Unique educational facility launched at Birmingham Airport
Learning Hub opened in collaboration with Birmingham schools group.
New Chinese air routes announced
Fly direct from Birmingham to Shanghai and Beijing.
All aboard for the Moseley Express (and Kings Heath too)
Next month, writes Richard Lutz, Network Rail takes a firm step towards re-opening train services through Moseley and Kings Heath
Cheap craics
Alex Whybrow does Dublin on the not-so-expensive.
When Harry met Seinfeld
Simon Hale takes a TV tour of the Big Apple.
That was the wheel that was
Richard Lutz looks back in languor at the past seven days: days of pride, northern views, the Stones play Cuba…finally.
Visitors receive warm regional welcome to Shakespeare’s aiport
Artwork commemorating local attractions unveiled.
London Midland and Wasps to run rugby specials
Additional rugby special services on match days announced.
Boutique bolthole for Stratford-upon-Avon
New hotel aims to attract tourist market.
The inside track on the UK’s rail overhaul
Midlands on track for jobs boost and greater connectivity as countdown to HS2 begins.
Government asks rail commuters abourt region’s network
Birmingham public to have their say at rail consultation events.
Passenger survey gives satisfaction for London Midland
Passengers praise for train company.
Turkish delight for airport
Airline to increase its flights to Birmingham.
Birmingham hotels break October occupancy record
October occupancy rates in city’s hotels hit 81%, a 2% rise from same month in 2014.
Walsall winner in American Airlines car giveaway competition
Surprise win for travel agent.
Bookshelves and other stories
It’s been a varied week for Richard Lutz, from emptying the house of books via walking in the woods to dealing with British Gas.
Winning streak for Staying Cool
Another award for city centre accommodation.
The 31 steps
New Street might be modernised but some of Birmingham’s other stations still need improvement, points out Alan Clawley.
Enjoying the high life
Simon Hale enjoys a trip Stateside.
Youngsters get Safer Travel message with Operation Bale
Police and travel companies launch safety campaign.
Potential traffic delays on Thursday
Demo by private hire drivers may cause city centre problems.
Another record month for Birmingham Airport
Long haul boost drives busiest-ever June.
Rail threat to local beauty spots
More ancient woodland in Birmingham added to list of HS2 threats.
Birmingham welcomes first Beijing passengers
Extended series of Chinese flights into city airport.
Further airline expansion announced
Services to Warsaw and Budapest from Birmingham starting in September.
Busiest May for Birmingham airport
Record number of passengers again.
Call for 24 hour rail to Birmingham International
Campaigning group say all-night services essential to improve airport links.
A birds-eye view of the future
Simon Hale goes up in the world in New York.
Birmingham’s Staying Cool enters the Hall of Fame
Honour for city centre accommodation.
The bones of history: Palmyra, city of history and sand, in peril
A decade ago, Richard Lutz roamed the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra. Today it is under threat from ISIS.