Sunday Mercury - Tag - birmingham

Nostalgia: Valentine's Day

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LOVE is in the air – and it seems us Midlanders have always had a soft spot for a bit of romance.

Keep off the grass! Birmingham university boffin's unusual collection - artificial grass

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:54:00 GMT

UNIVERSITY boffin Marlene Little has the most bizarre collection in the Midlands – and it’s growing.

Renowned Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah says children are being brainwashed into supporting monarchy

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

RENOWNED Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah is backing the Republican protests – and says schoolkids are being brainwashed to support the institution of the monarchy.

Real Life: Being a mistress broadened my outlook on life

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

I HAD my first affair when I was 21 years old.

Feature: 'Miracle child' Charlie Harris Beard is home in Kidderminster after spending nearly three months in hospital

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

IT’S the cherished moment mum Fiona and dad Joe had spent many a long night dreaming about.

Fashion: The Mini

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THINK 1960s, think The Beatles, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, World Cup fever, love, peace and mini skirts.

Nostalgia: Chinese New Year

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CHINESE New Year is always an exciting event in Birmingham.

Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre to host alpaca convention

Sunday Mercury — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

IT IS the home to the world famous Crufts dog show.

Nostalgia: Board Games

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CLUEDO is one of the most popular board games in the world, selling millions in over 40 countries and spawning a film, stage play and TV series.

Birmingham woman changes careers from drug addicts to cupcakes

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:23:00 GMT

SHE used to work with junkies – but now people are addicted to her CUPCAKES.