http://www.birminghammail.net/news/local-elections-2008/latest-news/ Read local Birmingham news. Midlands news covering the Black Country, Solihull, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Latest news from across the UK too. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Read local Birmingham news. Midlands news covering the Black Country, Solihull, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Latest news from across the UK too. Local elections 2008, Birmingham news, Midlands news, Black Country news, Solihull news, Staffordshire news, Worcestershire news, UK news http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/man-killed-in-canoe-tragedy-named-97319-25227642/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/man-killed-in-canoe-tragedy-named-97319-25227642/ An experienced canoeist has died after becoming trapped under his boat while riding a flooded river. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/rfu-reveal-worsley-knee-injury-97319-25227488/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/rfu-reveal-worsley-knee-injury-97319-25227488/ Joe Worsley tore medial ligaments in his right knee in the opening minute of England's 19-6 defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-heroics-steer-england-to-win-97319-25227486/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-heroics-steer-england-to-win-97319-25227486/ Paul Collingwood and Jonathan Trott's stand of 162 eased England to a seven-wicket victory at Centurion to go 1-0 up in their five-match one-day international series against South Africa. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/rovers-hand-allardyce-get-well-soon-present-97319-25227487/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/rovers-hand-allardyce-get-well-soon-present-97319-25227487/ Blackburn ended a run of 10 successive defeats on the road in the Barclays Premier League with a 2-0 victory at Bolton which gave a welcome boost to the absent Sam Allardyce in the process. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/three-arrested-over-failed-car-bomb-97319-25227388/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/three-arrested-over-failed-car-bomb-97319-25227388/ Irish Republican Army dissidents left a 400-pound car bomb outside police headquarters in Belfast but the homemade device failed to detonate, Northern Ireland's police commander said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/rampant-rovers-pile-pressure-on-megson-97319-25227277/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/rampant-rovers-pile-pressure-on-megson-97319-25227277/ Absent Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce got a welcome tonic as his side ended a run of 10 defeats on the road in the league with a 2-0 victory over Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-and-trott-press-on-97319-25227276/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-and-trott-press-on-97319-25227276/ The onus was on England's record-breaker Paul Collingwood and new batting find Jonathan Trott to keep an awkward chase on course in pursuit of South Africa's 250 for nine at Centurion. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/cadbury-to-reject-hershey-takeover-97319-25227188/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/cadbury-to-reject-hershey-takeover-97319-25227188/ Dairy Milk maker Cadbury would reject a £10.3 billion takeover bid from US chocolate firm Hershey, it has been reported. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/williams-dedicates-half-century-to-team-97319-25226984/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/williams-dedicates-half-century-to-team-97319-25226984/ Shane Williams dedicated his latest career landmark to the Wales team after joining Test rugby's exclusive 50-try club. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/paterson-keeps-feet-on-the-ground-97319-25226985/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/paterson-keeps-feet-on-the-ground-97319-25226985/ Chris Paterson has been playing for Scotland for far too long to get carried away with their incredible 9-8 victory over Australia, but he believes he could finally be part of a squad capable of challenging the world's best on a regular basis. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/late-dods-strike-hands-terrors-win-97319-25226983/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/late-dods-strike-hands-terrors-win-97319-25226983/ A dramatic last-gasp winner from Darren Dods gave Dundee United a 2-1 win and with it their first victory over Celtic in 10 years. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/england-facing-tough-run-chase-97319-25226982/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/england-facing-tough-run-chase-97319-25226982/ England lost two of their most likely match-winners cheaply as they set out in pursuit of South Africa's 250 for nine at Centurion. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/three-arrested-over-faied-car-bomb-97319-25226868/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/three-arrested-over-faied-car-bomb-97319-25226868/ Irish Republican Army dissidents left a 400-pound car bomb outside police headquarters in Belfast but the homemade device failed to detonate, Northern Ireland's police commander said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/22/aston-villa-boss-excited-by-return-of-stewart-downing-97319-25226844/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:36:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/22/aston-villa-boss-excited-by-return-of-stewart-downing-97319-25226844/ Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is looking forward to seeing a return on his £12million summer investment after Stewart Downing finally made his club debut. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/premier-league-football-news/2009/11/22/liverpool-hit-by-triple-injury-blow-97319-25226842/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/premier-league-football-news/2009/11/22/liverpool-hit-by-triple-injury-blow-97319-25226842/ Manchester City boss Mark Hughes believes the disappointment at their failure to hold on for a win at Anfield yesterday is evidence of the progress being made at the club. Premier League http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/premier-league-football-news/2009/11/22/everton-boss-demands-players-start-taking-their-chances-97319-25226839/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/premier-league-football-news/2009/11/22/everton-boss-demands-players-start-taking-their-chances-97319-25226839/ Everton manager David Moyes has admitted he is finding it hard going at present. Premier League http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/22/cadbury-set-to-reject-10-3billion-takeover-bid-by-hershey-97319-25226835/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/22/cadbury-set-to-reject-10-3billion-takeover-bid-by-hershey-97319-25226835/ Dairy Milk maker Cadbury would reject a £10.3 billion takeover bid from US chocolate firm Hershey, it was reported today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/tories-planning-emergency-budget-97319-25226726/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/tories-planning-emergency-budget-97319-25226726/ The Conservatives would hold an "emergency budget" within 50 days of winning a general election, David Cameron said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/flooding-bridges-face-safety-check-97319-25226725/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/flooding-bridges-face-safety-check-97319-25226725/ An urgent safety review of Cumbria's 1,800 bridges is under way with emergency services warning one bridge could collapse at any time and 50mph winds forecast. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/westwood-back-as-number-one-97319-25226600/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/westwood-back-as-number-one-97319-25226600/ Lee Westwood is back as Europe's number one - and £1.6million richer as well - after becoming the inaugural winner of the season-ending Dubai World Championship. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/england-drop-five-but-restrict-hosts-97319-25226599/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/england-drop-five-but-restrict-hosts-97319-25226599/ Record-breaker Paul Collingwood was in the thick of it as England restricted South Africa to 250 for nine - despite five dropped catches at Centurion. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/two-arretsed-over-police-gunshots-97319-25226493/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/two-arretsed-over-police-gunshots-97319-25226493/ Two men have been arrested after police in Northern Ireland exchanged fire with dissident Republicans, it was revealed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/johnson-gets-backing-from-thomas-97319-25226377/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/johnson-gets-backing-from-thomas-97319-25226377/ England manager Martin Johnson has been given a vote of confidence despite losing two out of three autumn internationals. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ecclestone-confirms-british-gp-deadline-97319-25226376/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ecclestone-confirms-british-gp-deadline-97319-25226376/ Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has revealed December 9 is the deadline for a deal to be done if the British Grand Prix is to take place next summer. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/clegg-will-back-strongest-party-97319-25226226/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/clegg-will-back-strongest-party-97319-25226226/ The Liberal Democrats would support whichever party had the most seats if there was a hung parliament, Nick Clegg indicated. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/seven-dead-in-indian-bomb-attacks-97319-25226227/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/seven-dead-in-indian-bomb-attacks-97319-25226227/ Suspected militants have set off two bombs outside a police station in north east India, killing seven people and wounding more than 50, police said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ferguson-nuts-for-brazil-97319-25226103/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ferguson-nuts-for-brazil-97319-25226103/ Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Brazil for World Cup glory. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-celebrates-with-wicket-97319-25226102/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-celebrates-with-wicket-97319-25226102/ Paul Collingwood marked his record-breaking 171st one-day international cap with some typically telling brilliance in the field - and the big wicket of Hashim Amla too. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/22/5-000-reward-offered-by-train-firm-to-catch-knife-robbers-97319-25226000/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/22/5-000-reward-offered-by-train-firm-to-catch-knife-robbers-97319-25226000/ TROUBLED train operator London Midland is offering a £5,000 reward to catch two knife-wielding thugs who robbed a railway station last Sunday. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/22/wolverhampton-nightclub-shooting-police-probe-drugs-link-97319-25226062/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:18:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/22/wolverhampton-nightclub-shooting-police-probe-drugs-link-97319-25226062/ ONE man is dead and another recovering in hospital this morning after a shooting outside a troubled Midland nightclub. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/22/birmingham-pub-bombings-tory-leader-plays-down-new-hunt-hopes-97319-25226053/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/22/birmingham-pub-bombings-tory-leader-plays-down-new-hunt-hopes-97319-25226053/ CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron last night urged the people of Birmingham to look to the future as they marked the 35th anniversary of the IRA pub bombings which killed 21 people and injured 182 others. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/two-held-over-schoolboy-stab-death-97319-25225952/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/two-held-over-schoolboy-stab-death-97319-25225952/ Two people are under arrest on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death, police said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/man-killed-in-canoe-river-tragedy-97319-25225951/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/man-killed-in-canoe-river-tragedy-97319-25225951/ An experienced canoeist died after becoming trapped under his boat while riding a flooded river, police said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/22/christmas-lights-crush-millennium-point-dropped-in-favour-of-digbeth-for-future-events-97319-25225922/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/22/christmas-lights-crush-millennium-point-dropped-in-favour-of-digbeth-for-future-events-97319-25225922/ BIRMINGHAM’S Millennium Point will not be chosen again to stage crowd-pulling free events after the Christmas Lights switch-on fiasco, which left 60 people injured. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/22/west-brom-boss-tells-players-and-fans-not-to-start-getting-carried-away-97319-25225919/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/22/west-brom-boss-tells-players-and-fans-not-to-start-getting-carried-away-97319-25225919/ West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo vowed not to get carried away with life at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after seeing his side hammer Bristol City for a third successive win. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/22/birmingham-city-alex-mcleish-hails-world-class-finish-from-lee-bowyer-97319-25225909/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/22/birmingham-city-alex-mcleish-hails-world-class-finish-from-lee-bowyer-97319-25225909/ Birmingham boss Alex McLeish saluted a "world class" finish from Lee Bowyer as his side extended their unbeaten run to four games with victory over Fulham. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/22/aston-villa-shock-and-delight-at-stewart-downing-s-unexpected-debut-97319-25225826/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/22/aston-villa-shock-and-delight-at-stewart-downing-s-unexpected-debut-97319-25225826/ STEWART Downing has been tipped to go from strength to strength after giving Aston Villa a glimpse of his potential during his shock debut against Burnley. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/22/birmingham-city-roy-hodgson-praises-blues-after-defeat-97319-25225913/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/22/birmingham-city-roy-hodgson-praises-blues-after-defeat-97319-25225913/ Fulham manager Roy Hodgson could find little to fault from his side's performance after they dominated the second 45 minutes in the rain-swept conditions. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/robinson-revels-in-famous-win-97319-25225717/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/robinson-revels-in-famous-win-97319-25225717/ Andy Robinson hailed Scotland's first win over Australia for 27 years as "the most courageous performance I have ever been involved in." National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/johnson-proud-but-rues-missed-chances-97319-25225718/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/johnson-proud-but-rues-missed-chances-97319-25225718/ Martin Johnson hailed England's response to a week of relentless criticism after they went down fighting against New Zealand at Twickenham. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/jones-turns-in-vintage-performance-97319-25225719/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/jones-turns-in-vintage-performance-97319-25225719/ Wales boss Warren Gatland likened fly-half Stephen Jones to "a good red wine" after he guided his team to victory over Argentina. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-in-fine-fettle-97319-25225716/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/collingwood-in-fine-fettle-97319-25225716/ Paul Collingwood marked his record-breaking 171st one-day international cap with two pieces of typically telling brilliance in the field as England struck early blows against South Africa. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/o-neill-hoping-heskey-draws-inspiration-97319-25225414/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/o-neill-hoping-heskey-draws-inspiration-97319-25225414/ Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hopes Emile Heskey's 86th-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Burnley will spur the striker on to more goals. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/bruce-hails-bent-quality-97319-25225412/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/bruce-hails-bent-quality-97319-25225412/ Sunderland boss Steve Bruce backed Darren Bent's claims on a place in England's World Cup squad after seeing him fire Arsenal to their first defeat in 14 games. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/hughes-reveals-city-frustrations-97319-25225413/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/hughes-reveals-city-frustrations-97319-25225413/ Mark Hughes insisted his Manchester City side felt a deep frustration that they were not able to hang on to a winning position against Liverpool. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ancelotti-hails-ess-express-97319-25225411/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ancelotti-hails-ess-express-97319-25225411/ Carlo Ancelotti acclaimed Michael Essien as one of the best midfielders in the world after his two-goal super show against woeful Wolves at Stamford Bridge. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ferguson-throws-down-gauntlet-97319-25225410/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/22/ferguson-throws-down-gauntlet-97319-25225410/ Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United must treat every game as "must-win" as they look to put pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/most-say-no-to-maternity-cutbacks-97319-25225183/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/most-say-no-to-maternity-cutbacks-97319-25225183/ Two out of three people in England believe maternity services should be spared from NHS spending cuts, according to a poll. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/nhs-to-offer-marriage-counselling-97319-25225181/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/nhs-to-offer-marriage-counselling-97319-25225181/ Couples who have hit a "rocky patch" will be offered counselling on the NHS if their relationship problems are causing depression, it has emerged. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/jackson-s-glove-sold-for-212-000-97319-25225182/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/jackson-s-glove-sold-for-212-000-97319-25225182/ The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for 350,000 US dollars (£212,000) -- plus tax. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/mutilated-murder-probe-man-charged-97319-25224837/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/mutilated-murder-probe-man-charged-97319-25224837/ A teenager has been charged with the murder of a mother-of-two who was left dying and mutilated in a street. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/multilation-murder-man-charged-97319-25224712/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/multilation-murder-man-charged-97319-25224712/ A teenager has been charged with the murder of a mother-of-two who was left dying and mutilated in a street. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/iraq-war-s-appalling-mod-failures-97319-25224711/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/iraq-war-s-appalling-mod-failures-97319-25224711/ A leaked Government report on "lessons learnt" after the Iraq war reveals "appalling" failures that left the British Army ill-equipped for battle and the subsequent occupation, it has been reported. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/emmy-awards-honour-for-david-frost-97319-25224506/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:05:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/emmy-awards-honour-for-david-frost-97319-25224506/ British TV personality David Frost is being honoured at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/health-bill-clears-us-senate-hurdle-97319-25224507/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:05:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/health-bill-clears-us-senate-hurdle-97319-25224507/ Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle in the US Senate on a party-line vote. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/safety-check-for-flood-area-bridges-97319-25224505/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/safety-check-for-flood-area-bridges-97319-25224505/ An urgent investigation into the safety of all 1,800 bridges in Cumbria is under way after the heaviest rainfall since records began swept several away and claimed the life of a policeman. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/no-cuts-in-nhs-maternity-poll-told-97319-25224397/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:05:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/no-cuts-in-nhs-maternity-poll-told-97319-25224397/ Two out of three people in England believe maternity services should be spared from NHS spending cuts, according to a poll. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/car-fire-alert-at-policing-board-hq-97319-25224330/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/car-fire-alert-at-policing-board-hq-97319-25224330/ A car has ignited close to the Policing Board headquarters in Belfast, police said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/row-over-remembrance-day-photo-ops-97319-25224138/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/22/row-over-remembrance-day-photo-ops-97319-25224138/ Gordon Brown and David Cameron have apologised after suggestions that they competed for photo opportunities at a Remembrance Day service attended by the Queen, it has been revealed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/10-pregnant-servicewomen-sent-home-97319-25224001/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/10-pregnant-servicewomen-sent-home-97319-25224001/ Ten British servicewomen on operations in Afghanistan have been sent back to the UK in the past six months after falling pregnant. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/death-of-canoeist-in-flooded-river-97319-25224000/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/death-of-canoeist-in-flooded-river-97319-25224000/ A canoeist pulled from a river during Saturday's stormy conditions has died, the fire service said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/poll-boost-for-brown-as-tories-drop-97319-25223881/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/poll-boost-for-brown-as-tories-drop-97319-25223881/ Gordon Brown has been boosted by a poll suggesting the Tories' lead has been slashed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/scotland-defeat-wallabies-97319-25223652/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/scotland-defeat-wallabies-97319-25223652/ Scotland completed one of the greatest rearguard victories in recent Test history to beat Australia for the first time in 27 years following their 9-8 victory. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/united-cruise-past-toffees-97319-25223651/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/united-cruise-past-toffees-97319-25223651/ Manchester United recorded their biggest Premier League win since August as they romped to a 3-0 victory in a one-sided clash with Everton at Old Trafford. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/vaccine-call-over-new-swine-flu-97319-25223407/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/vaccine-call-over-new-swine-flu-97319-25223407/ People in Wales at risk of contracting swine flu have been urged to get vaccinated against the virus after it emerged five people have been diagnosed with a strain resistant to Tamiflu. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/1-million-pledged-to-flood-victims-97319-25223406/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/1-million-pledged-to-flood-victims-97319-25223406/ Gordon Brown has pledged an extra £1 million of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria after the heaviest rainfall since records began flooded houses, swept away bridges and claimed the life of a policeman. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/tigers-claw-back-point-97319-25223232/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/tigers-claw-back-point-97319-25223232/ Ten-man Hull held on for a 3-3 draw after staging a remarkable fightback against fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers West Ham. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/blues-put-four-past-wolves-97319-25223231/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/blues-put-four-past-wolves-97319-25223231/ Chelsea stormed to an eight-point lead at the top of Barclays Premier League with a clinical 4-0 demolition of woeful Wolves at Stamford Bridge. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/bent-on-target-to-down-gunners-97319-25223230/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/bent-on-target-to-down-gunners-97319-25223230/ Darren Bent's ninth goal of the season condemned Arsenal to a first defeat in 14 attempts as Sunderland claimed another big scalp with a 1-0 win. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/21/birmingham-1-fulham-0-full-time-analysis-97319-25223166/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/21/birmingham-1-fulham-0-full-time-analysis-97319-25223166/ Lee Bowyer produced one of the rare moments of quality to earn victory for Birmingham and end Fulham's five-game unbeaten run in the Barclays Premier League at rainswept St Andrew's. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/21/west-brom-4-bristol-city-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25223165/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/21/west-brom-4-bristol-city-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25223165/ West Brom surged back to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship table with a emphatic victory over a Bristol City side who were seven games unbeaten going into the clash. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/21/burnley-1-aston-villa-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25223163/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/21/burnley-1-aston-villa-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25223163/ Substitute Emile Heskey rescued a point for Aston Villa with his 86th-minute header against Burnley at Turf Moor. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/williams-stars-for-wales-97319-25223021/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/williams-stars-for-wales-97319-25223021/ Wing Shane Williams scored two tries as Wales posted a record 33-16 victory over Argentina. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/benayoun-rescues-reds-97319-25223022/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/benayoun-rescues-reds-97319-25223022/ Substitute Yossi Benayoun saved a point for Liverpool in a tense 2-2 draw with Manchester City at Anfield. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/all-blacks-too-strong-for-england-97319-25223020/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/all-blacks-too-strong-for-england-97319-25223020/ England went down fighting as they rounded off their autumn internationals with a 19-6 defeat to New Zealand at Twickenham. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/archbishop-and-pope-meet-in-rome-97319-25222908/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/archbishop-and-pope-meet-in-rome-97319-25222908/ The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Pope have agreed to "consolidate" the relationship between their two churches. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/benayoun-rescues-reds-97319-25222836/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/benayoun-rescues-reds-97319-25222836/ Substitute Yossi Benayoun saved a point for Liverpool in a tense 2-2 draw with Manchester City at Anfield. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/town-out-to-honour-fallen-soldiers-97319-25222758/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/town-out-to-honour-fallen-soldiers-97319-25222758/ A town centre came to a standstill as thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects to two soldiers killed in Afghanistan. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/late-mcilroy-slip-gives-westwood-control-97319-25222688/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/late-mcilroy-slip-gives-westwood-control-97319-25222688/ Lee Westwood is now a massive favourite to win the European Tour money list on Sunday after Rory McIlroy had a nightmare finish to his Dubai World Championship third round. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/death-bridge-structurally-sound-97319-25222551/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/death-bridge-structurally-sound-97319-25222551/ A bridge which collapsed sending a policeman tumbling to his death in a swollen river was inspected last year and found to be "structurally sound", a council said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/brown-pledges-1m-to-flood-victims-97319-25222550/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/brown-pledges-1m-to-flood-victims-97319-25222550/ Gordon Brown has pledged an extra £1 million of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/ancelotti-no-letting-up-97319-25222389/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/ancelotti-no-letting-up-97319-25222389/ Carlo Ancelotti will send out his strongest possible Chelsea side against Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday, despite already having qualified for the knockout stages. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/tredwell-hopes-to-take-chance-97319-25222388/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/tredwell-hopes-to-take-chance-97319-25222388/ James Tredwell is delighted to have switched India for Africa as he contemplates the possibility of making his England debut at Centurion on Sunday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/21/burnley-v-aston-villa-and-birmingham-city-v-fulham-live-with-the-birmingham-mail-97319-25222354/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/21/burnley-v-aston-villa-and-birmingham-city-v-fulham-live-with-the-birmingham-mail-97319-25222354/ Sports Argus Live is once again live blogging from the weekend's big games. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/rib-injury-rules-out-kallis-97319-25222255/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/rib-injury-rules-out-kallis-97319-25222255/ South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis is to miss the entire one-day international series against England because of a fractured rib. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/top-two-continue-title-battle-97319-25222254/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/top-two-continue-title-battle-97319-25222254/ The battle for the European Tour number one spot is set to go down to the wire as top two Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood continued their cut-and-thrust on Saturday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/premier-league-football-news/2009/11/21/blackburn-rovers-manager-to-undergo-heart-operation-97319-25222214/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/premier-league-football-news/2009/11/21/blackburn-rovers-manager-to-undergo-heart-operation-97319-25222214/ Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will miss the next three Barclays Premier League matches as he is to have an operation. Premier League http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/birmingham-pub-bombings-families-remember-victims-in-moving-service-97319-25222212/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/birmingham-pub-bombings-families-remember-victims-in-moving-service-97319-25222212/ In a moving ceremony family members placed wreaths on a memorial to the victims, while representatives of the Ambulance, Fire and Police services also laid floral tributes. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/expert-warning-over-new-swine-flu-97319-25222156/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/expert-warning-over-new-swine-flu-97319-25222156/ Tamiflu-resistant swine flu which has broken out in Wales will become much more common as the virus mutates, a flu expert said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/21/updated-one-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-wolverhampton-nightclub-shooting-97319-25222141/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/21/updated-one-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-wolverhampton-nightclub-shooting-97319-25222141/ A MAN has died after suffering gun shot wounds in a Wolverhampton nightclub. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/op-for-allardyce-97319-25222092/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/op-for-allardyce-97319-25222092/ Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will miss the next three Barclays Premier League matches as he is to have an operation. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/brown-visits-flood-devastated-area-97319-25222016/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/21/brown-visits-flood-devastated-area-97319-25222016/ Prime Minister Gordon Brown has arrived in Cumbria to see flood damage and meet people affected by the record breaking rainfall in the area. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/hot-putter-helps-westwood-cause-97319-25221951/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/21/hot-putter-helps-westwood-cause-97319-25221951/ Lee Westwood continued to hold Rory McIlroy at bay early in the third round of the Dubai World Championship on Saturday - thanks to some more brilliant putting. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/great-barr-man-jailed-for-sex-attacks-on-two-schoolgirls-97319-25218459/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/great-barr-man-jailed-for-sex-attacks-on-two-schoolgirls-97319-25218459/ A PERVERT who carried out sex attacks on two girls has been put behind bars for three years. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/thousands-across-midlands-join-huge-children-in-need-fundraiser-97319-25218333/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/thousands-across-midlands-join-huge-children-in-need-fundraiser-97319-25218333/ THOUSANDS of caring folk from across the Midlands shook off the gloom of the recession to help raise millions of pounds for this year’s Children In Need appeal. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218334/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218334/ MORE than 100 West Midland workers were dealt a devastating pre-Christmas blow as major job losses were announced at Threshers off-licence chain and digger manufacturer JCB. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/british-transport-police-bring-level-crossing-safety-message-to-oldbury-97319-25218335/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/british-transport-police-bring-level-crossing-safety-message-to-oldbury-97319-25218335/ OFFICERS from British Transport Police will be at a notorious railway level crossing next week to hand out safety advice. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218331/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218331/ MORE than 100 West Midland workers were dealt a devastating pre-Christmas blow as major job losses were announced at Threshers off-licence chain and digger manufacturer JCB. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/thousands-across-midlands-join-huge-children-in-need-fundraiser-97319-25218332/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/thousands-across-midlands-join-huge-children-in-need-fundraiser-97319-25218332/ THOUSANDS of caring folk from across the Midlands shook off the gloom of the recession to help raise millions of pounds for this year’s Children In Need appeal. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/british-transport-police-bring-level-crossing-safety-message-to-oldbury-97319-25218330/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/british-transport-police-bring-level-crossing-safety-message-to-oldbury-97319-25218330/ OFFICERS from British Transport Police will be at a notorious railway level crossing next week to hand out safety advice. Birmingham News