http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/18/contractors-appointed-for-8m-digbeth-coach-station-transformation-97319-21367285/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/18/contractors-appointed-for-8m-digbeth-coach-station-transformation-97319-21367285/ A BIRMINGHAM-based firm has been awarded the contract to give Digbeth Coach Station a multi-million pound facelift. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/16/city-religious-group-eyes-prize-for-energy-efficiency-97319-21353765/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/16/city-religious-group-eyes-prize-for-energy-efficiency-97319-21353765/ BIRMINGHAM is in line to scoop £20,000 to help combat climate change. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/go-green/go-green-news/2008/07/15/women-growing-to-love-our-city-97319-21343411/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/go-green/go-green-news/2008/07/15/women-growing-to-love-our-city-97319-21343411/ IRENA Iwegbu has overseen the Concrete to Coriander project since it began in 1999. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/07/company-donates-solar-power-demonstrator-97319-21274278/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/07/company-donates-solar-power-demonstrator-97319-21274278/ BIRMINGHAM school pupils are facing a brighter future after scooping more than £2,000-worth of kit to help them learn about solar power. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/25/challenge-to-eco-town-bid-97319-21148323/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/25/challenge-to-eco-town-bid-97319-21148323/ PROTESTORS fighting the creation of a new town of more than 6,000 homes are set to challenge the Government’s consultation process in court. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/16/how-esther-boyd-was-converted-to-going-green-97319-21083624/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/16/how-esther-boyd-was-converted-to-going-green-97319-21083624/ QUALIFIED architect Esther Boyd is dedicated to making Moseley environmentally friendly. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/02/climate-change-festival-is-launched-in-birmingham-97319-21009082/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/02/climate-change-festival-is-launched-in-birmingham-97319-21009082/ BIRMINGHAM city centre became a riot of sound and colour at the launch of a nine-day festival celebrating the value of the environment. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/30/birmingham-festival-focuses-on-challenge-for-the-environment-97319-20999107/ Fri, 30 May 2008 14:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/30/birmingham-festival-focuses-on-challenge-for-the-environment-97319-20999107/ URBAN acrobats and street performers will converge on Birmingham City Centre to launch the UKs first week-long festival surrounding the environment. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/05/23/children-take-part-in-eco-friendly-building-project-97319-20966968/ Fri, 23 May 2008 14:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/05/23/children-take-part-in-eco-friendly-building-project-97319-20966968/ PINT-sized painters and miniature masons took part in a building project that hopes to raise money for communities in Africa. Pupils from St Clements Church of England Primary School, in Butlin Street, Nechells joined with real-estate firm Colliers CRE to construct three eco-playhouses. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/21/hydrogen-powered-bicycle-for-eco-conscious-brummies-97319-20943912/ Wed, 21 May 2008 13:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/21/hydrogen-powered-bicycle-for-eco-conscious-brummies-97319-20943912/ ECO-conscious commuters seeking a quicker way to travel without harming the environment can now try a hydrogen-powered bicycle developed by a Birmingham company. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/21/green-inventor-backed-by-millionaire-97319-20941627/ Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/05/21/green-inventor-backed-by-millionaire-97319-20941627/ A BIRMINGHAM man whose invention turns fallen leaves into fuel has been backed by millionaire Ben Way. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/go-green/go-green-news/2008/05/08/the-eco-town-debate-97319-20881434/ Thu, 08 May 2008 13:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/go-green/go-green-news/2008/05/08/the-eco-town-debate-97319-20881434/ CHRONIC housing shortages coupled with government targets to become ‘greener’ have given rise to the idea of eco-towns. But are eco-towns really eco-friendly? And what will they do to existing communities? Patrice John found out. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/go-green/go-green-news/2008/05/08/birmingham-s-climate-change-champion-97319-20881268/ Thu, 08 May 2008 13:40:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/go-green/go-green-news/2008/05/08/birmingham-s-climate-change-champion-97319-20881268/ SCHOOLGIRL Ziana Kotadia is one of the Birmingham’s youngest converts to the climate change cause. She tells Patrice John why it’s so important to tackle CO2 emissions and how she plans to raise awareness during her year as a Climate Change Champion. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/04/22/residents-angry-over-eco-town-97319-20799144/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/04/22/residents-angry-over-eco-town-97319-20799144/ RESIDENTS living near the site of a proposed Midland eco town are furious that local councillors have delayed coming out officially against the project. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/04/14/the-harder-they-come-birmingham-hippodrome-97319-20761261/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/04/14/the-harder-they-come-birmingham-hippodrome-97319-20761261/ THE Birmingham showing of The Harder They Come was something I'd eagerly anticipated. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/04/07/brum-does-it-in-real-style-97319-20730398/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/04/07/brum-does-it-in-real-style-97319-20730398/ FOLLOWERS of fashion braved Arctic winds and freezing temperatures during the final days of Birmingham's fashion extravaganza. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/04/04/villagers-say-no-to-eco-town-plan-for-curborough-97319-20719228/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/04/04/villagers-say-no-to-eco-town-plan-for-curborough-97319-20719228/ HOMEOWNERS living near a site proposed as a new 'eco town' today spoke of their anger over Government plans to transform the countryside. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/04/01/long-walk-tribute-to-brave-birmingham-woman-ann-bradshaw-97319-20701166/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/04/01/long-walk-tribute-to-brave-birmingham-woman-ann-bradshaw-97319-20701166/ THE family of a Birmingham woman who died after raising thousands of pounds for charity have completed a walk in her honour. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/03/31/birmingham-hosts-the-muslim-writers-awards-97319-20697692/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/03/31/birmingham-hosts-the-muslim-writers-awards-97319-20697692/ BUSINESS moguls, pop stars and literary giants joined forces at a major literary for Islamic writers in Birmingham. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/03/27/man-cleared-of-facebook-harrassment-97319-20680331/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/03/27/man-cleared-of-facebook-harrassment-97319-20680331/ A BIRMINGHAM man accused of harassing his former partner on the Facebook social networking site has walked free from court.