Travel more wisely
The ACT on CO2 website has launched a new tool which allows you to compare the fuel costs and CO2 emissions of all new cars by make and model.Although it doesn't directly offer much about alternatives... More - Travel more wisely
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BeGrand.net
The website for grandparents.Find out more: http://begrand.net/ More - BeGrand.net
Interactive Digital Television (idTV)
Interactive Digital Television is providing a new route to access Birmingham City Council services in the comfort of your home.Instructions on how to access these services for those that are subscribers... More - Interactive Digital Television (idTV)
birminghamnewsroom.com
The new www.birminghamnewsroom.com website is now available for all to see. It is Birmingham City Council's online newsroom - your first stop for all the news from Europe's largest local authority. See... More - birminghamnewsroom.com
i-House
The UK's first i-House technology demonstrator has been launched by Medilink West Midlands to showcase the latest assistive technologies enabling people to live independently in their own homes and avoid... More - i-House
Media Smart lessons in digital advertising literacy
Source: OFCOM's Media Literacy BulletinMedia Smart, the non-profit media literacy programme for school children aged six to 11 years old, is developing a set of free materials for primary school teachers... More - Media Smart lessons in digital advertising literacy
Enriching Digital Resources
Source: JISCEnriching Digital Resources is a strand of the Digitisation Programme. Totalling an investment of just under £2 million, it is aimed at developing the range and quality of digital resources... More - Enriching Digital Resources
Staying safe online
National Safer Internet Day took place on 10th February, in which a number of events and activities were held across the country by organisations such as CEOP and the DCSF.
Local activities were also... More - Staying safe online
Free Internet Access at the Library
You can now use the Internet in every service area in the Central Library. This facility is free.Most of the computers can be used on a drop-in basis, but advance bookings can be made. At present this... More - Free Internet Access at the Library
change 4 life
A website that could change your life. Eat well - move more - live longer. Join the people across England who are already making a Change4Life. Change is more fun when we all do it together.Join now. Click... More - change 4 life
Recycle with Freecycle!
Do you want to help save the planet?Do you wonder how best to recycle virtually anything?Do you want to learn more about recycling?Freecycle is an online resource for people to recycle items for free,... More - Recycle with Freecycle!
Europe's Digital Library
Europeana is Europe's Digital Library, Museum and Archives.Find out more at: www.dev.europeana.eu. More - Europe's Digital Library
Connecting Bristol
Connecting Bristol (www.connectingbristol.org) is a founder member of the DC10plus (www.dc10plus.net), the national Digital Challenge Network, and is Bristol City Council's Digital City Partnership, representing... More - Connecting Bristol
ECDL On-line Learning Programme
ECDL is the European Computer Driving Licence - a nationally recognised ICT qualification which covers the key concepts of computing and proves a learner has achieved a uniform standard in computer skills... More - ECDL On-line Learning Programme
Simplify Digital
It is the UK's leading digital TV, broadband and homephone comparison service.It is accredited by OFCOM as impartialIt is the easiest way to find the best single or bundle dealsYou could save over £250... More - Simplify Digital
Secure Household IT Collection Service
Secure IT Disposals Ltd, through a joint initiative with Birmingham City Council and Digital Birmingham, offer a city wide collection service to residents for IT equipment and data containg devices. This... More - Secure Household IT Collection Service
Bamzooki
Build your own "Zook"!Once you have downloaded the software, you will be able to design, create and build your own digital robot known as a "Zook". You can then see how good your design... More - Bamzooki
Microsoft's Digital Literacy Curriculum
Microsoft has been recognised by the Digital Inclusion Action Plan consultation in regards to its good practice of providing an online Digital Literacy curriculum for people to undertake.Click here to... More - Microsoft's Digital Literacy Curriculum
Birmingham Post Mobile Service
Birmingham Post launched their mobile service on 20th October that enables you to get your hands on the latest news just by having your mobile with you.Click here to find out more. More - Birmingham Post Mobile Service
I need to know
I need to know is a resource to help parents, children and young people find information on education and learning, community and culture, family matters, health, jobs and careers, leisure activities,... More - I need to know
Is this your house? - Google Maps - of Birmingham
Difficult to see the detail but you can get even closer to the city and even your street/house using this fantastic resource. Just go to Google Maps and type Birmingham UK into the Search box...choose... More - Is this your house? - Google Maps - of Birmingham
Keeping IT in the Family
We reckon that children are probably more skilled at using IT than anyone else in their family. But we don't want them to keep these skills to themselves, we want all Birmingham families and communities... More - Keeping IT in the Family
Launch of Birmingham Bulletin
Keep up-to-date with what's happening in the city with email bulletins delivered straight to your inbox. The Birmingham Bulletin service, a new e-information service from Birmingham City Council is now... More - Launch of Birmingham Bulletin
The 'Visit Birmingham' website
The 'Visit Birmingham' website.Book a hotel, an event, a restaurant and lots more at this new website launched by Marketing Birmingham. More - The 'Visit Birmingham' website
Birminghamfiz
Developed as a free service from Birmingham City Council, birminghamfiz allows anyone who logs onto BT's Openzone network within the city centre to access information they need to get the most out of their... More - Birminghamfiz
Email college
Fancy developing new skills, starting a business, earning extra income, discovering new ideas and interests or simply being entertained? Then Email College in conjunction with Birmingham City Council's... More - Email college
Broadband Guide for Consumers
Welcome to the Broadband Guide for Consumers. Here you will find answers to most of the questions you need to ask about broadband, the internet and how it can affect you.The guide has been designed to... More - Broadband Guide for Consumers
SmartSurfers
With more and more people going online for shopping, information searching, chatting, homework or gaming, it's crucial that everyone understands how the internet works and how to be 'street wise' when... More - SmartSurfers
Free software
Save money with FREE softwareWhether for private, educational or business use, Open Source software is an excellent range of computer software that is easy to use. With programmes such as Open Office for... More - Free software
Make your TV work for you
Interactive Digital Television is providing a new route to access Birmingham City Council services in the comfort of your home.Subscribers to Sky Digital, Virgin Media or Freeview broadband services... More - Make your TV work for you
Job Application Guide
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job. It's about making life better for the million people who live in the city. In Birmingham, you'll be working with people - for people. And we've... More - Job Application Guide
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