Articles from Birmingham Mail (England) (December 19, 2008)

Title	Author	Type	Words
2-4-1 photos with Santa!			150
292 are set for the axe at Wagon.			326
A Christmas treat for the lifesavers.			173
A moving tribute to Dr Gonzo; GONZO: THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR HUNTER S THOMPSON (15) VERDICT: ***.			285
A young audience loved this fairytale; REVIEWS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WARWICK ARTS CENTRE, COVENTRY.			315
Alert on cheap breath-test kits.			383
Anger over third pounds 73k HR post.			283
Anniversary fun goes up the wall.			231
Arrest in coin probe.			233
Attack is the best form of defence for Wolves.			370
Aussie is latest war casualty.			205
Bees prepared for derby battle.			309
Bells for security.			120
Benefits cheat let her house.			140
Better-than-expected comedy; A BUNCH OF AMATEURS (15) VERDICT: ***.			216
Big blow to forced marriages.			113
Big cash boost for children.			180
BIRMINGHAM Mail: Our Say.			308
Bobby Dazzlers.			269
Boss looks for Moore in striker.			270
Boxing: Brummies out in force for showdown with Germany.			408
Brad calls for focus on league; VILLA NEWS.			310
Brad wants Prem focus.			381
Brandy's back with a brilliant new single; SPIN CITY.			216
Carrey should have said 'No' Films YES MAN (12A) VERDICT: **.			395
CATCH THE ACTION.			99
Chief shortlisted for top police job; INTERVIEWS: Head of West Midlands force in running for Metropolitan role.			336
City homes dazzle with a light touch; YULETIDE: Reindeer on the roof and Santa climbing the wall in aid of charity.			433
Classic children's story gets new lease of life; THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Birmingham Repertory Theatre.			339
Copter takes a whirl at museum.			141
Council slashes forced payouts.			236
Court day for sisters flay killing.			118
Crash teen fights for life.			115
Cricket: Fighting ton.			89
Cricket: Hayden goes.			110
Cricket: India batsmen turning screw; SECOND TEST: Second-wicket partnership looking good.			463
Cricket: India heading for huge total; SECOND TEST: Gambhir strikes century as England toil.			454
Did he deserve to die?			145
Don't cut back on training for staff; INDUSTRY: Employers urged to continue investment in worker development.			230
Don't leave the handbrake off.			214
Drugs Mr Big gets 13 years; COURT: Dealer owned eight houses and two Porsches.			403
Eck still wants big-name star; AMBITION: McLeish frustrated in search for Premier signing BLUES NEWS.			406
Eck: Show me what you've got.			493
Eck: Show me what you've got.			493
Enjoy the best of both worlds; motors-midlands Nissan Qashqai is a bold mixture of a family saloon and rugged SUV.			638
Ethnic work chances fall; EMPLOYMENT: Situation has worsened since 70s.			255
Eyes for the mince pies.			94
Farms 'misery'.			128
Ferris is back as a mouse! Bueller's Day Off star provides the voice for Despereaux Films.			379
Festive high note for injured heroes; CAMPAIGN: Choir's hospital visit is just the tonic for recovering soldiers.			340
Football: Glassboys put Trophy behind them; BRITISH GAS BUSINESS PREMIER.			201
Frank's talent has really taken off.			195
Friday Flutter; Your guide to the best bets.			373
Full length version of joy and surprise; REVIEWS CBSO/MICHAEL SEAL SYMPHONY HALL.			180
Get a magical massage.			117
Give your children a light show; Urban Walk.			365
Golden boy Ali helps out with the gold rush.			160
Golf: Fresh Ernie is up for the fight.			372
Golf: Thomas in birdie blitz as doubts removed.			339
Great Escape needs re-run! ALBION NEWS.			359
Great fun for all the family; JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Solihull Arts Complex.			256
Grind your waste and save cash.			191
Guide to festive panto fun; A fun comedy of errors DICK WHITTINGTON Lichfield Garrick Theatre.			250
Happy Monday Bez is in Brum; Dancer joins 808 State in touring tribute to legendary Hacienda Clubs.			327
Harriers challenged to raise their game; BLUE SQUARE PREMIER.			164
Heartache to a dream come true; Alexandra tells of emotional journey to X Factor win.			639
Hickey taking charge at No.10.			149
Horse Racing: Nicholls happy with progress of Denman.			270
Indiana Chinn ...a real hero! Hancock.			311
It's exciting time for us, says Young; VILLA NEWS.			228
It's just the ticket for youngsters.			158
It's time to get out of European Convention.			202
J-Lo sparks marriage crisis talk.			123
Jobs shed at car importer; INDUSTRY: Firm hit by downturn reducing stock levels.		Industry overview	257
John's robbing Hood; Hancock.			93
Jol backs O'Neill's rotation policy; VILLA NEWS.			308
Joust the way to learn; EDUCATION: Medieval fun.			359
Just plain irritating.			151
Lend car firms pounds 1bn NOW; EXCLUSIVE Emergency help is vital, says expert LAND ROVER.			602
Letter: Your Say - Green jobs challenge; Supported by Royal Mail.			161
Letter: Your Say - Have cautious Xmas; Supported by Royal Mail.			126
Letter: Your Say - Leaders in cuckoo land; Supported by Royal Mail.			195
Letter: Your Say - Learn a thing or two; Supported by Royal Mail.			147
Letter: Your Say - Long-term plan needed; Supported by Royal Mail.			337
Letter: Your Say - No turning back now; Supported by Royal Mail.			186
Letter: Your Say - Nuclear necessity; Supported by Royal Mail.			165
Letter: Your Say - Reality show blues; Supported by Royal Mail.			80
Letter: Your Say - You call all that talent? Supported by Royal Mail.			149
Letter: Your Shout - Grim for all Baggies fans.			86
Letter: Your Shout - Grim for all Baggies fans.			165
Letter: Your Shout - Grim for all Baggies fans.			197
Lines going back to school for support; Music Up and coming Black Country outfit gave Earls High battle of the bands winner a slot.			399
Medic unit for revellers; HEALTH: Broad Street treatment to ease A&Es.			370
MEPs defy Brown in vote on opt out; POLITICS: EU votes to scrap Britain's 48-hour working week exemption.			310
Months of bliss in our green oasis; A Walk In The Park.			748
MP debates back-to-work ideas.			173
Mullen appeals to veterans.			336
Music licence will be a winner.			196
New hunt for clues to sex attack.			218
New identity backfires on Surinder; vue Bollywood Rab ne Bana Di Jodi (12A) VERDICT: ***.			336
Newsagent stabbed in raid horror.			309
No funds for new signings; ALBION NEWS.			348
Oh yes I want one with a difference! Amateur Stage.			228
Pallasades present power.			127
Pick of the day.			158
PICK OF THE DAY; Live Darts (Sky Sports 1, 7.00pm).			104
Picturing the past 40 years; Quo set to rock Brum as part of anniversary tour Music.			397
Pitmen fail in bid to get Horse; NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL.			158
Plea to help car industry.			141
PO queuing sparks fury; POST OFFICE: New ticket system proves unpopular.			376
Police in Christmas warning over stolen vouchers.			108
Police phone calls bill tops pounds 500,000; CRIME: Valuable mobile data to help track movements of suspects.			374
Probe sniffs out nappies' secret; STOWAWAYS: Border officials find six men in lorry headed for Midlands.			285
Pupils fight to keep head.			407
Pupils fight to keep head.			339
Quiz Of The Day.			94
Reay to take centre stage; RUGBY: Moseley ace maintains his ever-present record.			388
Relatives talk of their pain; COURT: Wimbledon Common killer destroyed families.			309
Remember When? 1997.			158
Richards to make debut; BRITISH GAS BUSINESS MIDLANDS.			253
Rick and Bruce keep the Jam formula fresh; Members of punk scene icons talk the modern world and life after Weller on eve of city date Two thirds of the original Jam line-up are performing the band's hits as From The Jam. ANDY COLEMAN spoke to Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler as they prepared for tomorrow's gig at the Carling Academy.			461
Rocking twist adds to magic; ALADDIN Stafford Gatehouse Theatre.			266
Rodent earoics; Films THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (U) VERDICT: *** What's On Diminutive hero Despereaux has enough about him to entertain adults and children alike.			452
Rowlands return is a big boost.			214
Scarlet hope of Orange success; Brum band with TV promise aiming to match enviable win Music.			300
Scientist struck off; RULING: Woman failed to declare record.			296
Sewage risk shuts school.			296
Shares rebellion put on hold.			196
Show me what you have got; BLUES NEWS.			270
Sid: We can nail Hammers jinx; VILLA NEWS OPTIMISTIC: Midfielder wants top-three spot for Christmas.			377
Staff bring joy to needy.			82
Stage stars have a High time on ward; HEALTH: Actors from the hit High School Musical visit children's hospital.			273
Stuart: These games could be promotion deciders; BLUES NEWS.			160
Surgeon on sex charge.			135
Take care to ensure festive houseplants are in bloom.			383
Taxi drivers in NEC row; TRAVEL: Closed shop claims over use of cab rank.			436
Teenage audience will love it; The Big Movie TWILIGHT VERDICT: ****.			284
The Beat goes on for city ska legends.			361
The Krankies crank up the laughter; PETER PAN Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.			162
The Public swallows yet another pounds 1.5m.			161
The Russians are coming for Villa; Laursen cool over UEFA Cup draw.			394
Thief takes pounds 3,000-worth of rare guitars.			122
This musical will leave you on a real high; HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Birmingham Alexandra Theatre.			342
Time to don the tin hats; Inside View IN ASSOCIATION WITH BARCLAYS.			280
TOM CRUISE.			96
Tributes are given for campaigner.			122
Triple signing boosts Lambs; NON-LEAGUE NEWS BLUE SQUARE NORTH.			352
Twilight star is still getting used to the screaming crowds.			723
Unbeatable views near Alvechurch.			248
Vandalised festive scene to be rebuilt; FAITH: Hoodies city nativity scene will be remade behind a perspex cover.			289
VAT axed on Citroens.			258
Vegetables with history.			124
Verdict on suitcase mum.			272
Video link gives our troops cheer; INTERNET: Firm lets families send free message to loved ones in Afghanistan.			342
Villa handed tough Moscow Euro draw.			124
Warning of schools bid 'fiasco'.			166
We must sell to buy, says Peace.			333
We need to be more clinical; BLUES NEWS.			170
Youngsters will have whale of a time; WHY THE WHALES CAME Birmingham Old Rep Theatre.			184
Your 2 minute guide to the week.			654
Youth crime fight boost.			118