Tom Scotney

News and business reporter for the Birmingham Post

Journalists and the recently bereaved

Posted by tomfromthepost on August 20, 2008

Last night I got involved in a brief twitter conversation with Andy Mabbett regarding this piece that appeared in the Birmingham Post (although I suppose it ought to be pointed out that Emma, the reporter named, actually works for the Press Association).

The story in question was last weekend’s air crash near Coventry Airport, and Andy took issue that a reporter called round at the house of the man under whose name the smaller aircraft was registered.

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Who wants to be a socialist writer?

Posted by tomfromthepost on August 13, 2008

Anyone fancy a job working for Socialist International?

Hours: whatever you can manage.

Pay: according to need.

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Help me with my Birmingham pubs Google Map

Posted by tomfromthepost on July 29, 2008


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I’m putting together a map of Birmingham’s pubs and bars on Google Maps (for full version click here), mainly for my own amusement and to give me a handy place to decide where to go drinking. I’d love it if anyone else out there wants to put up their local, their favourites, or anywhere that’s worth steering clear of.

I’ve tried my hand at pub blogging before (see here and here), and somehow never managed to stick with it long enough. This is probably down to a combination of laziness, lack of time and a lingering connection to healthy living.

Nevertheless, I’m looking to get back involved, particularly as I’ve moved to a lovely new area of the city (Kings Heath since you ask).

If you want to point out anywhere, here’s how to do it…

1. Make sure you’re logged in with your Google account.

2. Go to the Birmingham pubs map.

3. Enter the name, street name or postcode of the pub/bar you want to add.

4. Make sure you’ve clicked on the one you want, and then click on “save to my maps”, selecting Birmingham Pubs Map from the drop-down box.

5. Change the name or details, add pictures, comments etc as you want, then click OK.

I’m just interested to see where people might recommend with this, as well as make a list of all the places I’ve been to and reviewed. Feel free to put in pictures, links or who you are on the details as well…

Thanks in advance to anyone who points me somewhere good!

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links for 2008-07-26

Posted by tomfromthepost on July 26, 2008

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links for 2008-07-25

Posted by tomfromthepost on July 25, 2008

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links for 2008-07-22

Posted by tomfromthepost on July 22, 2008

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links for 2008-07-11

Posted by tomfromthepost on July 11, 2008

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Kings Heath to Fort Dunlop by bike

Posted by tomfromthepost on July 5, 2008


1hr 15mins, accounting for getting lost, stung by nettles, slipping a chain and associated cursing. Not too bad, i reckon i can get it to less than an hour with ease. Now just got to get home…

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links for 2008-06-26

Posted by tomfromthepost on June 26, 2008

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Post & Mail newsroom

Posted by tomfromthepost on June 25, 2008


The newsroom in action. Just taken this to try out uploading straight from my phone

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