Birmingham Mail (England) back issues from November 2008:
Stabbed and left for dead; Man victim of city centre attack by teenage robbers.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Mark Cowan THIS was the horrific moment an innocent reveller was stabbed by two teenage thugs who tried to rob him in the heart of Birmingham city centre. The 28-year-old was knifed in the side by a 17-year-old girl as he headed home ...
Eleanor is as good as gold; SPORT: Civic reception in honour of Olympic swimmer.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Gurdip Thandi MIDLAND golden girl Eleanor Simmonds was treated to a special civic reception in her hometown to celebrate her success in the Paralympic Games. The 13-year-old Walsall-born swimmer was presented with a cutglass trophy and bunch of flowers by ...
pounds 3m for blaze probe.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THE Home Office is to provide pounds 3 million towards the cost of an investigation into a Midland warehouse blaze that claimed the lives of four firefighters. The money from central funds will contribute to the bill for the ongoing investigation into the devastating fire at a ...
Fall from platform kills man.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Cillian O'Brien A MIDDLE-aged man was killed after falling in front of a train in the Midlands. Horrified onlookers witnessed him step from the platform at Tamworth's Wilnecote station just after 9am yesterday. The man was identified from his ...
As soon as I saw the knife I thought I was going to die; STAB ATTACK: Victim recalls the 'most frightening' moment of his life.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Mark Cowan CRIME CORRESPONDANT TWO teenage thugs were today behind bars for this sickening stab attack on a defenceless man in the heart of Birmingham city centre. The 17-year-old girl stabbed a knife into her helpless victim's back as she and an accomplice ...
Lyndsey's dream is a red-hot KO.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A MidlAnd firefighter is hoping to prove too hot to handle when she fights for a world women's boxing title in Canada. Lyndsey Scragg, from Wolverhampton's Fallings Park fire station's green watch, will take on Jelena Mrdjenovich in Edmonton for the Women's WBC World Super ...
Hotel guests see the light.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A BIRMINGHAM hotel is one of the first in the country to trial new light therapy alarm clocks to combat depressive Seasonal Affective disorder. Guests at the Holiday inn in lionel Street will be able to lift their mood during a stay there over the dark winter months. ...
The World: Killer's DNA found.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... POLICE investigating the murder of a teenager 25 years ago said they were "pleased" with the public's response after they revealed they had the killer's DNA. Detectives on the Colette Aram murder inquiry received ...
The World: Violence report.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... DOMESTIC violence accounts for one in six of all reported violent attacks, a Home Office report revealed today. The annual ...
Baggies are on red alert.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THERE will be a slightly new look to the famous blue and white stripes of West Bromwich Albion as the club lends its support to this year's Poppy Appeal. The shirts worn by the players in today's home game against Blackburn Rovers will feature the Royal British Legion's red ...
Concern grows for missing man.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... POLICE have issued an urgent appeal for help in tracing a man who has been missing for almost a week. Mark William Price was last seen in the Kettle brook area of Tamworth last Sunday, by his family. Police are increasingly concerned for the safety and welfare of Mr ...
Attempted kidnap.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A WOMAN has been arrested after trying to snatch a toddler from his mum. The 18-year-old was pushing her 18-month-old son along Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding, at 8pm on Wednesday, when they were approached by a woman. She ...
Life ban on 'cruel' farm; COURT: City family admit neglecting horses.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nick McCarthy A FAMILY of city farmers has been banned from keeping animals for life after inflicting months of suffering on two horses. The RSPCA brought the case against three members of the Wain family, of Canwell Gate Farm, London Road, Sutton ...
Bard-gain for visitors.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THE Midlands' most popular tourist area is doing its bit to help visitors during the credit crunch. Shakespeare Country, which is responsible for tourism in Stratford-upon- Avon, is scrapping the pounds 3 it charges visitors to find and book accommodation for them. ...
Airport drive offer for city.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... BIRMINGHAM holidaymakers are being offered a door to door driving service to Heathrow for less than pounds 100. Silverline ...
Suburban anger at bid for lapdancing; CAMPAIGN: Families in protest over wine bar's 'seedy' plans for dancing girls.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Edward Chadwick LAPDANCING will soon be on the menu at a wine bar in leafy Sutton Coldfield if plans to open a racy joint can overcome outrage among locals. Flints owner Deidre O'Rourke wants to turn the pub in to a members only adult club called Pussy ...
Zen is taking root.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A BACK garden in Birmingham has been transformed into a Zen-style haven of peace and meditation, thanks to a martial arts guru. Hari Singh Dhesy originally tried to create his Oriental paradise at Walsall Road allotments, in Perry Barr. The idea of a Chinese-style ...
Blitz sees crime levels plummet.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... AN autumn blitz on crime across parts of Birmingham has seen levels of offences and anti-social behaviour plummet. The operation was launched by Queen's Road police in Aston at the beginning of October to stem a traditional rise in crime normally seen at the start of the year. ...
Bright idea by DIY superstore.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A DIY store is holding a "lightbulb amnesty" this weekend. Anyone who takes a traditional bulb into a B&Q store ...
pounds 100m debts boss death still a riddle; INQUEST: Text sackings ex-tycoon in fatal car crash 'suffered depression'.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Jon Griffin A DISGRACED tycoon who sacked 130 Birmingham workers by text message suffered depression after his company folded with debts of pounds 100 million, an inquest heard. Mark Langford, former managing director of the ill-fated Accident Group, died ...
Camp in protest at crisis.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Edward Chadwick BIRMINGHAM'S housing crisis is being highlighted by an outdoor camp set up by campaigners. Members of the Justice Not Crisis group say the council should do more to ensure that more rented properties are included in new developments and ...
Have your pilgrimage questions answered.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... BIRMINGHAM Muslims planning on going on a pilgrimage to Mecca can get any questions answered. A ...
Strictly favourites waltzing into Brum.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... TWO of the favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing have been added to the live tour of the show. Cherie Lunghi and Tom ...
Heartache behind Santa costumes; CHALLENGE: Family on an emotional run in memory of tragic son.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Harriet Alexander LACING up their trainers ahead of Birmingham's Santa Jog, Cliff Cox and his family are preparing for an emotional journey. The tireless fundraising family donned their festive outfits to launch the British Heart Foundation event and plan ...
'Unruly' kids sent to teen boot camp; REVIEW Hope Springs BIRMINGHAM REP.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: PAUL MARSTON THIS Richard Conlon play creates a thought provoking evening at a time when the behaviour of teenagers seems to hit the headlines on a daily basis. It is set on an island where a grim-looking correctional facility for children. The ...
Our Say; BIRMINGHAM Mail.(Leaders)
Nov 01, 2008 ... PERHAPS we should not be shocked by the CCTV images of a man suffering a series of knife wounds after he was accosted as he innocently went about his business in a busy part of Birmingham. But there is no doubting the impact of the pictures showing the vicious attack on the ...
Letter: Your Say - Cerys is the real injustice.(Letters)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Darren Murphy DAYS of coverage in the national press, public outrage, questions asked in parliament - this you may think was the reaction to the news in the Mail on October 29 that Antonio Boparan, who maimed little Cerys Edwards and sentenced her parents to a life-time ...
Letter: Your Say - A great day.(Letters)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bob Meanley JUST a note to say many thanks for the splendid feature regarding our open day which you included in the Mail on October 24. ...
Letter: Your Say - Smack sense.(Letters)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: V Greaves THE Mail on October 9 reports that at last the Government has not supported a move to forbid parents smacking their children. The abolition of it in schools, or anywhere else, has been responsible for the very bad behaviour of many children, some as ...
Letter: Your Say - Airport fall-out.(Letters)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Felicity Norman JOHN Hemming MP (Lib Dem, Yardley), Chairman of the Parliamentary Group on Peak Oil, attacked the Government over its plans for aviation growth when speaking on Radio Four's You and Yours recently. Where does this leave his relations with ...
Letter: Your Say - Leaf time.(Letters)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Barbara Marshall IT'S THE time for sweeping leaves again. Leaves make a really good mulch, so spread them around the shrubs in the garden where they will nourish the soil too. Another way of using the leaves is to fill a large plastic bag, ...
Remember When? 2004.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... IN 2004, George W Bush won a second term as president of the United States, beating his Democratic rival, John Kerry, by a comfortable margin. Mr Bush's victory was announced after Mr Kerry phoned him at the White House to admit defeat. In a four-minute conversation, ...
From The Forum; Your views on fingerprint scanners. Have your say by visiting www.birminghammailnet/forums.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... EVERY police force in the UK is to be equipped with mobile fingerprint scanners - handheld devices that allow police to carry out identity checks on people in the street. Is this good or bad? It seems pretty close to having a barcode tattoo. BLUEMAX THAT'S ...
Letter: Your Say - So caring.(Letters)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Brewer I WOULD like to thank Sandra, Eve and all the staff, with a special mention for the auxiliary nurses for the wonderful care and kindness they showed my dear mum Jean during her ...
Letter: Your Say - Immoral tax.(Letters)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Roger Parkin ROB Pocock's letter on October 1 is once again on the wrong side of the argument, this time with his advocacy of inheritance tax. This tax is immoral because the state should have no extra claim on your assets by virtue of the fact that you have the ...
Tot 'lost nose and cheek in mauling' COURT: Owner of terriers pleads guilty over horror attack on boy playing.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nick McCarthy A MAN has pleaded guilty to losing control of two terriers who mauled a three-year-old boy. John Mackay, 50, of Marlene Croft, Chelmsley Wood, admitted two counts of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place and ...
Charity cash boost for air ambulance.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A VITAL life-saving service has been handed a huge pounds 30,000 cash boost. Midland Expressway, the firm behind the M6 Toll road, has donated the cash to the County Air Ambulance, based in Weeford, Staffordshire. It has also pledged to sponsor County Air Ambulance ...
Jab offer is not to be sneezed at.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Alison Dayani HEALTH bosses have stepped up a campaign urging pensioners and diabetes and heart patients across the region to get a free flu jab. Chiefs say that the jab against the flu virus is even more important, following the coldest October since the ...
BOOKS.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ALL BALLS AND GLITTER by Craig Revel Horwood (Michael O'Mara pounds 18.99) VERDICT: ***** THE Strictly Come Dancing judge has become known as the 'Mr Nasty' of the television series but here he aims to show his cuddly side. Taking us right back to his ...
Closing of a chapter for Katie; Reviews.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ALBUMS KATIE MELUA The Katie Melua Collection VERDICT: ***** KATIE'S greatest hits collection marks the end to the first chapter of the 24-year-old's five-year singer/songwriting career alongside manager and now ex-collaborator Mike Batt. The ...
TOP10.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... SINGLES X Factor Finalists ... Hero 2. Girls Aloud ...The Promise 3. Pink ... So What 4. Guru Josh Project ... Infinity 2008 5. Kings Of Leon ... Sex On Fire 6. Katy Perry ... Hot n Cold 7. Saturdays ... Up 8. Kanye West ... Love Lockdown 9. Razorlight ... Wire To Wire 10. Jennifer ...
Koren's Sloven it with Baggies; National rivalries spice up dressing room.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Chris Lepkowski OUR MAN AT ALBION ROBERT Koren believes skippering Slovenia will bring the best out of him at club level - even though the battle to reach the World Cup may split the Albion dressing room. The Baggies midfielder recently assumed the armband ...
O'Neill is hot for Scots in top flight; VILLA NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... MARTIN O'Neill admits he wants to see his former club Celtic playing against England's finest in the Premier League. O'Neill (pictured) managed Celtic until he stepped down for personal reasons and knows they are one of the biggest clubs in the world. There has long ...
Carew has had a Rocket - boss; VILLA NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nick Davis MARTIN O'Neill insists the effects of the John Carew controversy last week could have been much more serious had Villa lost at Wigan. O'Neill fined Carew after it emerged he was at a late-night bar less than 24 hours before the UEFA Cup group ...
We're confident - not arrogant; VILLA NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... BRAD Friedel insists Villa will go into every game with confidence this season - but never arrogance. Villa head for Newcastle on Monday night to take on a side in turmoil this season. Tuesday's win over Albion stopped the rot at St James' Park, though, and seasoned ...
Seven would be magnificent; BLUES NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Colin Tattum OUR MAN AT BLUES CHAMPIONSHIP teams should be brought into line with those in the Premier League and be allowed to choose from seven substitutes. That's the view of Alex McLeish, who argued the unique demands of the division put too hefty a ...
Franck can see a future with Blues; BLUES NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... FRANCK Queudrue has revealed that he would happily extend his stay at Blues. He is back in the team and back in co-owner David Sullivan's good books after the notorious 'pile of rubbish' rant, and Queudrue's subsequent no-show for pre-season training. It looked bleak ...
Cameron is McLeish's Mr Versatile; BLUES NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ALEX McLeish has saluted his flexible friend Cameron Jerome. In the absence of Quincy and James McFadden, Jerome was again asked to start on the flank for Crystal Palace's visit. He did so well on the left he kept his place for the Sheffield Wednesday game, and ...
Corrigan reckons Daniels is magic; ALBION NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... LUKE Daniels has been given a glowing endorsement by Albion's goalkeeping coach Joe Corrigan. The young goalkeeper is currently on loan at Shrewsbury Town enjoying a decent run of form. Daniels has missed recent games due to a thigh strain but should be back in ...
Peace standing by director role; ALBION NEWS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Chris Lepkowski OUR MAN AT ALBION DIRECTORS of football are a bit like continental breakfasts. Our foreign footballing friends may enjoy a warm croissant buttered by a sporting and technical director, but when it comes to Blighty we prefer a no-nonsense ...
Cricket: James is odd man out in gold rush; SPORTS ROUND-UP.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Richard Gibson in Antigua JAMES Anderson is England's high-profile omission from today's EUR20million showdown with the Stanford Superstars. Anderson has been a permanent fixture in England's limited-overs team for the past 13 months but was left out to ...
Cricket: We won't rush with Woakes; SPORTS ROUND-UP WARWICKSHIRE: Giles plans long future for seam prospect.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Brian Halford CHRIS Woakes will need "careful looking after" in the months and years ahead to ensure his abundant talent flourishes properly, Ashley Giles insisted today. As Warwickshire's director of cricket and also an England selector, Giles will have a ...
Golf: Jimenez hopes drowned; SPORTS ROUND-UP.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Mark Garrod in Valderrama THE European Order of Merit race looks to be down to three players after Miguel Angel Jimenez came a real cropper in the rain-hit Volvo Masters at Valderrama yesterday. Needing to win the tournament to have a chance of the money list ...
Rugby League: Smith urges England to attack Aussies; SPORTS ROUND-UP.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ian Laybourn in Melbourne ENGLAND coach Tony Smith will tell his players not to curb their natural attacking instincts in tomorrow's World Cup showdown with Australia at Telstra Dome. The Kangaroos have acknowledged the strength of England's pack, and coach ...
Lawn Tennis: Murray: I deserved to lose.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ANDY Murray admitted he was beaten by the better man after seeing his 14-match winning streak ended by David Nalbandian in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters yesterday. Murray has played the best tennis of his life recently but came up short against the reigning champion, ...
End of the road beckons for Coulthard.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... DAVID Coulthard will attempt to hold back the tears tomorrow when he bids a fond farewell to his Formula One career. The Brazilian Grand Prix will be the 246th and final race of a 15-season journey which has seen him win 13 grands prix, claim 12 poles and 18 fastest laps. ...
Motor Racing: Hamilton inspired by Brazil's legend; F1 SHOWDOWN: Brit aims to emulate hero Senna with Grand Prix title glory MOTORSPORT.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ian Parkes in Sao Paulo LEWIS Hamilton's intention is to make his hero Ayrton Senna proud this weekend. Hamilton missed out on his initial chance in last year's Brazilian Grand Prix after cracking under the pressure brought to bear at the end of a tumultuous ...
Aussies hit back; SPORTS ROUND-UP.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CRICKET: Battling half-centuries from Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey put Australia within striking distance of averting the follow-on in the third Border-Gavaskar Test against India in Delhi yesterday. Ponting pieced together a gritty 87 after ...
Mikko in charge; SPORTS ROUND-UP.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... RALLYING: Finland's Mikko Hirvonen took control of a chaotic first day in the Japan Rally yesterday after a serious crash involving Ford driver Francois Duval. Frenchman Sebastien Loeb, who can secure his fifth world title in succession with a podium finish, avoided trouble to ...
Paula's challenge; SPORTS ROUND-UP.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ATHLETICS: Paula Radcliffe is relishing the chance to compete in one of the strongest fields ever assembled when she defends her title in the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday. Radcliffe, 34, will bid to bounce back from Olympic marathon disappointment in Beijing nine weeks ...
Little Aston left Allis in wonderland; Fairway FOCUS.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: PETER RICKETTS The year was 1954 and the ample figure of Bobby Locke, four times Open Champion, was striding the fairways of Little Aston like a king surveying his realm - and I followed in his wake among a large crowd of fellow worshippers. It is my earliest ...
Darts: Return to winning ways for the Argus.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Ken Herbert The Sports Argus Charity darts squad returned to winning ways but it was a close last game success against a determined effort from the Astwood Bank League who completed a fine evening raising pounds 1,431 for charity. It was a magnificent ...
Speedway: Drury to announce signing at awards.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nigel Pearson BIRMINGHAM fans attending tonight's end-of-season awards night at Villa Park will be given news of the club's first signing for next season. Perry Barr chief Graham Drury has been in talks with a rider this week and a deal is certain to be ...
Question is whether Villa can maintain their excellent form; Weekend Wager SPORTS ROUND-UP.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Charlie McCann AN EXCELLENT week for Villa with six points, seven goals and fourth place in the Premiership table. But can Martin O'Neill's side maintain their Champions League challenge? Arsenal's defensive vulnerability manifested itself again at ...
Bobby Dazzlers.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... SOCCER SIX 1. Which club is managed by Jim Gannon? 2. In which nation do MSK Zilina play? 3. How many home Premier League games did Chelsea remain undefeated before losing to Liverpool? 4. Which Italian club beat Tottenham in their opening UEFA ...