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.