Articles from Birmingham Mail (England) (July 1, 2008)

Title	Author	Type	Words
A century of local history.			221
A close call for bingo star Tracey; AWARD: Mum named runner-up in competition.			372
A greener and a cheaper way to stay mobile; Half of Birmingham drivers believe owning a car is becoming increasingly unaffordable because of the soaring cost of motoring. And one in five say they'd seriously consider selling their cars if there was a cheaper, convenient alternative. Could a pay-as-you-go car club be the answer? Consumer Editor CATHERINE HENDRICK reports Focus on the environmental issues affecting your community.			1168
Aloud sounds in the park.			173
Anger at one way 'nightmare'.			292
Appeal to put pressure on PM.			122
At last! Land girl Chris has her medal of honour; WORLD WAR II: Queen honours gran who helped feed nation.			384
Author write stuff for kids.			109
Bannan secures two-year deal.			254
Barricade threat in battle against axe; CAMPAIGN: Angry families rally round postmaster of branch facing closure.			394
Barricade vow in post office fight.			144
Bobby Dazzlers.			268
Boost your defences; Ask Sam YOUR DIET QUERIES FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY.			242
Bridesmaids dresses are still too long! Tantrums &Tiaras DIARY OF A BRIDE-TO-BE.			301
Campaign fails to stop play area.			99
Can I spot meningitis? Ask Alan.			413
Capital idea for Olympics investors; Inside View In association with: BARCLAYS.			366
Carers chance to unwind.			106
Cash for quake kids on menu.			109
CATCH THE ACTION.			89
CCTV clue to hit and run driver.			212
Championship cricket still bedrock of the game; In The Slips twenty20 cup.			252
Cigarette butts fewer in number.			215
City youngsters on crest of a wave! EDUCATION: Children Shine by taking a dip into themes of the seaside Shine.			351
Club Corner.			212
Cookbook Of The Week; Tips for Your Ice Cream Maker by Christine McFadden (Ebury, pounds 6.99).			90
Cornwall goes hot and spicy; TWINNING: Brum's best curries for kids from West Country.			347
Crash woman fights for life.			146
Cricket: Bell chimes in with top ton; COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Bears hopes boosted by Test ace.			401
Cricket: Championship cricket still bedrock of the game; In The Slips twenty20 CUP.			245
Cricket: Double bid for stars is likely to fail.			194
Cricket: Double bid for stars is likely to fail.			194
Cricket: Dynamic duo are a class act; COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Bears hopes boosted by Test aces.			398
Cricket: Pears close in on second victory.			282
Darling aims to help saver.			86
Darling set to protect savers; POLITICS: New measures after Northern Rock fiasco.			329
Day helps build up new skills.			126
De Ridder seals Wigan switch.			238
Del boy's Beijing blinder.			644
Delight over trade choice; VENTILATION: pounds 1m revamp a breath of fresh air.			236
Eat better, not less, to get slim and stay slim; New book warns of the dangers of calorie-counting crash dieting Fitness.			441
England dream inspires Craig.			145
Enjoy a day at the races.			155
Environmental benefits of Whizz Go.			279
Family fun in the woods.			89
Family Life: We go the extra mile with our kids; Gossey Lane School aims to get its pupils fitter and healthier Education.			541
Football: Albrechtsen in farewell swipe; ALBION NEWS.			498
Football: Barry would be mad not to go; VILLA NEWS.			564
Football: Blues boss welcomes his brave new dawn.			616
Football: De Ridder seals Wigan switch.			234
Football: Fitness ace Dan arrives.			143
Football: Fitness ace Dan arrives; ALBION NEWS.			106
Football: Freddy's back to square one; WOLVES NEWS.			395
Football: Preston's fee fear on Beattie; ALBION NEWS.			127
Football: Rangers are keeping Boyd.			219
Football: Rushall to open door to Lamey; NON-LEAGUE.			257
Football: Spotlight on Lamps.			113
Freddy's back to square one; WOLVES NEWS.			394
Friends are high fliers for air life-savers.			196
From The Forum; Your views on positive discrimination proposals. Have your say by visiting www.birminghammailnet/forums.			204
Grieving dad slams sentence on killer; COURT: Family fury after driver given eight years for Mother's Day hit-and-run.			418
Heart care machines at surgery; HEALTH: Defibrillators for each family doctor and dentist in pioneer borough.			340
I can not believe we have Grace but having her doesn't take away all the pain we felt before; Health EXCLUSIVE After four miscarriages Sharon finally has a baby.			991
It couldn't be Indon-easier! GARDEN OPEN DAY: Plantaholic Dave shows off his little Brum rainforest.			312
It's getting kids to do activites in a fun way; Education.			318
It's getting kids to do activites in a fun way; Teach Midlands Education.			307
It's plane simple - change it.			470
Kids go free at Severn Valley.			262
Ladies' day.			97
Lawn Tennis: County boys and girls claim fourth place; VOLLEYS.			357
Lawn Tennis: Murray is the comeback kid; WIMBLEDON: British ace stages remarkable recovery.			531
Learning more at carer centre.			112
Legion star Darren wired for success; Jack HIGH.			394
Letter Your Say - A loss to radio.			87
Letter Your Say - Closure is a step too far.			127
Letter Your Say - Hospital praise.			83
Letter Your Say - Jacqui to blame.			218
Letter Your Say - Magpies woe.			87
Letter Your Say - Make a point.			119
Letter Your Say - No rules on bus.			139
Letter Your Say - Protest waste.			115
Letter Your Say - Welcome relief.			130
Life (and death) in Birmingham before the NHS; This weekend marks 60 years since the world's first National Health Service was created in Britain from the idea of economist and social reformer William Beveridge. Health Correspondent ALISON DAYANI looks at what healthcare was like before the pioneering changes were brought in Health.			1315
Man hurt by power tool in DIY horror.			89
Man injured in attack.			92
Man noted for violence locked up.			224
Minister in ethnic call; POLITICS: City MP 'gobsmacked' by Asian absence.			371
Model to join day in girl's memory; TRAGEDY: Tributes to brave cancer victim who realised Wimbledon dream.			405
MP backs families in work row.			181
MP in plea on Turkey EU drive.			153
MP joins battle to slash speed.			285
MP opposes 'under counter' cigs sales.			82
Nurses think I may not be here next week.			360
Oh, Mamma Mia! What a lot of stars.			187
On right track to double in size; INDUSTRY: Pallet distribution company takes on new warehouse.			335
Our future is bright; School Of The Week AL-HIJRAH SCHOOL, BURBIDGE ROAD, BORDESLEY GREEN.			392
Our Say.			309
Pair's fury at police 'error' DISPUTE: Couple feel let down after 'neighbour from hell' escapes prosecution.			482
Payout to boy left disabled; CAMPAIGN: Award for young victim of hospital blunder.			392
People first theme at the Co-op.			149
Pick of the day.			185
PICK OF THE DAY; Live Super League (Sky Sports 1, 8.00pm).			104
Pledge on school failings.			242
Police in saddle for victims.			162
pounds 8m Record payout for boy left disabled by hospital blunder.			429
pounds 8m; Record payout for boy left disabled by hospital blunder.			376
Praise for city shark hunting; CAMPAIGN: Loans fight goes national.			254
Preacher is jailed over child porn.			225
Pressure's off Ernie; MILESTONE: After 50 years, toolmaker leaves job he never really enjoyed.			381
Quick answer.			136
Quiz Of The Day; The World.			98
Rangers are keeping Boyd.			218
Remember When? 1997.			99
Results just the tonic.			187
Return of old girls to party; MILESTONE: Hundreds of former pupils help mark school's 100th birthday.			354
Roses stolen from traffic island.			160
Rotunda defies slump.			156
Rugby Union: Johnson in charge for England's new era.			307
Rugby Union: Johnson is quick to make the changes.			438
Rushall to open door to Lamey; NON-LEAGUE.			256
Shamed Joey sentencing.			107
Shops 'scam' bosses held; CRIME: Pair in court after armed robbery claims.			260
Speedway: Kyle return put on hold; BRUMMIES: Comeback delayed for practice time.			395
Star Simon returns to open-mic Scene; FUND-RAISER: Surprise for music lovers with pub performance.			371
Station staff in armed raid ordeal.			125
Steaming back; RAILWAY CELEBRATIONS.			268
Superbug outbreak shuts ward; Heart patients moved into isolation EXCLUSIVE.			395
Svetlana follows a sad line.			281
Teen faces court over stabbing.			175
Telecom giant to axe 100 workers; INDUSTRY: Angry staff left reeling after job cuts announced by Fujitsu.			317
Tell Rafa: 'put up or shut up' Your Shout.			1959
Thermostatic valves could put an end to scalding kids; Teach Midlands.			84
Thousands of smokers stub it out.			96
Three escape as car flips into ditch.			176
Top athlete at youth games.			80
Ward shut after bug outbreak.			342
Warning over cyber crime.			198
We give reassurance when they need it.			368
We won't give up on Maddie; CRIME: Parents' pledge as police set to halt investigation.			306
Widow grief at road death.			323
WIN a Skunk fu DVD and goodies; Chipper Club.			305
Working out the last resting place; Ask Chris.			584
You'd be crazy not to leave; DELANEY: Champions League with Reds for Gareth or InterToto with Villa.			649
Young heroes cop for police praise; HONOURS: Fund-raiser one of eight teens to pick up awards.			331
Young litter-busters pick up awards.			153