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The strange story of the Clonakilty Monkey

The strange story of the Clonakilty Monkey

Exclusive Reports, The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinAugust 27, 2013Leave a comment

In April 1943 an American bomber crashed landed near Clonakilty on the south west coast of Ireland. The crew and their mascot were saved. The mascot was a monkey and it became a local celebrity. Now a statue has been unveiled to remember the events of 70 years ago.

Charlie Chaplin found in Waterville, County Kerry!

Exclusive Reports, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinAugust 20, 2013Leave a comment

And now for something completely different … When touring the countryside of the Ring of Kerry on the south west coast of Ireland you wouldn’t expect to see a statue of Charlie Chaplin, but in the village of Waterville that’s exactly what you will see! Find out in this special report why the statue is…

Fairground and animal memories at Edgbaston Reservoir

The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinAugust 12, 2013Leave a comment

TNT has exclusive film of the days when there was a summer funfair at Edgbaston Reservoir and we have spoken to people who remember it . People have spoken of the days when lions, monkeys and other animals were on show there!

In Search of the River Rea

The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinJuly 31, 2013Leave a comment

London is on the Thames, Paris on the Seine, Liverpool on the Mersey and Birmingham is on …. the river Rea! This is the story of the growth of Birmingham from humble origins on the river Rea at Digbeth.

Ladywood man remembered in WWII ceremony in Holland

The History Show, TNT News Reports, World War IIBy Lee MartinJuly 11, 2013Leave a comment

A memorial service and wreath laying ceremony was held on a Dutch naval vessel on the North Sea to remember the 34 crew men who went down when a submarine sank off the coast of Norway in 1940. One of those people honoured was James Spettigue from Monument Road. TNT accompanied his surviving relatives to…

Fight for the Right: Birmingham Suffragettes

Exclusive Reports, The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinJuly 10, 2013Leave a comment

The story of suffragettes in Birmingham and their role in seeking the Vote for women is being told in a new film made by local historians and schoolchildren, supported by the HLF. The story of suffragettes in Birmingham and their role in seeking the Vote for women is being told in a new film made…

Dragonboat racing festival 2013

TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinJune 29, 2013Leave a comment

Brindleyplace was the venue for the annual Dragonboat racing festival, held on Saturday 22 June 2013. Organisers hope to raise over £40,000 for charity. TNT soaked up the action!

The younger generation hit the right notes!

TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinJune 12, 2013Leave a comment

Generation Ladywood is a major musical project which was held at Symphony Hall in June 2013. The choirs and musicians from ten local primary schools took part in the event which raised the profile of schools in the area and helped foster links between the schools and Town Halll/Symphony Hall. This is a five minute…

Search for relatives of sunken sub crew ends in Ladywood!

Exclusive Reports, TNT News Reports, Tonight In Ladywood, World War IIBy Lee MartinJune 10, 2013Leave a comment

A Ladywood man has been identified as being a member of crew on a Dutch submarine that sank off Norway in 1940. A major exploration is underway to find the wreck of the submarine O13. TNT has been invited to a wreath laying ceremony on a Royal Dutch Navy vessel in July.

The Universe of Sound

Exclusive Reports, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinJune 4, 2013Leave a comment

There is a great exhibition being held at the old bank on Broad Street near Symphony Hall. You can conduct an orchestra using creative digital technologies, play live and virtual instruments and learn about the roles of musicians and composers. It is something that everyone whatever their age can go and enjoy. You can take…

Christina Edkins event raises £400

Exclusive Reports, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 30, 2013Leave a comment

Ladywood schoolgirl, Christina Edkins, who was killed in a knife attack on a bus on Hagley Road was remembered at the NIA. An event held at their Sports and Leisure Centre, organised with Sport4Life and friends of Christina Edkins raised over £400 for her memorial fund and anti- knife crime work. Meanwhile TNT spoke to…

West Brom In Ten Goal Thriller To End Season In Style

Exclusive Reports, Sport, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 25, 2013Leave a comment

West Brom and Manchester United both scored five goals in one of the most entertaining games ever seen at The Hawthorns. This was Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1,500th and last match as manager of Manchester United, but it was West Brom’s hat trick hero Lukaku who stole the show. This is our look at what the…

Victoria Square 20th Anniversary

The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 21, 2013Leave a comment

Diana, The Princess of Wales, officially re-opened Victoria Square in May 1993. It was the end of a major redevelopment of the area that TNT followed from the start. We filmed the construction of the ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’, the renovation of the statue of Queen Victoria and look out for a dog called.Ebony. 20…

Ladywood man who survived crash in Lancaster bomber

TNT News Reports, World War IIBy Lee MartinMay 17, 2013Leave a comment

This month is the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid. TNT met a Ladywood man, Ron Needle, who was a rear gunner in a Lancaster bomber which flew on similar raids across Germany. He survived a wartime crash and later met up with the people who rescued him from his burning plane.

Middle Earth Weekend at Sarehole Mill

Exclusive Reports, The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 16, 2013Leave a comment

A festival honouring the life and work of J R R Tolkien within the area that inspired him during his early childhood was held at Sarehole Mill. TNT went along to meet creatures from Tolkien’s fantasy novels. May 2013

The Tolkien Society

Exclusive Reports, The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 13, 2013Leave a comment

At the Middle Earth Weekend TNT caught up with Shaun Gunner, chairman of the Tolkien Society, and asked him about the appeal of the fantasy author, J R R Tolkien. May 2013

Making Statistics Fun

TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 10, 2013Leave a comment

Stan’s Cafe, a Birmingham based theatre  company has devised  a brilliant way of bringing statistics to life … using grains of rice! Lola and Emily went to investigate at their exhibition which was held recently in a new office block at Snow Hill.

Work to begin at Coffin Furniture Works

The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 7, 2013Leave a comment

The last items of coffin furniture fittings and machinery have been removed from the former Newman Bros. Coffin Furniture makers premises on Fleet Street, Ladywood. Now in store they’ll be returned once a major restoration work of the building has been completed. TNT went along to help pack the last few items and to find…

May Procession at Oratory Church

Exclusive Reports, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 6, 2013Leave a comment

A huge May Procession was held at Oratory Church on Sunday 5 May 2013. TNT presenter Mina Nixon had the honour of being the May Queen and she was in the procession that toured the streets of a sunny Ladywood.

Royal visit to Botanical Gardens

The History Show, TNT News ReportsBy Lee MartinMay 3, 2013Leave a comment

Twenty five years ago on 30 April 1988,the Queen Mother visited Birmingham to plant a tree and open an extension at the Botanical Gardens. TNT, then called Ladywood School News, filmed the event. Now a quarter of a century later TNT has returned to see if the tree, just like TNT, has taken root and…

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