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    Jewellery Quarter is still the place for high-quality eating Jul 06 2009

    Dear Editor, I was saddened to hear about the demise of the Bucklemaker, not only because of the loss of an excellent restaurant but also because Nick is typical of the larger-than-life characters who help make the Jewellery Quarter the unique place that we all love. Read

    Pubs under threat from government interference Jul 06 2009

    Dear Editor, I cannot comment on individual tie-agreements between pub-owning companies and their tenants (‘Enterprise plans fail to convince Fair Pint’, Post Business, July 1) but what I glean from talking to pub tenants is they appear to be in their present predicament because of pub -owning companies being too greedy, high business rates, high rents and government interference (smoking ban). Read

    No proof that 'schizophrenia' exists Jul 06 2009

    Dear Editor, Media reports on the latest research into so-called “schizophrenia”, is just another attempt to shroud a psychiatric label in medical legitimacy. Read

    Letter: Brown erred on banks but the opposition would have done no better Jul 06 2009

    Dear Editor, In that the opposition parties have used the financial crisis for tit-for-tat politics and neither of them could have organised the G20 except in their wildest daydreams, and one at least, wrapped up in its Little Englandism, doesn’t seem to have the vaguest understanding of its importance, it’s possible to have some sympathy with Mr Brown. Read

    Lack of toilets for disabled people is a disgrace Jul 03 2009

    People with profound and multiple learning disabilities need Changing Places toilets – with a hoist, changing bench and plenty of space. Without them carers are often forced to change their disabled loved-ones on dirty toilet floors. Read

    Hospital project could offer new use to old buildings Jul 02 2009

    Dear Editor, On June 4, I wrote to the Post about the fate of five Kings Norton historic buildings. There are many other historic buildings which are at risk of demolition in Birmingham. Read

    Nominate your favourite pub for an award Jul 02 2009

    Dear Editor, The Good Pub Guide is launching its annual national search to find the best value in pub meals out. Which pub will win the coveted title of Bargain Pub of the Year? Read

    Irish voice on Lisbon Treaty so crucial Jul 02 2009

    They had more courage and foresight than their leaders because they knew exactly what would happen to Ireland if Britain was overthrown like France. Read

    Jail sentences don't add up Jul 02 2009

    Bernard Madoff is jailed for 150 years for taking people’s savings. At 71 years of age, what will he serve? If God is kind, 10 years at most! Read

    Heartbroken by letter about Ben Kinsella's family Jul 01 2009

    Dear Editor, I was heartbroken reading the wonderful letter about Ben Kinsella’s family. I am a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator where I live. Too many have died on our streets through knife and gun crime and I say enough is enough. Read

    British Museum shouldn’t have to lose its Acropolis marbles Jul 01 2009

    Dear Editor, Apart from the protest for the ­returning of the marbles of the Acropolis from the British Museum to Athens, a movement which argues against it has been created in Greece. This movement is mainly expressed through the ­online magazine, www.freeinquiry.gr Read

    Whingeing by Lions fans in defeat is embarrassing Jul 01 2009

    Dear Editor, British rugby is based more on brute force and with very little skill, with weight and aggression taking centre stage in the game. Running and open rugby with the Bennett skills and jinks, seems now very much out of the coaching of the game and an entertainment of the past. Read

    Chris Upton: The ill-fated Scottish colony Jul 01 2009

    Our banks, we trust, are built on sure foundations, though we have reasons to doubt this. Read

    Cheaper flights needed for BIA to compete Jun 29 2009

    Dear Editor, I was pleased to hear from the Chief Executive that things may be changing at Birmingham Airport. Read

    Forces veterans need to know their rights Jun 29 2009

    Dear Editor, Saturday was Armed Forces Day and The Legal Services Commission (LSC) want to ensure that people in Birmingham who have risked their lives in the armed forces can find expert advice about their rights when they return home. Read

    UK treatment of veterans is crackers Jun 29 2009

    Dear Editor, Re: the proposed New Zealand Defence Force Medal and the UK. Read

    EU should keep out of national ID strategy Jun 29 2009

    Dear Editor, Following EU proposals on high-tech ID cards, civil liberties groups have said the proposals would create an EU ID card register, internet surveillance systems, satellite surveillance, automated exit/entry border systems operated by machines reading biometrics and risk profiling systems. Read

    More research need before attacking the NHS Jun 26 2009

    Dear Editor, Although I agree with some of the sentiments held by Allan Ramsey in his recent letter “ What happened to our decent society” I feel his silly unfounded remark: “Once we had a health service to die for; now we have a health service that people are dying because of”, is utter twaddle. I’m not sure what he bases this comment on other than some recent media headlines mainly around the sad matters at the Mid Staff NHS Trust where a number of unnecessary deaths apparently occurred. Read

    Music Archive expertise Jun 26 2009

    Dear Editor, Thank you for your generous coverage of the Birmingham Music Archive which is a partner in the current AHRC-funded knowledge transfer project in the Birmingham School of Media at BCU. Read

    Prince’s Trust helps thousands to find work Jun 26 2009

    Dear Editor, Yesterday’s Centre for Cities report warned that youth unemployment is set to treble by 2011. Read

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