The photograph shows Lorraine O’Brien from Slimming World donating Easter Eggs to children at the hospital, including Steven Male from Nechells.

Peter helped to launch a new books, “Birmingham Shops”, by Alton Douglas.

The police, fire and ambulance service joined to put on a demonstration for pupils from schools throughout the area. The photograph shows Janine Griffin from Longbridge, with Welephant/Welliphant (played by Kevin O’Donnell of Turves Green Junior School).

The firm built a new sign in the shape of a Romanesque arch. Fred Oliver is pictured, and Randy Johnson is also mentioned.

A new toilet block, built to tackle the shortage of public conveniences in the area, was officially opened. The photograph shows Councillors Matt Redmond and Brenda Newton.

New public toilets which were built in vandal-proof stainless steel were opened in a shopping precinct. The photograph shows Councillor Matt Redmond opening the new super-loos, with Beatrice Clemson alongside.

The centre was preparing for the annual influx of people wanting to keep fit after Christmas. The photograph shows Rob Ridge.

The centre was offering new fitness courses. The photograph shows Sue Hitchin supervising an exercise session.

Launch of new promotions company by Nick Hennegan. Ben Kozo is pictured along with Carmel Shanley, and Professor Smartie and Doctor Who are mentioned.

African dissident Orton Chirwa was in a prison in Malawi in leg irons, which Amnesty International believed were manufactured by Hiatts. Geoffrey William Cross is quoted in the article.