Howard Scoop: Oooooh..a new wave of Carry On films

Sir Howard Elston, our entertainment sub-editor, gives more info on the new Carry On films to drip off our screens.

Finding the bones of England

Richard Lutz wanders down a Cotswold path to stumble upon a bit of hidden history

Howard Exclusive: Immigrants to be given seats in the House of Lords

Sir Howard Elston, our Westminster correspondent, reports on a new initiative to solve two problems at once.

Coming home to roost

The Library of Birmingham may be attracting both praise and visitors but Alan Clawley remains unconvinced.

In, on and around the Library of Birmingham

Andy Goff was out with his camera and brings a selection of pictures that show the mish mash of development in Birmingham.

Madin house listed

Alan Clawley has news for admirers of controversial architect John Madin.

Adopted Brummie opens new library

A large crowd greeting education activist Malala Yousafzai this morning as she officially opened the Library of Birmingham.

Something unique this way comes

Dave Woodhall’s view of the new Library of Birmingham.

West Midlands: The next ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot?

The head of a boutique architects practice reckons that the West Midlands is well on its way to becoming the next big ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot.

Rare freehold houses to be launched in Birmingham this weekend

Crest Nicholson will launch the first freehold new build houses to have been built in Birmingham city centre for more than two years

The degeneration of Paradise Circus

Alan Clawley highlights the strange machinations that have blighted parts of Birmingham city centre.

The keys to the coffin works handed over

After more than 10 years of fundraising and development, Birmingham Conservation Trust has announced that work is starting on the city’s newest heritage attraction.

Paradise Circus regeneration a scam?

Alan Clawley takes issue over the designation of an area labelled in need of ‘regeneration’.

John Madin’s other library

Alan Clawley with a reminder that when the architects in John Madin’s office were working up plans for a new central library for Birmingham, they were also designing one for Redditch.

Remembering Elmdon

All the attention today is on the future of Birmingham International Airport but it’s interesting to reflect on its past when it was known just as Elmdon Airport, writes Alan Clawley.

Library building ‘obsolete’

Birmingham City Council officials have written a report to the Cabinet stating that the 40-year-old Central Library building is not only vacant but ‘obsolete’ as well, reveals Alan Clawley.

Another quiet day in Paradise

Alan Clawley is really struggling to garner a useful reaction from Birmingham City Council.

Tamed with a Smile

In 2010 The World Monuments Fund added Dudley Zoo’s collection of 1930s concrete buildings to its ‘at risk’ register.

University scoops clutch of awards for ‘green’ achievements

Coventry University has been awarded a series of accolades in recognition of its green credentials

In search of John Madin’s Birmingham

Madin walking tour led by Alan Clawley
Starting at Five Ways Station, 10.30 am, 22nd June 2013

Brutalist church is listed

St Matthew’s Church deserves to be recognised as one of Birmingham’s star architectural attractions, believes Alan Clawley.

Symbolizing Birmingham

Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.

More homes for former MG Rover works

St. Modwen has submitted a planning application for a new phase of housing in Longbridge, Birmingham.

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.

Architectural integrity

Alan Clawley explores the ins and outs of modern architecture.

Of All The People In All The World – 10th Anniversary Homecoming

Birmingham-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of their famed performance piece, Of All The People In All The World, with a very special return to the city.