City Tourist Numbers Up
Visitor figures in Birmingham have continued to rise despite the economic picture.
New Street, New Start?
Steve Beauchampé looks at aspects of the Birmingham Gateway/New Street station redevelopment, and takes issue with some of Alan Clawley’s recent arguments
E-Coli press release
The European Tour Operator’s Association has issued the following press release in relation to the outbreak of E-Coli which has been in the news today.
Art nouveau meets modern
Alan Clawley finds that New Street station will actually become Hill Street Station under council plans for the site
RSC in a box to NYC
The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to travel from its traditional home in Stratford-Upon-Avon to the bright lights of New York.
Skin and Bones
Alan Clawley has seen the plan for the New Street Gateway… and he’s curious.
Explore foreign lands at mac in May
Over a decade ago, writer and performer Jonathan Young fell in love with an Icelandic woman and went to live with her in Reykjavik.
Sweet Caroline
Richard Lutz continues his trip through the United States and reports from the depths of the American South
News from Japan
Foreign governments should ensure that their travel advisories accurately reflect the status of the country in terms of safety and security.
Taking The Red Line to Baseball and America
Richard Lutz takes in a game in Chicago and learns a thing or two about the state of the States
Trouble on the railways – continued
Opposition continues to grow to London Midland’s plans to reduce staffing levels at their stations.
Better, faster, cleaner
Bus travel in the area will be improved as the result of a pioneering agreement between public transport agencies.
Just get on yer bike!
As the sun starts shining many of us dream about packing up and taking off on a travel experience.
Where was Birmingham?
Birmingham today hosted a travel show promoting tourism spots around the UK and Ireland – but without a stand showcasing the city itself.
Olympic sized issues
The 2012 London Olympics may have more losers than winners outside the stadium.
Yachting Brummie heads RTW
In August this year Birmingham man, Peter Smith, will set out on the challenge of a lifetime
Parking expansion for Dudley Port
Good news for commuters using a local railway station.
Ringing the changes
The region’s Ring and Ride service is to charge passengers for the first time, in an attempt to make up for budget shortfalls.
Visas hold back visitors
Visa requirements are holding back UK exports
Behna (Sisters)
It’s the day before a wedding, Ladies’ Sangeet Night, in a Punjabi household.
Trouble on the railways
Local rail company London Midland have run into trouble with their latest proposal to cut services
Magical mystery tour
Dave Woodhall spends a day in Liverpool, and finds it’s nowhere near enough
Is the train strained?
Channel 4’S Dispatches documentary series is working on an investigation into Britains overcrowded rail services.
Brum FoE demands clarity in public funding
£15m funding bid for Birmingham Internationals’ expansion plan was rejected
Perfidious Albion and an Eastender
Andy Munro watched Blues beat West Ham at the weekend. He was, briefly, in notable company.
The train not standing
Maintenance work at railway stations usually leads to problems for scores of commuters. But as Dave Woodhall reports, this isn’t always the case.
Letter From Beijing: Business As Usual In The Year Of The Rabbit
It’s more than 90 days now, since Beijing experienced any rain, and on yet another bright, cold winter’s morning, I look out over Beijing, and am struck by the almost visible inactivity of this usually hyper-active town.
Mini Breaks – Crossing the border
Dave Woodhall’s been to Bonnie Scotland – and rather likes it.