”. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/fast-track-nuclear-plants-unveiled-97319-25122937/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/fast-track-nuclear-plants-unveiled-97319-25122937/ Plans to fast-track a new generation of nuclear power stations are set to be unveiled by the Government. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/sex-abuse-by-women-reports-on-rise-97319-25122938/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/sex-abuse-by-women-reports-on-rise-97319-25122938/ The number of children reporting sexual abuse by women to ChildLine has more than doubled over the past five years, it has been. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/pc-in-court-over-police-dog-deaths-97319-25122452/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/pc-in-court-over-police-dog-deaths-97319-25122452/ A police dog handler accused of leaving two of his German Shepherds to bake to death in his car is due to appear in court. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/dozens-dead-in-el-salvador-flooding-97319-25122451/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/dozens-dead-in-el-salvador-flooding-97319-25122451/ Mud and boulders loosened by days of heavy rain swept down a volcano and partly have buried a small town, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/notw-phone-tapping-claims-dismissed-97319-25122312/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:05:20 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/notw-phone-tapping-claims-dismissed-97319-25122312/ Allegations of phone tapping at Britain's best-selling Sunday newspaper have been dismissed by the industry's watchdog. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/lottery-winners-share-91m-jackpot-97319-25122311/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:05:20 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/lottery-winners-share-91m-jackpot-97319-25122311/ Two lottery ticketholders could find themselves with celebrity-sized bank balances as their claims are verified by Camelot. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/gps-told-to-cut-back-on-antibiotics-97319-25122106/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/gps-told-to-cut-back-on-antibiotics-97319-25122106/ GPs are being urged to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds as overuse is increasing resistance to them, making it more difficult to tackle serious infections like hospital bugs, it has been reported. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/top-boxer-david-haye-back-in-the-uk-97319-25122107/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/top-boxer-david-haye-back-in-the-uk-97319-25122107/ Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the "Beast from the East", and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big." National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/afghan-blast-soldiers-to-be-named-97319-25122105/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/afghan-blast-soldiers-to-be-named-97319-25122105/ Two British soldiers killed in separate blasts in Afghanistan are expected to be named on Monday, as the death toll passed another grim milestone. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/brown-to-mark-fall-of-berlin-wall-97319-25122007/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/brown-to-mark-fall-of-berlin-wall-97319-25122007/ Gordon Brown is to join other world leaders in Germany for the celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/call-for-more-debate-on-immigration-97319-25121761/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/09/call-for-more-debate-on-immigration-97319-25121761/ Home Secretary Alan Johnson has called for a "rational" debate on immigration to challenge the views of the far right British National Party. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/boxing-s-giant-killer-back-home-97319-25121287/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/boxing-s-giant-killer-back-home-97319-25121287/ Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the 'Beast from the East', and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big." National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-keeper-called-up-for-england-duty-97319-25121254/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-keeper-called-up-for-england-duty-97319-25121254/ BIRMINGHAM CITY keeper Joe Hart has been included in the England squad to face Brazil in Doha on November 14. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/08/aston-villa-trio-called-up-to-england-squad-97319-25121182/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/08/aston-villa-trio-called-up-to-england-squad-97319-25121182/ Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock, Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone and Sunderland striker Darren Bent have all been named in the England squad to play Brazil in a friendly international in Doha on November 14. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/england-recall-for-bent-97319-25121120/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/england-recall-for-bent-97319-25121120/ Darren Bent has been recalled to the England squad for next week's friendly with Brazil in Qatar. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/07/wolves-1-arsenal-4-full-time-report-97319-25121009/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/07/wolves-1-arsenal-4-full-time-report-97319-25121009/ Arsenal head into the international break resting nicely near the top of the Barclays Premier League table. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-drink-eating-out/birmingham-restaurant-guide/birmingham-restaurants-guide-top-fives/2009/11/08/top-5-fine-dining-restaurants-in-birmingham-97319-25120777/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-drink-eating-out/birmingham-restaurant-guide/birmingham-restaurants-guide-top-fives/2009/11/08/top-5-fine-dining-restaurants-in-birmingham-97319-25120777/ Birmingham Mail food writer Paul Fulford picks his top five restaurants in Birmingham for fine dining Birmingham Top Five Restaurants Guide http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/moseley-rfc/2009/11/09/moseley-31-rotherham-titans-27-match-analysis-97319-25120824/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/moseley-rfc/2009/11/09/moseley-31-rotherham-titans-27-match-analysis-97319-25120824/ EVEN though he marked his return to the Moseley side with a try Nathan Bressington has been told he must work harder in the search for more. Moseley RFC http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/bees-rfc/2009/11/09/match-report-doncaster-knights-36-b-rmingham-solihull-7-97319-25120849/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/bees-rfc/2009/11/09/match-report-doncaster-knights-36-b-rmingham-solihull-7-97319-25120849/ STRUGGLING Birmingham fell to in-form Doncaster Knights as the home side ran in five tries to secure their first bonus point of the season. Bees RFC http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/stourbridge-rfc/2009/11/09/stour-overcome-12-3-deficit-to-win-at-cinderford-97319-25120850/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/stourbridge-rfc/2009/11/09/stour-overcome-12-3-deficit-to-win-at-cinderford-97319-25120850/ STOURBRIDGE stormed back from 12-3 down at the break in the Forest of Dean to snatch their fifth win of the season and ease away from the battles at the bottom of National League One. Stourbridge RFC http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/09/stourbridge-pushed-us-all-the-way-says-walsall-boss-craig-hutchings-97319-25120710/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/09/stourbridge-pushed-us-all-the-way-says-walsall-boss-craig-hutchings-97319-25120710/ CHRIS Hutchings saluted Zamaretto League side Stourbridge after they pushed his Walsall team all the way in their first-ever FA Cup first-round tie. Walsall FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/09/manager-gary-hackett-proud-of-stourbridge-as-fa-cup-adventure-comes-to-an-end-97319-25120711/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/09/manager-gary-hackett-proud-of-stourbridge-as-fa-cup-adventure-comes-to-an-end-97319-25120711/ GARY Hackett voiced his “immense” pride that his Stourbridge side had pushed Walsall so hard. Walsall FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2009/11/09/sutton-coldfield-town-too-strong-for-sorry-aylesbury-united-97319-25120712/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2009/11/09/sutton-coldfield-town-too-strong-for-sorry-aylesbury-united-97319-25120712/ SUTTON Coldfield Town produced a super second-half show to sink bottom-of-the-table Aylesbury United 4-0 in the Southern League Midland Division. Non-League http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/09/jones-strike-enough-for-walsall-to-beat-brave-stourbridge-97319-25120709/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/09/jones-strike-enough-for-walsall-to-beat-brave-stourbridge-97319-25120709/ NEVER mind 22 millionaires kicking a ball around in front of 90,000 prawn sandwich munchers in May: this is what the FA Cup is all about. Walsall FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-alex-mcleish-talks-through-his-goalkeeper-dilemma-97319-25120342/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:40:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-alex-mcleish-talks-through-his-goalkeeper-dilemma-97319-25120342/ Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish admits he faces a dilemma in terms of who to pick in goal after Maik Taylor's impressive performance when deputising for on-loan Joe Hart who was ineligible to face his parent club Manchester City. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2009/11/09/rejuvenated-redditch-united-continued-their-battle-to-pull-clear-of-the-blue-square-north-relegation-zone-with-an-impressive-2-2-draw-at-second-placed-corby-97319-25120659/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2009/11/09/rejuvenated-redditch-united-continued-their-battle-to-pull-clear-of-the-blue-square-north-relegation-zone-with-an-impressive-2-2-draw-at-second-placed-corby-97319-25120659/ Reds struck first when Lucan Spittle headed in Jack Byrne’s corner but Corby were soon on level terms when Leon Meltan deflected the ball past goalkeeper Danny Lewis. Non-League http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/two-ticketholders-share-91-million-97319-25120501/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/two-ticketholders-share-91-million-97319-25120501/ Two ticketholders have come forward to claim their half of a staggering £91 million Euromillions jackpot. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/failure-in-afghanistan-a-disaster-97319-25120500/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/failure-in-afghanistan-a-disaster-97319-25120500/ Failure in Afghanistan would be a "disaster" for Britain, the Government has warned amid renewed questions over whether the military campaign can ever be successful. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/terry-sees-off-united-97319-25120369/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/terry-sees-off-united-97319-25120369/ Captain John Terry put Chelsea five points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Barclays Premier League, with a second-half winner in the 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/last-gasp-tigers-claim-vital-win-97319-25120370/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/last-gasp-tigers-claim-vital-win-97319-25120370/ Hull manager Phil Brown breathed again as Seyi Olofinjana and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink fired his side to a priceless 2-1 Barclays Premier League win over 10-man Stoke. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/uk-soldiers-killed-in-afghan-blast-97319-25120257/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/uk-soldiers-killed-in-afghan-blast-97319-25120257/ Another British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-why-scott-dann-is-wary-of-facing-his-boyhood-heroes-liverpool-fc-97319-25120340/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-why-scott-dann-is-wary-of-facing-his-boyhood-heroes-liverpool-fc-97319-25120340/ Birmingham defender Scott Dann is backing his boyhood heroes Liverpool to recover from their current dip in fortunes - but hopes any revival will not start until after tomorrow's clash between the two clubs at Anfield. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/remembrance-sunday-service-at-centenary-square-draws-hundreds-to-honour-war-dead-97319-25120330/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/remembrance-sunday-service-at-centenary-square-draws-hundreds-to-honour-war-dead-97319-25120330/ BIRMINGHAM’s fallen soldiers and those serving in current conflicts were honoured in a moving ceremony on Remembrance Sunday (November 8). Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/all-black-carter-cited-for-roberts-tackle-97319-25120095/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/all-black-carter-cited-for-roberts-tackle-97319-25120095/ New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts during Saturday's Test match at the Millennium Stadium. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/toffees-edge-past-hammers-97319-25120093/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/toffees-edge-past-hammers-97319-25120093/ Louis Saha and Dan Gosling gave Everton a much-needed 2-1 victory at struggling West Ham. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/fulham-battle-to-wigan-draw-97319-25120094/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/fulham-battle-to-wigan-draw-97319-25120094/ Wigan were left frustrated after Clint Dempsey's penalty earned Fulham and away point with a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/murray-wins-in-valencia-97319-25119935/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/murray-wins-in-valencia-97319-25119935/ Andy Murray picked up his sixth title of the year and the 14th of his career with a comprehensive victory over Mikhail Youzhny at the inaugural Valencia Open. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/stewart-strike-earns-falkirk-point-97319-25119934/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/stewart-strike-earns-falkirk-point-97319-25119934/ A late equaliser from substitute Mark Stewart gave Falkirk a share of the spoils against Celtic in a remarkable 3-3 draw at the Falkirk Stadium. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/strauss-leads-england-to-victory-97319-25119811/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/strauss-leads-england-to-victory-97319-25119811/ Andrew Strauss continued his rich run of form with an unbeaten 117 to help England to an eight-wicket victory in their second tour match, against the Warriors at the De Beers Diamond Oval. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/last-gasp-tigers-claim-vital-win-97319-25119810/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/last-gasp-tigers-claim-vital-win-97319-25119810/ Hull manager Phil Brown breathed again as Seyi Olofinjana and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink fired his side to a priceless Barclays Premier League win over 10-man Stoke. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/carew-backs-milner-for-world-cup-97319-25119724/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/carew-backs-milner-for-world-cup-97319-25119724/ John Carew believes the versatility of his Aston Villa team-mate James Milner should guarantee him a spot in England's 2010 World Cup squad. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/winners-claim-share-of-90m-jackpot-97319-25119562/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/winners-claim-share-of-90m-jackpot-97319-25119562/ Both UK winners have now claimed a share of the massive £90million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/celebrations-on-hold-smith-97319-25119404/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/celebrations-on-hold-smith-97319-25119404/ England coach Tony Smith described his side's win over New Zealand as a "shot in the arm" for the northern hemisphere - but insisted there were no celebrations after they clinched a place in the Gillette Four Nations final. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/haye-eyes-klitschko-showdown-97319-25119402/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/haye-eyes-klitschko-showdown-97319-25119402/ David Haye immediately set his sights on a "mega showdown" with Vitali Klitschko after being crowned as the new WBA heavyweight champion. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/decisions-frustrate-gatland-97319-25119403/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/decisions-frustrate-gatland-97319-25119403/ Wales coach Warren Gatland was critical of several decisions made by referee Craig Joubert as his side's New Zealand hoodoo continued with a 19-12 defeat at the Millennium Stadium. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/queen-leads-tribute-to-the-war-dead-97319-25119263/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/queen-leads-tribute-to-the-war-dead-97319-25119263/ The Queen has led the nation in remembering Britain's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/mickelson-holds-nerve-for-title-97319-25119146/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/mickelson-holds-nerve-for-title-97319-25119146/ World number two Phil Mickelson survived a nervous final hole to edge out South Africa's Ernie Els by one shot and win the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions following a thrilling final round in Shanghai. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/pearson-offers-support-to-brown-97319-25119147/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/pearson-offers-support-to-brown-97319-25119147/ Hull City chairman Adam Pearson will consider giving under-pressure manager Phil Brown a vote of confidence until the end of the season. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/winner-claims-share-of-90m-jackpot-97319-25118995/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/winner-claims-share-of-90m-jackpot-97319-25118995/ One UK winner has claimed a share of the massive £90million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/army-chief-public-not-convinced-97319-25118994/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/army-chief-public-not-convinced-97319-25118994/ The public is not convinced that British troops fighting in Afghanistan can succeed, the head of the armed forces has admitted. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/cadbury-takeover-kraft-expected-to-launch-hostile-bid-tomorrow-97319-25116882/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/cadbury-takeover-kraft-expected-to-launch-hostile-bid-tomorrow-97319-25116882/ BIRMINGHAM chocolate giant Cadbury could become the latest British institution to fall under foreign ownership. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/hicks-no-plans-to-sell-reds-stars-97319-25118914/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/hicks-no-plans-to-sell-reds-stars-97319-25118914/ Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has insisted no star players will be sold. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/08/robert-mansell-plane-crash-death-family-plea-to-bring-body-home-97319-25116870/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/08/robert-mansell-plane-crash-death-family-plea-to-bring-body-home-97319-25116870/ THE family of a heroic Midland pilot who plunged to his death in the Caribbean Sea after saving his passengers fear a cash row is stopping them from bringing his body home. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-alex-mcleish-tells-his-players-to-keep-their-cool-on-the-pitch-97319-25116846/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-alex-mcleish-tells-his-players-to-keep-their-cool-on-the-pitch-97319-25116846/ Alex McLeish has warned his Birmingham players to keep their discipline and avoid needless suspensions ahead of Monday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/troops-remember-fallen-comrades-97319-25118804/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/troops-remember-fallen-comrades-97319-25118804/ Hundreds of soldiers gathered at the main British base in Afghanistan to pay their respects to their fallen comrades. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/o-neill-targets-a-tidy-carew-97319-25118593/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/o-neill-targets-a-tidy-carew-97319-25118593/ Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is demanding a greater level of consistency from striker John Carew after he tormented Bolton in his side's 5-1 win at Villa Park. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/wenger-wants-more-of-the-same-97319-25118594/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/wenger-wants-more-of-the-same-97319-25118594/ Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have the capability of making a strong challenge for the Barclays Premier League title. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/hughes-frustrated-by-city-failings-97319-25118592/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/hughes-frustrated-by-city-failings-97319-25118592/ Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned his team they must start sealing games once they get into winning positions. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/injuries-don-t-excuse-mistakes-johnson-97319-25118591/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/injuries-don-t-excuse-mistakes-johnson-97319-25118591/ Martin Johnson refused to blame injury for Saturday's 18-9 defeat to Australia at Twickenham and vowed England would return a stronger team against Argentina next weekend. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-centre-bank-bans-cash-payments-in-branch-97319-25116857/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-centre-bank-bans-cash-payments-in-branch-97319-25116857/ A MIDLAND bank has told customers that it will no longer accept cash Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/fire-death-murder-probe-launched-97319-25118421/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/fire-death-murder-probe-launched-97319-25118421/ A murder hunt has got under way after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/uk-soldier-killed-in-helmand-blast-97319-25118420/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/uk-soldier-killed-in-helmand-blast-97319-25118420/ A British soldier has been killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/ferguson-snubbed-overseas-offers-97319-25118250/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/ferguson-snubbed-overseas-offers-97319-25118250/ Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he has turned down the chance to manage foreign clubs during his Manchester United career. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/gordon-blow-for-black-cats-97319-25118249/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/gordon-blow-for-black-cats-97319-25118249/ Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a fractured arm in the defeat at Tottenham and faces a spell on the sidelines. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/haye-lives-up-to-his-hype-97319-25118248/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/haye-lives-up-to-his-hype-97319-25118248/ New WBA heavyweight champion David Haye believes he proved people wrong by backing up his big mouth with a superb majority-decision points victory over Russian champion Nikolai Valuev in Germany. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/08/aston-villa-old-boys-blamed-for-bolton-s-defeat-at-villa-97319-25116842/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/08/aston-villa-old-boys-blamed-for-bolton-s-defeat-at-villa-97319-25116842/ Bolton boss Gary Megson was unhappy with his team's showing and they have now leaked 15 goals in their last four games Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-christian-benitez-urged-to-start-scoring-97319-25116844/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/08/birmingham-city-christian-benitez-urged-to-start-scoring-97319-25116844/ Alex McLeish is content with the contribution made by Birmingham striker Christian Benitez even though he is still awaiting his first goal for the midlands club. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/08/wolves-boss-mick-mccarthy-refuses-to-be-downbeat-after-4-1-defeat-to-arsenal-97319-25116833/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/08/wolves-boss-mick-mccarthy-refuses-to-be-downbeat-after-4-1-defeat-to-arsenal-97319-25116833/ Wolves manager Mick McCarthy refused to be downhearted after the home defeat to Arsenal. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/queen-leading-tribute-to-war-dead-97319-25117857/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/queen-leading-tribute-to-war-dead-97319-25117857/ The Queen will lead the nation in remembering Britain's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/father-shot-dead-on-us-road-trip-97319-25117666/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/father-shot-dead-on-us-road-trip-97319-25117666/ A British father shot dead on a road trip through the United States after stopping in Amarillo because he loved the cult song was "just in the wrong place, at the wrong time", his family have said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/fire-death-murder-probe-launched-97319-25117667/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/fire-death-murder-probe-launched-97319-25117667/ A murder hunt has got under way after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/us-house-passes-obama-health-bill-97319-25117665/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/us-house-passes-obama-health-bill-97319-25117665/ The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/tough-love-good-for-children-study-97319-25117537/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/tough-love-good-for-children-study-97319-25117537/ Children who grow up with parents who take a "tough love" approach to their upbringing are better prepared to do well in life, a report has suggested. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/lack-of-drivers-hits-rail-route-97319-25117457/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/lack-of-drivers-hits-rail-route-97319-25117457/ Passengers have been warned not to travel on a busy rail route on Sunday because of a lack of available train drivers. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/climate-talks-unlikely-to-deliver-97319-25117372/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:05:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/climate-talks-unlikely-to-deliver-97319-25117372/ The Copenhagen summit is unlikely to produce a "signed and sealed" climate change solution because leading countries are not ready to commit, the Environment Agency's chief will claim. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/frontline-training-is-protected-97319-25117252/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/frontline-training-is-protected-97319-25117252/ The Government has insisted that it is determined to protect frontline services for training young people after leaked documents suggested hundreds of thousands of places could be slashed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/support-crucial-to-afghan-success-97319-25117251/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/support-crucial-to-afghan-success-97319-25117251/ Maintaining public support is "crucially important" to the success of the international military mission in Afghanistan, the senior British commander in the country has warned. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/david-haye-beats-boxing-s-goliath-97319-25117050/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/08/david-haye-beats-boxing-s-goliath-97319-25117050/ Boxer David Haye turned giant killer as he won victory in his bout with the "Beast from the East". National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/murray-makes-final-97319-25116928/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:45:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/murray-makes-final-97319-25116928/ Andy Murray will bid for his sixth ATP World Tour title of the season on Sunday, after beating Fernando Verdasco to book his place in the final of the inaugural Valencia Open. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/haye-s-champion-performance-97319-25116927/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/haye-s-champion-performance-97319-25116927/ David Haye produced a punch-perfect performance to cut Russian giant Nikolai Valuev down to size and win the WBA heavyweight title in Germany on Saturday night with a majority decision points victory. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-to-claim-wba-heavyweight-title-97319-25116900/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-to-claim-wba-heavyweight-title-97319-25116900/ David Haye produced a punch-perfect performance to cut Russian giant Nikolai Valuev down to size and win the WBA heavyweight title in Germany tonight with a majority decision points victory. Boxing http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-and-vows-to-celebrate-in-style-97319-25116898/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-and-vows-to-celebrate-in-style-97319-25116898/ David Haye vowed to "party all night long" after upsetting Nikolai Valuev to take the WBA heavyweight title in Nuremberg. Boxing http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/airlift-drama-for-young-driver-after-black-country-car-crash-97319-25116876/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/airlift-drama-for-young-driver-after-black-country-car-crash-97319-25116876/ A YOUNG driver was airlifted to hospital yesterday afternoon after crashing his car into a lamppost in the Black Country. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-man-charged-with-brierley-hill-nightclub-shooting-97319-25116874/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-man-charged-with-brierley-hill-nightclub-shooting-97319-25116874/ A BIRMINGHAM man has been charged in connection with a shooting at a nightclub in the Black Country. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/probe-launched-into-claims-rendition-flights-have-used-birmingham-airport-97319-25116884/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/probe-launched-into-claims-rendition-flights-have-used-birmingham-airport-97319-25116884/ A MIDLAND MP is to quiz airport chiefs and the Government over allegations that Birmingham International Airport has been used to smuggle terror suspects by America’s CIA. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/anger-surfaces-in-bromsgrove-over-julie-kirkbride-s-quit-u-turn-97319-25116859/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/anger-surfaces-in-bromsgrove-over-julie-kirkbride-s-quit-u-turn-97319-25116859/ DISGRACED Midland MP Julie Kirkbride has angered grass roots Tory supporters by reversing her resignation. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/work-begins-on-birmingham-s-city-centre-s-new-ferris-wheel-97319-25116872/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/08/work-begins-on-birmingham-s-city-centre-s-new-ferris-wheel-97319-25116872/ WORK begins today on a new 60m Ferris wheel in Birmingham city centre. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-martin-o-neill-wants-to-see-more-consistency-from-john-carew-97319-25116839/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-martin-o-neill-wants-to-see-more-consistency-from-john-carew-97319-25116839/ Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is demanding a greater level of consistency from striker John Carew after he tormented Bolton in his side's 5-1 win at Villa Park. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/comedy-bill-bailey-brings-his-comic-s-guide-to-the-orchestra-to-birmingham-97319-25102443/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/comedy-bill-bailey-brings-his-comic-s-guide-to-the-orchestra-to-birmingham-97319-25102443/ BILL Bailey’s musical nous is evident to anyone who has ever watched him air-guitaring or drumming his way through an intro as a former captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Rock & Pop