http://www.birminghammail.net/latest-news/ Latest en-gb Birmingham Mail no Latest Latest http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/taxi-driver-led-police-to-fugitive-jane-andrews-97319-25258747/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/taxi-driver-led-police-to-fugitive-jane-andrews-97319-25258747/ THE parents of fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews asked a taxi driver to take them and their daughter back home before she was recaptured by police, it was reported today. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2009/11/26/pushkar-245-broad-street-birmingham-0121-643-7978-97319-25260877/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2009/11/26/pushkar-245-broad-street-birmingham-0121-643-7978-97319-25260877/ THERE is style and there is substance, but the two rarely meet. Restaurant Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-tips/2009/11/26/how-do-i-get-a-perfect-duck-97319-25260872/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-tips/2009/11/26/how-do-i-get-a-perfect-duck-97319-25260872/ Q I want to roast a duck so the skin is crisp and the flesh succulent. What do I do? Chef's tips http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/ingredient-of-the-week/2009/11/26/goose-makes-top-alternative-97319-25260871/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/ingredient-of-the-week/2009/11/26/goose-makes-top-alternative-97319-25260871/ Before being usurped by turkey, goose was the preferred choice for the Christmas lunch table in England and more recently there are signs of it making a bit of a comeback. Cooking Tips http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/pub-reviews/2009/11/26/the-dog-inn-whittington-near-lichfield-97319-25260833/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/pub-reviews/2009/11/26/the-dog-inn-whittington-near-lichfield-97319-25260833/ CHRISTMAS seems to come ever earlier these days, and even rural villages are not exempt from its hasty arrival. Pub Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/staffordshire-gold-hoard-valued-at-3-28m-97319-25260832/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/staffordshire-gold-hoard-valued-at-3-28m-97319-25260832/ The Staffordshire Hoard, the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found, has been valued at £3.28 million, the British Museum said. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/cocktail-of-the-week/2009/11/26/coctail-of-the-week-winter-punch-97319-25260824/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/cocktail-of-the-week/2009/11/26/coctail-of-the-week-winter-punch-97319-25260824/ Here’s a seasonal recipe from the Tanqueray gin people, to sip by the warmth of a raging fire as the rain pours down outside. Cocktail of the Week http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/26/how-a-good-wine-can-favour-curry-97319-25260755/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/26/how-a-good-wine-can-favour-curry-97319-25260755/ KINGFISHER and Cobra do the job pretty well, but it’s National Curry Week, and a good excuse to find some more inventive drinks to help the korma go down and the jalfrezi to shine. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/everton-consider-ground-share-option-97319-25260684/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:45:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/everton-consider-ground-share-option-97319-25260684/ Everton chief executive Robert Elstone has admitted the club would consider a ground-sharing arrangement with Liverpool after plans for a move to Kirkby were rejected by the Government. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/grant-to-take-portsmouth-job-97319-25260683/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/grant-to-take-portsmouth-job-97319-25260683/ Avram Grant is to be appointed as the new manager of Portsmouth, the club have confirmed. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/chip-shop-reviews/2009/11/26/portland-chippy-portland-road-edgbaston-97319-25260656/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/chip-shop-reviews/2009/11/26/portland-chippy-portland-road-edgbaston-97319-25260656/ THIS clean chippy at the corner of Selsey Road has one of the best ‘open’ sites in the city. Takeaway Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/lea-village-man-jailed-after-bank-robbery-five-doors-from-his-home-97319-25258668/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/lea-village-man-jailed-after-bank-robbery-five-doors-from-his-home-97319-25258668/ BUNGLING robber Christopher Walker was today starting a jail sentence after robbing a security guard of £25,000 and fleeing to his own home, just five doors from the bank where he pounced. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/26/stiliyan-petrov-is-delighted-to-see-stewart-downing-back-for-aston-villa-97319-25258750/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/26/stiliyan-petrov-is-delighted-to-see-stewart-downing-back-for-aston-villa-97319-25258750/ Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov has revealed his delight at the return to fitness of new team-mate Stewart Downing - the player whose foot he broke in May Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/11/26/strictly-having-fun-97319-25260650/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/11/26/strictly-having-fun-97319-25260650/ I’m normally up for a boogie on a night out, but I couldn’t help but blush at the raunchy picture on the homepage of Bardello’s website. Food and Drink News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/2009/11/26/taking-a-new-look-at-welsh-cooking-97319-25260630/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/2009/11/26/taking-a-new-look-at-welsh-cooking-97319-25260630/ WELSH food isn’t the best known or most highly regarded cuisine in the world. Recipes http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/11/26/shazma-dishes-up-the-italian-treats-97319-25260612/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/11/26/shazma-dishes-up-the-italian-treats-97319-25260612/ DUSK is falling and scores of people are already heading home from their office jobs at Brindleyplace on a chilly midweek evening. Food and Drink News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/website-launched-97319-25260608/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/website-launched-97319-25260608/ THE University of Wolverhampton has introduced an exciting new-look website. Learning Zone http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/firm-is-building-university-ties-97319-25260605/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:22:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/firm-is-building-university-ties-97319-25260605/ BIRMINGHAM City University and the UK’s leading builders’ merchant, Jewson, has launched the first ever Foundation Degree in Builders’ Merchanting. Learning Zone http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/jobs-to-put-students-in-the-money-97319-25260603/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/jobs-to-put-students-in-the-money-97319-25260603/ YOU may well dream of a job where you make money, but what about a job where you manage money? Learning Zone http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/bournville-s-aid-first-97319-25260597/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/bournville-s-aid-first-97319-25260597/ THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has introduced new changes to the First Aid Training regime for businesses and organisations. Learning Zone http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/uni-s-faculty-is-no-1-for-health-97319-25260559/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2009/11/26/uni-s-faculty-is-no-1-for-health-97319-25260559/ The Faculty of Health at Birmingham City University invites you to tour its state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, have a one-on-one consultation with course tutors, meet current students, take part in interactive sessions and find out about its range of subjects, facilities and teaching methods. Learning Zone http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/rogers-rant/2009/11/26/technology-the-answer-not-more-officials-97319-25260509/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:11:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/rogers-rant/2009/11/26/technology-the-answer-not-more-officials-97319-25260509/ ANOTHER week and yet another outrageous decision in a football match. Roger's Rant http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-blogs-views/birmingham-mail-columnists/the-stirrer/2009/11/26/time-to-stop-the-colour-blindness-97319-25260429/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:08:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-blogs-views/birmingham-mail-columnists/the-stirrer/2009/11/26/time-to-stop-the-colour-blindness-97319-25260429/ THE police have been castigated by a government watchdog for making arrests with the sole purpose of garnering DNA – with young black men, in particular, liable to having their collars felt and samples taken. The Stirrer http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/urinating-student-avoids-jail-term-97319-25260399/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:05:21 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/urinating-student-avoids-jail-term-97319-25260399/ A student who pleaded guilty to outraging public decency after he was photographed urinating over a war memorial has avoided a jail sentence. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/staffordshire-hoard-valued-at-3-3m-97319-25260400/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:05:21 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/staffordshire-hoard-valued-at-3-3m-97319-25260400/ The Staffordshire Hoard, the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found, has been valued at £3.28 million, the British Museum has said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/blair-bush-iraq-talks-at-us-ranch-97319-25260398/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:05:20 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/blair-bush-iraq-talks-at-us-ranch-97319-25260398/ Tony Blair and George Bush may have agreed the need for regime change in Iraq in private discussions at the US president's ranch, the Iraq Inquiry has heard. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-videos-pictures/colin-whittock-cartoons/2009/11/26/mistletoe-s-out-inspite-of-swine-flu-fears-97319-25260349/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-videos-pictures/colin-whittock-cartoons/2009/11/26/mistletoe-s-out-inspite-of-swine-flu-fears-97319-25260349/ “It’s okay, you’re safe with me, i’ve had the anti-swine flu jab...!” Colin Whittock Cartoons http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/davis-could-miss-rest-of-season-97319-25260216/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:45:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/davis-could-miss-rest-of-season-97319-25260216/ Bolton midfielder Sean Davis could be struggling to play again this season, manager Gary Megson has admitted. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/ireland-overtake-argentina-in-world-cup-97319-25260217/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:45:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/ireland-overtake-argentina-in-world-cup-97319-25260217/ Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell combined to blaze a brilliant 14-under-par 58 in the opening round fourballs at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup as Ireland opened up a commanding three shot lead over Argentina. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/11/26/warwickshire-advertise-for-new-bowling-coach-after-white-u-turn-97319-25260188/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/11/26/warwickshire-advertise-for-new-bowling-coach-after-white-u-turn-97319-25260188/ WARWICKSHIRE have advertised their vacancy for a new bowling coach after the cricket grapevine failed to yield a satisfactory successor to Allan Donald. Warwickshire CCC http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/jenson-button-will-be-appearing-at-birmingham-s-autosport-international-show-97319-25253679/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/jenson-button-will-be-appearing-at-birmingham-s-autosport-international-show-97319-25253679/ WORLD Formula One champion Jenson Button will be making a special appearance at Birmingham’s upcoming Autosport International show. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-nursery-schools-could-close-due-to-funding-changes-97319-25259742/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:08:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-nursery-schools-could-close-due-to-funding-changes-97319-25259742/ Nursery schools could be forced to close in Birmingham following Government-imposed changes to the way early years education is to be funded. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/bae-systems-to-axe-up-to-640-jobs-97319-25259735/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/bae-systems-to-axe-up-to-640-jobs-97319-25259735/ Defence giant BAE Systems is planning to axe up to 640 jobs following a review of its workload. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/iraq-inquiry-hears-meyer-evidence-97319-25259734/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/iraq-inquiry-hears-meyer-evidence-97319-25259734/ A former top diplomat with extensive knowledge about the relationship between Tony Blair and George Bush is giving evidence to the Iraq inquiry. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/banks-should-disclose-1m-earners-97319-25259733/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/banks-should-disclose-1m-earners-97319-25259733/ Banks will face new scrutiny over the million-pound big-hitters on the payroll under an overhaul of pay and governance. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/26/walsall-fc-hutchings-praises-saddlers-talented-young-guns-97319-25258776/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/26/walsall-fc-hutchings-praises-saddlers-talented-young-guns-97319-25258776/ CHRIS Hutchings has praised the young defenders whose impressive form has helped Walsall up to ninth in League One. Walsall FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/mick-mccarthy-says-premier-league-survival-means-more-than-beating-birmingham-city-97319-25258507/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/mick-mccarthy-says-premier-league-survival-means-more-than-beating-birmingham-city-97319-25258507/ MICK McCarthy says Premier League survival means far more than beating Blues. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/wolves-star-calls-for-focus-to-beat-birmingham-city-97319-25258506/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/wolves-star-calls-for-focus-to-beat-birmingham-city-97319-25258506/ Mick McCarthy’s side conceded eight goals to Arsenal and Chelsea but beforehand had played well to register three successive draws to Everton, Villa and Stoke. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/everton-stadium-plans-rejected-97319-25259559/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/everton-stadium-plans-rejected-97319-25259559/ Everton's plans for a new stadium at Kirkby have been rejected by Communities and Local Government Secretary John Denham. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/aston-villa-skipper-stiliyan-petrov-has-revealed-his-delight-at-the-return-to-fitness-of-new-team-mate-stewart-downing-the-player-whose-foot-he-broke-in-may-97319-25259416/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/aston-villa-skipper-stiliyan-petrov-has-revealed-his-delight-at-the-return-to-fitness-of-new-team-mate-stewart-downing-the-player-whose-foot-he-broke-in-may-97319-25259416/ ROBERTO Di Matteo concedes that British players are being priced out of Albion’s range. Midlands Football http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/di-matteo-in-warning-of-testing-time-for-west-brom-97319-25259417/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/di-matteo-in-warning-of-testing-time-for-west-brom-97319-25259417/ THE next fortnight will potentially be Albion’s biggest test of the season, according to Roberto Di Matteo. Midlands Football http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/stephen-warnock-concentrating-on-keeping-villa-s-left-back-role-97319-25259418/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/stephen-warnock-concentrating-on-keeping-villa-s-left-back-role-97319-25259418/ VILLA left-back Stephen Warnock admits he can only concentrate on his own fine form rather than worry about the contrasting fortunes of Nicky Shorey. Midlands Football http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/sullivan-u-turn-a-surprise-to-blues-new-regime-97319-25259413/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/sullivan-u-turn-a-surprise-to-blues-new-regime-97319-25259413/ CARSON Yeung’s camp were pleasantly surprised by David Sullivan’s remarkable U-turn. Midlands Football http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/costly-british-talent-forces-di-matteo-to-look-overseas-97319-25259411/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/costly-british-talent-forces-di-matteo-to-look-overseas-97319-25259411/ although that is expected to be a non-starter unless huge amounts of money are offered. Midlands Football http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/aston-villa-reserves-in-victory-over-arsenal-97319-25259412/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/aston-villa-reserves-in-victory-over-arsenal-97319-25259412/ STEWART Downing gave manager Martin O’Neill more food for thought as he set Villa on their way to a victory over the Gunners that opened up a five-point lead at the top of Reserve League South. Midlands Football http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/bowyer-experience-counts-in-top-flight-for-teams-like-blues-97319-25258780/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/bowyer-experience-counts-in-top-flight-for-teams-like-blues-97319-25258780/ LEE Bowyer says that in the Premier League you have to have as many good old ‘uns as good young ‘uns. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/threat-of-birmingham-city-missing-out-on-jovanovic-97319-25258778/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/threat-of-birmingham-city-missing-out-on-jovanovic-97319-25258778/ BLUES were today told they could be missing out on a star in Milan Jovanovic, the Standard Liege striker. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/26/aston-villa-reserves-in-victory-over-arsenal-97319-25258742/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/26/aston-villa-reserves-in-victory-over-arsenal-97319-25258742/ STEWART Downing gave manager Martin O’Neill more food for thought as he set Villa on their way to a victory over the Gunners that opened up a five-point lead at the top of Reserve League South. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/26/aston-villa-stephen-warnock-concentrating-on-keeping-left-back-role-97319-25258740/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/26/aston-villa-stephen-warnock-concentrating-on-keeping-left-back-role-97319-25258740/ Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock admits he can only concentrate on his own fine form rather than worry about the contrasting fortunes of Nicky Shorey. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/26/di-matteo-in-warning-of-testing-time-for-west-brom-97319-25258741/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/26/di-matteo-in-warning-of-testing-time-for-west-brom-97319-25258741/ THE next fortnight will potentially be Albion’s biggest test of the season, according to Roberto Di Matteo. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/sullivan-u-turn-a-surprise-to-birmingham-city-board-97319-25258748/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/sullivan-u-turn-a-surprise-to-birmingham-city-board-97319-25258748/ CARSON Yeung’s camp were pleasantly surprised by David Sullivan’s remarkable U-turn. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/26/west-brom-costly-british-talent-forces-di-matteo-to-look-overseas-97319-25258739/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/26/west-brom-costly-british-talent-forces-di-matteo-to-look-overseas-97319-25258739/ ROBERTO Di Matteo concedes that British players are being priced out of Albion’s range. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/events-in-police-van-critical-pathologist-tells-inquest-into-death-of-birmingham-man-michael-powell-97319-25258672/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/events-in-police-van-critical-pathologist-tells-inquest-into-death-of-birmingham-man-michael-powell-97319-25258672/ POLICE used nine times the normal quantity of CS spray advised in training to restrain a Birmingham father of three who later died, an inquest jury heard. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/next-two-games-won-t-decide-our-season-says-wolves-boss-mick-mccarthy-97319-25258508/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/next-two-games-won-t-decide-our-season-says-wolves-boss-mick-mccarthy-97319-25258508/ MICK McCarthy has dismissed any notion that Wolves’ season hinges on their back-to-back home games against Blues and Bolton. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/bees-rfc/2009/11/26/rfu-green-light-for-new-birmingham-solihull-franchise-97319-25258671/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-rfc-rugby/bees-rfc/2009/11/26/rfu-green-light-for-new-birmingham-solihull-franchise-97319-25258671/ BIRMINGHAM & Solihull Rugby Club have taken a significant step away from the financial problems that threatened to put them out of business. Bees RFC http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/charles-to-present-afghanistan-campaign-medals-to-midland-ta-heroes-97319-25258485/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/charles-to-present-afghanistan-campaign-medals-to-midland-ta-heroes-97319-25258485/ THE Prince of Wales will today present campaign medals to Midland Territorial Army soldiers who have just returned from a tour in Afghanistan. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/wolves-birthday-boy-karl-s-blues-wish-97319-25258505/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2009/11/26/wolves-birthday-boy-karl-s-blues-wish-97319-25258505/ KARL HENRY is looking for the perfect birthday gift and would settle for a win over Blues. Wolves FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/beware-the-fuzz-this-movember-97319-25254091/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/beware-the-fuzz-this-movember-97319-25254091/ THEY are normally adorn the faces of Mexican banditos – but a group of West Midlands policemen have grown some elaborate moustaches to raise awareness of an devastating illness. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/midlanders-keen-to-kiss-under-the-mistletoe-despite-swine-flu-outbreak-97319-25254092/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/midlanders-keen-to-kiss-under-the-mistletoe-despite-swine-flu-outbreak-97319-25254092/ FARMERS in the Midlands are hoping the festive tradition of kissing under the mistletoe will lead to bumper sales this year. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/11/26/warwickshire-advertise-for-new-bowling-coach-after-white-u-turn-97319-25258146/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/11/26/warwickshire-advertise-for-new-bowling-coach-after-white-u-turn-97319-25258146/ WARWICKSHIRE have advertised their vacancy for a new bowling coach after the cricket grapevine failed to yield a satisfactory successor to Allan Donald. Warwickshire CCC http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/a-well-they-say-as-you-get-older-time-flies-past-quicker-and-it-just-seems-like-yesterday-when-i-came-in-although-there-are-some-days-you-feel-as-if-it-s-an-eternity-97319-25258155/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2009/11/26/a-well-they-say-as-you-get-older-time-flies-past-quicker-and-it-just-seems-like-yesterday-when-i-came-in-although-there-are-some-days-you-feel-as-if-it-s-an-eternity-97319-25258155/ It has been a bit of a whirlwind because I came down from Glasgow and the first time I negotiated with the club with my representative, that night I moved into the Malmaison hotel – that was my ‘house’ – and never went back up the road for months. Midlands Football http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/pupils-from-a-druids-heath-school-took-on-the-role-of-firefighters-97319-25253791/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/pupils-from-a-druids-heath-school-took-on-the-role-of-firefighters-97319-25253791/ SCHOOL uniforms were replaced with fireproof gear as youngsters got to grips with the challenging role of firefighters. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/parents-warned-after-dangerous-e-numbers-found-in-imported-food-97319-25253792/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/parents-warned-after-dangerous-e-numbers-found-in-imported-food-97319-25253792/ PARENTS have been warned to look out for additives in imported foods that can cause children to become hyperactive. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/broadcaster-maggie-philbin-visits-city-college-birmingham-97319-25253871/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/broadcaster-maggie-philbin-visits-city-college-birmingham-97319-25253871/ By Tony Collins Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/midlands-xmas-tree-grower-promises-price-freeze-97319-25254090/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/midlands-xmas-tree-grower-promises-price-freeze-97319-25254090/ A MIDLAND Christmas tree grower who has supplied trees to Buckingham Palace and Downing Street said his prices won’t shoot up with an expected national shortage. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/skint-star-vernon-burgess-is-dreaming-of-a-christmas-no-1-97319-25253763/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/skint-star-vernon-burgess-is-dreaming-of-a-christmas-no-1-97319-25253763/ HE’S probably Birmingham’s most unlikely reality TV star. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-bid-to-host-world-cup-matches-could-cost-15m-in-taxpayers-money-97319-25253789/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-bid-to-host-world-cup-matches-could-cost-15m-in-taxpayers-money-97319-25253789/ That’s the estimated amount the city council would have to pay FIFA in return for the right to stage six games at the prestigious tournament. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/bolt-on-fix-for-new-street-eyesore-97319-25253685/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/bolt-on-fix-for-new-street-eyesore-97319-25253685/ BIRMINGHAM’S New Street Station will not be demolished when work on a £600 million makeover gets under way, it has emerged. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/bollywood-star-asha-bhosle-at-her-birmingham-namesake-restaurant-97319-25253687/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/bollywood-star-asha-bhosle-at-her-birmingham-namesake-restaurant-97319-25253687/ BOLLYWOOD star Asha Bhosle brought a touch of glamour to a rainy day during a visit to her namesake restaurant in Birmingham. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/council-backs-reintroduction-of-electric-dustcarts-97319-25253688/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/council-backs-reintroduction-of-electric-dustcarts-97319-25253688/ ELECTRIC dustcarts could soon be back on the streets of Birmingham for the first time since the 1940s. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/police-cleared-of-wrongdoing-over-helen-findlay-murder-97319-25253689/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/police-cleared-of-wrongdoing-over-helen-findlay-murder-97319-25253689/ WEST Midlands Police have today been cleared of any wrongdoing after it emerged Helen Findlay had claimed her estranged husband had glued her car and house doors together just five days before her death. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/great-barr-pupils-inspired-by-plight-of-sierra-leone-orphan-97319-25253680/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/great-barr-pupils-inspired-by-plight-of-sierra-leone-orphan-97319-25253680/ PUPILS at a Birmingham school have been left asking “What would David do?” after being inspired by the poignant story of an orphan boy during a trip to a war-torn African country. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/stab-victim-struggled-with-mum-97319-25253681/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/stab-victim-struggled-with-mum-97319-25253681/ A BIRMINGHAM mother-of-two accused of murdering her boyfriend by stabbing him in the chest, told a city court what allegedly happened moments before his death. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/golf-club-investors-have-one-month-to-submit-bids-97319-25253683/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/golf-club-investors-have-one-month-to-submit-bids-97319-25253683/ PUB chains, hotels, leisure companies and other potential investors are being given a month to pitch for the chance to turn Birmingham’s municipal golf courses into profitable sports facilities. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/dog-found-impaled-on-birmingham-gate-is-looking-for-a-home-97319-25253684/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/dog-found-impaled-on-birmingham-gate-is-looking-for-a-home-97319-25253684/ A DOG found impaled on railings in Birmingham is recovering and looking to be reunited with his owner or found a new home. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/legendary-crossroads-star-ready-for-a-comeback-97319-25253536/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/legendary-crossroads-star-ready-for-a-comeback-97319-25253536/ SOAP star Susan Hanson is stepping back into the spotlight, more than 20 years after she left Crossroads. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/26/saido-berahino-gives-taste-of-his-potential-as-west-brom-reserves-held-by-walsall-counterparts-97319-25258673/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/26/saido-berahino-gives-taste-of-his-potential-as-west-brom-reserves-held-by-walsall-counterparts-97319-25258673/ SAIDO Berahino demonstrated his rich potential in a 36-minute second-half spell which indicated Albion have a potential star in their ranks. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/former-birmingham-city-co-owner-david-sullivan-retracts-rude-comments-about-carson-yeung-97319-25249827/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/former-birmingham-city-co-owner-david-sullivan-retracts-rude-comments-about-carson-yeung-97319-25249827/ Former Birmingham City chairman David Sullivan has written exclusively to the Birmingham Mail retracting the "rude, off-the-cuff remarks' he made against new owner Carson Yeung. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/men-hunted-over-bloxwich-store-robbery-97319-25259414/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:28:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/men-hunted-over-bloxwich-store-robbery-97319-25259414/ Police are hunting two men who held up a Bloxwich shop and stole hundreds of pounds. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-city-exclusive-big-eck-talks-to-colin-tattum-after-two-years-in-charge-97319-25259403/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-city-exclusive-big-eck-talks-to-colin-tattum-after-two-years-in-charge-97319-25259403/ Two years on Saturday - has it gone as you expected, hoped? Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/jamie-oliver-opens-the-bbc-good-food-show-at-the-nec-97319-25258482/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/jamie-oliver-opens-the-bbc-good-food-show-at-the-nec-97319-25258482/ FOODIES were out in force and licking their lips as one of the biggest events in the culinary calendar kicked off. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/setback-for-alcohol-pricing-plans-97319-25259282/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/setback-for-alcohol-pricing-plans-97319-25259282/ Controversial plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol appeared doomed after Labour politicians in Scotland said they would oppose the move. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/man-jailed-for-15-months-for-supermarket-blackmail-plot-97319-25257508/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/man-jailed-for-15-months-for-supermarket-blackmail-plot-97319-25257508/ A Birmingham man who demanded £3m from a supermarket in a blackmail plot inspired by a Clint Eastwood movie has been jailed. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/evans-expecting-gladiatorial-battle-97319-25258939/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:45:22 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/evans-expecting-gladiatorial-battle-97319-25258939/ Thom Evans felt like he had been propelled back in time to ancient Rome when he made his Scotland debut in Argentina. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/broad-unfazed-by-hostility-97319-25258936/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:45:21 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/broad-unfazed-by-hostility-97319-25258936/ Stuart Broad is well aware he is going to be targeted by South Africa on his return from injury - and he is relishing the prospect. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/howley-calls-for-step-up-97319-25258937/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:45:21 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/howley-calls-for-step-up-97319-25258937/ Wales backs coach Rob Howley has described Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Australia as "a defining game." National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/kidney-wary-of-south-africa-97319-25258938/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:45:21 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/kidney-wary-of-south-africa-97319-25258938/ Ireland coach Declan Kidney refuses to be deceived by South Africa's collapse in form. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/murray-prepares-for-verdasco-test-97319-25258935/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:45:20 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/murray-prepares-for-verdasco-test-97319-25258935/ Andy Murray will bid for victory against Fernando Verdasco this afternoon hoping it will be enough to send him through to the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-kicks-off-campaign-to-stage-world-cup-games-97319-25253790/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-kicks-off-campaign-to-stage-world-cup-games-97319-25253790/ BIRMINGHAM’S campaign to stage matches in the 2018 football World Cup was under way today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/midland-comedian-lenny-henry-to-join-birmingham-s-walk-of-stars-97319-25258669/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/26/midland-comedian-lenny-henry-to-join-birmingham-s-walk-of-stars-97319-25258669/ HE has been treading the boards as Shakespeare’s Othello, but now thousands of Brummies will be walking over Lenny Henry after he was added to the city’s Walk of Stars. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/26/troy-deeney-hopes-walsall-can-advance-on-two-fronts-97319-25258777/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/26/troy-deeney-hopes-walsall-can-advance-on-two-fronts-97319-25258777/ TROY Deeney today outlined Walsall’s desire to keep advancing on two fronts as they prepare to visit Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday. Walsall FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-city-live-q-a-with-colin-tattum-97319-25248140/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:02:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/26/birmingham-city-live-q-a-with-colin-tattum-97319-25248140/ Our Man At The Blues will be live online at 12.30pm tomorrow for a live Q&A as you eat your sandwiches. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/national-express-loses-rail-deal-97319-25258558/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/national-express-loses-rail-deal-97319-25258558/ Struggling transport group National Express is to be stripped of its East Anglia rail franchise three years early, the Government has said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/iraq-war-inquiry-to-hear-from-meyer-97319-25258557/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/iraq-war-inquiry-to-hear-from-meyer-97319-25258557/ A former top diplomat with extensive knowledge about the relationship between Tony Blair and George Bush will give evidence to the Iraq inquiry. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/solihull-mp-lorely-burt-attacks-council-over-balloons-display-threat-97319-25258670/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/solihull-mp-lorely-burt-attacks-council-over-balloons-display-threat-97319-25258670/ A MIDLAND MP today condemned Solihull Council for threatening a couple with legal action for displaying balloons outside their shop. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/homes-evacuated-as-fire-hits-flats-97319-25258556/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/26/homes-evacuated-as-fire-hits-flats-97319-25258556/ Around 150 people were evacuated from their homes after a huge blaze at a building site spread to several blocks of flats. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/nadal-targets-return-to-form-97319-25258229/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:45:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/nadal-targets-return-to-form-97319-25258229/ Rafael Nadal is determined to rediscover the form that made him the world's most feared player after crashing out of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/bewdley-bridge-closed-to-traffic-in-flooding-alert-97319-25258484/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/26/bewdley-bridge-closed-to-traffic-in-flooding-alert-97319-25258484/ A MIDLAND bridge is to be closed to traffic and temporary barriers put up amid fears of flooding. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/moyes-shrugs-off-quit-talk-97319-25258227/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:45:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/moyes-shrugs-off-quit-talk-97319-25258227/ Everton boss David Moyes batted off a suggestion he contemplating quitting after the defeat at Hull. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/hodgson-hands-credit-to-rovers-97319-25258228/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:45:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/26/hodgson-hands-credit-to-rovers-97319-25258228/ Fulham boss Roy Hodgson believes Sam Allardyce will still be pleased with his Blackburn team when he returns from heart surgery despite getting beaten 3-0 at Craven Cottage. National Sport