Articles from Birmingham Mail (England) (December 21, 2007)

Title	Author	Type	Words
...and the band begins to play! Music.			228
18m cars to hit the roads; FESTIVE TRAVEL: Great Xmas getaway by land, sea and air.			365
2-FOR-1 circus tickets!			167
A world of toys - made in Harborne; HERITAGE: Brummie Phil so proud of his Chad Valley collection built up over a lifetime.			451
Accord praised for clocking up 30 years.			235
Anne's pounds 1m ribbon; OPENING: Princess is VIP guest.			189
Another fertile Christmas for our youngsters.			433
Ashton: I don't want Lions role.			387
Award for equality.			89
Baby joy for Sophie and Ed.			141
Bacon burghers.			131
Barriers all round as part of pounds 300,000 park revamp.			132
Bartending needs a lot of bottle! ACADEMY: Cocktails shaken not stirred by coach Adam and his students.			236
Basketball: Lloyd demands crisis meeting; PANTHERS: Coach wants new players in after eight straight defeats.			360
Battle to save baby.			192
BBC WM 95.6 FM.			211
Ben philosophical over sacking.			221
Birmingham Magistrates.			593
Bittersweet memories.			125
Bobby Dazzlers.			268
Bolton are no mugs; BLUES NEWS.			107
Bowled over by boys in leather.			125
Branagh's bravery; THE MAGIC FLUTE (PG) VERDICT: *****.			92
Brave mum's canal rescue; DRAMATIC: Award nomination after saving family from water.			346
Brilliant boys on home ground; REVIEW UB40 National Exhibition Centre.			277
Brilliant boys triumph at home; REVIEW UB40 National Exhibition Centre.			260
Brum's aid for storm homes; BANGLADESH: Cyclone relief dinner tops pounds 18,000.			271
CATCH THE ACTION.			92
Chance of revenge driving Stour.			233
CINDERELLA LICHFIELD GARRICK (UNTIL JAN 6).			146
Clinic aimed at revellers; HEALTH: Move to stop drunks clogging up A&Es.			351
Couple are held hostage by armed robbers.			378
Cricket: Weather aids England bid; FINAL TEST: Cook leads tourists' rearguard action . . . as rain lends a hand.			338
Cricket: Weather aids England bid; FINAL TEST: Cook leads tourists' rearguard action as rain threatens CRICKET From Richard Gibson in Galle.			337
Dad's ideal gift is a job! MOVING ON: Popular Big Issue seller lands new role in an office.			382
Darts: Ray on target.			95
DICK WHITTINGTON SOLIHULL ARTS COMPLEX (TIL JAN 6).			96
Doorstep shooting mystery.			160
Driving Legacy is as easy as 1-2-3; High-powered Subaru's latest innovation is 'three engines in one'.			743
Fairytale victory for sense.			177
Family in flat fire rescued; 999 DRAMA: 14 people taken to hospital after blaze breaks out in block.			303
Family is rescued in fire ordeal; 999 DRAMA: Mum and children taken to hospital after blaze breaks out in flat.			339
Festive times for rail users.			144
Final farewell to little Lewis; DOUBLE TRAGEDY: Cash raised in memory of five-year-old boy.			328
First foot on ladder.			84
Football: Blakemore puts cup on back burner; SOUTHERN LEAGUE.			278
Football: Burton question.			153
Football: Carl set to get physical.			230
Football: Elano is a big threat; VILLA NEWS.			145
Football: Gray wants to be in running; WOLVES NEWS.			397
Football: Kiely on standby for return.			174
Football: Kiely stands by for return; ALBION NEWS.			354
Football: Mac forming his opinions; BLUES NEWS.			421
Football: McLeish: Now we can move forward; BLUES NEWS.			368
Football: Mills facing tough screen test; NON-LEAGUE.			265
Football: Money targets 'crucial' points.			358
Football: Mowbray aims to lure 'keeper; Albion boss to step up moves for Danek.			371
Football: Mowbray out to lure Danek; ALBION NEWS.			349
Football: Now we can take the club forward; McLeish welcomes end to takeover saga.			587
Football: O'Neill going on the attack; VILLA NEWS.			347
Football: Olof: No more slips; VILLA NEWS.			125
Football: Sven's made a Swede start; VILLA NEWS.			376
Football: Time to smash hoodoo; MIDLANDS SPORT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR.			394
Football: We did all we could! BLUES NEWS Don't blame us.			379
Friday Flutter; Your guide to the best bets.			350
From The Forum.			190
Gadgets put a big strain on batteries.			131
Gold: It won't happen again; BLUES NEWS.			230
Golf: Boost for trio.			87
Handy for OAPs to feel secure.			208
Have a truly magical time; Lord Mayor's Diary.			269
Here's to you Mrs Robinson for hotting up the festive season! Inside View.			356
Hit-and-run man killed; Victim left for dead on flyover.			309
How difficult can it be?			150
How the Mail followed the failed takeover bid; BLUES NEWS.			115
It's so good to land Dolly role.			315
It's something to crow about; Amateur Stage.			360
Kimberley carols a treat for Brum; CHRISTMAS: Young and old invited to join home-grown X-Factor singer.			243
KITTY's here to help find your lost keys; Girl Torque IN ASSOCIATION WITH... SAAB SCANIA.			432
Knight out for top title; CYCLOCROSS.			215
Letter: Your Say - Certain boost; In association with POST OFFICE.			127
Letter: Your Say - Coun Alan Rudge to endeavour; In association with POST OFFICE.			92
Letter: Your Say - Dumped by the binmen; In association with POST OFFICE.			160
Letter: Your Say - Funding record; In association with POST OFFICE.			216
Letter: Your Say - Vanishing act; In association with POST OFFICE.			133
Letter: Your Shout - Carson Yeung.			123
Letter: Your Shout - TV money.			129
Letter: Your Shout - two minds about Fabio Capello.			120
Letter: Your Shout - VILLA are five points.			129
Lights lose pounds 200,000.			97
Moseley target double delight.			322
motors-midlands: This little Peugeot packs a big punch; French marque's new 207 has style and flair that most cars would die for.			616
Mum, you're so brave; Woman dives into freezing canal to help rescue family.			323
Must do better! BLUES NEWS.			111
My lessons paid off for ginger Geri.			142
My tears at losing X Factor.			296
New face at heart of plan.			105
Nicola, your wish has been granted.			258
Oh yes it is our pick of the pantos; Thinking of taking your family to see a Christmas show? Our reviewers have been out and about seeing the shows and here are their verdicts... DICK WHITTINGTON WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND (UNTIL JAN 27).			191
Oh yes what a spectacle! REVIEW: Star almost eclipsed by magical special effects ALADDIN Birmingham Hippodrome.			416
Oh yes what a spectacle! REVIEW: Star almost eclipsed by magical special effects.			420
Omagh horror court bid.			208
Once is enough.			88
Our Say.			294
Pair held over lorry break-ins.			142
PC staff in the festive spirit.			122
PETER PAN BIRMINGHAM REP (UNTIL JAN 19).			154
Pick of the day.			203
PICK OF THE DAY; Test Cricket (Sky Sports 2, 5.30pm).			110
Ping-pong ding-dong; BALLS OF FURY (12A) VERDICT: *****.			140
Podcast drive to go on air.			85
Praise for superbug fight.			219
Pubs and shops pass booze test.			141
Quiz of the day.			96
Rare chance for diehard fans to see Dustbin men.			231
Remember When? 2000.			90
Reprieve in deportation fight.			203
Reviews: Double whammy; JOB FOR A COWBOY/THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Carling Academy 2, Birmingham.			236
Reviews: Undimmed by age; JOHN DANKWORTH & CLEO LAINE Town Hall, Birmingham.			179
Roadworks relief; TRAVEL: Early Christmas present for drivers as repairs suspended.			303
Rugby Union: Russell is right man to help Bees; DERBY CLASH: Local rivals ready to go head-to-head.			340
Russian pours oil on reports; BLUES NEWS.			118
SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL BIRMINGHAM ALEXANDRA (UNTIL DEC 30).			178
Second tragedy to hit family in a year; CRASH HORROR: Boy who died in minibus collision related to teen victim.			302
Shop man in armed raid horror.			278
Soaraway success; THE KITE RUNNER (12A) VERDICT: *****.			110
Soothing music for shoppers.			175
Sports to stop kids on street.			141
Star status on the Sly for Llewela.			215
Strangers on a train.			115
Sullivan will keep right on; BLUES NEWS.			179
Ten tales for price of one! Bollywood vue cinemas DUS KAHANIYAAN (12A) VERDICT: *****.			312
THE BORROWERS MAC (UNTIL JAN 6).			161
They can't rebuild her; Insider GOSSIP SHOWBIZ heart 100.7.			189
Tone down ads, Tesco! SHOPPING: No garish posters, city orders superstore.			328
Tragedy No2 to hit family; CRASH HORROR: Tot killed year after teenager.			382
Train pupils in sciences; EDUCATION: Don't waste time on language lessons.			283
TREASURE ISLAND BIRMINGHAM OLD REP (UNTIL FEB 8).			178
Treats for wounded; HOSPITAL: City policeman collects for squaddies.			242
Tributes to tragic teen; FUNERAL: Family and friends attend service for Daniel.			297
TV appeal 'positive'.			81
Villager's pride in 'knight of the road' DEATH TRIBUTE: Tramp too demeaning a word for our Bill, says artist Tom.			431
Warning over festive boxes; CRIME: Fears Christmas packaging could tempt burglars.			251
Warning over phoney vodka.			180
We are off to see the wizard! EDUCATION: Disabilities can't stop tots starring in childhood classic.			280
Wedding day all about Eve; ANNIVERSARY: Couple married on December 24, 1942.			299
What's On: Girl power! Chaos returns to classrooms in a new take on a 50s and 60s classic The Big Movie ST TRINIAN'S (12A) VERDICT: ***.			271
What's On: Munky business; ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (U) VERDICT: **.			125
Whole lot of shakin'.			118
Will's going it alone; Film Editor Graham Young reviews an apocalyptic Boxing Day blockbuster Movies I AM LEGEND (15) VERDICT: *****.			243
Workers in suspense over car plant jobs.			193
You could win pounds 1,302 with a FREE pounds 2 Irish Lotto bet.			125
You have to admire her spirit.			100
Young Voices are a tonic for patients.			123