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Latest Features: 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.

Latest Features: 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.

Latest Features: 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.

Holidays Abroad: 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.

Latest Features: 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.

Chipper Club Competitions: WIN a set of The Wanted dolls

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:39:00 GMT

THEY are the most wanted dolls for 2012 – and they are finally here.

Bags of Style: On Trend: Powerful prints to pep up your wardrobe this season

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:04:00 GMT

This season’s powerful prints pep up dresses, jackets and accessories, adding a new dimension to your wardrobe.

Birmingham Shopping News: 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.

Birmingham Shopping News: 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.

Birmingham Shopping News: 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.

Birmingham Shopping News: 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.

Motoring: VAUXHALL Corsa enthusiasts who thought the VXR model was the ultimate hot hatch in the range will have to think again.

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Now there’s a new Corsa in town – and it’s even quicker.