Patrice John

Coalition’s committed to change

What do Christian Aid, Oxfam, Birmingham Friends of the Earth and RSPB have in common?Read

Bishop calls on cyclists

THE leader of Birmingham’s Anglican community is urging thousands of Brummies to follow in his footsteps and become greener this winter.Read

Cotteridge Quaker Meeting group given £15,000 to help their zero carbon building quest

BIRMINGHAM environmentalists will receive £15,000 to make their green dreams a reality.Read

Midland rail users faced with weeks of chaos

RAIL passengers in Birmingham will have to endure weeks of disrupted services due to engineering works.Read

Three living in hope of energy cash

ONE hundred projects applied, 14 were shortlisted and now three from the city are hoping to gain the funds to generate their own energy.Read

Highways bosses introduce variable speed limits and hard shoulder use on busy stretch of M6

ANOTHER motorway scheme that aims to cut congestion for motorists will be unveiled on the M6.Read

Charity drive to Gambia to raise funds for children

INTREPID explorer and kind-hearted philanthropist Bob Powell has set off to Gambia on a ten-day drive.Read

Adam is hoping to clean up at awards

A BIRMINGHAM park ranger who turned a derelict wasteland into a natural beauty spot has been nominated for an award.Read

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital’s x-ray department staff are taking part in a 10,000 steps a day challenge

HOSPITAL staff are set to swap x-rays for exercise as part of a fitness challenge.Read

West Midlands public transport users soon to see electronic ticketing system

RAIL passengers could soon be enjoying an easier ride, thanks to an electronic ticketing system.Read

Convicted Chelmsley Wood murderer on the run in Birmingham has escaped before

A CONVICTED murderer, who police believe could be on the run in Birmingham, has escaped before, it has emerged.Read

Convicted murderer on the run in Birmingham has escaped before

A CONVICTED murderer, who police believe could be on the run in Birmingham, has escaped before, it has emerged.Read

Family tributes to Castle Bromwich dad who lost fight for life after crash

THE family of a Birmingham man who lost a two-day fight for life after being in collision with a van today spoke of their deep sorrow.Read

Rail bosses criticised for cancelling trains on day of Birmingham Half Marathon

RAIL bosses have been criticised for cancelling trains on the day of the Birmingham Half Marathon, leaving well-wishers stranded.Read

Asda makes eco savings

WHATEVER your view of the supermarket chain, it’s hard to miss its ever-increasing dominance.Read

Commuters have a say on Birmingham New Street station plans

COMMUTERS will have a chance to make their voices heard over plans for New Street station.Read

Kevin McCloud opens Grand Designs Live at NEC

THOUSANDS of shoppers flocked to the NEC to get a closer look at Britain’s weirdest and wackiest homes at Grand Designs Live.Read

Date set for Birmingham's delayed bus smartcard system

A £14 million ‘swipe and go’ ticketing system for the region’s buses has been delayed by seven months due to a computer problem.Read

Promise of true green alternative

THE slimy, green matter of algae is hardly one of nature’s most pleasant gifts, but it appears that the substance might be the next best thing in biofuels.Read

John Prescott makes green pledge in city school visit

BIRMINGHAM school pupils gave former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott a grilling about green issues.Read

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