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Read Birmingham news, updates on Birmingham City and Aston Villa, find jobs in Birmingham & much more. en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/12/birmingham-city-will-be-back-pledges-david-sullivan-97319-20896360/ Mon, 12 May 2008 10:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/12/birmingham-city-will-be-back-pledges-david-sullivan-97319-20896360/ DAVID Sullivan revealed that he was already putting plans into place to help Blues win promotion back to the Premier League. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/05/12/alex-mcleish-urges-birmingham-city-board-to-help-rebuild-97319-20896340/ Mon, 12 May 2008 10:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/05/12/alex-mcleish-urges-birmingham-city-board-to-help-rebuild-97319-20896340/ ALEX McLeish has urged the Blues board not to consider their future but set about helping him turn Blues into a better, stronger team. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/12/martin-o-neill-prepares-for-gareth-barry-talks-97319-20895807/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:53:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/12/martin-o-neill-prepares-for-gareth-barry-talks-97319-20895807/ GARETH Barry was today hailed as a "Demi God" at Villa by Martin O'Neill - just 24 hours before a crunch meeting between the Villa boss and Randy Lerner to discuss his future. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/05/12/real-wolves-fans-will-get-behind-us-says-andy-keogh-97319-20895554/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:12:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/05/12/real-wolves-fans-will-get-behind-us-says-andy-keogh-97319-20895554/ ANDY Keogh today joined the great Wolves fan debate and and reflected on split Molineux opinion by insisting: “We’ll continue to do it for the real supporters.” http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2008/05/09/tony-mowbray-no-plans-for-mass-clear-out-97319-20886811/ Fri, 09 May 2008 11:57:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2008/05/09/tony-mowbray-no-plans-for-mass-clear-out-97319-20886811/ TONY Mowbray has no plans for a mass clear-out as he prepares to freshen up his Albion squad for the Premier League assault. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/05/07/coronation-hampton-on-a-high-97319-20873157/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/05/07/coronation-hampton-on-a-high-97319-20873157/ HAMPTON Sports brought the curtain down on this season's Coronation League when they clinched the Alliance Two title at the expense of rivals Thurlestone. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2008/05/07/amir-khan-facing-a-tough-time-in-birmingham-97319-20873485/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2008/05/07/amir-khan-facing-a-tough-time-in-birmingham-97319-20873485/ AMIR Khan is coming to Birmingham on June 21 and he has been promised a rough ride - not from his opponent but his promoter Frank Warren. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-match-reports/2008/05/05/qpr-0-west-bromwich-albion-2-97319-20863666/ Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-match-reports/2008/05/05/qpr-0-west-bromwich-albion-2-97319-20863666/ SUPERSUB Do-Heon Kim and Superdad Chris Brunt gave the Superheroes a day to remember as Albion lifted their first title since 1920, writes CHRIS LEPKOWSKI. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/04/28/shed-the-pounds-without-losing-s-97319-20830023/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/04/28/shed-the-pounds-without-losing-s-97319-20830023/ WANT to cut the cost of keeping fit? http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2008/04/25/striking-accord-97319-20820170/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/motoring/2008/04/25/striking-accord-97319-20820170/ THE latest Accord from Honda takes the new model up-market in a big way. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/04/04/the-jam-announce-birmingham-date-97319-20718750/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/04/04/the-jam-announce-birmingham-date-97319-20718750/ FROM The Jam featuring Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, two-thirds of the original line-up of The Jam, have announced a 12-date UK tour, including a show at Birmingham Carling Academy on December 20. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-clubs/2008/03/28/dj-fergie-has-got-a-factory-job-97319-20686418/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-clubs/2008/03/28/dj-fergie-has-got-a-factory-job-97319-20686418/ TECHNO DJ Fergie is heading for Digbeth tomorrow for a one-off gig at the Custard Factory. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/letisha-and-charlene/2008/02/27/letisha-and-charlene-educational-awards-video-97319-20530587/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/letisha-and-charlene/2008/02/27/letisha-and-charlene-educational-awards-video-97319-20530587/ FIND out about the Letisha and Charlene Educational Awards which were established in the memory of Letisha Shakespeare and Charlene Thomas who were shot dead by gang members in a case of mistaken identity. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/elected-mayor/2007/10/03/the-elected-mayor-s-debate-petition-form-97319-19886995/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/elected-mayor/2007/10/03/the-elected-mayor-s-debate-petition-form-97319-19886995/ THE Birmingham Mail is campaigning for a referendum giving Birmingham people the chance to decide whether they want an elected mayor. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/05/12/david-gold-hurt-by-birmingham-city-fans-attacks-97319-20896310/ Mon, 12 May 2008 09:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/05/12/david-gold-hurt-by-birmingham-city-fans-attacks-97319-20896310/ DAVID Gold admitted he was 'distressed' by  fans turning on him and the board as Birmingham City were relegated yesterday. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/12/job-done-by-aston-villa-says-nigel-reo-coker-97319-20895942/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/12/job-done-by-aston-villa-says-nigel-reo-coker-97319-20895942/ GARETH Barry may have pointed to a Villa side on the up and up - but he kept his own future well and truly under wraps following the final day draw at West Ham. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/05/12/mick-mccarthy-wolves-will-do-it-my-way-97319-20895493/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/05/12/mick-mccarthy-wolves-will-do-it-my-way-97319-20895493/ MICK McCarthy today vowed to maintain his footballing principles as he set about improving Wolves’ goals output next season. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/12/birmingham-city-fans-down-but-not-out-97319-20896006/ Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/12/birmingham-city-fans-down-but-not-out-97319-20896006/ WE'RE down but we'll be back - that was the message today from defiant, loyal Bluenoses left bitterly disappointed by the club's relegation. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2008/05/09/loan-rangers-set-for-west-bromwich-albion-97319-20885880/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2008/05/09/loan-rangers-set-for-west-bromwich-albion-97319-20885880/ TONY Mowbray intends making full use of the loan system next season and may turn to the Premier League's big four in his search for possible signings. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/05/07/sandwell-lamp-is-burning-brightly-97319-20873158/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/05/07/sandwell-lamp-is-burning-brightly-97319-20873158/ LAMP Wanderers lifted the Sandwell League's ADP Plant Cup after giving Greets Green 8 Locks six of the best. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2008/05/07/wayne-elcock-at-centre-of-complaint-97319-20873478/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/2008/05/07/wayne-elcock-at-centre-of-complaint-97319-20873478/ THE Black Country camp of Darren McDermott have lodged a complaint that could see Brummie Wayne Elcock lose the right to defend his British middleweight title. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-match-reports/2008/05/04/qpr-0-west-bromwich-albion-2-97319-20861992/ Sun, 04 May 2008 17:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-match-reports/2008/05/04/qpr-0-west-bromwich-albion-2-97319-20861992/ WEST Bromwich Albion finally sealed promotion to the Barclays Premier League and claimed the Coca-Cola Championship title in the process after goals from Do-heon Kim and Chris Brunt secured victory at 10-man QPR. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/04/28/marina-helped-me-drop-2-dress-sizes-97319-20830019/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/04/28/marina-helped-me-drop-2-dress-sizes-97319-20830019/ THE CLIENT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/05/12/birmingham-city-punched-above-its-weight-says-alex-mcleish-97319-20896292/ Mon, 12 May 2008 09:52:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/05/12/birmingham-city-punched-above-its-weight-says-alex-mcleish-97319-20896292/ ALEX McLeish said he was proud of Birmingham City players for punching above their weight this season. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/12/nigel-reo-coker-and-olof-mellberg-did-aston-villa-proud-says-martin-o-neill-97319-20895788/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/12/nigel-reo-coker-and-olof-mellberg-did-aston-villa-proud-says-martin-o-neill-97319-20895788/ MARTIN O'Neill says Nigel Reo-Coker thrived against his old club and also praised Olof Mellberg for his farewell shirt gesture to Villa's travelling fans. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/12/tears-of-fans-as-birmingham-city-go-down-97319-20896005/ Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/12/tears-of-fans-as-birmingham-city-go-down-97319-20896005/ DESPITE the crushing disappointment of relegation, the mood among many Blues fans was one of defiance after watching their team demolish Blackburn Rovers 4-1 at a sunsoaked St Andrew's. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/05/09/gary-breen-released-by-mick-mccarthy-97319-20886560/ Fri, 09 May 2008 10:39:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2008/05/09/gary-breen-released-by-mick-mccarthy-97319-20886560/ SKIPPER Gary Breen has been released by Mick McCarthy as the Wolves boss kicked off the summer overhaul to his Molineux squad. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2008/05/09/hotline-is-buzzing-for-tony-mowbray-97319-20885876/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2008/05/09/hotline-is-buzzing-for-tony-mowbray-97319-20885876/ MANAGER Tony Mowbray today admitted his phone had not stopped ringing since Albion's promotion - mainly with agents touting their players around. http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/05/07/north-birmingham-scruffy-s-put-on-style-97319-20873161/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-non-league-football/2008/05/07/north-birmingham-scruffy-s-put-on-style-97319-20873161/ SCRUFFY Murphy's won the North Birmingham League Invitation Cup by eclipsing JC Lions 4-2. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/04/28/it-s-great-to-help-people-get-fitter-97319-20830016/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/04/28/it-s-great-to-help-people-get-fitter-97319-20830016/ THE TRAINER