Cyprus: 40 years ago I was liberated
Ugur Karagozlu recalls fearful times on the troubled island of Cyprus – when Turkish forces intervened.
One Final Bon Voyage
Aviation enthusiasts descended on Birmingham last weekend for the final passenger flights of an iconic aeroplane. Steve Beauchampé reports.
Flybe unveils major expansion at Birmingham
‘Magnificent Seven’ new routes set to boost airport’s business.
Next Exit to Brooklyn
Richard Lutz returns to Brooklyn. It’s his hometown. But it’s halfway round the world
Wiseman’s Ferry: Heat and A River
By Richard Lutz in Australia.
Metro: Road to Nowhere
Bringing trams on to Birmingham’s streets is manifestly the wrong policy, says Steve Beauchampé .
Birmingham Airport welcomed Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Birmingham Airport welcomed Air India’s Boeing 787-8 ‘Dreamliner’ into Birmingham last night as it operated its inaugural service from Amritsar and Delhi.
Polar explorer encourages Birmingham businesses to get adventurous
A Midlands-based polar explorer is encouraging local businesses to take advantage of a new high-tech facility in the region.
Birmingham – an airport for Britain
Birmingham Airport has today published its response to the Airports Commission’s challenge to deliver aviation capacity in the long-term.
Regional Excellence in Tourism Awards – Now open for entries
The search to find the region’s tourism superstars begins in earnest this month
So hot, we could have been in Delhi
Andy Goff spent a balmy evening sampling the delights of Indian cuisine and hospitality while learning about Air India’s plans at BHX.
Campaign gives flavour of ‘Birmingyum’
Visit Birmingham has partnered with London Midland to launch a new tourism campaign promoting the city’s food scene
Argentine students welcomed in Solihull
A group of Argentinian students were so delighted to join in lessons at Solihull School they cooked up traditional dishes and danced the tango.
UK aviation needs “flexibility and resilience” – Kehoe
Aviation chief tells Airports Commission that UK aviation needs “flexibility and resilience” to respond to a changing industry
Fast track to the USA from Birmingham
Aer Lingus Regional have announced details of a service which allows Birmingham-based passengers to fast track their journey to the US
Delhi Dreamliner delight
Birmingham Airport and Air India have announced that from 1st August 2013, flights between Birmingham Airport and Delhi will operate four times weekly
Campaign for Rail – Chance to meet Chiltern Stations Manager
The Midlands based rail champion, Campaign for Rail will be holding its inaugural Annual General Meeting tomorrow at the Atrium, Moor Street Station
Birmingham Airport well equipped
Birmingham Airport unveils five new fire fighting vehicles.
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.
New Billund service starts from Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport welcomed bmi regional’s inaugural flight to Billund, Denmark – the home of Lego.
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.
National award for Birmingham’s Staying Cool
Birmingham’s Staying Cool at the Rotunda has won a Silver Award at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2013 Ceremony.
And the airport of the year is ……
Birmingham Airport: Awarded ‘Airport of the Year’ at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
‘Birmingham Look Book’ to inspire journalists to visit region
The Birmingham Look Book – a go-to resource for journalists designed to raise the profile of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull with national and international media
God and his botherers
Laurence Inman isn’t impressed by the missionary’s position
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
Birmingham Airport gets set to launch new ‘Sky Side’ experience
A unique and exciting children’s adventure is set to launch from Birmingham Airport this summer to give the thousands of youngsters jetting off on holiday an engaging and fun experience at the Airport before they fly.
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students