Going to The Public

There’s a lot happening at West Brom’s The Public over the next few days – from films to keep fit ……

Library of Birmingham – update

While building work continues on the Library of Birmingham, the city council have revealed plans for reducing inconvenience to service users during the move to new premises.

Philosophy X Factor To Return to Our Screens

Commercial station ITV today launches its new look Philosophy X Factor today with Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole among the judges to find out who is the top brainbox in Britain.

Perfidious Albion and an Eastender

Andy Munro watched Blues beat West Ham at the weekend. He was, briefly, in notable company.

On not conforming

Local poet and author Sibyl Ruth writes a personal memorandum on belief and being a non-conformist.

Representation of the people

Dave Woodhall looks at the recent controversy inspired over at ReStirred and wonders if, maybe, the two protagonists should just get on with the job they’re elected to do.

Recycle cycles cyclists

South Birmingham cycling co-op aims to improve local health, environment and transport with a great new initiative

Here we go again

Terry Wills takes a look at the latest chapter in the Hawthorns manager-go-round. He’s getting used to it.

Things to do in West Bromwich

The Public in West Bromwich has some great exhibitions running at the moment

Bike bytes bring bonus boost

Cycle parts company, Clarks Cycle Systems Ltd, has made the next move in its global expansion with a new website created by web design agency Tomorrow People.

Out and about

There are two good acts at Bilston’s Robin2 this week – and they have more in common than you might think.

The View from B6

Dave Woodhall looks back at a few days of lost opportunity, and looks forward to getting his bucket and spade out.

Man killed in Midland storms

Recent gale-force winds led to the death of one man and severe disruption across the region.

Wolves beat the odds!

Brendan ‘Kingy’ King is almost beside himself with joy at Wolves win over Manu U.

Fashionista

As a weekend treat we’re taking you back to the days when a night on Broad Street meant more than a tour of chain bars and lap dancing clubs.

The train not standing

Maintenance work at railway stations usually leads to problems for scores of commuters. But as Dave Woodhall reports, this isn’t always the case.

You may find this offensive…..

My apologies in advance if any part of this offends anyone, anywhere in the world, but I’m getting a bit tired of people being offended.

Letter From Beijing: Business As Usual In The Year Of The Rabbit

It’s more than 90 days now, since Beijing experienced any rain, and on yet another bright, cold winter’s morning, I look out over Beijing, and am struck by the almost visible inactivity of this usually hyper-active town.

For the weekend

Music and comedy round up of who’s playing around the area over this weekend

The Fashion Police

The recent introduction of what has been dubbed ‘gang ASBOs’ has been hailed as another weapon in helping the police crack down on crime.

Hop into the new Chinese Year

Birmingham further celebrates the city’s multi-cultural identity with a spectacular celebration of the Chinese New Year on Sunday.

News from the Albion

Terry Wills talks about the latest happenings at the Hawthorns, and has a few words to say about transfers as well.

Birmingham library

Birmingham’s new library – a CG video has been released.

Server problems

Over the last 36 hours our web server has been experiencing some connectivity problems. We hope these issues are now resolved and that normal service can be resumed.

The transfer window now closing

The transfer window finally closed with the idea that no big deals are ever done in January finally blown out of the water.

The Elston Report: Mubarak Sold to Chelsea For Record Fee

In a move that has stunned the geo political world, Egypt boss Hosni Mubarak has been sold to Chelsea