THIS picture of a VE Day children’s party took place in Eastleigh, we do not know the exact date of the picture, but it was most likely on or around VE Day.

THIS photograph was taken by an Echo photographer on VE night and I was printed in the newspaper soon afterwards.

DWARFED by the huge size of one of Queen Mary’s three funnels, a team of workmen repaint the smokestack as part of the ship’s refit more than 70 years ago.

IT was a day out from their classroom at Nightingale Infant School, Eastleigh when they visited Southampton Airport on a winter’s day in January, 1970.

OWNERS put almost as much effort into the performances as their pets for the Dog Ability Challenge staged at King's Somborne horse trials on April 23, 1990.

There is one report of a creepy clown sighting in Mid-Michigan. Since the report, police have closed the case.

The new robot from Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. can't do much but chatter in a high-pitched voice.

The MTA's brand new breast cancer awareness month bus is now on the road.

Efforts to boost economic development and research in Flint are getting support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Hockey legend Gordie Howe's visitation service was held at JLA in Detroit. Thousands paid their respects.

Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Time: 8pm.

Venue: Iwaki Auditorium. Time: 2:30pm.

The Federal Government has announced a package of $17 million to support regional and Indigenous arts, and a sum of $10M to the charity Support Act to support people in the music industry. 

Today, the AMC is proud to announce the names of the artists who will deliver the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address in 2020, as well as declaring open expressions of interest for 10 opportunities, also under the banner of the prestigious Address.

The ABC has launched a $5 million development fund to support independent Australian producers and safeguard local content and creativity across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, children's, factual, music and the arts. Out of the five production streams (see further down) of the Fresh Start Fund, of particular interest is the Australian Music Fund, which supports independent Australian artists and musicians across all ABC music networks, including by commissioning new works for ABC Classic and ABC Jazz.

To support independent artists and small to medium arts, screen and cultural organisations impacted by COVID-19, Create NSW is implementing a number of measures. This includes accommodation assistance, new support for creatives to engage with online platforms, and a suite of initiatives that provide employment and development opportunities, and audience engagement and skill-sharing for arts, screen and cultural organisations and individuals across the State. > More detail (Create NSW)

Victorian government has announced a $16.8 million survival package to provide immediate support to Victorian creative organisations and individuals to sustain employment, develop new works and provide opportunities for creative community participation.

Authorities seized 400 grams of fentanyl during two investigations in Nassau County this week.

The FBI reports that hate crimes in Connecticut and on Long Island went down last year.

Connecticut officials have announced a $50,000 reward for information to help solve the killing of an Air Force veteran. Governor Ned Lamont approved the maximum reward allowed by state law in the case of Dominic Marino. The 30-year-old veteran was found shot to death with his wrists and ankles bound with tape in his East Hartford home in 2018. Police say the suspect or suspects appeared to have forced their way into the home. Marino’s father said his son served in Guam, South Korea and Kuwait. The reward is for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers.

A federal jury has found former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota guilty on all charges in the latest corruption trial that has brought down some of Long Island’s most powerful public officials. Spota’s ex-aide, Christopher McPartland, was also found guilty.

Police say a member of the school board in Connecticut's largest city posed as a police officer and attempted to kidnap a man at gunpoint.

A former Stony Brook University professor has pleaded guilty to stealing over $200,000 of government cancer research money to pay personal bills.

Connecticut State Police will work with the city of Bridgeport to “de-escalate and prevent retaliation” after a shooting outside a local courthouse Monday. Police have made several arrests in the case.

A Florida man has been arrested for the harassment of the family of a Sandy Hook shooting victim. Police allege Wolfgang Halbig emailed hundreds of people the Social Security number of Leonard Pozner, whose 6-year-old son Noah died in the 2012 shooting. Halbig is a contributor to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Infowars website. Halbig claims the shooting was a hoax. Halbig was charged with unlawful possession of personal identification and held on $5,000 bond.

Regional transport system expands into Worcestershire.

Anniversary for Worcestershire networking group.

Finance boost to threatened landmark.

Two Sandwell community swimming pools to close to help fund Commonwealth Games Aquatics Centre, reports Steve Beauchampe.

Tudor Grange date for visually impaired swimmers.

Top vet gains international honours as he seeks world title.

Young swimmers compete and learn at Tudor Grange.

Duchess of Cornwall unveils stunning new Roald Dahl installation.

The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month.

A free professorial lecture being delivered at Coventry University on Thursday 31 January 2013 will address the major issues facing the global sport industry in the 21st century.

Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds OBE was guest of honour when she went back to her old school in Aldridge to meet marathon readers.

Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history and point to the making of new prosperity : January – April 2012

Celebrating the life of a once vibrant lane, soon to be lost due to development.

A festival of art, commerce and love celebrating Stirchley, Birmingham

An alternative Valentine’s experience celebrating Stirchley

Terry Wills on the big talking point of Albion's weekend.

Terry Wills on an interesting week at the Albion and a new book he's enjoyed.

Richard Lutz looks at the current furore over new station City TV and whether it will get on air...and, if and when it does, what it will deliver.

Funding available to help local residents.

Dr Howard Elston reports on clear-cut advice from Bojo's circus of fun.

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run.

Campaign to raise awareness of fraud among voters in the West Midlands launched.

Helen Dixon House receives grant aid from police charity.

Should private companies be undertaking police work? Dave Woodhall argues not.

Local schoolboy aims to join world elite.