Updated 9:24pm 22 May 2012

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Diane Parkes

Diane Parkes

Snowman walking in the Far Eastern air

Seoul is the first step to conquering Asia, says Birmingham Repertory Theatre executive director Stuart Rogers.Read

Delivering choice for new parents

Many mothers-to-be dream of giving birth at home, but are too anxious to go with that choice.Read

Workplace massage so good for health and staff morale

With the recession biting in the workplace, companies are increasingly looking at ways to improve staff morale.Read

Coming to terms with grief

When Angela Page received a telephone call from a friend of her daughter eight years ago, she had no idea how her life – and the lives of her close family – were to be turned around.Read

Faith on parade in Malaga

Diane Parkes discovered that Holy Week is more than just chocolate eggs and bunnies in MalagaRead

Oriental tune-up with acupuncture

We are used to taking our cars to the garage for their annual MoTs.Read

Sue so proud to be up and running

Less than ten years ago estate agent Sue Weaver struggled to run a few yards, but tells Diane Parkes that she is now fitter and slimmer.Read

Shared at Birmingham Town Hall

The line of guitars at the rear of the stage gave a hint of what to expect from this evening of acoustic sets from a range of musicians.Read

How to cope with a migraine

A Birmingham mother tells Diane Parkes about the misery migraines can cause and how she’s found ways of coping with the debilitating symptoms.Read

Birmingham Royal Ballet heads for tour of China

Birmingham Royal Ballet is following in the footsteps of the Olympics and taking its shows to China.Read

Family love helps Sandra overcome double cancer shock

With the dawn of a new year, Diane Parkes meets a brave woman with more reason than most to celebrate.Read

Shift that festive flab

Wander into a store over the next few weeks and chances are you will be confronted by shelves of celebrity fitness DVDs promising that the pounds will disappear and a new body will emerge.Read

James at NIA, Birmingham

“For the next couple of hours we are trapped in a room together – so I suggest you enjoy it,” announced James front man Tim Booth – and the NIA audience ensured they did.Read

Author Profile

Diane Parkes has worked in journalism for 14 years and has been with the Birmingham Mail for ten. She is Women's Editor covering health, fitness, education, fashion and beauty features. As Dance and Theatre Editor she is also responsible for professional arts coverage across the region.