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Golf: A Lotta birdies
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 71 words;
GOLF: Sweden's Lotta Wahlin extended her overnight lead to seven shots after a second successive round of 71 at the Garanti American Express Turkish Ladies Open. Wahlin fired four birdies and two bogeys on the tough course at National Golf Club in Belek, Antalya yesterday, to leave her rivals
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Moterraceing: Bayliss is denied
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 101 words;
MOTORSPORT: Two-time World Super bike champion Troy Bayliss was denied the fastest time in the first round of qualifying for the Monza round of the series by Suzuki's Max Neukirchner. The German posted a time of one minute 45.990 seconds to finish ahead of Australian Bayliss of Ducati Xerox, who
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Hot Scot is not a passing 'Fad'
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; Colin Tattum; 382 words;
JAMES McFadden is Alex McLeish's kind of player. And even if Blues are in the Championship next season, he has to stay, said the Blues boss. And there's every likelihood of that. McLeish was heartened by Blues' pounds 5 million striker revealing that he had no intention of jumping ship if Blues
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McLeish in for the long haul
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 191 words;
ALEX McLeish gave a blank look to his inquisitor. The question had just been asked about his future. "What are the terms of your contract if you are relegated? Will you leave?" "Blues fans should know I'm here for the long-haul," McLeish retorted after his pointed pause. "I'd like to think I can
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Fine lines have cost us
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 223 words;
STEPHEN Kelly has admitted that Blues will look back in anguish on this season, whatever happens tomorrow. The right-back argued that Blues were not a poor team, a hopeless case. But he admitted that the players had to take much responsibility as they stare relegation in the face. "You look back at
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Bishop hits back over decline row
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; Paul Suart; 197 words;
THE Bishop of Birmingham David Urquhart today rubbished suggestions the Christian church is in decline. Findings of a survey by religious think tank Christian Research estimate that by 2035 there will be about 1.96 million active Muslims in Britain compared with 1.63 million church-going
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Warning on metal thefts
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 108 words;
RESIDENTS are being urged to follow basic crime prevention advice to stop them falling foul of metal thieves. Officers from Rugeley Neighbourhood Policing Unit have issued warning to people in the town following a space of thefts in the area. Police believe properties are being targeted by crooks
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Mummy mia!
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 43 words;
Visitors to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery can get up close and personal with some real mummies as they undergo a bit of retouch. Workers will examine and X-ray three mummies as they undergo conservation next Saturday, from 10am to 4pm. Further information at www.bmag.org.uk
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Plea to restore 'our' city mural ; CAMPAIGN: Anger over plans for mosaic pieces in benches
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; Neil Elkes; 217 words;
FURIOUS city planning chiefs want Birmingham's historic Kennedy mural fully restored to its former glory in a new pounds 150 million Digbeth Irish Quarter development. The planning committee has criticised developer Connaught Square over it plan to set pieces of the mosaic, including the face of
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Are you a lucky winner?
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 67 words;
IT'S the TLC Lottery - caring for local causes dear to the heart of the West Midlands. The initials stand not just for 'tender loving care' but also for 'three local charities' - the Acorns Children's Hospice, St Mary's Hospice and Birmingham Focus on Blindness. Here are this week's winners FIRST
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Beat the rising tide of everyday living ; CUT THE COST
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 156 words;
CUT the cost of living with the Birmingham Mail - and win your share of more than pounds 6,000 and pay off those bills! Life can be expensive. The average UK household spends a whopping pounds 23,000 every year and rising fuel prices mean this figure is set to increase. The Birmingham Mail is
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WIN your Mail free - for a year
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 274 words;
... Birmingham Mail comes to you six days a week with all the latest news, views and reviews, as well as exclusive pictures, interviews ... offers. For years we have been providing Birmingham with the best news comment and analysis, and as a result we have gained a strong ...
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Movie magic as Beverley makes it a hat-trick of wins
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 243 words;
FILM buff Beverley Maynard is looking forward to lots of big screen adventures after becoming the latest winner of our Birmingham Mail Cut the Cost competition. The 49-year-old lecturer at Birmingham City University has just won a year's pass with the AMC Cinema at Broadway Plaza near Five Ways and
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WIN pounds 2,000 to pay off your credit card bill
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 100 words;
HERE is your final token for a chance to win your credit card bill paid for a year. Throughout the week, you will have been collecting the tokens printed every day in paper. In total, you should now have five tokens. If not, then don't worry, as there is a bonus token online. All you have to do is
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Our Say
Birmingham Mail; 5/10/2008; 275 words;
BE appalled but not surprised by today's story of the mass brawl that broke out at the end of an under-16s football match. The bust-up in Bromsgrove was sparked by a penalty decision at the end of a tightly fought match. The ensuing fight involved not only players, but also parents and spectators.
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