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Birmingham Mail newspaper, Birmingham news, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, jobs in Birmingham, jobs in the West Midlands, jobs in Solihull, homes in Birmingham, houses for sale in the West Midlands, Birmingham entertainment, Birmingham what's on, http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/carter-boots-all-blacks-to-victory-97319-25116428/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/carter-boots-all-blacks-to-victory-97319-25116428/ Wales' bid for a rare victory over New Zealand disappeared after the All Blacks delivered an imposing second-half display to win 19-12 at the Millennium Stadium. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/gunners-cruise-to-victory-97319-25116429/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/gunners-cruise-to-victory-97319-25116429/ Arsenal secured an emphatic 4-1 victory against Wolves to keep the pressure up at the top of the Barclays Premier League table. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/anger-over-expenses-overhaul-claims-97319-25116276/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:05:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/anger-over-expenses-overhaul-claims-97319-25116276/ The head of the new watchdog charged with cleaning up Parliament is at the centre of a political firestorm after it emerged that he may scrap key elements of the plan to overhaul the system of MPs' expenses. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/brown-red-faced-after-tax-plan-snub-97319-25116275/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/brown-red-faced-after-tax-plan-snub-97319-25116275/ Prime Minister Gordon Brown suffered an embarrassing rebuff when he floated the prospect of a new tax worldwide, only to have it flatly and publicly rejected by the United States and other major financial players. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/broad-boost-for-england-97319-25116162/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/broad-boost-for-england-97319-25116162/ England were handed a major boost on the eve of their second tour match in South Africa after the results of scans on Stuart Broad's right shoulder showed no serious damage. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/mystery-over-90m-jackpot-winners-97319-25115981/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/mystery-over-90m-jackpot-winners-97319-25115981/ The identity of two British ticketholders who shared a massive £90 million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw was still a mystery as the cash remained unclaimed. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/family-shock-at-briton-s-bar-murder-97319-25115979/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/family-shock-at-briton-s-bar-murder-97319-25115979/ A British father shot dead in a US bar was just "in the wrong place, at the wrong time", his family said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/army-appeal-on-afghan-co-operation-97319-25115980/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/army-appeal-on-afghan-co-operation-97319-25115980/ The killing of five British soldiers by an Afghan policeman must not prevent co-operation between the two nations, the commander of British forces in Afghanistan said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/boyd-at-the-double-for-gers-97319-25115697/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/boyd-at-the-double-for-gers-97319-25115697/ Kris Boyd showed why Rangers fans are desperate for him to remain at the club as his double secured a 2-1 victory over St Mirren and allowed the Scottish champions to reclaim second spot in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/villa-put-five-past-bolton-97319-25115694/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/villa-put-five-past-bolton-97319-25115694/ Aston Villa eased to a 5-1 victory over Bolton in the Barclays Premier League match at Villa Park. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/spurs-see-off-black-cats-97319-25115695/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/spurs-see-off-black-cats-97319-25115695/ Sunderland striker Darren Bent missed a penalty on his return to White Hart Lane as Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory through goals from Robbie Keane and Tom Huddlestone. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/roberts-double-rescues-rovers-97319-25115696/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/roberts-double-rescues-rovers-97319-25115696/ Jason Roberts climbed off the bench to hit a late double as Blackburn came from behind to claim three priceless Barclays Premier League points with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Portsmouth. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/mcdonald-earns-point-for-clarets-97319-25115693/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/mcdonald-earns-point-for-clarets-97319-25115693/ Kevin McDonald tapped home an 87th-minute equaliser to give Burnley a share of the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Manchester City. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25115580/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:18:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25115580/ Aston Villa 5 Bolton 1 Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/07/leicester-1-west-brom-2-full-time-analysis-97319-25115578/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/07/leicester-1-west-brom-2-full-time-analysis-97319-25115578/ West Brom head into the international break with a four-point cushion in second place after defeating one of their Coca-Cola Championship promotion rivals at the Walkers Stadium. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/two-year-old-punched-by-muggers-97319-25115463/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/two-year-old-punched-by-muggers-97319-25115463/ Muggers punched a two-year-old girl in the head as they demanded money from her mother, Scotland Yard said. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/mother-died-saving-son-from-blaze-97319-25115464/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/mother-died-saving-son-from-blaze-97319-25115464/ Police have launched a murder hunt after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox in Bodmin, Cornwall. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/wallabies-too-strong-for-england-97319-25115383/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/wallabies-too-strong-for-england-97319-25115383/ England slumped to an 18-9 defeat in their autumn opener against Australia at Twickenham despite the best efforts of Jonny Wilkinson. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/fort-hood-gunman-loved-us-uncle-97319-25115305/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/fort-hood-gunman-loved-us-uncle-97319-25115305/ A Palestinian uncle of the Fort Hood shooting suspect said that his nephew loved America and wanted to serve his country, but his work as a military psychiatrist drove him to tears. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/07/fa-cup-stourbridge-0-1-walsall-full-time-report-97319-25115286/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/07/fa-cup-stourbridge-0-1-walsall-full-time-report-97319-25115286/ WALSALL were given a rough ride by plucky Stourbridge at Amblecote before finally running out 1-0 winners. Walsall FC News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/1m-worth-of-cannabis-plants-seized-97319-25115151/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/1m-worth-of-cannabis-plants-seized-97319-25115151/ Cannabis plants worth more than £1 million have been seized by police in one of the biggest finds of the drug in Essex. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/british-man-shot-dead-in-texas-bar-97319-25115150/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:05:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/british-man-shot-dead-in-texas-bar-97319-25115150/ A British man has been shot dead after a gunman opened fire after walking into a bar in the United States. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/councillor-alan-rudge-s-speech-from-the-faiths-for-the-city-conference-97319-25115121/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/councillor-alan-rudge-s-speech-from-the-faiths-for-the-city-conference-97319-25115121/ 1. Distinguished guests, I am delighted to welcome you to the city of Birmingham and to the City Council. May I also give a special welcome back to a friend of mine and a friend of the city, the Archbishop of Westminster, who was formerly the Archbishop of Birmingham. I would like to thank him for his selfless contribution to the city’s religious life and his promotion of inter-faith relations. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/berbatov-title-between-utd-and-chelsea-97319-25115065/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/berbatov-title-between-utd-and-chelsea-97319-25115065/ Dimitar Berbatov is convinced the two sides battling it out at Stamford Bridge on Sunday will also fill the top two positions in the Barclays Premier League this season. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/plans-to-cut-legal-aid-fees-warning-97319-25114971/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:05:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/plans-to-cut-legal-aid-fees-warning-97319-25114971/ Government plans to slash legal aid fees to barristers would be disastrous, the chairman of the Bar Council has warned. National News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-v-bolton-live-match-coverage-here-97319-25113897/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-v-bolton-live-match-coverage-here-97319-25113897/ Live coverage of Aston Villa v Bolton: ASTON VILLA will be looking to return to winning ways when Bolton travel to Villa Park today. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/son-s-comments-changed-drogba-97319-25114785/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/son-s-comments-changed-drogba-97319-25114785/ Didier Drogba has revealed a word of warning from his eight-year-old son persuaded him to change his on-field conduct. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/one-in-one-out-for-benitez-97319-25114784/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/one-in-one-out-for-benitez-97319-25114784/ Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-scott-dann-and-roger-johnson-repay-faith-shown-by-boss-alex-mcleish-97319-25110958/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-scott-dann-and-roger-johnson-repay-faith-shown-by-boss-alex-mcleish-97319-25110958/ ALEX McLeish believes the success of the Roger Johnson and Scott Dann partnership is an example of Blues’ thorough homework. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/brown-in-call-for-global-contract-97319-25114636/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:05:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/national-news/2009/11/07/brown-in-call-for-global-contract-97319-25114636/ Gordon Brown has called for a new global "economic and social contract" with the financial institutions to ensure taxpayers around the world will never again have to bear the cost of banking failure. National News