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No holiday for an autistic child

THE summer holidays can be a difficult time for any parent but when your child has autism it can be even harder to keep them occupied for weeks on end.Read

Everything looks rosy in care home

A BIRMINGHAM care home is pioneering care for elderly people who suffer from dementia – with something as seemingly simple as flowers.Read

Birmingham arts scheme opening up world of opportunities

FOR 18-year-old Cassandra Wiggan, one of the biggest advantages of being part of Gallery 37 is the confidence boost.Read

Geoff Hurst provides football coaching for Stourbridge mums

LOCAL mums are proving that not only do they know the off-side rule but they can teach it to others.Read

Aldridge Youth Theatre creating stars of the future

CHILDREN at a local youth theatre are learning the skills which could see them taking to the stage or appearing in a Hollywood blockbuster.Read

Gallery 37 scheme helps young people work with art professionals

YOU may have seen Mandeep Malhi’s work about the city.Read

Stirchley woman’s fight to lose weight after cancer treatment

JOY Lynch was enjoying a holiday in Cyprus when she discovered something which suddenly threatened a dark cloud – a lump in her breast.Read

Sound of Music to be staged at Birmingham Hippodrome

BIRMINGHAM will be solving a problem like Maria when the blockbuster show The Sound of Music comes to the city next year.Read

Dance season bringing host of new works

BIRMINGHAM’S DanceXchange will be putting international and local companies in the spotlight as it announces its new autumn/winter season.Read

I saw my photo on Facebook and was shocked at my size

BUYING an extra extra large shirt and then seeing a picture of himself wearing it was enough to convince dad Kevin Davenport it was time to lose weight.Read

Family approach to help MEND unhealthy ways

MOTHER and son Michaela and Ashton Jones have been learning the keys to healthy living together.Read

Sarah's qualities create busy kids

WANTED: a person with boundless enthusiasm, caring attitude, patience, willingness to work long hours, understanding of health and safety, an ability to act/sing/read stories... and a desire to work with children.Read

Birmingham Hippodrome show treat for caring youngsters

DON’T stop us now – young carers in Birmingham are proving to be champions by creating their own show based on the musical We Will Rock You.Read

Soulful singer in Birmingham to promote first single

SINGER Florence Rawlings may have never been to Birmingham before this week, but her career is closely linked to the city thanks to a children’s musical.Read

A night at the museum with Thinktank's dinosaur sleepover

FAMILIES are being invited to share a bit of shut eye with some strange bedfellows – prehistoric dinosaurs.Read

We’re healthier and happier

WHEN mum Paula Shaw became concerned that her son Kane was not doing enough exercise and was in danger of putting on weight, she decided to turn to the specialists for help.Read

Jade leaps into action for show

THE final year of school is stressful for any youngster but when it could be watched by millions of people on television and the internet the pressure is really on.Read

Playtime for some hard-working kids

YOUNGSTERS are playing giant board games, heading off for outdoors activities, pelting each other with soft balls, playing table football – in fact, just having fun.Read

Australian choreographer's challenging new work premiered in Birmingham

IT began as a few tentative steps but this autumn will see the Birmingham premiere of a new dance bringing together Australian choreographer Garry Stewart and Birmingham Royal Ballet.Read

Charity golfers tee off in memory of Midlands woman

GOLFERS played a-round as they helped raise more than £4,000 for a Birmingham charity.Read

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Diane Parkes has worked in journalism for 14 years and has been with the Birmingham Mail for ten. She is Women's Editor covering health, fitness, education, fashion and beauty features. As Dance and Theatre Editor she is also responsible for professional arts coverage across the region.

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