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A Link to the Past and Present

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November 2025

A huge exhibition of railway paintings has been officially unveiled at Birmingham New Street by the city-born artist who painted them.

A Link to the Past and Present

John Austin, a fellow of the Guild of Railway Artists, teamed up with Network Rail to bring history, colour, and vibrancy to the Moor Street Link, which runs from the station to Smallbrook Queensway near the Rotunda. Unveiled as part of the Railway 200 ce

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'But still, they come!'

A musical immersive theatre production that blends live actors, virtual reality, holograms, 5D effects and a groundbreaking soundscape has been awarded a Guinness World Record.

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1 mins

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A Space for All

A once-neglected patch of land in Duddingston, Edinburgh has been transformed into a welcoming green space by volunteers.

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1 min

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A Link to the Past and Present

A huge exhibition of railway paintings has been officially unveiled at Birmingham New Street by the city-born artist who painted them.

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1 min

November 2025

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Down to a Fine Art

Claire Saul looks at the new exhibitions celebrating Britain's finest artists

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3 mins

November 2025

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A Secret Worth Sharing

It's hard to believe that the 176- room DoubleTree by Hilton Bath was once called \"the ugliest building in Bath\". However, the hotel – which was built in 1973, during a period of clearance and development known as \"the Sack of Bath\" - now looks more in keeping with the Unesco World Heritage Site.

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1 mins

November 2025

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Friday's Girl

Geoff Bowden speaks to Sheila Mathews, Independent Television's first singing star

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5 mins

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FIRST-CLASS STAMP

Chris Hallam pays tribute to “a true movie star”

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5 mins

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TREASURES In the ATTIC

Brian Howes unearths some nostalgic collectables that might be discarded as worthless junk but actually have a value to today's collectors. Can you estimate what each object might be worth and pick out which one is the big-money item?

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3 mins

November 2025

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Bringing the House Down

John Purser researches Birmingham's lost theatres

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5 mins

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Yesterday Remembered

We welcome your memories of around 800 words and pay £20 for each story published. Don't forget to include pictures with your submission.

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18 mins

November 2025

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