http://www.birminghampost.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Post no Authors Authors http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/11/06/beekeepers-demand-government-help-to-save-the-british-bee-65233-22193179/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/11/06/beekeepers-demand-government-help-to-save-the-british-bee-65233-22193179/ Hundreds of beekeepers descended on Parliament demanding the Government takes action to stop the dramatic decline of bee colonies in Britain. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/10/27/west-midlands-celebrates-diwali-festival-65233-22130176/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/10/27/west-midlands-celebrates-diwali-festival-65233-22130176/ Thousands of people in the West Midlands will be celebrating Diwali on Tuesday. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/10/23/firefighters-losing-faith-in-job-training-65233-22100661/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/10/23/firefighters-losing-faith-in-job-training-65233-22100661/ A new report has revealed that many firefighters still have little faith in the training they receive. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/10/14/paul-nicholas-launches-second-birmingham-stage-school-65233-22036061/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/10/14/paul-nicholas-launches-second-birmingham-stage-school-65233-22036061/ TV and stage star Paul Nicholas visited Birmingham on Tuesday to officially launch his second stage school in the city. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/23/villa-players-help-acorns-hospice-launch-2m-appeal-65233-21881103/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/23/villa-players-help-acorns-hospice-launch-2m-appeal-65233-21881103/ Christmas arrived early for one youngster as Aston Villa players helped to launch a £2 million Acorns Children’s Hospice appeal in Birmingham. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/19/birmingham-outlines-its-long-term-green-agenda-65233-21856716/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:36:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/19/birmingham-outlines-its-long-term-green-agenda-65233-21856716/ The spirit of Birmingham needs to be harnessed to develop the city's sustainable future, a planning chief has urged. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/16/birmingham-to-india-flights-back-on-as-new-airline-steps-in-65233-21834632/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/16/birmingham-to-india-flights-back-on-as-new-airline-steps-in-65233-21834632/ A new airline has stepped forward to fill Air India’s shoes by offering flights to the sub-continent from Birmingham International Airport. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/16/big-debate-and-the-green-challenge-for-birmingham-65233-21826964/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/16/big-debate-and-the-green-challenge-for-birmingham-65233-21826964/ Sustainability experts gathered at The ICC on Monday for The Birmingham Post’s Big Debate on green issues faced by the city’s future leaders. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-health-news/2008/09/14/kidney-screening-sessions-for-birmingham-s-black-population-65233-21819422/ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-health-news/2008/09/14/kidney-screening-sessions-for-birmingham-s-black-population-65233-21819422/ Birmingham played host to a Kidney Research UK Community Screening Day at the weekend. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/12/birmingham-artsfest-kicks-off-with-the-light-fantastic-65233-21805139/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:07:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/12/birmingham-artsfest-kicks-off-with-the-light-fantastic-65233-21805139/ The UK’s biggest free arts festival returns to Birmingham today, with a number of confirmed international acts and artists. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/11/birmingham-ballet-s-delight-as-dancers-get-special-immigration-status-65233-21802178/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/11/birmingham-ballet-s-delight-as-dancers-get-special-immigration-status-65233-21802178/ Birmingham Royal Ballet will be allowed to recruit dancers from across the world, as Conservatives claimed immigration was “out of control”. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/09/more-storms-predicted-to-hit-flood-ravaged-west-midlands-65233-21715387/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/09/more-storms-predicted-to-hit-flood-ravaged-west-midlands-65233-21715387/ The West Midlands has been warned to brace themselves for an “awesome storm” on Wednesday. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/07/more-rain-on-the-way-to-flood-stricken-midlands-65233-21698326/ Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/07/more-rain-on-the-way-to-flood-stricken-midlands-65233-21698326/ The West Midlands has been warned to brace itself for further rain - but will escape the worst of the torrential downpours that are still to come. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/07/birmingham-hosts-global-energy-conference-65233-21701204/ Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/07/birmingham-hosts-global-energy-conference-65233-21701204/ Energy efficient greenhouses, a fossil-free future and hydrogen-powered vehicles are some of the topics planned for discussion at an energy technologies conference in Birmingham this week. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/05/land-rover-bird-scarers-disturbing-other-solihull-residents-65233-21684871/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/05/land-rover-bird-scarers-disturbing-other-solihull-residents-65233-21684871/ Bosses at Land Rover’s Solihull plant have been urged to remove a scarer - installed to keep a flock of gulls from damaging their luxury 4x4s. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/04/microsoft-issues-birmingham-vision-of-the-future-65233-21670310/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/04/microsoft-issues-birmingham-vision-of-the-future-65233-21670310/ A lower skyline, multi-use buildings, an increase in green spaces and solar energy, and fewer people working in the city centre. This is IT giant Microsoft’s vision for Birmingham in 2033. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/02/st-philip-s-cathedral-considers-opening-wine-bar-65233-21651547/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/09/02/st-philip-s-cathedral-considers-opening-wine-bar-65233-21651547/ Birmingham Cathedral could be doing its own fund-raising version of turning holy water into wine as it considers plans for a wine bar. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-transport-news/2008/08/19/west-coast-main-line-disruption-will-be-worth-it-says-network-rail-65233-21565721/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-transport-news/2008/08/19/west-coast-main-line-disruption-will-be-worth-it-says-network-rail-65233-21565721/ Network Rail says maintenance work on the West Coast Main Line is just a small price to pay for what will result in a much-improved service. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/08/17/five-die-as-aircraft-collide-near-coventry-65233-21551003/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/08/17/five-die-as-aircraft-collide-near-coventry-65233-21551003/ Five people died when two small aircraft collided in mid-air on the approach to Coventry Airport. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/08/15/health-advice-and-traffic-warnings-for-the-v-festival-65233-21543609/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2008/08/15/health-advice-and-traffic-warnings-for-the-v-festival-65233-21543609/ The V Festival kicked off in Staffordshire this weekend with police hoping an earlier-than-usual opening will have helped ease traffic problems.