For 45 years, Birmingham's Vanley Burke has captured the lives of the Caribbean community in and around Handsworth and it's won him international acclaim. Ahead of a retrospective exhibition of his work he spoke to Justine Halifax.Read
It is 100 years since people in the West Midlands and Warwickshire were given their first opportunity to see displays by two of the country's leading aviation pioneers. Historians Chris Holland and David Fry write of the intense interest generated by the visits of Gustav Hamel and Bentfield 'Benny' Hucks.Read
This week saw the death of a true legend and icon of the 20th century Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. Steve Bird recalls the momentous event all those decades ago, and a few smaller events since.Read
The Queen is not the only one celebrating six decades this year. Birmingham Hospital's Broadcasting Network has been providing companionship and entertainment to patients for 60 years. Justine Halifax reports.Read
The Battle of Birmingham saw Royalists – led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine and his pet poodle – storm their way through the city. Chris Upton looks at the emblematic role the prince's canine played.Read
Zoos claim captive creatures are part of vital conservation work, insisting several species depend on them for their survival. Mary Griffin visits Twycross Zoo to weigh up captivity versus conservation.Read
Three dozen Mark X1V Spitfires, buried for decades in a remote part of Burma may be back in the UK by the end of the year. It follows a long battle by British farmer David Cundall who has spent a fortune in his quest to find and save the fearsome Birmingham-built fighter planes. He talked to Justine Halifax.Read
Shrewsbury Flower Show is 125 years old this year and is the world's longest running horticultural show held in the same location. For almost half that time, florist and flower arranger Gordon Bradley has competed at the event. Here are his tips for prize winning arrangements.Read
After the astounding success of 'mummy porn' sensation Fifty Shades of Grey, erotic fiction is suddenly all the rage. But should it be dominating classic literature too? Diana Pilkington probes the issue.Read
