Riots leave tourism “unaffected”
Some of the individual cancellations are now rebooking. London remains safe for tourists.
London Riots: A View from the 42nd Floor
Sheilagh Matheson finds a huge gap between the two Britains as she travels home to Tyneside from a riot torn capital The 42nd floor of the NatWest Tower in London is a champagne bar called Vertigo, entry by reservation only, breath-taking views. It’s early evening and small groups of 20-30 year olds chat and laugh, sipping…
Police Tactics Working
This evening seems to have passed off relatively quietly
Ambulance Service says “Thank You”
Local people are further being praised for their restraint.
The True Face of our City
Just for a change Dave Woodhall’s been to a football match. He was encouraged by what he saw.
Council Leaders Appeal For Calm
Leaders of the three main parties on Birmingham City Council have issued a statement in the wake of last night’s tragic incidents.
Every Little Helps
In light of a recent comment, Steve Beauchampé wonders if the Prime Minister has double standards
City Park Development Update
Further work has begun on the new Eastside development in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police update
A total of six police officers have sustained minor injuries in the overnight disorder.
Winson Green murder enquiry launched
Three men have died following a road collision in the Winson Green area of Birmingham
Disturbances – Latest Update
West Midlands Police are reporting that the region is returning to normal
Middle East Tyrant to Hire UK Street Thugs to Keep The Peace
By Our Chief Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Howard ‘The Ace’ Elston with the Scoop Of The Year
West Mids Police update on disorder
West Midlands Police continue to deal with some instances of disorder across the region.
Ambulance Crews in “Busy Night”
West Midlands Ambulance Service have commented on their work during last night’s disturbances.
ETOA statement on riots in London
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has just put out the following statement about the riots in London.
Of Birmingham and the Crazies
From Richard Lutz It’s an eerie feeling to walk up to your high street to see if it stills exists. With Birmingham city centre being trashed, 130 arrests (and rising), clashes in Brindley Place and Soho Road under siege , would my own local shops be destroyed? Would I be walking over glass and remains…
Birmingham University To Build 50m Swimming Pool
Birmingham’s long quest for a 50-metre swimming pool appears to have taken a major step forward
What’s On at the Robin2
Tributes, originals, and stars of the future.
The Ragged Trousred Philanthropists
A timely adaptation of the classic novel is coming to Birmingham next month.
Shout to the Top
Dave Woodhall looks ahead to the start of the new Premier League season, and in particular Villa’s trip to Fulham – riots permitting.
Laying the Blame
Andy Munro gives a first-hand account of what can cause such disturbances – and how to prevent them happening.
City Centre Update
Latest news from the problems in Birmingham city centre.
Don’t predict a riot
West Midlands Police are aware of some disorder in Birmingham city centre.
Local Artist Recruited By Buckingham Fine Art
Local Artist Paul Vincent is celebrating his appointment by Buckingham Fine Art with an Exhibition of his Art
Charity Commission advice on giving during Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is a time when many community organisations and Mosques benefit from the generosity of Muslim people.
Birmingham Youngsters fundraise for China Primary School Rebuild
A group of Birmingham youngsters are organising a fundraising event to help rebuild a primary school in the remote area of Giuzhou province
Campaigners Fight Birmingham’s Out of Town Supermarket Plans
Our recent story about proposed developments at Acocks Green has drawn a reply from local campaigner Julie Larden
Derby Daze
Andy Munro watches the start of Blues’ season and offers some thoughts for the months ahead.
Carbuncle Architecture
Alan Clawley asks, “Should the design of major buildings like The Public, The Cube or Birmingham’s new Library be left to a few elite architects and their patrons?”
Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Richard Lutz enjoys the classic forest comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford: ‘Finally…’ my companion said to me, ‘a Shakespeare comedy that’s funny.’