Sleepers could boost Scottish links to Birmingham
A rail lobby group has suggested that the new “micro-franchise” for Anglo-Scottish sleeper trains should improve links between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.
Irish eyes are smiling as new service starts
Aer Lingus Regional has started services to Birmingham with the launch of its first flight from Dublin to Birmingham.
Buy on the go with London Midland’s new ‘ticket office in your pocket’
Buying train tickets on the go has just got a whole lot easier, with the launch of London Midland’s new mobile ticketing website.
It doesn’t have to be Heathrow
British exports best served by a network of airports, not a London hub, says aviation chief
Lord Mayor and CBSO join in launching new services from Birmingham International
John Lines cuts the cake and members of the CBSO played the music to give a send off to the new bmi regional Gothenburg service.
Birmingham Airport is Britain’s most accessible
New analysis shows that Birmingham Airport is Britain’s most accessible airport and should be used to alleviate pressure on overheated South East
Running scarred
Laurence Inman is a lot fitter than he looks. Certainly fit enough to assault his telly – again!
Tower crowned Project of the Year
Birmingham Airport’s new Air Traffic Control Tower has been crowned ‘Project of the Year’ and won a further award for the best ‘Regeneration’ scheme at the 2013 RICS West Midlands Awards.
“UK Government is failing in its legal duty to protect Brummies”
The Supreme Court has today ruled that the UK Government is failing in its legal duty to protect Brummies from the harmful effects of air pollution.
Electric Railway Museum opening for the first time this year
Rail enthusiasts in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond are gearing up for a treat in May, as award-winning Electric Railway Museum opens for the first time this year
Eastern Airways 10th anniversary ‘twixt Birmingham and Newcastle
Eastern Airways is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its service between Birmingham and Newcastle, which provides a fast business link between the Midlands and the North East.
Let there be light
Alan Clawley has been watching the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station and takes issue with the motives behind it.
It helps if you can see where you’re going
TR Fleet and Specsavers link to promote safer driver
There’s more to the UK than London
A delegation from Birmingham has headed east to showcase the region to Asia’s leading airlines and tourism authorities looking for new route opportunities in the UK.
Trailer Solutions booming for Bulwell
Bullwell Trailer Solutions has announced that profits have risen at the company for the fifth year in a row, with the past 12 months marking a record trading year
Birmingham top for tourists according to new research
Birmingham’s reputation as a visitor destination is on the up, according to new research released today by Marketing Birmingham
A case of fewer is more
Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.
Air Malta charters – back by popular demand
Air Malta has announced the return of charter flights from Birmingham Airport this summer.
A bit of Longbridge history up for sale – if you’re feeling flush
Eclectic auction will offer a 2004 MG X-Power SV Coupé, together with everything from a Ferrari to a Buick with royal connections
BHX welcomes Enterprise Zone announcement
Birmingham Airport has today welcomed The Chancellor’s announcement to give Birmingham’s economy a £2.8b annual boost
Why do we live like this?
Laurence Inman continues his campaign against the hypocrisy surrounding the nation’s love of vehicular transport.
Driven to despair
On the day when the Office for National Statistics revealed that in the 2011 Census, driving was the most common form of commuting to work Laurence Inman so wishes it could all be different
New laws will deal firm blow to metal thieves
The Bill proposes wholesale changes to the £5.6bn scrap metal industry, the principle recipients of stolen metal
The Travellator: Neva Again
Please welcome our new travel columnist, kicking off with a tale of insanitary on the high seas.
Cash ban tackles metal theft crime
Cash ban and police efforts deliver 60% reduction in metal theft attacks
Birmingham Airport CEO welcomes HS2 extension
Birmingham Airport CEO welcomes HS2 extension and calls for an aviation policy “that complements the investment in HS2”
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
Metal theft legislation on track for reform
Energy Networks Association has applauded the efforts of MPs and Peers as the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill has been voted through the House of Lords
Midlands aerospace growth under the microscope
US expert to share insights and issues for future with Midlands aerospace community
Wheels to Work Association launched
New Association representing UK travel to work schemes is launched at major London conference attended by Ministers.