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Fashion: Catwalk shows for shoppers Mar 29 2010

A SIX-DAY fashion extravaganza hit the catwalk at Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull.Read

Shopping: Artists set up shop to offer unique gift ideas Mar 29 2010

IF YOU’RE on the hunt for a unique present then it might be worth heading down to one Birmingham shopping centre this Easter break.Read

Fashion: You can become belle of the ball Mar 22 2010

PROM season is fast approaching and for most teenage girls finding that all important show-stopping dress is a priority.Read

Shopping: One man’s trash is another’s treasure Mar 15 2010

IT’S the latest craze sweeping the internet – giving your old things away for free and even picking up an item or two for yourself.Read

An Oscars look...at high street prices

Fashion: An Oscars look...at high street prices Mar 09 2010

We may not all have a million dollars to stop the show on the Oscars red carpet.Read

Shopping: Banking on soapy suds is a success Mar 08 2010

WHEN the bubble burst on Sue Acton’s successful ten-year career in the corporate world of city banking, she was faced with some tough decisions on what to do next.Read

Fashion: 'Make-over made new mum of me' Mar 08 2010

AS I nursed a very large pregnancy bump, I was told by experienced parents time and time again that ‘‘nothing can prepare you for it”.Read

Shopping: Pamper your mum with our top gifts Mar 01 2010

MOTHER’S Day is fast approaching and if you want to make sure you indulge your mum on the big day then choose from some of these lovely gifts.Read

Fashion: Spring into style Feb 23 2010

AT last the nights are getting lighter, it must mean Spring is just around the corner.Read

Shopping: Mum's the word at shopping mall Feb 22 2010

WHEN ex-teacher Liz Hollingshead put her Mummy Mornings idea into action, she never thought it would become such a huge hit.Read

Fashion: Celebrating fresh talent Feb 15 2010

MIDLAND designers strutted their work on the catwalk at the biggest fashion show ever to be held at Birmingham’s Town Hall.Read

Shopping: Give poverty-hit traders a fair go Feb 15 2010

WHEN Joan Davies was asked to run a fairtrade shop at her local church, she didn’t hesitate in accepting.Read

Look good, feel great this Valentine's Day Feb 08 2010

If you’re buying lingerie this Valentine’s Day, choose comfort as well as sensuality with this selection of undies sure to give the wow factor.Read

Shopping: Love's all around on the 'golden triangle' Feb 08 2010

LOVE is in the air and where better to get that romantic gift than from the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham?Read

Shopping: Girls left glum by gift card scheme Feb 01 2010

WHEN sisters Anisha and Dayna Gill were given gift cards for Birmingham’s Bullring, they were thrilled.Read

Shopping: Love is in the air this Valentine's Day Jan 25 2010

IF YOU’RE stuck for ideas this Valentine’s Day then we have the perfect gift guide for you.Read

Fashion: ‘Cos baby, it’s cold outside Jan 18 2010

IT’S too cold to window shop.Read

Shopping: Ditch the cowboy builder and DIY it Jan 18 2010

IF YOUR home is in desperate need of some DIY tender loving care, but you’re a bit strapped for cash, B&Q has come up with a money-saving way to combat the problem.Read

Fashion: Slimming down your silhouette Jan 11 2010

IT’S January, the weather is lousy and the last thing you want do is go on a diet.Read

Shopping: Bag a bargain at the local markets Jan 11 2010

WITH the current economic climate shoppers are always on the hunt for a bargain.Read

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