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Suspect in court charged with murder of Birmingham man Oli Smith

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:21:00 GMT

A MAN is due to appear before magistrates today (THURSDAY) charged with the murder of Druids Heath man Oli Smith.

Kings Norton bar trainee is awarded Spirit Pub Company apprenticeship prize

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YOUNG bar worker Amanda Studdard has been presented with a pub company’s top apprenticeship award.

Druids Heath murder: Family pay tribute to victim Oli Smith

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:27:00 GMT

The family of Druids Heath murder victim Oli Smith, who was found with a fatal stab wound to the chest, today paid tribute to him.

Disabled Birmingham pensioner sparks family rift after getting young blind lover pregnant

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

PENSIONER Edward Taylor claims he has been kicked out of his family home because he made his 22-year-old blind lover pregnant.

Help support storytelling week in Perry Barr

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT

PERRY Locks Nursing Home and Amberley Court, in Perry Barr, need volunteers for Storytelling Week from January 28.

Kings Norton Ward Meeting

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

THE Kings Norton Ward Committee meeting will be held from 7pm on Thursday at St Paul’s School, Sisefield Road. Residents welcome to attend.

Well-known Brummies rally behind their beloved city after newspaper column mocks Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM’S planned high-speed rail link is set to give London a capital problem.

Haitan national in Kings Norton says homeland is still suffering from quake two years ago

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A HAITIAN father living in Birmingham said his homeland was still reeling from the devastating earthquake which struck two years ago today.

Ten ways to get in shape in Birmingham in 2012

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:25:00 GMT

THE beginning of the new year often means it's time to shed the pounds piled on during the festive season - and here's 10 ways to get back into shape here in Birmingham. We've compiled a handy list of health and fitness activities in the area so you can get cracking on starting the new year with a new you! 1. Get out and walk more! Birmingham is lucky enough to be surrounded by beautiful countryside and within the city itself are stunning parks. Make the most of them. Getting fit doesn't have to involve paying loads of money - fresh air is free! The Lickey Hills, Sutton Park and Cannock Chase are vast and stunning. Closer to home there are Woodgate Valley Country, Cannon Hill and Solihull's Brueton parks. 2. Get fit the army way. British Military Fitness (BMF) is now firmly established with lots of classes in Birmingham and Solihull. Using local parks, the Army physical training instructors put you through an hour-long bootcamp-style workout. But you don't have to be super-fit as every class has three groups: beginners, fairly fit and extremely fit. As well as exercising, you will also be outdoors with all the health advantages that brings. More details from the webiste www.britmilfit.com 3. Eat as nature intended. Farmers' markets are springing up all over the city and are filled with home-grown meat, eggs, vegetables and bread all from local farms. Studies have shown that eating unprocessed, naturally-produced food is better for you. In Birmingham, farmers' markets are at the following locations: City centre, at the top of New Street/Victoria Square - first and third Wednesday of the month Sutton Coldfield, Parade - second Friday. Harborne, High Street - second Saturday. Moseley, St Mary's Row - fourth Saturday. Kings Norton, Village Green - second Saturday. Kings Heath, ring 0121 443 4421 for details of locations - first Saturday. 4.Take advantage of being a Brummie. Birmingham City Council lets council taxpayers use its gyms and leisure centres free of charge during off-peak hours. The Be Active scheme was originally just in Ladywood as a way of getting deprived people to become healthier. But it became so popular it has now been extended city-wide. All you need to do to sign up is have proof you pay council tax to Birmingham. Details from the website www.birmingham.gov.uk/beactive. 5. Run a 5k race every week for free. ParkRun has been operating in Cannon Hill Park for several years now and is growing in popularity. You just sign up online and can turn up and take part in a 5k race free of charge every Saturday morning. Your times are recorded so you can how faster (or slower!) you are getting. Details from the website www.parkrun.org.uk 6. Go one better and sign up for a half marathon! The Bupa Great Birmingham Run is being held on October 21 for the fifth time. Last year was the biggest ever, with 15,000 people tackling the 13.1 mile course. With 10 months to train, you have no excuse! And running is the exercise which burns off the most calories. Register now at www.greatrun.org 7. Get on your bike. The Sky Ride, which has been in Birmingham in July for the last two years, has proved a huge hit with families. Once you've got a bike, cycling is free and really taking off in Birmingham. More and more cycle paths are being built and there are great opportunities for mountain biking in Sutton Coldfield. To find out more details about the Sky Ride visit the webside www.goskyride.com 8. Get your 30 a day. You don't have to live at the gym to stay trim. Experts say you only need to do 30 minutes exercise a day to keep in shape. This could

Navigation pub in Kings Norton wins reprieve

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:03:00 GMT