Boost for Midlands media presence

BBC investment in Birmingham and West Midlands applauded by media expert.

Desert Island Discs – part eight

Musician Tony Fitzpatrick explains the eight songs he’ll take to his desert isle.

Desert Island Discs – part six

Simon Hale shares his choices with us.

Desert Island Gigs

In a twist on the usual, Richard Lutz picks the live music he’ll never forget.

Desert Island Discs – part four

Helen Annetts give us her choices to be stranded with.

Desert Island discs

In a variation on a theme, John Russell picks his eight choices.

Shakespeare images to go on show

Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with the Everything to Everybody Project.

Tories attack Clean Air Zone charge

Conservative group call for travel tax to be delayed following vehicle checking “fiasco”.

Rado duo to host LoveBrum quiz

Town Hall the venue for inaugural quiz night.

Boshing along

Brian Donaldson talks to comic Kerry Godliman.

Express & Star wins Midlands Newspaper of the Year

Star shining bright at media awards.

Gerry with a gee

Unsung local hero Gerry Colvin talks to Dave Woodhall.

Out of the Ashes with Jonathan Agnew

Jonathan Agnew speaks about cricket, Test Match Special and his tour with Geoff Boycott.

Right royal messes and other stories

Richard Lutz reports on another blighted week in Old Blighty. 

Birmingham charity to hold iconic radio programme

Thrive Birmingham to play host to BBC Gardeners Question TIme.

Hit radio comedy comes to Artrix

Radio Active goes live on stage.

Ambridge comes to Acorns as hospice hosts Fun Day

Children’s charity opens its glorious gardens for summer fete.

Superheroes needed for fundraising campaign

Out of this World day set to help hospice.

First Conservatoire concerts to be broadcast on Radio Three

Chance for all to hear stunning performers in new building.

An audience with Sir Michael Parkinson

Currently on tour, the legendary broadcaster talks to us.

Eight battle it out for Midlands Newspaper of the Year

Nominations announced for region’s media stars.

Brummie DJ nominated for Edinburgh festival award

Recognition for new Asian comedy talent.

Asian Network’s to broadcast live from test match

Edgbaston date for presenter Noreen Khan.

Radio Radio

Mazzy Snape with news of a new radio station for Birmingham.

Landmark for local broadcasting

BBC Asian Network celebrates 50 years of broadcasting.

Masters of the airwaves

University to hold urban radio discussion.

BBC…and the garbage behind the screen

Richard Lutz gazes into his flatscreen and sees only seedy shenanigans

Coming up at Artrix

Words and action on display in the coming weeks.

Solihull Girls’ Choir to sing on BBC Daily Service

Solihull School Girls’ Choir will be bringing a heavenly sound to BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service this morning.

Free Radio Live announces Birmingham Ormiston Academy as official partner

Station to provide work opportunities for students .