http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/ Catch up on the top local stories in Birmingham and the Midlands region. All the latest Birmingham news headlines and articles from the Birmingham Mail. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Catch up on the top local stories in Birmingham and the Midlands region. All the latest Birmingham news headlines and articles from the Birmingham Mail. stories in Birmingham, Birmingham news, Birmingham Mail http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-owners-plan-to-promote-birmingham-through-far-east-97319-25110953/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-owners-plan-to-promote-birmingham-through-far-east-97319-25110953/ BLUES are set to make their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – in the guise of Birmingham International Holdings. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/eight-in-court-over-birmingham-car-clamping-activities-97319-25110952/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/eight-in-court-over-birmingham-car-clamping-activities-97319-25110952/ SEVEN men and a woman have appeared before Birmingham magistrates charged with illegal car clamping activities. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/boxing-champion-pat-cowdell-in-golf-club-row-97319-25114348/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/boxing-champion-pat-cowdell-in-golf-club-row-97319-25114348/ MIDLAND former World Featherweight boxing title contender Pat Cowdell is fighting to clear his name after being barred from his golf club for singing war songs. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/mail-comment-extra-poignancy-to-birmingham-remembrance-services-97319-25110951/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/mail-comment-extra-poignancy-to-birmingham-remembrance-services-97319-25110951/ REMEMBRANCE Sunday is always a time of poignancy. A time when we reflect in solemn, reverential silence on the terrible price paid by generations of servicemen and women so that this country might live in peace and freedom. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/call-to-honour-war-hero-on-stourbridge-memorial-97319-25109643/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/call-to-honour-war-hero-on-stourbridge-memorial-97319-25109643/ A BIRMINGHAM man who uncovered his great uncle’s wartime heroics has appealed for him to be honoured on his hometown war memorial. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/aston-villa-birmingham-city-wolves-and-west-bromwich-albion-add-poppy-to-shirts-97319-25109642/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/aston-villa-birmingham-city-wolves-and-west-bromwich-albion-add-poppy-to-shirts-97319-25109642/ TOP West Midlands football teams will be supporting British troops by wearing embroidered poppies on their shirts. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/remembrance-sunday-services-to-be-held-around-midlands-97319-25109644/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/remembrance-sunday-services-to-be-held-around-midlands-97319-25109644/ Birmingham Lord Mayor Coun Michael Wilkes will be leading the city’s commemoration of the fallen at a Remembrance Sunday service in Centenary Square from 10am tomorrow. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/campaign-group-praises-birmingham-children-s-services-improvements-97319-25110685/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/campaign-group-praises-birmingham-children-s-services-improvements-97319-25110685/ A CAMPAIGN group set up in the wake of Baby P’s death has praised the improvements made by Birmingham’s children’s services department. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-golf-course-officials-slam-plan-to-close-it-97319-25109252/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-golf-course-officials-slam-plan-to-close-it-97319-25109252/ THE devastated chairman of Hilltop Golf Club has blasted the city council for not carrying out a consultation process before making the decision to close the course. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/afghanistan-death-blast-soldier-named-97319-25110996/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/afghanistan-death-blast-soldier-named-97319-25110996/ A BRITISH soldier who died in southern Afghanistan was remembered as the “toughest of men and the gentlest of friends”. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-muslims-denied-flu-vaccine-ahead-of-hajj-pilgrimage-97319-25109152/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-muslims-denied-flu-vaccine-ahead-of-hajj-pilgrimage-97319-25109152/ HUNDREDS of Birmingham Muslims are at risk because they have been denied the swine flu vaccine ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, religious leaders have claimed. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/paul-daniels-judges-sausage-competition-in-birmingham-97319-25109192/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/paul-daniels-judges-sausage-competition-in-birmingham-97319-25109192/ YOU’LL like this ... not a lot, but you’ll like it. The region’s finest butchers were hoping not to hear famous magician Paul Daniels’ immortal catchphrase when his search for Britain’s most magical banger came to a Birmingham hotel. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/safety-fears-over-late-night-pharmacy-opening-in-midlands-97319-25109193/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/safety-fears-over-late-night-pharmacy-opening-in-midlands-97319-25109193/ ANGRY residents have stalled the development of a late night pharmacy on their doorstep claiming it will encourage noise, nuisance and anti-social behaviour. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/families-urged-to-take-part-in-festive-plod-for-midland-hospice-97319-25109497/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/families-urged-to-take-part-in-festive-plod-for-midland-hospice-97319-25109497/ FAMILIES are being urged to “plod on” to boost the coffers of a caring charity this Christmas. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/8-5million-health-booster-for-stechford-as-new-richmond-primary-care-centre-is-opened-97319-25109498/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/8-5million-health-booster-for-stechford-as-new-richmond-primary-care-centre-is-opened-97319-25109498/ A NEW £8.5million health complex has opened in Birmingham’s inner city, transforming healthcare for more than 12,000 people. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/sutton-coldfield-woman-let-off-after-love-rival-hurt-in-car-collision-97319-25109499/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/sutton-coldfield-woman-let-off-after-love-rival-hurt-in-car-collision-97319-25109499/ A MUM-of-one who raced after her love rival in a car and accidentally knocked her down has been spared a prison sentence. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/violence-threatens-to-shut-down-gr-cafe-bar-in-birmingham-97319-25109537/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/violence-threatens-to-shut-down-gr-cafe-bar-in-birmingham-97319-25109537/ POLICE want to shut down a city centre bar after two consecutive nights of brutal and “unprecedented” violence left its customers with horrific injuries. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-s-faith-groups-promise-to-bring-issues-to-the-fore-97319-25109619/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/birmingham-s-faith-groups-promise-to-bring-issues-to-the-fore-97319-25109619/ LEADING figures from Birmingham’s multi-faith community joined forces and pledged to “be make more noise” in ensuring they bring the issues facing them to the fore. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/police-were-on-top-of-my-brother-sister-tells-custody-death-inquest-97319-25110684/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/police-were-on-top-of-my-brother-sister-tells-custody-death-inquest-97319-25110684/ THE sister of a Birmingham man who died in police custody in 2003 has given details of his health and of the night he was arrested. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/selly-park-teenager-reunited-with-violin-left-at-bus-stop-97319-25110734/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/07/selly-park-teenager-reunited-with-violin-left-at-bus-stop-97319-25110734/ TEENAGER Anna Howard has been reunited with her 100-year-old violin – after leaving it at a city bus stop. Top Stories