Rallying to restore confidence in construction
A national Rally to Restore Confidence took place last week to encourage professionals working across all platforms within the built environment that 2013 is a year for positivity
Be careful out there
Emergency services are urging local people to take some simple precautions during the cold snap.
The art of the underpass
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham’s semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
Showcasing the region’s strong automotive industry
Business Birmingham and UKTI drive international coverage of the West Midlands’ automotive industry
Ambulance service in public plea
‘Stay safe’ is the plea as the festive season begins.
Reaction to the Autumn Statement
Neil Rami welcomes the Chancellor’s support for Lord Heseltine’s proposals
Leonard Lord: The biography of a Brummie tycoon
Quite apart from being the man who really made the Mini, Birmingham tycoon, Leonard Lord, was, arguably, the most important British industrialist of the latter half of the twentieth century.
Speed kills
Police are cracking down on illegal road racing in Birmingham.
New light on Fire Service
West Midlands Fire Service has taken delivery of three bespoke compact fire vehicles to tackle smaller incidents in the region.
Getting appy under the bonnet with Bournville College
If you’re one of those motorists who don’t know their crank sensor from their coil pack there’s a device that could help remove a fear of simple car fixes
Half-Term Adventures II
Further ways to prevent boredom. Part two of our guide to events at local places of interest during half-term.
Birmingham: More canals than Venice, more congestion than Naples
Birmingham proposals aim to cut traffic problems
Martin Longley’s Nantes jazzfest review
Martin Longley follows the long and winding River Erdre in Nantes. That’s the inspired location of a spiffing weekender jazzfest in the vibrant French port…
Still Birmingham’s biggest roundabout
Alan Clawley takes issue with the plans for the redevelopment of Paradise Circus.
Back to School Warning for All
More children on the roads again means more danger.
Charity launches new safety guide for motorists
A Birmingham-based motoring safety charity has published a new handbook that aims to increase driver confidence, comfort and courtesy.
In the Summertime…
…don’t drink if you’re driving is the warning from local police.
IAM’s great eight at Bassetts Pole
A team of eight motorcyclists from road safety charity, the IAM will embark on their journey on Monday 18 June to ride around Britain to raise awareness of road safety and money for the Association for Air Ambulances.
Coventry University student wins top engineering award
Coventry University student, Peter Hutyan, has won the Baroness Platt of Writtle Award for 2012.
Coventry-built Microcab up for illustrious international design award
A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle which was conceived and manufactured in Coventry has been shortlisted for a prestigious international transport design award.
Former Ford president confirmed for Bugatti Lecture at Coventry Car Day
The former president of one of the world’s largest and most successful motor companies will give a free talk at Coventry University next month as part of Coventry Car Day.
Coventry student’s design project tackles water transport in Africa
Coventry student project: how transport can play a key role in providing portable drinking water in rural Africa.
Coventry to celebrate car heritage with a free motoring extravaganza
Coventry will be going car crazy this summer with a celebration of the city’s motoring heritage
Delaying pothole repairs puts bikers at risk claim Walsall Labour
Walsall’s Conservatives latest policy on repairs to the highways is self defeating and dangerous, Walsall Labour is warning.
Runway and road contractors announced
VolkerFitzpatrick and Colas named preferred joint venture contractors for the A45 Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme and the Runway Extension at Birmingham Airport
New HQ For Traffic Cops
Policing some of the busiest roads in the country has been made easier thanks to the opening of a new purpose-built headquarters.
Walsall Labour support pupils’ road safety campaign
Youngsters at a secondary school have put their fellow pupils’ protection on the curriculum by campaigning for better road safety control
Manufactured Truths: Where Are We Going?
By Richard Lutz Steve comes to my house – to my drive actually – to carry out essential body work on my 11 year old Honda. Someone ripped a mega-chunk out of it in a car park. From the damage it looks as if an SUV the size of a spaceship savaged it. Steve goes…
Eagerness to accessorise putting some drivers at risk
New research reveals the average UK motorist spends nearly £100 personalising their car with accessories – but this could be putting them at risk.
New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector
The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…