In 2006 Sue Cooke interviewed retired Midland Group member Pat Braithwaite about his rediscovered obsession with motorcycles. Here is Sue’s article as a tribute to Pat, who died earlier this year.
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Jean’s Mazda lines up at launch
A familiar sight greeted Ian Donaldson as he headed for the press conference at the launch of Mazda’s newest model in Northumberland – his wife Jean’s car sitting in pride
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Novel direction for MGMW member russ
I think it is fair to say that most journalists get the urge to write a book at some point writes Russ Brown. Some have achieved this goal with great success. My
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Student Khoi wins MGMW John CONNOR Prize
Coventry University student Khoi An Do has been named the latest winner of the MGMW John Connor Prize. The prize is awarded annually for the student on the university’s Automotive
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Sweet sendoff for Vauxhall’s Denis Chick
Denis Chick has bowed out as director of communications for Vauxhall, taking a high calorie thank you with him from the Midland Group of Motoring Writers.
Read moreMGMW member nominated for national award
Midland Group member David Duffy is among a list of star-studded journalists shortlisted for the prestigious Newspress Awards 2018. David, who writes for Newsquest Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, is one of
Read moreBelgian student wins John Connor Prize
The winner of the 2017 John Connor Prize is Illya Verpraet from Belgium. He was presented with his award by MGMW committee member, Andrew Noakes, at the Coventry University graduation
Read moreSkoda Octavia is our Green Apple 2017 winner
The Skoda Octavia has taken top honours at the 2017 Green Apple Awards. The awards, presented at the House of Commons, are organised by the Midlands-based The Green Organisation and
Read moreMGMW’s Enda Mullen named business journalist of the year
MGMW member and events secretary, Enda Mullen, has been named Business Journalist of the Year at the annual Midlands Media Awards. He was also highly commended in the News Reporter
Read moreMGMW plans social media training
The Midland Group of Motoring Writers is to launch a series of social media training courses to help members keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the rapidly changing online
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