Britain’s Got Talent’s Jean Martyn pays tribute to ‘wonderful’ mother

Organist and TV star Jean Martyn today paid tribute to her mother, who inspired her to pursue her dream career in music.


Clergy and politics can mix, says Bishop of Lichfield

The Bishop of Lichfield has defended the right of clergy to stray into politics. 


John Rolls into gold slot with silver pride

He saved for 14 years to achieve his lifetime ambition of owning a Rolls-Royce.


Greatest day as Take That relight the fire

It’s been an agonising wait of 15 years – and last night thousands of Take That fans finally saw their idols return to the stage as a five-piece at a knockout gig at Villa Park.


Wantaway Diego is on Villa radar

Brazil playmaker Diego is on Villa’s radar after issuing a come-and-get-me plea to Premier League clubs.


Simpsons Restaurant, Birmingham

Rating: ***** Don’t believe what you see on TV, all our reviewer Andy Richardson found was an air of calm.


Albion wait on Lazio’s Tamas move

Albion have told Lazio to ‘put up or shut up’ as the Italian club continues its pursuit of defender Gabriel Tamas.


Albion launch home and away kits

Albion today took the wraps off their new home and away kits for the 2011-12 campaign  following their record-breaking new shirt sponsorship deal with Bodog.


Concert review: Take That at Villa Park, Birmingham

The deafening screams of the 48,000-strong crowd said it all as the first night of Take That’s Progress Live tour hit Villa Park.


Concert review: Roger Waters’ The Wall, Birmingham NIA

You’d better sit down for this: Seventy five quid a ticket, plus another £11 booking fee – and yet this breathtaking show was still underpriced.

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