Paul Dale responds to the criticism of his recent article. The confusion here seems to be one of semantics. Apparently the run up to Christmas is known as "Christmas", despite it lasting for about 3 months. So by calling the cold months Winterval it could be argued that "Chrtistmas" has been rebranded.

Tenuous at best, I feel. Proper response to follow.

Birmingham Post column by Tindal Street publishing director Alan Mahar about the experience of competing with London based publishers for major prizes when based in an office in the Custard Factory.

Birmingham Post article on the Surface Unsigned / Created in Birmingham custerfuck. Features a statement written by Chris and I over IM.

I'm really liking Richard McComb's columns in the Post.

Paul Groves asks some important and interesting questions about blogs in newspapers. I should address this myself since I blog for the paper in question.

Another example of a headline that misrepresents the truth reported in the article.

Interesting questions from the editor. My comments to follow.

I was in Post People the other week. Weird.

"The race is on for West Midland businesses to cash in on a new Channel 4 digital hub in Birmingham, after it was revealed the broadcaster will soon launch similar centres across the country."

"The West Midlands is leading the way in developing creative industries with more than one in 10 now employed in the sector. But more needs to be done to promote the region to a wider world"

"Roger Shannon pays tribute to Sir Michael Balcon, grandfather of Daniel Day-Lewis, and a genuine movie mogul who had his roots in Birmingham."

Birmingham Post: "Channel 4 bosses have confirmed that Birmingham will be the national hub of its new £10 million digital media fund."

Marc Reeves gives a taste of the new Post website.