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2013 Festival of Archaeology encourages public to get ‘hands on with history’
Published on 18 Jun, 2013 at 10:14 in Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Tourism, West Midlands | | No Comments
Residents and holidaymakers across the West Midlands can get hands on with history this July by taking part in around 30 free activities taking place in the region
Honours not just about luvvies
A Birmingham police officer has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his work in the community.
Another quiet day in Paradise
Published on 15 Jun, 2013 at 22:53 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Democratise, Local history, Open Government | | 7 Comments
Alan Clawley is really struggling to garner a useful reaction from Birmingham City Council.
Boulton’s legacy
Published on 15 Jun, 2013 at 22:41 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Local history | | No Comments
Book review: Alan Clawley reviews Matthew Boulton – selling what all the world desires
Innovation Birmingham’s Entrepreneurs for the Future programme x 70
The 70th innovative tech start-up has enrolled at the Entrepreneurs for the Future centre
For the Benefit of Mr Burney
There will be a chance to pay tribute to a doyen of the Birmingham music scene next month.
Tamed with a Smile
Published on 12 Jun, 2013 at 10:57 in Architecture, Birmingham, Education, Local history | | No Comments
In 2010 The World Monuments Fund added Dudley Zoo’s collection of 1930s concrete buildings to its ‘at risk’ register.
John Duckers on the rubbish revolution taking place in Birmingham
Published on 11 Jun, 2013 at 18:40 in Birmingham, Comment, Environment, Property Press | | No Comments
Wheelie bins are hitting the streets of Birmingham in a campaign funded by tax payers. John Duckers has come up with other ideas for those pesky plastic uber bins.
QEHB staff gear up for overseas adventures in aid of Birmingham St Mary’s
Professor Nick James and Usha Kiran, who are based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham’s world-renowned Cancer Centre, have signed up to support the hospice
“Are you all Dutch?” – Brum’s Big Vintage Cycle ride pedals confusion
141 retro-fashionistas took to two wheels yesterday last Sunday in Birmingham’s 3rd annual Big Vintage Ride.
Birmingham Airport’s vision for long-term growth
Published on 10 Jun, 2013 at 7:04 in Birmingham, Business, Property Press, Tourism, Transport, Travel | | 2 Comments
Birmingham Airport, together with a coalition of business leaders and local councils, will today unveil a vision that would enable the Airport to grow in line with future demand
11+ alive and kicking in Edgbaston
Bright futures await boys at West House School with more than half of its 11+ candidates being offered places at King Edward’s School in Edgbaston.
Birmingham to bowl over cricket fans
Edgbaston Cricket: A rise in the number of expected visitors to the city – and an increase in those coming from outside the region – has boosted the tournament’s economic impact on Birmingham to £15.5 million
Preview: View Through A Monochrome Eye
Neal Martin Williams has a new photo exhibition opening in Birmingham, says our arts staff
In search of John Madin’s Birmingham
Published on 7 Jun, 2013 at 7:36 in Architecture, Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Workshops | | No Comments
Madin walking tour led by Alan Clawley Starting at Five Ways Station, 10.30 am, 22nd June 2013
Brum manufacturer adds class to tea in Newcastle
Heritage Collection has added a touch of class and luxury to afternoon teas at the prestigious Close House Hotel and Golf in Newcastle.
Sleepers could boost Scottish links to Birmingham
Published on 7 Jun, 2013 at 6:58 in Birmingham, Business, Tourism, Transport, Travel | | No Comments
A rail lobby group has suggested that the new “micro-franchise” for Anglo-Scottish sleeper trains should improve links between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.
Student accommodation unveiled on Birmingham’s Bristol Street
The show flat of a newly developed student accommodation scheme which will provide 108 bed spaces on Birmingham’s Bristol Street is now open.
Anti-surveillance campaigners to mark publication of 1984
On 8th June anti-surveillance campaigners around the world will issue a mass "we do not consent" on 1984 Action Day.