Cardinal Newman of the Oratory made a Saint
In October 2019 Cardinal Newman of the Oratory was made a Saint. Pupils from Oratory School acted out various aspects of Newman’s life at a special mass held in the school grounds.
Ladywood Leisure Centre: Update
Here’s an update on what is happening at Ladywood Leisure Centre, opened on the site of the former Monument Road Baths in August. We find out about how many people are using the centre, talk to some of the local people who found employment there and look at plans for the coming months Other stories…
TNT News on BBC Midlands Today August 2014
BBC Midlands Today featured our WWI investigation into the story of former pilot and Oratory School pupil, Major Francis Fitzgerald Waldron. He was one of the first to land in France in August 1914.
Loom Bands Craze!
Youngsters from all over the country are becoming addicted to the latest craze: Loom Bands. Pupils at Oratory R C Primary School, Birmingham explain how to make the colourful fashion item that is sure to impress!
The younger generation hit the right notes!
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…
Euro 2012 Report
See all the England goals as you’ve never seen them before with TNT’s exclusive footage from what looks like the Oratory School playing field!
Death Of Father Gregory
We are sad to report the death of Father Gregory of the Oratory Church. This report contains an extract from an interview conducted in 2009 and there are tributes from a number of parishioners.
Central News features TNT’s Dunkirk + 70 Commemoration
On 25 May 2010 TNT was featured on Central News at the unveiling of the bench to commemorate the life of former Oratory School headboy and Dunkirk veteran Herbie Carter 1916-2007. It’s a shame they didn’t mention TNT by name, especially as they used some of our footage! Herbie’s story was featured in our April…