The degeneration of Paradise Circus
Alan Clawley highlights the strange machinations that have blighted parts of Birmingham city centre.
Birmingham Science Park leads on Smart Cities agenda with installation of 2Gbit/s broadband
In a move to enhance Birmingham’s Smart City credentials, Birmingham Science Park Aston is investing in infrastructure to increase its broadband connectivity 10-fold
Thirty trees have been taken, ‘none of them of any real historical importance’
Laurence Inman went to Birmingham and discovered that something was missing.
Solihull grants casino licence
The successful applicants to build a new casino at the NEC have been announced
Appreciating architecture
“…a cultural divide exists between the arts and business communities in Birmingham over the appreciation of modern architecture”
Chinese Leader to Visit Birmingham
It has been announced that Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will begin the UK leg of his forthcoming European visit in the city
The 21st Century office
In response to a comment on his earlier article, Alan Clawley explores the shape of office buildings.
Behind the cuts
Alan Clawley looks deep into the council budget cuts and is surprised by what he finds.
Better, faster, cleaner
Bus travel in the area will be improved as the result of a pioneering agreement between public transport agencies.
Triumphs of the Fourth Estate
A local blogger has shown how the professionals can be given a helping hand.