http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/ Read our lifestyle news for your life in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Articles on shopping, family life, education, health, keep fit and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Read our lifestyle news for your life in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Articles on shopping, family life, education, health, keep fit and more. Lifestyle features, news and events on all aspects of your life. Articles on how to get healthy, fashion tips, make the best of your home/garden and lots more. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/a-bit-extra-with-ford-99-service-97319-25213476/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:57:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/a-bit-extra-with-ford-99-service-97319-25213476/ HEARTLANDS Ford is offering a service for just £99, with the added bonus of a year’s free roadside assistance. Motoring http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/citroen-riding-high-97319-25213474/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/citroen-riding-high-97319-25213474/ CITROEN Birmingham is celebrating Citroen’s 90 years at the forefront of automotive design with an “open weekend” which starts today. Motoring http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/vroom-with-a-view-97319-25213399/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/vroom-with-a-view-97319-25213399/ IT’S difficult to keep up with luxury German car maker Audi. Motoring http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/audi-s-latest-range-is-a-real-cornucopia-97319-25209209/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2009/11/20/audi-s-latest-range-is-a-real-cornucopia-97319-25209209/ IT’S difficult to keep up with luxury German car maker Audi. Motoring http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2009/11/19/restaurant-review-caffe-uno-in-birmingham-97319-25206262/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2009/11/19/restaurant-review-caffe-uno-in-birmingham-97319-25206262/ IT’S among my most used cookery books and one that I cherish. Restaurant Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/2009/11/19/national-curry-week-recipe-from-mango-tree-restaurant-97319-25206515/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:07:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/2009/11/19/national-curry-week-recipe-from-mango-tree-restaurant-97319-25206515/ NEXT week it’s National Curry Week – celebrating a dish that Britain has taken to its heart. Recipes http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/2009/11/19/spicy-and-full-of-health-benefits-97319-25206449/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/2009/11/19/spicy-and-full-of-health-benefits-97319-25206449/ WITH its steaming heaps of spices like ginger, turmeric, chilli and garlic, the nation’s favourite dish can provide not only a tasty winter supper but a number of hidden health benefits as well. Recipes http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/19/game-for-a-burgundy-to-go-with-your-pheasant-97319-25206448/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/19/game-for-a-burgundy-to-go-with-your-pheasant-97319-25206448/ PARTRIDGE, pigeon or pheasant is the name of the game this week in a crusade to get more people to eat “wild” food. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/pub-reviews/2009/11/19/pub-review-the-inn-on-the-green-in-acocks-green-97319-25206442/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/pub-reviews/2009/11/19/pub-review-the-inn-on-the-green-in-acocks-green-97319-25206442/ THIS IS a pub I’ve been meaning to visit for a long time, but it doesn’t look family friendly on the outside and the ultra-busy local environment makes parking extremely difficult. Pub Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/chip-shop-reviews/2009/11/19/cheap-as-cheaps-kmv-fish-bar-in-smethwick-97319-25206143/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/chip-shop-reviews/2009/11/19/cheap-as-cheaps-kmv-fish-bar-in-smethwick-97319-25206143/ IF YOU want to go swimming to work off your chips, do note that Smethwick Baths is just up the road from this old-fashioned chippy. Takeaway Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-tips/2009/11/19/fry-pheasants-for-more-control-97319-25206106/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-tips/2009/11/19/fry-pheasants-for-more-control-97319-25206106/ This week's Tipping's Tips. Chef's tips http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-tips/2009/11/19/go-bananas-over-super-fruit-97319-25206102/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-tips/2009/11/19/go-bananas-over-super-fruit-97319-25206102/ BANANAS are a fabulous fruit. They taste great, they’re easy to eat and you can cook with them too. Chef's tips http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/11/19/bbc-good-food-show-has-all-the-ingredients-for-a-great-show-97319-25206075/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/11/19/bbc-good-food-show-has-all-the-ingredients-for-a-great-show-97319-25206075/ TAKE a smattering of leading celebrity chefs, stir together with new cooking techniques, top produce and irresistible drinks and you’ve got all the ingredients for the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC. Food and Drink News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/agony-aunt/2009/11/18/i-am-too-terrified-to-even-leave-the-house-97319-22973842/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/agony-aunt/2009/11/18/i-am-too-terrified-to-even-leave-the-house-97319-22973842/ Q SINCE my youngest child left home about 18 months ago I have felt more and more isolated. Agony Aunt http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/uk-holidays/2009/11/18/travel-stratford-as-you-ll-like-it-97319-25196231/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:11:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/uk-holidays/2009/11/18/travel-stratford-as-you-ll-like-it-97319-25196231/ A WEATHER forecaster on the Costa del Sol? A brewery sampler? Or perhaps an ice-cream seller at the seaside? UK Holidays http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/uk-holidays/2009/11/18/travel-belfast-s-big-makeover-97319-25196130/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/uk-holidays/2009/11/18/travel-belfast-s-big-makeover-97319-25196130/ IT has been through more than its fair share of troubles. UK Holidays http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/turn-back-the-clocks-97319-25196050/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/turn-back-the-clocks-97319-25196050/ THE wonderfully-preserved medieval village of Dunster, set on the edge of Exmoor, will on December 4-5 turn back time and light its streets with candles. Travel News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/top-ticket-to-malaysia-97319-25195981/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/top-ticket-to-malaysia-97319-25195981/ BUSES travelling on routes in Birmingham will promote a new, value for money fare to Malaysia. Travel News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/air-travellers-internet-boon-97319-25195973/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/air-travellers-internet-boon-97319-25195973/ FROM the middle of next year, Lufthansa’s customers will again enjoy the full freedom to communicate via the internet above the clouds as the airline relaunches FlyNet, its on-board broadband internet service. Travel News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/chance-of-adventure-worldwide-97319-25195884/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-news/2009/11/18/chance-of-adventure-worldwide-97319-25195884/ LEARN how to be a husky musher in Finland or a gaucho in Argentina on one of 13 trips launched by The Adventure Company. Travel News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/11/18/travel-soll-has-snow-much-to-offer-97319-25195390/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/11/18/travel-soll-has-snow-much-to-offer-97319-25195390/ THE holiday got off to a great start as we landed, the blue-white mountains shining brightly beyond the airport, hushing the planeload of skiers, boarders and walkers in awe and anticipation. Holidays Abroad http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/chipper-club/2009/11/17/win-chance-to-feed-meerkats-at-twycross-97319-25186300/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/chipper-club/2009/11/17/win-chance-to-feed-meerkats-at-twycross-97319-25186300/ MEERKATS – The Movie and Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins are now out on DVD. Chipper club http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/chipper-club/2009/11/17/dino-jokes-97319-25186297/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/chipper-club/2009/11/17/dino-jokes-97319-25186297/ What do you do when a dinosaur sneezes? Chipper club http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/chipper-club/2009/11/17/celebs-help-pudsey-to-raise-millions-for-kids-97319-25186296/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/chipper-club/2009/11/17/celebs-help-pudsey-to-raise-millions-for-kids-97319-25186296/ IF YOU and your friends or classmates have organised a fundraiser for this event, best of luck and have fun raising money for a good cause. Chipper club http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/bright-idea-to-lift-depression-97319-25186287/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/bright-idea-to-lift-depression-97319-25186287/ IF WINTER’S dull days are getting you down and you’re struggling to get up in the morning even though you’re sleeping more, you could be suffering from SAD – seasonal affective disorder. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-no-news-is-good-news-for-halai-97319-25186278/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-no-news-is-good-news-for-halai-97319-25186278/ A FORMER local news presenter who lost her job is proving it is still possible to look ahead by writing a book about positivity. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/ask-alan/2009/11/17/mites-burrow-under-skin-and-cause-itching-97319-25186275/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:19:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/ask-alan/2009/11/17/mites-burrow-under-skin-and-cause-itching-97319-25186275/ Your child health queries answered. Ask Alan http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/17/parents-warned-over-cyberbullies-97319-25186255/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:11:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/17/parents-warned-over-cyberbullies-97319-25186255/ MOBILE phones and computers are an essential part of life for modern kids – but they’re also an essential part of many bullies’ toolkits. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/17/family-life-ballroom-that-s-strictly-for-kids-97319-25186083/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/17/family-life-ballroom-that-s-strictly-for-kids-97319-25186083/ FORGET those computer games and having a lie-in, the Rialto Dance Studio in Acocks Green is proving that youngsters like nothing better than stepping out on a Saturday morning. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/17/youngsters-in-step-with-dance-craze-97319-25186082/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/17/youngsters-in-step-with-dance-craze-97319-25186082/ SHE may only be 13 years old but Jade Brown already has her eyes set on becoming a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. Education