Birmingham Mail (England) back issues from February 2009:
Spotlight is shining on kids' talent; FESTIVAL: Young eager to trade, research finds.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Christina Savvas HUNDREDS of schools in Birmingham are set to take part in a national festival which aims to showcase talent in young people. The second year of the national youth festival, Shine, will take place between July 6 and 10. To mark ...
Monique set for Canada fly.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Tony Collins A MIDLAND schoolgirl is taking to the skies by swopping her classroom for the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Sixth form student Monique Ray, 18, a pupil at The Royal Wolverhampton School, has been awarded a place on the International Air Cadet ...
Ripper riddle re-told; TV Choice Whitechapel (ITV1 Central, 9pm).(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... THE last time we saw Rupert Penry-Jones, he was starring in the BBC's lavish but lacklustre adaptation of John Buchan's The 39 Steps during the Christmas period. With a bit of luck, this offering will be a whole lot better than that. It's certainly a promising drama, set in the ...
Next Doctor Who in investigative drama; Moses Jones (BBC2, 9pm).(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... IF YOU saw the stunning one-off drama Blue/Orange, you'll know what a massive talent Shaun Parkes is. If you didn't, brace yourself for this breathtaking new series, in which the rising star enjoys his first leading role. He plays the eponymous detective, drafted in from ...
Soap Watch.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Coronation Street Carla is disturbed by Maria's claims that Tony paid a hit-man to kill Liam and decides to confront her husband about the marks around Jed's neck. Tina feels guilty for lying to the police, Janice announces she would like to train as a nurse and ...
Pick of the day.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... BBC1 Panorama (8.30pm) John Sweeney questions whether the super-rich should be allowed to deposit their money in tax havens such as Liechtenstein, Jersey and the Cayman Islands while less well-off members of the public struggle in the current economic climate. ...
Valentine's treats for your loved one; Shopping Love shopping As romance is set to grip the nation, Birmingham Mail Consumer Editor Emma McKinney goes in search of top gifts, whatever your budget, from major high street retailers to the city's independent stores.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: Emma McKinney FEBRUARY 14 is the one day of the year when even the most unromantic among us open up our hearts that little bit more. It's the day when people show their affection for their loved ones by sending cards, gifts, flowers or chocolates with messages ...
Where does Valentine's originate?(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... The day gets its name from St Valentine, a priest from Rome in the third century AD. At the time, Emperor Claudius II had banned marriage because he thought married men were bad soldiers. Valentine arranged marriages in secret. When Claudius found out, Valentine was sentenced to ...
Tried And Tested; Budget bubble bath.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: Diane Parkes Johnson's 2 in 1 Moisturising Bath Foam (400ml, pounds 1.95) Gentle slightly floral fragrance and kind on the skin although it falls a bit short of its claim to be as hydrating as moisturiser. The most expensive of the group. ***** ...
You'll Love.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: Diane Parkes Avon's new Big Colour eye pencils are two in one, with shade ...
We Love.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: Diane Parkes Korres Wild Rose range has been one of the company's best-sellers and it has now been incorporated into a new range of ...
Treat Yourself.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: Diane Parkes Pop your favourite fragrance into your handbag thanks ...
Budget v Blow It.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: Diane Parkes BUDGET Guys can return to nature with Lynx's new Instinct Body Spray for pounds 2.79. ...
Floral tributes to springtime; Bags Of Style.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Lisa Piddington Lisa Piddington is web editor of stylebirmingham.com, a website dedicated to Brum style and fashion. CAPTION(S): 1: These fun and funky earrings are from the Red Herring diffusion range at Debenhams and are guaranteed to brighten ...
Bag a bargain for spring; FASHION: Create your own recession-busting wardrobe.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... WANT to know the secret of success this spring? Become style savvy by hunting down the best bargains on the high street. We've trawled the stores to bring you a recession-busting new wardrobe that still looks sensational. With jeans for pounds 20, shoes ...
Street Style; EMMA HICKLIN.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... 16, student from Leicestershire How would you describe your style? "I just like to be comfortable in what I wear. I don't really know how to describe what I wear." Where do you like to shop? "I like Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Warehouse." How ...
Stud Marks: Long ball is no joke at Walsall.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... PAUL Boertien, Rhys Weston, Anthony Gerrard and Dwayne Mattis can expect to be carpeted by Walsall this week. All four were excellent in the Saddlers' 1-0 win over Leeds United. They led the way in a fine team effort, which deservedly harvested three points against a ...
Stud Marks: McLeish is left out in the cold.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... IF THE miserable 2-0 defeat to Blackpool wasn't enough to frustrate Blues boss Alex McLeish, then what happened during the postmatch press conference probably was. Due to Blackpool's lack of press facilities, McLeish had to conduct his post-mortem to the assembled media ...
Stud Marks: Giles' big bet.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... ASHLEY Giles, his son Anders and daughter Tilly, are all big Baggies fans, so are willing Tony Mowbray's side to dig themselves out of relegation trouble. But the Bears' director of cricket now has an extra reason for wishing Albion all the best - he has put Betfair's money ...
Stud Marks: Musical genes pass Leon by.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... PERHAPS it's the influence of his X Factor finalist auntie or being close to the roots of Handsworth's Musical Youth which inspired him. Even so, we're still not sure what prompted Leon Barnett to perform 'Pass the Dutchie' in his mate's living room. And, more to the point, ...
Stud Marks: McCarthy is in fine fettle.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy had members of the Midland media in stitches at his press conference prior to Saturday's 3-1 win over Watford as he revealed his very own website for disgruntled supporters. Theamiable Yorkshireman was debating why some fans were critical of the club's ...
Stud Marks: Bring back Flag days.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... BLUES fans of a certain vintage will find a few colourful memories evoked when they open the winter edition of 'Backpass' football magazine. The sixth edition of the retro mag throws up the usual array of fascinating nuggets from previous decades - and Blues take top billing in ...
Stud Marks: Brady savaging scares Robbie.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... IT'S official - Robbie Savage is afraid of girls. Karren Brady says so herself. In her national newspaper diary column, she recounted a story from the game against Savage's Derby County on Tuesday. "Robbie Savage and I have previous," she wrote. "I fell ...
Stud Marks: A sweet treat for Mowbray.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... ALBION'S search for a sponsor is over. Or at least it would be if choc-oholic Tony Mowbray had his way. The Baggies boss was brought his now-customary cup of tea and chocolate by the club's press officer at the start of his weekly pre-match press conference. With ...
Stud Marks: Nigel's car's a bit too smart!(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... STUD Marks is more used to headlines than headlamps so it was no surprise that we were completely in the dark at Bodymoor Heath the other day. In what was intended as a generous act of good citizenship, we pointed out to Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker that he ...
Changes likely for replay.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... MANAGER Martin O'Neill will field a weakened team for Wednesday's FA Cup replay against Doncaster - despite re-affirming his respect for the competition. O'Neill will definitely rest Brad Friedel to bring in understudy Brad Guzan and he has hinted at making other changes for the ...
Wolves driving on towards the Prem; CHAMPIONSHIP: Quashie dropped after car trouble makes him late but...(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Lisa Smith WOLVES 3 WATFORD 1 MIDFIELDER Nigel Quashie may have been absent after turning up late with car trouble, but there was no danger of the wheels coming off Wolves' promotion bandwagon as Mick McCarthy's side coasted to victory over ...
Sylvan: We needed that.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... WOLVES hot-shot Sylvan Ebanks-Blake notched his 17th goal of the season to guide his side to victory and immediately admitted: "We needed that." The 22-year-old striker hit the back of the net in the first half and then, after Andy Keogh had extended Wolves' lead, helped set up ...
Troy puts joy back on the menu again; LEAGUE ONE: Walsall serve up an excellent performance for the fans.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Brian Halford WALSALL 1 LEEDS 0 CHRIS Hutchings and Martin O'Connor were both quick to stress that this is just one result. One win - that's all. Just three points. Nothing to get carried away about. Well, chaps, that's ...
Praise for team effort.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... MARTIN O'Connor saluted a "real team effort" after Walsall beat Leeds for the first time in 14 attempts in senior football stretching back to 1961. Troy Deeney's seventh-minute goal was decisive but it was the steely way the Saddlers protected their lead that delighted the ...
Phillips stays ahead of game; CHAMPIONSHIP: SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1 BLUES 1 Eck's new forward-thinking tactics are starting to work.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Colin Tattum WHILST all the concern, debate and speculation has raged over the acquisition of a centre-half, it's almost been forgotten the shift in emphasis that Alex McLeish has been trying to engender. It's as much at the top end of the pitch as the back ...
Duo praised by boss.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... KEITH Fahey's contribution was saluted by Alex McLeish - and so was Lee Carsley's reaction when making way for the rookie. With Blues trailing 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday, the manager brought off his captain in the 73rd minute and detailed Fahey to help push the side forward in ...
McLeish: We deserved draw.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... ALEX McLeish said it would have been a 'travesty' had Blues not returned from Sheffield Wednesday with their fair dues. And he said Kevin Phillips, who plundered the dramatic equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time, was never going to be substituted with the team going ...
New signings make fast start at Yeltz; BRITISH GAS BUSINESS PREMIER.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... NEW signings Linton Murray and Davion Hamilton made an immediate goalscoring impact to help fourth-placed Halesowen claim a 2-1 win at home to Bedford. Murray, signed from Maidenhead, and Hamilton, who has returned from Evesham United, were among another three new faces in ...
New boy Marvin's a marvel for Reds; BLUE SQUARE NORTH.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... MARVIN Robinson and Ryan Beswick opened their goalscoring accounts for Redditch United to seal a vital 2-1 win at fellow strugglers Hyde United. The battling Reds, who included newcomer Simon Weaver, had fallen behind on Tameside but the three points - their first league win ...
Yates glad to still be in hat; NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Harriers facing a tough replay FA TROPHY.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Colin Stoner MARK Yates insisted he was just happy to see Kidderminster Harriers in the hat for today's quarter-final draw after their 1-1 stalemate against York City. Despite creating plenty of chances, Harriers were facing an exit after Adam Boyes had ...
Lockmen have six appeal; UNIBOND LEAGUE.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... DANNY McGhee scored twice as Willenhall Town hammered Shepshed Dynamo 6-1 to record their biggest win of the UniBond One South season. Goals from Rory May and Lee Chilton put the Lockmen 2-0 ahead at half-time at Noose Lane and McGhee and Scott Stevenson increased the advantage ...
Leamington rocked as brakes put on leaders; BRITISH GAS BUSINESS MIDLAND.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... LEAMINGTON'S proud unbeaten 24-game run was left in ruins after the table-toppers conceded four first-half goals in a 5-3 home defeat to AFC Sudbury. The Brakes were left shellshocked by half-time after goals from Piers Wixon (2), Richard Howell and Gareth Heath put the visitors ...
Bobby Dazzlers.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: Compiled by Bob Brown SOCCER SIX 1. Which club is managed by Kenny Jackett? 2. Give the current club of Jens Lehmann. 3. In which year will the Champions League final be staged at Wembley? 4. From which club did Saloman Kalou ...
Last action hero.(Sport)
Feb 02, 2009 ... SHEFF WED 1 BLUES 1 KEVIN Phillips points towards the Blues' faithful after heading a stoppage-time equaliser against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Phillips, pictured with team-mate Lee Bowyer, stole in at the far post in the 93rd minute to nod ...
Style File.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Up close and personal BOOTS has teamed up with Vichy and La Roche-Posay to launch a series of skincare centres in larger stores. Skin-health experts will be on hand for free one-to-one consultations looking at all aspects of skincare including lines and sun damage. ...
Home in on a hint of sweet romance; Home Style With Valentine's Day approaching, Birmingham Mail Consumer Editor emma mckinney goes in search of ways to make your home more romantic for a special night in.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: EMMA McKINNEY IF you're taking your first steps into a relationship, be careful to use a light touch with those romantic home gestures - a room dripping with hearts could be too heavy at this stage. Drop tiny hints about your feelings by popping a cushion ...
Gadgets OfTheWeek.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... COFFEE MAKERS With the average worker spending pounds 500 a year buying coffee from high street retailers, why not invest in a machine that will make it for you and save you some cash too. Cracking Cappuccinos DeLonghi EC330, pounds 87.86 from ...
Handy Hints; Homeserve.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By John Hancock JOHN HANCOCK from HomeServe returns with more handy hints to help Birmingham Mail readers to tackle all those niggling home care and DIY problems. This week's handy hints: Tight screws - Screws can sometimes become very tightly ...
Most Wanted.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... FEELING the pinch? This pretty beaded purse won't break the bank and is a perfect pay day purchase. It's also your chance to help fight poverty through ...
Website Of The Week; www.Quidco.com.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... A cash back website that can save you hundreds of pounds. When you buy something from one of 1,200 online shops, you receive a percentage of the price back. Normally, a site such as Google receives a referral fee. ...
FILM OF THE DAY; Casino Royale (Sky Movies Action/Thriller, 9.00pm).(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... The James Bond series gets a tough and gritty reboot, with Daniel Craig taking over as 007. The secret agent is on the trail of Le ...
PICK OF THE DAY; Live Football League (Sky Sports 1, 7.30pm).(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... This evening's League Two encounter between Bradford City and Darlington comes from Valley Parade, as two of the promotion contenders face each other. The Quakers were celebrating an injury-time victory when the teams met at the Darlington Arena in October, which came courtesy of a rare ...
CATCH THE ACTION.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Live Cycling (Eurosport, 12.00pm) The second stage of the Tour of Qatar, a 134km journey from Khalifa Stadium to Al Khor Corniche. This was the first individual stage of the tour, and the riders were keen to open up an early advantage after yesterday's team ...
SCHOOLS ARE SNOWED OUT; ...And it's going to get worse!(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Mark Cowan and Christina Savvas MORE than 100 schools across Birmingham and the Black Country were forced to close today as the West Midlands faced a white-out. Icy winds and heavy snow rolled in from the freezing wastes of Russia leaving Birmingham ...
Celebrating the Chinese way... FESTIVAL: Colourful scenes mark the beginning of the year of the Ox.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Alison Dayani IT was a firecracker of a celebration as Birmingham hosted a street party to welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Ox. More than 4,500 revellers took part in the festivities throughout yesterday afternoon around the Arcadian Centre, in Hurst ...
35 jobs go as car parts firm closes.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Jon Griffin ANOTHER 35 manufacturing jobs have been lost in Birmingham following the collapse after nearly 45 years of a pounds 5 million turnover supplier to the automotive sector. Tim Ball and Steve Wood of international accountancy firm Mazars have been ...
Looking for a job? Tell us your stories.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... IF you have lost your job through the credit crunch, then the BirminghamMail wants to talk to you. We will be profiling people who have suddenly found themselves out of work and featuring their stories as they go through the highs and lows of searching for a new job. Those ...
The World: Ryanair dips into red.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... LOW cost airline Ryanair today said it had swung into the red with third-quarter losses of 101.5 million euros (pounds 90.3 million), but raised full-year profit expectations over recent plunging fuel costs. ...
The World: Jade's Euro joy.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... SINGING hopeful Jade Ewen, 21, is celebrating after being chosen to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest. She won a public vote in the ...
The World: Bomber kills 19.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... A SUICIDE bomber detonated his explosives inside a police training centre in southern Afghanistan today, killing 19 officers and wounding at least 20, a police chief said. ...
The World: Octuplets rap.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... THE woman who gave birth to octuplets conceived all 14 of her children through in vitro fertilisation, is not married and has been obsessed with having children since she ...
Quiz Of The Day; The World.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... 1. The Government has confirmed plans to impose a 15% limit on what type of recruit serving in three army units? 2. Which pop singer was photographed leaving a cycle shop in Swindon on his return to Britain? 3. What car registration was bought at auction for pounds ...
Star Birthdays; The World.(Features)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Sir Norman Fowler, politician, 71; Sir David Jason, actor, 69; Graham Nash, singer, 67; Andrew Davis, conductor, 65; Farrah ...
Refinery row rumbling on; STRIKES: Gordon Brown condemns 'wildcat' walkouts.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By James Tapsfield GORDON Brown today condemned wildcat strikes as indefensible amid frantic efforts to prevent the row over the use of foreign labour escalating into mass industrial action. The Prime Minister said he recognised people were "worried" about ...
Protesters scuffle with police.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... PRO-TIBETAN protesters scuffled with police as Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived at the Chinese Embassy in London. Police said that five males were arrested for public order offences after trying to push past officers to get to the doors of the building. Protesters ...
Swim ace sorry for drug pipe.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... RECORD-breaking Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has apologised after he was pictured with the type of pipe used for smoking cannabis. The 23-year-old American, the most decorated medallist in Olympic history, was pictured holding a "bong". Although the swimmer, who won ...
Today is top 'sickie' day.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... TODAY is officially National Sickie Day, according to new research. A combination of post Christmas blues, the miserable weather and growing economic gloom will prompt more people to call in sick today than any other day of the year, a survey from Friends Provident revealed. ...
Passengers hurt as bus roof sliced off; CRASH: Emergency crews 'astonished' that the injuries are not more serious.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Byline: By Christina Savvas PASSENGERS were forced to dive for cover when a double decker bus ploughed into a bridge which sliced off the roof. Ambulance staff were "astonished" that the 21 passengers were not more seriously injured after the Travel West Midlands bus ...
Coffee shop hit by flood.(News)
Feb 02, 2009 ... A CITY centre coffee house is expected to remain closed today after it suffered a flood. A West Midlands fire crew spent yesterday evening pumping out about seven feet of water from the basement of Costa Coffee in Brindley Place. ...