Offices to let
Alan Clawley wonders at the amount of “Grade A” office space available in Birmingham – and the seemingly insatiable drive for more.
Art nouveau meets modern
Alan Clawley finds that New Street station will actually become Hill Street Station under council plans for the site
Midlands Continues to Attract New Business
A new report says that the region is still the biggest area outside London for investment from abroad.
One of Birmingham’s best kept secrets
One of Birmingham’s best-kept secrets is what goes on inside the suite of buildings in Paradise Circus, off Chamberlain Square
Skin and Bones
Alan Clawley has seen the plan for the New Street Gateway… and he’s curious.
Pool of Memories School Project
Pupils in Balsall Heath have been learning about the history of Moseley Road Baths and creating short films based on their interviews with people
Birmingham’s missing urinal
Birmingham blogger Andy Mabbett is in search of a piece of Victorian ironwork that once served as a urinal the city.
Tumbling Towers
A unique demolition project is scheduled to take place in Birmingham city centre this Sunday morning
Towers of power?
One way in which Birmingham’s civic and business leaders want to boost the image of the city centre is to build tall buildings, writes Alan Clawley.
New Start for Longbridge
The first new MG model since 1995 has entered production at Longbridge.
Work starts at Kings Heath school
Construction work has started at Colmore Junior and Infant School, marking the expansion and improvement of the schools’ facilities.
Council to spend £300,000 to ‘sell’ new library
Of all the services provided by Birmingham City Council why is a new public library singled out for special treatment?
Birmingham’s Chance to Discuss High Speed Rail
One of the most controversial topics of our time will at last get a “fair and balanced hearing” on Monday at an event organised by Birmingham Friends of the Earth
Parking expansion for Dudley Port
Good news for commuters using a local railway station.
Magical mystery tour
Dave Woodhall spends a day in Liverpool, and finds it’s nowhere near enough
New investment for the inner city
Plans for the long-term regeneration of some of Birmingham’s most deprived areas have been put out to public consultation.
New Street Station plans
Department store chain John Lewis are to open a new branch as part of the Birmingham New Street re-development.
MG rides again
Amongst the seemingly non-stop economic gloom there’s been at least one positive news story this week with the launch of another new car to be made at Longbridge.
Birmingham Council going sheepish?
A Birmingham meat supplier is coming under fire from Highgate residents over plans to expand their production facilities.
Library of Birmingham – update
While building work continues on the Library of Birmingham, the city council have revealed plans for reducing inconvenience to service users during the move to new premises.
Birmingham library
Birmingham’s new library – a CG video has been released.