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    Mums’ style for the big day Jun 29 2009

    Being mother of the bride is a stressful enough experience without even thinking about what you will wear on the big day. Read

    Snip and stitch for a whole new look Jun 29 2009

    WHEN singer Norma Lewis wants to update her wardrobe, the High Street is the last place she heads to. Read

    Look best for a fest Jun 22 2009

    WHAT better way to kick off the festival season than with these great outfits. Read

    Pitch perfection in the great outdoors Jun 22 2009

    WITH the credit crunch gripping the nation, many families will ditch their summer holiday abroad. Read

    Brum’s the word for Father’s Day Jun 15 2009

    HE’S always there for you and the annual day to pay homage to your dad is nearly here. Read

    Hell hols Jun 08 2009

    AS the big summer getaway approaches, some unfortunate holidaymakers could find that their dream destination is not everything the travel brochures would have them believe. Read

    Looking swish on a tighter budget Jun 01 2009

    IT’S one of the latest crazes to grip Birmingham – and it’s no wonder why. Read

    Most Wanted May 25 2009

    AT A time when everyone is tightening their belts, it may seem a bit extravagant to fork out £150 on a cardi, but this DKNY Cozy is no ordinary cardi. You can wear it 12 different ways – which works out at £12.50 for each way you wear it – not bad for a designer top. Read

    Confessions of a charity shop love May 25 2009

    PR GIRL Roz Golds has a confession to make – she’s a charity shopaholic. Read

    A power facial will give you that glow May 18 2009

    MANY of us don’t like having our photos taken and when the pictures are revealing all that is wrong with your skin the results can be even more worrying. Read

    Are low-cost airlines value for money? May 18 2009

    THE AIRLINES entice us with prices that are sometimes cheaper than a pint down the boozer. Read

    Straight to the rescue of damsel in dis-tress May 11 2009

    IT ALL started when Mrs Hollins, my dinnerlady, told me that if I didn’t eat my crusts, I wouldn’t keep my curly hair. Read

    Sally’s made-up at ‘hobby’ that pays May 11 2009

    FOR mum-of-one Sally Hookes, affording a few luxury holidays a year was something she could only dream about. Read

    How to help keeping the sparkle in the Jewellery Quarter May 04 2009

    IT’S the gem in the heart of Birmingham but some traders fear that the Jewellery Quarter could lose its sparkle – thanks to the credit crunch. Read

    DIY... that’s the way to do it! Apr 27 2009

    WHEN mum-of-two Christina Wong-Curley and her husband Philip were in desperate need of a DIY fix for their home, there was no way that they could afford to hire help. Read

    When a cashcard may not be safe Apr 20 2009

    WHEN residents in a sleepy West Midlands village noticed some unusual activity on their credit card statements, they were quick to react. Read

    Give your face a spring clean Apr 13 2009

    HELP keep skin in top condition with a host of new arrivals. Read

    Good things come in small packages Apr 13 2009

    AS the recession bites, small businesses are fighting for survival. EMMA McKINNEY meets traders in Birmingham city centre’s Great Western Arcade and discovers how they are desperate for support. Read

    Sweet salvation in the recession Apr 06 2009

    AS the recession grips the nation it appears us Brits are finding salvation in an unusual form – chocolate. Read

    How credit unions can help Mar 30 2009

    As the recession leaves many people spiralling into debt in a bid to get by, the Birmingham Mail’s Consumer Editor Emma McKinney finds out how credit unions are helping people to get a grip on their finances. Read

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