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Restaurant Review: Kitchen Garden Cafe in Kings Heath

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:29:00 GMT

TO CRITICISE a place that has an approach as transparently good-hearted as that of Kitchen Garden Cafe seems wrong – a little like kicking a cute kitten or poking fun at a Liberal Democrat.

Cheap as Chips: Frydays on Pershore Road, Selly Park

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:24:00 GMT

I HAD two phone calls while I was in this shop – both from my wife outside in the car wondering why it was taking so long (14 minutes!) for chips.

Pub Review: The Bull in Price Street, Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT

JUDGING by the hourly volume of traffic heading out of Birmingham on the A38 Queensway towards the M6, The Bull is probably one of the most visible pubs in the city.

Motoring: Ford's Ranger Double Cab is both tough and soft

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:20:00 GMT

TOUGH on the outside soft on the inside.

Bobbies on the Beat: Simple tips to keep Birmingham student community safe

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:49:00 GMT

RANKED in the top ten of the most popular universities in the country by graduate employers, the University of Birmingham is home to around 24,500 students who flock to study here from across the globe.

Casebook: Memoirs from the hangman's noose

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:19:00 GMT

The dark history of the hangman's noose looms large over Birmingham’s Winson Green Prison. Crime Files delves into the archives to look at some of those to meet their end at the gallows.

Behind The Headlines: Education is the key to tackling drugs in Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:13:00 GMT

TACKLING the scourge of drugs blighting a Birmingham community takes more than simply arresting dealers, police have admitted.

Travel: Enjoy the high life on a Crystal cruise

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:50:00 GMT

IT was hardly surprising that my wife wished me happy birthday but it was a shock when our butler remembered.

Your Graduation: A day to remember for Birmingham students

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:43:00 GMT

These were the scenes as art, design, performance, media and English students from Birmingham City University gathered for their graduation ceremony on February 7.

Fashion: Kit out your kids this half-term

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:48:00 GMT

Snow or sun, the kids don't care! It's half-term so there's lots of fun to be had by all.

Beauty: Valentine's Day Gifts

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:43:00 GMT

Surprise your other half with a bouquet of body products from Champneys this Valentine’s Day.

Beauty: Look beautiful and feel beautiful this Valentine's Day

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:29:00 GMT

Valentine's Day is all about feeling confident and sexy, aided by a glossy pout and a spritz of scent.

Shopping: Midland handbag firm Launer London's long list of celebrity clients

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:19:00 GMT

Consumer Editor Emma McKinney discovers a small Midland handbag firm with a big list of celebrity clients – including the Queen, Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith.

Your Schools: Food for thought at Howley Grange Primary School

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:58:00 GMT

A “CHEF school” gave pupils at Howley Grange Primary School an educational, behind-the-scenes experience at a restaurant.

Your Life: Could mystery man Bryan Wallace Mills be your relative?

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:00 GMT

HIS face stares out from a different time. And yet Bryan Wallace Mills remains a mystery.

Beauty: The Look of love this Valentine's Day

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:57:00 GMT

Beauty editor Alison Jones looks at the latest products to hit the shelves, whether you are treating yourself or a loved one this Valentine's Day...

Fashion: Make Valentine's Day extra special with some beautiful lingerie

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:25:00 GMT

Whether it's you in it or your buying it as a gift, give your loved one a treat this Valentine's Day with some beautiful lingerie.

Shopping: Brummies don't put price on love on Valentines Day

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

AS A poll finds romance is alive and well in Birmingham, Consumer Editor Emma McKinney asks Brummies what they are buying their loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Cheap as Chips: Deep Sea Fish, 99 Drews Lane, Birmingham B8 2QE

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:52:00 GMT

YOU’VE got to feel sorry for some shops when a giant like LDV shuts down across the road.

Pub Review: O'Neill's, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HG. Tel: 0121 616 1623

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:48:00 GMT

HEARING an item on the radio about the ongoing difficulties of organising this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade got me thinking.