Vote Created in Birmingham

Created in Birmingham is not just a blog, it is a cultural asset to the city. CiB has been core to helping dozens of folk begin their own blogs so helping Brummie talent join a global conversation. For this alone it’s worth a vote in the uk section of the worlds best blogs competition. You …

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Linda Hines MBE: No pay made her powerful

I have a guilty secret. I have favourites. Among the dozens of brilliant people I’ve interviewed for the Grassroots Channel Podcast, Linda Hines is right up there amongst the ones who really made an impact on me.  She is an unstoppable pragmatist and optimists (and has even begun blogging, although we still need to help …

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Fixmystreet for iphone.

Bit slow on this – especially given that I saw the man behind it, Birmingham based clerverman Matthew Somerville, before Christmas. (Must listen more). However if you have an iPhone, this application will help you make best use of the award winning  www.fixmystreet.com – the place to report problems in your neighbourhood. Even news blogger …

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