Birmingham Mail

Ready, Steady, Move

Refurbished Semi Enjoys Corner Plot ; Dream Home by Kate Wolfe

AFTER an extension and substantial refurbishment, this spacious five-bedroom semi in Maypole is ready to move into. The double- glazed and centrally-heated house is for sale through Hollier Browne, for offers in the region of pounds 199,950, including fitted carpets. On a corner plot in Forder Grove, where it meets Cotford Road, the house is set back from the road and its stone-chip forecourt provides ample off-road parking. Its canopy porch opens into an airy, open-plan, 16ft 5in almost squa...

Well-Maintained Three-Bed Home ; Firstbuy

FIRST time buyers and City Hospital employees would be hardpressed to find more conveniently placed home than this well- maintained Hockley mid-terrace home. The house, on sale through Cottons' Edgbaston branch at pounds 109,950, has allocated parking. With City Hospital just around the corner, the house is also five minutes' walk from local bus stops. Inside, a well-maintained cellar, accessed from the kitchen, provides generous storage space. On the landing, there is a drop- down ladder to ...

Harrods and Knightsbridge Shopper On Board the Northern Belle

Trips Designed with Our Readers in Mind

WHETHER you're looking for a day trip, a short city break, a cruise or a trip to America or Spain, there is something to suit all tastes and prices with the Birmingham Mail Reader Travel. You can book with confidence knowing that all our tour operators have been checked extensively by us.

Sardinia, B&B 7 Nights, From Pounds 824pp ; Latedeals

Away from the glitziness of The Costa Smeralda you will find The four-star is Benas Country Lodge on the West coast of Sardinia. For departures on September 29 and October 3 a second person can now travel for half price! Spend a week enjoying true family hospitality with gourmet five-course 'taster' dinners, a tranquil pool and a choice of around ten beaches close to Oristano.

Crete, Self Catering 7 Nights, From Pounds 320pp ; Latedeals

Madeira, Five-Star 7 Nights, From Pounds 790pp ; Latedeals

For arrival any time in October 2009 CV travel are offering a seven-night stay at five-star Choupana Hills Hotel, Madeira, for pounds 790 per person, based on two sharing a deluxe garden view room, including breakfast saving pounds 220 per person. The hotel is built high above Funchal, giving incredible views to the sea, and has a lagoon pool, Asian themed decor, endless terraces, generous sized rooms and suites, lavish beds and sub- tropical gardens.

Provence, River Cruise 7 Nights, Save Pounds 400 ; Latedeals

Uk Hotel Break 2 Nights, From Pounds 139pp ; Latedeals

Enjoy Britain's stunning landscapes with a two-night midweek break at a Barcel Hotel. From just pounds 139 Barcel UK's Autumn leisure breaks offer includes a two night B&B stay with dinner on the first night so that you can take advantage of those long walks in the British countryside or soothing strolls along the beach.

Lowcost Carriers

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Flightdeals ; Latedeals

nCANADIAN Affair, the UK's largest tour operator to Canada, is offering some unbeatable flight bargains from Birmingham to Toronto from pounds 308 per person return for travel this month and next. Passengers can choose from two weekly flights from Birmingham to Toronto Pearson International Airport, departing each Tuesday and Saturday.

Ibiza, Self Catering 7 Nights, Save Pounds 105pp ; Latedeals

Rhodes, Self Catering 7 Nights, From Pounds 235pp ; Latedeals

Madeira, Half Board 7 Nights, Save Pounds 166pp ; Latedeals

Birmingham Magistrates

Xmas Is a Time for Kids ; Gifts: Christmas Child Appeal

A MIDLAND charity has launched its annual appeal to help needy children across Europe this Christmas. Samaritan's Purse is urging people to help put a smile on the faces of youngsters in Central and Eastern Europe by taking part in their Operation Christmas Child appeal.

Grants to Put Empty Shops to Good Use

BOARDED-UP shops will receive a facelift with the help of Government cash, in a bid to keep high streets alive during the downturn. The aim is to prevent high streets looking neglected, which can hit consumer and business confidence.

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