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Mother’s Day Special
March 11, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Mother’s Day Special

There’s nothing I like better than a good old brummie success story. And that’s exactly what I have here in the form of
Keira o’ Mara, inventor of the Mamascarf®
Created by Keira during her redundancy, Mamascarf® …

Supremely Teeny Weeny Art
March 8, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Supremely Teeny Weeny Art

To say that this man has impeccable hand eye co-ordination is an extreme understatement. With the eye of a needle, or the head of a pin as their plinths, Willard Wigan’s micro-sculptures are a sight …

Action for Haiti
March 7, 2010 – 2:27 pm | No Comment
Action for Haiti

Today the Drum in Birmingham are doing their bit to help the people of Haiti. Following the devastating earthquake last month, charities, singers and artists have all clubed together to help make a difference. Now …

Return of the MAC
March 5, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Return of the MAC

For years now visits to Cannon Hill Park have been slightly marred by the fact that the MAC has been closed. Frolicking in the afternoon sun just isn’t the same without a cool (alcoholic) beverage …

Towpath Tidy 2010
March 3, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Towpath Tidy 2010

Q: What do shopping trolleys, an aeroplane propeller and a fridge of food have in common?
A: They were all pulled out of the UK’s canals last year during Towpath Tidy
Did you know that Birmingham has …

Could Birmingham Be the UK’s First ‘City of Culture’?
February 28, 2010 – 6:03 am | No Comment
Could Birmingham Be the UK’s First ‘City of Culture’?

Birmingham has made it to the final four UK cities in the line up to become the country’s very first City of Culture. Along with Derry, Norwich and Sheffield – three great cities very rich …

Save Birmingham’s Environment
February 26, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. So how can we, in Birmingham, contribute to this and make the most of the natural world around us? If you love this city as much as I …

Usain Bolt Trains in Birmingham for 2012 Olympics
February 21, 2010 – 9:30 am | No Comment
Usain Bolt Trains in Birmingham for 2012 Olympics

The 2012 Olympics are nearing. 2010 arrived with a blink of an eye, and before we know it, we’ll be working our way through the year. In preparation for the 2010 England Olympics, there has …