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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/2008/10/12/mandelson-set-for-1m-package-97319-22018908/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:35:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/mandelson-set-for-1m-package-97319-22018908/ Peter Mandelson is in line for a taxpayer-funded pay-off and pension of up to £1 million after leaving the European Commission to rejoin the Cabinet, it has been revealed. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/mother-denies-scarlett-neglect-97319-22018847/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:35:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/mother-denies-scarlett-neglect-97319-22018847/ The mother of murdered teenager Scarlett Keeling has denied she was guilty of neglecting her daughter and said she would not answer a court summons to face such allegations. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/flood-kicks-tigers-to-victory-97319-22018760/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:15:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/flood-kicks-tigers-to-victory-97319-22018760/ Toby Flood ensured Leicester's bid for a record-equalling third European title began in successful fashion with a 12-6 win against Ospreys at Welford Road. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/bent-backing-under-fire-comolli-97319-22018696/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/bent-backing-under-fire-comolli-97319-22018696/ Tottenham striker Darren Bent has voiced his support for Damien Comolli, at the start of a week when the club's sporting director is again set to come under scrutiny. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/man-killed-as-cars-crash-into-flats-97319-22018612/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:35:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/man-killed-as-cars-crash-into-flats-97319-22018612/ A pedestrian died after two stolen cars collided and hit a block of flats, police said. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/draw-looms-as-india-hit-back-97319-22018550/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/draw-looms-as-india-hit-back-97319-22018550/ India duo Ishant Sharma and Harbhajan Singh claimed two wickets apiece as Australia's hopes of winning the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series dimmed considerably on day four. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/schuster-retains-hope-of-ronaldo-deal-97319-22018494/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/schuster-retains-hope-of-ronaldo-deal-97319-22018494/ Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster is hopeful that Cristiano Ronaldo will be wearing the Spanish giants' colours this time next year. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/whelan-calls-for-action-on-debt-97319-22018435/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/whelan-calls-for-action-on-debt-97319-22018435/ Wigan owner Dave Whelan has called for measures to limit clubs' debt and punish those who spend way beyond their means. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/boyd-quits-scotland-under-burley-97319-22018379/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/boyd-quits-scotland-under-burley-97319-22018379/ Kris Boyd has confirmed he will not play for Scotland again while George Burley is manager. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/hamilton-remains-upbeat-97319-22018322/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/hamilton-remains-upbeat-97319-22018322/ Lewis Hamilton extracted the positives from a dramatic Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday before setting his sights on victories in the remaining two races to secure the world championship. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/scarlett-s-mother-summoned-to-court-97319-22018259/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:05:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/scarlett-s-mother-summoned-to-court-97319-22018259/ A mother who is campaigning for justice after the rape and murder of her teenage daughter in India is being summoned to answer allegations of neglect, her lawyer has said. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/government-seizes-4bn-assets-97319-22018198/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/government-seizes-4bn-assets-97319-22018198/ The Government has seized more than enough Icelandic assets to pay back British savers caught up in the country's banking collapse, it was revealed. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/10/mum-of-midland-born-x-factor-contestant-layla-manoochehri-hits-back-97319-22008614/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/10/mum-of-midland-born-x-factor-contestant-layla-manoochehri-hits-back-97319-22008614/ THE mum of Birmingham X Factor finalist Layla Manoochehri has hit out at bookies tipping the singer’s group Girl Band to be the first act kicked off the ITV talent show tonight. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/10/gardener-ordered-to-take-down-barbed-wire-97319-22008611/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/10/gardener-ordered-to-take-down-barbed-wire-97319-22008611/ A GARDENER was ordered to take down barbed wire protecting his allotment in case it injured thieves. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/10/murder-probe-at-bilston-bus-station-97319-22006853/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/10/murder-probe-at-bilston-bus-station-97319-22006853/ MURDER squad detectives were today probing the death of a man at a bus station in the Midlands. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/09/city-libraries-to-go-self-service-97319-21999810/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/09/city-libraries-to-go-self-service-97319-21999810/ A SUPERMARKET-style self service system for borrowing books from Birmingham Central Library has been so successful it is to be rolled out across the city. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/10/12/40-years-jail-for-gun-raid-terror-97319-22018161/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/10/12/40-years-jail-for-gun-raid-terror-97319-22018161/ FOUR men who held up a Birmingham factory with a sawn-off pump action shotgun have been jailed for a total of 40 years after leaving a trail of clues which led to their capture. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/peers-will-reject-detention-plans-97319-22018003/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:35:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/peers-will-reject-detention-plans-97319-22018003/ The Government's controversial plans to increase the terror detention limit to 42 days will be effectively killed off by a defeat in the Lords, one of the measure's leading critics said. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/india-slow-australia-s-run-chase-97319-22017939/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:15:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/india-slow-australia-s-run-chase-97319-22017939/ India duo Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma snared a wicket apiece to halt Australia's hopes of getting quick runs on day four of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/lawrence-injury-taking-its-toll-97319-22017879/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:15:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/lawrence-injury-taking-its-toll-97319-22017879/ Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence has revealed his ankle injury is taking longer to recover from than expected. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/massa-cuts-gap-further-after-penalty-97319-22017782/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:15:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/massa-cuts-gap-further-after-penalty-97319-22017782/ Felipe Massa has been promoted to seventh place in the Japanese Grand Prix after stewards hit Sebastien Bourdais with a penalty. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/saint-andre-left-with-injury-concerns-97319-22017711/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/saint-andre-left-with-injury-concerns-97319-22017711/ Triumphant Sale Sharks boss Philippe Saint Andre was left counting the cost of his side's epic four-try 32-15 Heineken Cup Pool 2 win away to French championship runners-up Clermont Auvergne. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/biarritz-frustrated-at-gloucester-97319-22017653/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:15:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/biarritz-frustrated-at-gloucester-97319-22017653/ Biarritz were left fuming by Scottish referee Peter Allen's performance as they suffered an opening 22-10 Heineken Cup defeat against Gloucester. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/three-injured-as-cars-hit-building-97319-22017594/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/three-injured-as-cars-hit-building-97319-22017594/ Three people were gravely injured after two cars collided and hit a block of flats, police said. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/blair-intervened-on-ads-exemption-97319-22017533/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/blair-intervened-on-ads-exemption-97319-22017533/ Fresh details about the Ecclestone Affair - New Labour's first sleaze scandal - have been revealed in Whitehall documents. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/top-pupils-urged-to-re-take-exams-97319-22017463/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/top-pupils-urged-to-re-take-exams-97319-22017463/ Some bright pupils are being asked to re-take GCSEs to boost the overall results of their schools, it has been claimed. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/writers-slam-42-day-detention-plans-97319-22017397/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/writers-slam-42-day-detention-plans-97319-22017397/ Forty-two renowned British writers have joined forces to attack the government over its plans to allow the detention of terror suspects without charge for up to 42 days - on the eve of a crucial vote on the issue. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/zaheer-knock-boosts-india-97319-22017317/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/zaheer-knock-boosts-india-97319-22017317/ Zaheer Khan all but ended Australia's hopes of winning the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series with an unbeaten 57 on the fourth day. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/moyes-inspired-by-robson-97319-22017263/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:45:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/moyes-inspired-by-robson-97319-22017263/ David Moyes has admitted he once felt he may have spent "too long" at Everton - but changed his mind after an "inspirational" talk from Sir Bobby Robson. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/wales-need-to-improve-toshack-97319-22017201/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/wales-need-to-improve-toshack-97319-22017201/ Wales boss John Toshack knows after the 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein that his side must raise their game when they face Germany in a tough World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/worthington-and-co-short-of-luck-97319-22017144/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/worthington-and-co-short-of-luck-97319-22017144/ Nigel Worthington was left cursing his luck as Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes suffered another setback on Saturday night following the 2-0 defeat to Slovenia. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/boss-iwelumo-blunder-one-in-a-hundred-97319-22017086/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/boss-iwelumo-blunder-one-in-a-hundred-97319-22017086/ Scotland manager George Burley claimed Chris Iwelumo would have scored "99 times out of 100" the incredible chance he squandered in Saturday's goalless World Cup qualifier against Norway. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/capello-laments-cole-s-wembley-boos-97319-22017030/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/capello-laments-cole-s-wembley-boos-97319-22017030/ Fabio Capello demanded the Wembley crowd lay off Ashley Cole, after the full-back was booed during England's 5-1 win in the World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/alonso-wins-as-hamilton-lead-is-cut-97319-22016973/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/12/alonso-wins-as-hamilton-lead-is-cut-97319-22016973/ Fernando Alonso secured his second successive Formula One victory after winning the Japanese Grand Prix while world championship leader Lewis Hamilton failed to finished inside the points. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/brown-urging-europe-to-follow-lead-97319-22016858/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/brown-urging-europe-to-follow-lead-97319-22016858/ Gordon Brown is to today urge EU leaders to copy Britain's blueprint for tackling global financial turmoil. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/faith-leaders-promote-peace-97319-22015662/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/faith-leaders-promote-peace-97319-22015662/ The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams is to join Christian and Muslim scholars for the start of a conference aimed at promoting understanding between the two faiths. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/fiancee-is-worried-sick-over-hero-97319-22015580/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/fiancee-is-worried-sick-over-hero-97319-22015580/ The fiance of Glasgow Airport car bomb hero John Smeaton has said she was "worried sick" about him after flying in from New York to be at his hospital bedside. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/profit-warnings-hit-seven-year-peak-97319-22015525/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/12/profit-warnings-hit-seven-year-peak-97319-22015525/ UK firms issued 111 profit warnings between July and September as the credit crunch hit retailers, media and support service firms, it emerged. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/fa-look-into-match-fixing-suggestion-97319-22015439/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/fa-look-into-match-fixing-suggestion-97319-22015439/ The Football Association are examining documents sent to them by a newspaper concerning possible match-fixing. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/late-goals-thwart-northern-ireland-97319-22015352/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/late-goals-thwart-northern-ireland-97319-22015352/ Northern Ireland lost 2-0 to suffer their second defeat in three World Cup qualifiers after crumbling late in the Group Three game against Slovenia. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/uk-will-lead-way-through-crisis-97319-22015242/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/uk-will-lead-way-through-crisis-97319-22015242/ Gordon Brown invoked the spirit of the Blitz as he promised Britain would "lead the way" through the global financial crisis. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/barkley-on-form-in-gloucester-triumph-97319-22015144/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/barkley-on-form-in-gloucester-triumph-97319-22015144/ Olly Barkley kicked Gloucester to a vital 22-10 victory over Biarritz at Kingsholm - but there was little to suggest the west country club will mount a major challenge for Heineken Cup honours this season. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/wales-labour-to-victory-97319-22015038/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/wales-labour-to-victory-97319-22015038/ Returning captain Craig Bellamy missed a penalty as Wales made heavy weather of the 2-0 victory at home to Liechtenstein which gave them three vital World Cup qualifying points. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/england-claim-kazakhstan-win-97319-22014897/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:15:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/england-claim-kazakhstan-win-97319-22014897/ Wayne Rooney netted twice as England put a poor first-half performance behind them to overcome the minnows of Kazakhstan 5-1 in Saturday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/quins-fight-back-to-defeat-scarlets-97319-22014816/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:45:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/quins-fight-back-to-defeat-scarlets-97319-22014816/ A brilliant second-half comeback from Harlequins sealed their dramatic 29-22 Heineken Cup triumph against Scarlets at a stunned Stradey Park. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/man-charged-over-miniature-gun-97319-22014740/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:35:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/man-charged-over-miniature-gun-97319-22014740/ A man has been charged with having a deadly key fob gun, police said. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/brown-to-join-crisis-talks-in-paris-97319-22014611/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:35:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/brown-to-join-crisis-talks-in-paris-97319-22014611/ Gordon Brown will travel to Paris for crisis talks as EU leaders consider how to react to deepening global financial turmoil. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/scotland-frustrated-by-norway-97319-22014533/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:15:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/scotland-frustrated-by-norway-97319-22014533/ Debutant Chris Iwelumo missed an incredible second-half chance as Scotland's 2010 World Cup qualification hopes received a massive blow with Norway holding them to a goalless draw at Hampden Park. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/double-boost-for-united-97319-22014445/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/double-boost-for-united-97319-22014445/ Manchester United are preparing for a double dose of good news on the injury front. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/toffees-not-on-verge-of-sale-97319-22014388/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/toffees-not-on-verge-of-sale-97319-22014388/ Everton officials have denied speculation the Premier League club is on the brink of being sold. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/leinster-too-strong-for-edinburgh-97319-22014295/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/leinster-too-strong-for-edinburgh-97319-22014295/ Leinster clinched a 27-16 Heineken Cup victory over Edinburgh in their Pool Two opener at Murrayfield on Saturday. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/ballesteros-remains-in-hospital-97319-22014224/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/ballesteros-remains-in-hospital-97319-22014224/ Seve Ballesteros remained in hospital on Saturday, with the results of tests carried out on the golfer expected over the weekend. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/harbhajan-keeps-india-in-touch-97319-22014091/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/harbhajan-keeps-india-in-touch-97319-22014091/ Harbhajan Singh led an Indian revival at the end of the third day of the first Test in Bangalore after a four-wicket haul from Mitchell Johnson had left the hosts with their backs to the wall. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/cleverly-secures-commonwealth-title-97319-22013985/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/cleverly-secures-commonwealth-title-97319-22013985/ Nathan Cleverly took the Commonwealth light-heavyweight title with a points victory over Tony Oakey at the Everton Park Sports Centre in Liverpool. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/oram-spares-new-zealand-s-blushes-97319-22013929/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/oram-spares-new-zealand-s-blushes-97319-22013929/ New Zealand relied heavily on the all-round talents of Jacob Oram to dig them out of trouble and claim a series-levelling 75-run win against Bangladesh on Saturday. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/fiancee-flies-in-to-see-airport-hero-97319-22013866/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/fiancee-flies-in-to-see-airport-hero-97319-22013866/ The fiancee of Glasgow Airport car bomb hero John Smeaton flew in from the US to be at his hospital bedside after an asthma attack. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/deadly-key-fob-gun-seized-by-police-97319-22013804/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:05:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/deadly-key-fob-gun-seized-by-police-97319-22013804/ A man is under arrest after a deadly key fob gun was seized by police. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/blairs-sell-fraudster-link-flat-97319-22013741/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/blairs-sell-fraudster-link-flat-97319-22013741/ Tony and Cherie Blair are selling one of two flats they bought with the help of a convicted fraudster, it has been reported. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/luxury-yacht-maker-to-axe-290-jobs-97319-22013676/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/luxury-yacht-maker-to-axe-290-jobs-97319-22013676/ A company which manufactures luxury motor boats and yachts is set to shed more than 290 jobs due to the global economic downturn. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/we-must-unite-to-beat-crisis-bush-97319-22013613/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/we-must-unite-to-beat-crisis-bush-97319-22013613/ The financial turmoil is a "serious global crisis that requires a serious global response", President George Bush said. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/grandmother-wins-cancer-drug-fight-97319-22013421/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:35:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/grandmother-wins-cancer-drug-fight-97319-22013421/ A grandmother with terminal cancer who faced moving to Scotland to get life-saving drugs free on the NHS has won her battle with health bosses in England to fund the medication that is keeping her alive. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/analysts-urge-co-ordinated-action-97319-22013354/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:35:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/analysts-urge-co-ordinated-action-97319-22013354/ As international finance ministers meet to tackle the financial turmoil, city analysts have called for co-ordinated moves to bail out the banks. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/mcfadden-wants-goal-back-97319-22013274/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/mcfadden-wants-goal-back-97319-22013274/ James McFadden has urged FIFA to award him Scotland's second goal against Iceland. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/seve-set-for-further-scans-97319-22013181/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:15:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/seve-set-for-further-scans-97319-22013181/ A statement on the health of five-time major champion Seve Ballesteros is expected over the weekend, with further tests planned on the 51-year-old on Saturday. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/pensions-at-risk-from-shares-plunge-97319-22013115/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:05:21 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/pensions-at-risk-from-shares-plunge-97319-22013115/ Millions of people with pension schemes that invest primarily in shares may not be aware of the risks to their retirement nest egg, a non-profit organisation warned. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/pearce-welsh-showed-bit-of-quality-97319-22013042/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:45:19 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/pearce-welsh-showed-bit-of-quality-97319-22013042/ England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce paid Wales the ultimate compliment after his side's 3-2 UEFA Championship play-off first leg win in Cardiff. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/hughes-hails-cool-evans-97319-22012979/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:45:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/hughes-hails-cool-evans-97319-22012979/ Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes is predicting a glittering future for Jonny Evans with both country and club. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/tosh-puts-hope-in-old-soldiers-97319-22012924/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:45:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/tosh-puts-hope-in-old-soldiers-97319-22012924/ Wales boss John Toshack admits he is praying that his experienced stars stay fit enough for long enough to guide the team to success at international level. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/kazakhstan-enjoy-cultural-learnings-97319-22012864/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:45:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/kazakhstan-enjoy-cultural-learnings-97319-22012864/ Kazakhstan coach Bernd Storck has let his players shop at Harrods and go sight-seeing this week - but he has warned them not to treat the clash at Wembley as a day out. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/afc-boss-calls-for-re-think-on-terms-97319-22012778/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:15:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/afc-boss-calls-for-re-think-on-terms-97319-22012778/ Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/former-magpie-issues-stern-warning-97319-22012714/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/former-magpie-issues-stern-warning-97319-22012714/ Former Newcastle defender John Anderson has warned the club there is no such thing as a side which is too good to be relegated. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/capello-seeks-to-ease-walcott-pressure-97319-22012658/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/capello-seeks-to-ease-walcott-pressure-97319-22012658/ Fabio Capello will have a quiet word with Theo Walcott before the World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan - to stop England's boy wonder trying too hard. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/rio-wants-wembley-roar-97319-22012598/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:15:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/rio-wants-wembley-roar-97319-22012598/ Rio Ferdinand wants England fans to roar the Three Lions to victory against Kazakhstan at Wembley. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/hamilton-on-pole-97319-22012453/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/hamilton-on-pole-97319-22012453/ Lewis Hamilton ensured he has the best chance possible of extending his World Championship lead after securing pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix in qualifying. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/husband-s-grief-over-floods-tragedy-97319-22012386/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/husband-s-grief-over-floods-tragedy-97319-22012386/ A British man has spoken of his grief at the loss of his wife and one of his twin daughters who died after being swept away by floods in Spain. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/brown-urged-to-freeze-fuel-duty-97319-22012027/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/brown-urged-to-freeze-fuel-duty-97319-22012027/ Petrol retailers have called for a freeze on fuel duty to help reduce forecourt prices even further. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/car-bomb-hero-in-intensive-care-97319-22011960/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/car-bomb-hero-in-intensive-care-97319-22011960/ Glasgow Airport car bomb hero John Smeaton is fighting for his life a day after the two men accused over the attack went on trial. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/cancer-centre-could-lose-7-5m-97319-22011903/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/11/cancer-centre-could-lose-7-5m-97319-22011903/ One of the UK's leading cancer treatment centres has revealed it could lose £7.5 million as more casualties of the Icelandic banking system's meltdown emerged. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/nathan-boxes-clever-ly-to-take-title-97319-22011688/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/11/nathan-boxes-clever-ly-to-take-title-97319-22011688/ Nathan Cleverly tonight claimed the vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight title with a convincing points victory over Tony Oakey at the Everton Park Sports Centre in Liverpool. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/england-run-riot-at-keepmoat-97319-22011471/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/england-run-riot-at-keepmoat-97319-22011471/ England warmed up for the World Cup with a record 74-0 rout of an outclassed Wales at Doncaster. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/mother-accused-of-killings-remanded-97319-22011360/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/mother-accused-of-killings-remanded-97319-22011360/ A mother accused of stabbing her son and daughter to death at their home has appeared in court. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/gayle-to-skipper-stanford-superstars-97319-22011278/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/gayle-to-skipper-stanford-superstars-97319-22011278/ West Indies skipper Chris Gayle has been named captain of the Stanford Superstars team which will face England on November 1. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/schwartzel-tied-for-lead-97319-22011055/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:45:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/schwartzel-tied-for-lead-97319-22011055/ Charl Schwartzel fired a flawless seven-under-par 64 to take a share of the lead at the Madrid Masters, but revealed afterwards he was struggling with injury and illness and had considered withdrawing. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/northern-bank-prosecution-defended-97319-22010979/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:35:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/northern-bank-prosecution-defended-97319-22010979/ The head of Northern Ireland's prosecution service has defended his decision to put Chris Ward in the dock over the £26.5 million Northern Bank robbery. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/terror-police-did-not-check-photo-97319-22010916/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:35:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/terror-police-did-not-check-photo-97319-22010916/ An anti-terror detective failed to check pictures which could have stopped police mistaking Jean Charles de Menezes for a suicide bomber, an inquest has heard. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/addicks-interest-dubai-investors-97319-22010792/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2008/10/10/addicks-interest-dubai-investors-97319-22010792/ Charlton could become the latest club in English football to move into foreign ownership after receiving an indicative offer from a group of Dubai-based investors. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/teenager-admitted-killing-rhys-97319-22010709/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/teenager-admitted-killing-rhys-97319-22010709/ The teenager accused of murdering Rhys Jones admitted to the killing just minutes after the schoolboy was shot, a court has heard. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/petrol-prices-continue-to-fall-97319-22010477/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:35:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/petrol-prices-continue-to-fall-97319-22010477/ Petrol costs 9% less than three months ago as oil prices fell to their lowest level for a year, the AA said. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/follow-our-lead-darling-urges-97319-22010388/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:05:17 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/follow-our-lead-darling-urges-97319-22010388/ Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned that it was "essential" that the world's leading economies took action to stabilise financial markets. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/250bn-wiped-off-footsie-stocks-97319-22010222/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:35:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/250bn-wiped-off-footsie-stocks-97319-22010222/ Stock markets worldwide were gripped by fear as London's FTSE 100 Index endured its worst week since the Black Monday crash of 1987. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/bomb-accused-left-bin-laden-will-97319-22010074/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:35:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2008/10/10/bomb-accused-left-bin-laden-will-97319-22010074/ An Islamic terrorist who launched a suicide car bomb attack on Glasgow Airport left a will addressed to Osama bin Laden, a court has heard. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2008/10/10/city-of-ember-pg-97319-22008006/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2008/10/10/city-of-ember-pg-97319-22008006/ A REVIEW of new film City of Ember, which is based on Jeanne DuPrau’s 2003 novel. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/10/09/oasis-ready-for-birmingham-nia-dates-97319-22002152/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/10/09/oasis-ready-for-birmingham-nia-dates-97319-22002152/ THERE’S never a dull moment when Oasis are around but the band hope there won’t be a repeat of the recent onstage incident in Canada. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/10/10/footballer-geoff-horsfield-in-cancer-battle-97319-22006557/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/10/10/footballer-geoff-horsfield-in-cancer-battle-97319-22006557/ FORMER Blues striker Geoff Horsfield has revealed he is being treated for testicular cancer. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/10/10/boss-was-a-big-pull-for-stearman-97319-22009688/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:53:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/10/10/boss-was-a-big-pull-for-stearman-97319-22009688/ CENTRE-half Richard Stearman has admitted he is benefiting bigtime from the advice of an erstwhile archexponent of his position – Mick McCarthy. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/10/10/stock-exchange-paid-off-for-carl-97319-22009674/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/10/10/stock-exchange-paid-off-for-carl-97319-22009674/ CARL Ikeme looks back on his entry to league football, on loan to Stockport County, with mixed feelings. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/10/10/there-s-a-long-way-to-go-yet-alex-97319-22009662/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/10/10/there-s-a-long-way-to-go-yet-alex-97319-22009662/ SHOULD Blues carry on http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/2008/10/10/wootton-provide-a-strong-challenge-97319-22009660/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/2008/10/10/wootton-provide-a-strong-challenge-97319-22009660/ THE Sports Argus Charity Darts stars opened their 62nd season with a visit to Wootton Wawen to meet the Henley-in-Arden League. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/2008/10/10/argus-s-stars-in-sparkling-display-97319-22009659/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/2008/10/10/argus-s-stars-in-sparkling-display-97319-22009659/ THE Sports Argus darts stars gave a sparkling display at the Millfield Social Club, Bromsgrove when they matched themselves against the local Bromsgrove Darts League. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/10/10/blakemore-sets-sights-on-another-run-in-cup-97319-22009654/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/10/10/blakemore-sets-sights-on-another-run-in-cup-97319-22009654/ CHARLIE BLAKEMORE will be dreaming of more FA Cup headlines for Chasetown today after admitting the world’s greatest Cup competition has been responsible for reviving the entire club.