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Don't give up on the honey bee Apr 20 2012

Andy Richards reports on a new campaign to reverse the decline of the honey bee.Read

Success is skin deep for Veronica McAleer Apr 20 2012

Make-up isn't all about beauty, as Alison Jones discovers when she talks to an Oscar-nominated film industry expert.Read

The Titanic 100 years on: Birmingham's losses and the myths that remain Apr 13 2012

With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of The Titanic on Sunday, Chris Upton explores the Midland links to the liner, while Greg Ward, author of The Rough Guide To The Titanic, explains why the disaster still has us enthralled.Read

Auschwitz trip brings home full horrors of Holocaust Apr 13 2012

Important lessons about the dangers of racism and prejudice are being taught by the Holocaust Educational Trust as part of its Lessons From Auschwitz programme. Johnny Greatrex joined Midland students on a sombre visit to the old Nazi concentration camp.Read

BRMB pioneer Robin Valk still has plenty to say about future of radio Apr 06 2012

Midlands radio veteran Robin Valk tells Graham Young how the next step in the battle to win listeners could be yours... for just £200.Read

Saying good riddance to the bald Bard Apr 06 2012

A new portrait of Shakespeare puts pay to many people's preconception that he sported thinning locks, as Chris Upton finds out.Read

A new view of Birmingham Apr 06 2012

Graham Young explores a new view of Birmingham with walking artist Hamish Fulton.Read

Birmingham chef Adam Bennett finds international success in Bocuse D'Or Mar 30 2012

Food critic Richard McComb was ringside as Birmingham chef Adam Bennett, of Simpsons, went up against the continent's heavyweights at the Bocuse D'Or cookery contest.Read

Radio man Ed James happy to beat the odds by being No.1 at Heart FM Mar 30 2012

Heart FM's Ed James tells Graham Young how he's survived for ten years on the station's breakfast show - and isn't finished yet.Read

Hajdamach brings a touch of glass Mar 30 2012

Richard Edmonds on a "magic and remarkable" work, which is destined to become a British bible for collectors.Read

Architectural triumph at Witley Court born out of tragedy Mar 30 2012

Chris Upton explains why a visit to Great Witley church feels more like Naples than Worcestershire.Read

Our World: Earth Hour is upon us Mar 29 2012

FROM humble beginnings Earth Hour has come to be one of the biggest environmental campaigns in the world.Read

Phil Riley takes a leap of faith by losing the BRMB brand Mar 23 2012

Orion Media chief executive Phil Riley tells Graham Young why he's sacrificing the most famous name in commercial local radio.Read

It was springtime in Birmingham - as told by the Tindal Street Press writing class Mar 23 2012

Members of Tindal Street Press’s first academy masterclass, including Birmingham Post writer Richard McComb, have just completed their 10-week course.Read

Appliance of science never fails to excite at the NEC Mar 23 2012

A world of wonder lay at kids' fingertips during this NEC extravaganza.Read

Curious case of the '30,000-strong' mob in 19th century Hodge Hill Mar 23 2012

Chris Upton uncovers the tragic tale of a pregnant woman and the community's revenge on those deemed responsible for her death.Read

Aubrey Allen Butchers is a cut above the rest Mar 16 2012

For the finest meat in the land top chefs all call on one Coventry butcher, writes Richard McComb.Read

Make mum's day with a drop of wine Mar 16 2012

Treat the lady of the house to her favourite tipple on Mothering Sunday, says Sam Wylie-Harris.Read

BBC WM managing editor Gareth Roberts reveals vision of the future Mar 16 2012

New BBC WM managing editor Gareth Roberts reveals his vision of the future to Graham Young.Read

Bear Grylls is spreading the word of adventure Mar 16 2012

Born Survivor Bear Grylls tells Alison Jones how important he feels instilling a sense of 'risk and reward' in our children is.Read

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