Niger: A country under stress
Birmingham-based Zeshaan Ali expected his recent trip to Niger to be an “emotionally difficult journey”. He was right.
A stitch in time……. at the NEC
Local exhibitors featuring at Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion Embroidery & Stitch at Birmingham NEC this March!
Theft from Acocks Green store causes heartache
The British Heart Foundation Acocks Green Furniture & Electrical Store was broken into last Thursday.
Afghanistan: Of Victims and Heroes
As the bodies of six UK soldiers are repatriated to Britain, Richard Lutz takes a look at a murderous tragedy where the Afghani dead are forgotten and the alleged killer cast as victim No sooner do they arrest the US soldier who slaughtered 16 Afghanis then the media propaganda war begins. And it isn’t subtle.…
Marketing Birmingham head calls for Chancellor to keep UK competitive for investment
The chief executive of Marketing Birmingham has called for the Chancellor to keep the UK competitive for investors in this week’s Budget.
Local bands complete festival line up
Six local bands from across Birmingham and the Black Country have been selected to take part in one of the most eagerly awaited festivals to debut this year.
Coventry Professor champions cause for parents with birth trauma
A Coventry University health expert is highlighting the importance of post-natal post traumatic stress disorder a condition suffered by some people who experience traumatic births.
Sky Ride Local rides are back and everyone’s invited
Birmingham Sky Ride Local rides will take in routes across the city.