4 Squares Weekender Programme Announced
More dates for Birmingham’s thriving arts community.
Zero Hours contracts – nothing new under the sun
Professor Roger Seifert, Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Wolverhampton, gives his opinion.
Unfinished homework
Andy Munro endures a frustrating afternoon at St Andrews.
Luna eclipse
Dave Woodhall tries out a new pun to describe Villa’s win at Arsenal.
Mums aim to keep buggyfit
Sarah Roberton from Quinton in Birmingham and six fellow mums have found a novel way to prepare for this year’s Bupa Great Birmingham Run.
Fashion awards launched
Local fashionistas should make a date in their diary.
Award-winning pupils take on worldwide challenges
Solihull School students are expanding their horizons by taking on worldwide challenges after being awarded travel scholarships.
MEP wins pledge of EU action to help British property owners in Spain
The European Commission will quiz the Spanish government over continued serious legal problems faced by thousands of British citizens who own property in Spain, after pressure from Lib Dem Euro MP Phil Bennion.
Local hero set for Jam
Birmingham-born reggae star Basil Gabbidon and his Gabbidon band are heading to leading live music venue The Jam House on Thursday 22 August
Black Country training centre opens.
A new purpose-built centre offering expert training in a host of construction skills has opened in Smethwick in a drive to get people into jobs.
Is midlands manufacturing ready?
Local investment company asks if the region’s economy will take advantage of improving conditions.
Extra time for Birmingham’s sporting summer
The city’s sporting achievements continue throughout August and beyond.
Glee for Adam
Highly-rated comedian Adam Kay has announced tour dates.
A levels – don’t panic!
As A-Level results are released, Ian Hart, Head of Access and Outreach at the University of Wolverhampton tells students not to panic and make informed choices.
New York Sounds: Mostly Cosmic
Trumpets can be the perfect conduit for space-sounds from the outer reaches. Martin Longley’s squatting on the NYC launch pad…
Hairy Today, Gone Tomorrow
Richard Lutz writes about how his beard landed him a night in a cowboy jail
Cheers…
Jon Knibb reports from the Great British Beer Festival.
Now the action begins…
Terry Wills on the Albion’s start to the season.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall dates added.
Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall has announced its biggest autumn season of contemporary music to date, featuring over 70 performances from UK and international artists between September and November 2013.
Who’s the giantkiller?
Andy Munro watches Blues claim a welcome three points at Yeovil.
Local protests at rail price increases.
Birmingham stations part of national campaign.
Screengrab: Kerwin and The Cyclops
What’s hot on the box this week is no contest. It’s an actor called Kerwin Mathews and a cyclops
Howard Sez: Kick Out The Foreign Workers
Our foreigners correspondent Sir Howard Elston (DOA), gives us the inside factoids on that overseas worker row that has rocked this nation to our very British core. Sources linked to insiders associated with Deep-Throat confidants who know the hush hush secrets of the inner circle have told me that the government is about…
On your marks…
Villa start their Premier League campaign on Saturday. Dave Woodhall looks forward.
Police seek shooting witnesses
Victim of club attack remains critical.
Ironbridge set for big race
Expect a 19th century twist to a modern competition.
Call for safe biking
Local ambulance chiefs are reminding bikers not to turn a minor mishap into something more serious.
Is There A Tiger In Your Garden?
Nature lovers are being asked to check their gardens for tigers in a bid to help conservationists studying the effects of climate change on moth distribution.
Progressing past the Pilgrims
Andy Munro was at St Andrews to see Blues open their season in the Capital One Cup .
Trust backs Driver First Assist
If you’ve ever felt helpless at the scene of an accident this scheme is for you.