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My stolen childhood in a Japanese prison camp Jul 21 2011

Joyce Storey tells Diane Parkes how three gruelling years as a wartime prisoner haunted her for decades after.Read

Beetles and buttons make new jewellery for Magnus and Bella Jul 21 2011

Diane Parkes talks to a couple who create beautiful jewellery from mundane everyday objects.Read

How Cornwall made its mark on Birmingham Jul 21 2011

A Cornish fishing village was once the inspiration for a colony of Birmingham artists in the late 1800s, writes Chris Upton.Read

Furnish your home with history Jul 20 2011

Period furniture can transform a room, but what to buy? Alison Jones takes expert advice on the sought-after Art Deco and Georgian styles.Read

Birmingham barrister steps into the unknown with his novels Jul 15 2011

Rather like the criminal cases he takes a professional role in, Birmingham barrister David Crigman doesn’t quite know how the books he writes will end up.Read

First Light introducing British youngsters to Hollywood Jul 15 2011

Graduates of a film project in Birmingham are rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers. Alison Jones reports.Read

Gillian Wearing on shaping Birmingham's family tribute Jul 15 2011

Acclaimed artist Gillian Wearing speaks to Lorne Jackson about an ambitious project to create a sculpture for Birmingham’s Centenary Square.Read

Creating a culture of ping pong in Birmingham Jul 15 2011

A campaign to get more people playing table tennis in the city has got under way, writes Jon Perks.Read

From Kings Heath to Skegness for guerrilla knitter Sara Fowles Jul 14 2011

A Birmingham textile artist is to decorate Skegness pier – with giant crochet work.Read

Turtle Man Amdeep Sanghera's dream Jul 13 2011

Victoria Farncombe meets a Birmingham man doing his bit to save an endangered turtle species.Read

Get suited if you want to look smart for the summer Jul 13 2011

It's time for gents to look sharp for the seasonal party circuit... Richard McComb gets suited in style.Read

The art of a fine home at Weston Park Jul 13 2011

The fine paintings of Weston Park are a tribute to the excellent taste of a 17th century family, writes Chris Upton.Read

Down in the woods Jul 08 2011

Funding for a project to restore an ancient woodland is coming to an end. Matt Lloyd meets its conservationists.Read

The blind chefs with a culinary vision Jul 08 2011

It’s probably the best conference food you’ve never eaten – and it’s cooked by blind chefs. Richard McComb reports on the success of a unique catering venture.Read

Edward Capern was a man of many letters Jul 06 2011

Victorian Edward Capern was a humble postman who captivated the nation with his appealing verse, writes Chris Upton.Read

Simpsons restaurant perfecting the broth - for you Jul 01 2011

Who prepares, wins. Chef Andreas Antona, the founder of Simpsons, talks to Richard McComb about the secrets of good food.Read

Fighting fifties for Toyah Willcox Jul 01 2011

Sexism and ageism are the themes of a new budget production starring former 80s singer Toyah Willcox. Roz Laws spoke to her.Read

Hold your horses at Wixford church Jul 01 2011

Chris Upton discovers something rather unusual at a church yard in a small Warwickshire town.Read

The meaning of mid-life with Tom Hanks Jul 01 2011

Tom Hanks wrote, directed and starred in Larry Crowne, a film about a man having a midlife crisis. Alison Jones met him.Read

Afloat once again on the Droitwich canals Jul 01 2011

A 30-year restoration project has seen the Droitwich barge canal returned to its former glory. Matt Lloyd reports.Read

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