More reasons to be cheerful

Talking to Jenny Sealey, Artistic Director of Graeae Theatre Company, who are presenting the musical based on the life of singer Ian Dury.

Breakfasting with the Bard

Discovering a Bard-worthy gem in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The cage in the hills

Richard Lutz is detained on his way down the River Ayr in Scotland

New hotel to land at Birmingham Airport

Hilton Garden Inn to be developed using innovative modular construction technique.

Another record month for Birmingham Airport

Month on month passenger totals continue to grow.

By George

Discovering an award-winning spot for a nearby short break.

Haircut and other stories

Richard Lutz wrestles with the wreckage of another week.

Birmingham welcomes the world for ICC Champions Trophy

Global broadcast coverage of Birmingham’s five fixtures set to reach more than two billion people.

British Airways take off from Birmingham again

Airline returns after ten year absence.

British Airways back in Birmingham

New schedules herald return to airport.

Where history sleeps

Richard Lutz gets lost in Shakespeare country.

Monarch takes to the skies

Low cost airline begins new routes from Birmingham.

Y viva Valencia

Simon Hale extols the virtues of the Spanish city.

West Midlands Growth Company established to promote region

New company to co-ordinate business and tourism assets to secure investment from around the world.

Shipston hotel named best pub in Warwickshire

County award sees recognition as part of anniversary celebration.

New partners for Birmingham St Mary’s hospice

Hotel tie-up revealed.

Ballad of The Arousal Cafe – and other tales

Richard Lutz combs the smoking ruins of another seven days.

Getting horsey in Herefordshire

Brooks Country House introduces vintage horseboxes as stylish glamping option.

Birmingham Airport celebrates two years of month on month growth

Record passenger numbers using airport.

False truth crossing and other tales

Richard Lutz meanders through another miasmic week

Stratford restaurant celebrates re-launch

Extensive refurbishment adds to town’s attractions.

Heritage Weekend returns to Cadbury World

Opportunity to find out the history behind the chocolate.

Birmingham tourist sector booms as hotel records broken

Birmingham sees greatest improvement in visitors’ perceptions of all UK cities.

Birmingham hotels experience busiest-ever October

Conservative Party Conference and Justin Bieber help to increase overnight stays in city.

New Birmingham-Romania air route launches

Second city link for airport.

Birmingham is UK’s number one business growth city

Unprecedented growth in visitor economy also sees city’s overnight and overseas tourist numbers double.

Record breaking November at Birmingham Airport

Busiest-ever Christmas period also expected.

Staying Cool means success

Rotunda apartments win two industry awards.

New Cyprus service launched from Birmingham Airpiort

Twice-weekly flights to Cyprus from new carrier to city.

Buddy, can you spare a day?

Novel way to visit North America via Iceland.