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Monthly Archives: October 2011

UK’s first Asian Cinema archive to be held at Coventry University

A student society at Coventry University has secured its place as the home of a major film archive, the first of its kind in the UK.

31 October, 2011 in Coventry, Film, Local history.

Call for Independent ‘Lessons Learnt’ Inquiry into NATO Libyan Campaign

NATO Watch calls on the NATO Secretary General to establish an independent inquiry to evaluate Operation Unified Protector in its entirety

31 October, 2011 in Comment, Politics, Uncategorized.

Law and Disorder

Dave Woodhall looks back at a week in Aston, and in the courts.

31 October, 2011 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Advantage West Midlands under fire over toxic Walsall site

A public agency refused to reveal levels of pollution on one of the most contaminated sites in Europe – fearing it might halt plans for opencast coal mining.

31 October, 2011 in Business, Local history, Most recent, Open Government, Property Press, Walsall.

On mayors and other leaders

Alan Clawley considers what it might mean to have an elected mayor in Birmingham.

31 October, 2011 in A mayor for Birmingham?, Architecture, Birmingham, Comment, Elections, Politics.

Stripped Down Theatre brings you ‘Christmas on the Never Never’

Following on from the success of ‘Our Kylie’s Gettin’ Wed’ at ArtsFest 2011, Stripped Down Theatre brings you ‘Christmas on the Never Never’.

31 October, 2011 in Christmas, Dudley, Theatre, What's on.

This week at the Robin

Blues bands of varying kinds and tribute acts come to Bilston.

31 October, 2011 in Bilston, Music, What's on.

What’s On at the Assembly

It’s eighties week in Leamington.

31 October, 2011 in Leamington Spa, Music, What's on.

Birmingham Director Jumps First Hurdle on the Road to the Oscars

Well, it is November so I guess it’s time to crank up the old Hollywood machine and get stuck into who gets the Oscar for this and the Oscar for that.

30 October, 2011 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Business, Film, Moseley and Kings Heath, Most recent.

Protests pass off peacefully

The EDL and Unity demonstrations in Birmingham city centre have ended with few problems and minimal disruption to the city.

29 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Most recent, Police.

Another One Bites the Dust

Andy Munro on the Blues run that keeps on running.

29 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Restrictions in place ahead of protests

Access to parts of Birmingham city centre will be restricted today

29 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Police.

No Fun for Frankie

Brummie boxer Frankie Gavin dramatically pulls out of his proposed fight.

28 October, 2011 in Boxing.

The Bad Shepherds: “The First Farewell Tour”

Adrian Edmondson’s folk-punk outfit The Bad Shepherds are set to hit the road again this autumn.

27 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Music, What's on.

Riot Bill “over £25 million.”

The Chief Constable of the West Midlands has been talking about August’s disturbances

27 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Police.

Fancy Carrying Usain’s Bag?

Here’s an opportunity to get involved in the run-up to the Olympics.

27 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Olympics, Sport, Tourism, Travel.

Police Ready for City Demonstrations

West Midlands Police confident they will be able to handle any problems which occur on Saturday afternoon.

26 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Police, Politics.

Look into The Cube

Birmingham’s latest ‘landmark’ destination, The Cube, will host a VIP open weekend

26 October, 2011 in Architecture, Birmingham, Property Press, Style and Design, What's on.

Two out of Two

Terry Wills likes this Albion and derbies combination.

26 October, 2011 in Comment, Football.

‘Health Moobile’ coming your way?

Is it a van? Is it a cow? No, it’s the Moomobile, and it’s hitting the streets of Birmingham and the Black Country, to bring mobile healthcare to the area. A transit van with a difference; the Moomobile is painted as a cow on both sides, and even has its rear end decorated to match…

26 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Health, Most recent, NHS.

Policing the Riots – Your Say

West Midlands Police are holding a public meeting tomorrow to further consider their response to last August’s disorder.

26 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Police.

The Self-Importance of Being….

Dave Woodhall wonders whether local Tories know what they’re doing – or whether they know exactly what they’re doing.

26 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Comment, Politics.

Mildly Infectious

Dave Woodhall reviews Contagion, the latest doomsday scenario film release.

26 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Film, What's on.

Moseley Road Baths Art Show

Friends of Moseley Road Baths will be taking over the Moseley School of Art on Moseley Road

25 October, 2011 in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Exhibitions, Local history, Moseley and Kings Heath, What's on.

Bristol or Bust

Andy Munro reports on Blues’ second B-Mission of the week.

25 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Past to Present

Dave Woodhall reviews some recently published photographic histories.

25 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Books, Local history.

What’s On at the Assembly

The week ahead in Leamington.

24 October, 2011 in Comedy, Leamington Spa, Music, What's on.

This Week at the Robin

There’s a definite classic rock tinge to the venue.

24 October, 2011 in Bilston, Music, What's on.

Once In a Lifetime

Dave Woodhall on Villa and the weekend.

24 October, 2011 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Oh, Give It A Rest!

Next Saturday members of the far right English Defence League and their supporters will descend upon Birmingham

23 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Comment, Education, Police.

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