Special Features

How can the British Film Industry further Support the Economy? Sep 25 2012

A great year for the British Film IndustryRead

The UK's second biggest city is a great place to work Sep 24 2012

In recent years, Birmingham has emerged as a vibrant and exciting city in which to live and work. The outdated image of Birmingham as an industrial wasteland, cocooned within a spaghetti junction of motorways is no longer true.Read

Italian designers lose their presence in the fashion world Aug 21 2012

High fashion conjures images of European cities such as Paris, Milan and Rome. The Italian fashion houses once dominated the designer clothes market; brands like Gucci, Prada, Fendi and Armani were once the must have labels to be seen with for clothes lovers across the globe. However a new wave of brands are emerging and becoming increasingly popular with celebrities and fashion’s cool crowd.Read

DIY basics: looking after your soldering iron Jul 26 2012

Tips and advice for keeping soldering irons clean and functional for as long as possibleRead

How important is your router? Jul 25 2012

It seems almost daily that internet service providers are advertising their latest internet deals that offer greater connectivity and boast higher speeds. It all sounds great and it's easy to set up but when you actually get the new system up and running one thing can become alarmingly obvious - there is barely, if any, difference in speed between your old set up and the new.Read

Going on holiday this summer? Check you`re covered first Jul 18 2012

Whether you are off to the beach, the mountains or on city breaks this summer, travel insurance is an essential for your holiday. Something could always go wrong. Flights may be cancelled or delayed, you may fall ill, or your luggage could be stolen.Read

What insurance do I need to borrow my friend’s car? Jul 17 2012

It’s often thought to be perfectly legal to borrow a friend’s car to drive, but in reality this seems to be somewhat of a grey area. Not all car insurance policies are made equal, and some will not allow for you to drive another person’s car. Most policies will allow for occasional sharing of cars between friends and family but if you intend on borrowing a car regularly, you may be required to put your name on the policy. If you fail to notify the insurer of this type use, you may be in breach of contract.Read

Using Online Tools to Find the Right Property Jul 16 2012

Whether you're interested in finding new property to rent or buy, the internet has made it easier than ever to get started with this search. Because property prices have fallen over the past few years, now is a great time to start thinking about finding a great deal on a new home. Buying or renting new property is nothing to rush into, however, particularly when there are so many options on the market at the moment. To get started, you'll want to research all of your options carefully, finding a reliable source of real estate listings to narrow the field down.Read

The Bill and Teds Wild Adventure at Ladbrokes Jul 06 2012

Online casinos, like www.Ladbrokes.com, offer players the chance to play on a wide choice of over 400 great slots. These slots often have a theme based on films, music or anything else in the imagination of the designers. One of the newest slots on the Ladbrokes Casino uses the 1980s classic comedy film “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” as its inspiration.Read

Save energy Jun 12 2012

If you care about the environment and want to save money, you can do so by saving energy. If you want to reduce the CO2 emissions your house produces, and you want to keep your bills as low as possible, then follow these great energy saving tips.Read

Top Tips For Laying carpets May 25 2012

With the summer rapidly approaching many home owners are making the time to do a lot of d.i.y home improvements. These d.i.y jobs traditionally include fresh coats of paint for the interior and exterior of the house, and other tidying jobs around the house. During this d.i.y phase there is one area that is often overlooked by homeowners as it is often viewed as being too difficult a task, which it can be but with good guidance most homeowners should be able to complete the job on their own.Read

Why take out a life insurance policy? May 24 2012

You might be young, or healthy or both, and feel that death is something you don’t really need to worry about just yet. To be truthful you don’t need to be that young or that healthy to choose not to think about dying, but, ultimately, it pays to plan for it.Read

Cantor Online Spread Betting May 24 2012

The world of financial markets can be intimidating to those with no experience. There are many types of betting in financial markets, such as spread betting, pari-mutuel betting and fixed odds betting. Read

Taking your Business to the Net May 08 2012

Are you a business owner or entrepreneur? Has the uncertain economic climate put a damper on your profits? Maybe you are an inventor or designer who is finding it difficult advertising your products to a mass market? Whichever category you fall into, I know it is not a good thing when you feel like you aren’t getting the most from your business and you are finding it difficult getting customers.Read

Going to the International Dance Festival? May 04 2012

Thanks to programs like Strictly Come Dancing, Got to Dance and so much more. The medium of dance has never been more popular. Started in 2010, the International Dance Festival that takes place in Birmingham has always drawn crowds in large numbers for good reason. Events are taking place up until May the 19th all around the city. It's the UK biggest dance event, and the program is jam packed with performers from all around the world with international performers and home grown talent. You really must come and see this truly unforgettable event. Read

Common landlords pitfalls - How to avoid problems renting your property May 02 2012

A nightmare tenant is every landlord’s fear. Whether you’ve decided to rent out your home for a while or you’re embarking on a buy to let project, it’s vital you get the right tenants who will look after your property and pay the rent on time. Read

Parents concerned over Internet Safety May 01 2012

Over the last few years we have seen a surge in the number of parents concerned about internet safety and the impacts of new technologies and our increased reliance on the internet in all walks of life has meant that internet safety is becoming increasingly important.Read

Top 5 Telecom Packages: TV, Broadband & Telephone Apr 30 2012

With the economy in the way it is the best way to get by these days is to save, and to save as much as possible. However, to do this shopping around for the best deals and prices is imperative! Do you often find yourself daydreaming of living the easy life? Which includes having your broadband, telephone AND TV all from one provider? Well, to save you the hassle, and to make this dream a reality, we’ve compiled truly the Best Broadband deals that also feature TV and telephone packages. Your pockets will be lighter, you’ll also be living the dream – so you get the best of both worlds!Read

Birmingham small businesses remain ahead of the curve Apr 26 2012

While the recession has undoubtedly made everything tougher for small and medium sized businesses it was interesting to read in the recent BBC Experian led small business growth report that Birmingham is managing to stay ahead of the curve for small business growth. In face 9% of Birmingham’s small firms have created over 50,000 jobs in the last three years. This is incredible when we consider the number of layoffs from within large corporations and the staggering number of small business closures that we have seen in the same period. So, the question becomes, what makes Birmingham so great for small businesses and what can businesses do to expedite their growth?Read

What is cholesterol? Apr 19 2012

Cholesterol is a natural substance synthesised in the body that is essential to normal bodily function. When cholesterol levels become too high, however, you can put yourself at risk of heart disease or a stroke. Eating more healthily to lower your cholesterol is key to maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk in the development of heart disease.Read