Birmingham Town Hall/Symphony Hall
An extremely varied range of new shows has been announced by the city centre venues – Including John Barrowman
West Mids Arts Feels the Cold Wind of the Cutback
The Arts Council wielded its axe today in response to the government demand to chop back spending in the cultural world.
Teacher Twilight Sessions
The Public in West Bromwich have recently launched a new initiative to help teachers from the across region….
Coalition To Topple Gaddafi, Says Secret Source
Coalition air strikes will continue until the Gaddafi regime tumbles, an inside defence source has told me in a shock exclusive interview.
A weekend break
With no Premier League fixtures to look back on, Terry Wills concentrates on Albion’s upcoming home clash with Liverpool.
Grant funding secured for Birmingham ventures
There’s good news for local jazz fans following the latest round of grant applications.
Guilty Pleasure – Hugh Cornwell interview
Former Strangler and now solo artist Hugh Cornwell talks exclusively to The Birmingham Press.
Arts funding: The Public Looks To The Future
Sandwell Arts Trust heard this morning that it has been unsuccessful in its application to the Arts Council for National Portfolio funding
Solar Power
With government backed Feed in Tariffs set to rise in April there is unlikely to be a better time to jump on the home-generated energy bandwagon that seems to be rumbling across the country.
Trouble on the railways – continued
Opposition continues to grow to London Midland’s plans to reduce staffing levels at their stations.
Easter holiday workshops at The Public
This Easter a number of fun-filled workshops will take place at The Public
Newlove: Experience an advantage?
A new report has made recommendations aimed at reducing crime and improving community involvement. Dave Woodhall believes it may have the opposite effect.
Live in Leamington
Just a couple of gigs at the Assembly this week, but they’re both top quality.
NATO takes control of military campaign in Libya
Dr Ian Davis from NATO Watch once again provides details and summary of what’s happening with the campaign in Libya.
Your vote counts
Birmingham city council are urging residents to make sure they are eligible to vote in upcoming elections.
LibDem councillor apologises
LibDem councillor apologises to Respect Party councillor
What’s On at the Robin
This week at Bilston’s finest.
An Audience with Imran Yusuf
Imran Yusuf, will be heading to The Public on Saturday 16 April as part of his eagerly awaited debut tour.
Birmingham Debates Voting Referendum
On Saturday 2nd April some of the region’s top authorities on voting reform will gather in Kings Heath, Birmingham, to present their perspectives
Birmingham’s Floozy turns purple to raise awareness for Epilepsy
The city of Birmingham turned purple on Friday to raise awareness for Epilepsy
Flying High – The Eagle reviewed
We’ve been to the cinema again, this time to see Roman drama The Eagle.
When the oil runs out……
One of the world’s biggest car makers is celebrating its partnership with a local university with a display of eco-friendly transport.
New York sounds: American roots
Martin Longley pursues six-string troubadour action in Manhattan and Brooklyn…
The Future of Birmingham’s Past
The Science Museum has just opened its ‘newest’ exhibit – a re-creation of James Watt’s Soho workshop with all its contents as found in 1924. Sadly it isn’t in Birmingham’
University fees too high? Study abroad
If the rise in British university fees and the cap on numbers is off-putting studying at home then perhaps budding academics should head for India
Thousands of Trees To Launch RHS Britain in Bloom
Cities, towns and villages all over the country, including communities in West Midlands, are joining together to celebrate this year’s launch of ‘RHS Britain in Bloom’
The Prodigy – ‘World’s On Fire’: win win win
The Birmingham Press has 5 pairs of tickets to give away to to the first five entrants who can name the singer with The Prodigy
Council to charge for museums
Visitors to some of Birmingham’s most popular attractions will have to pay from next month.
Metalheads wanted
If you’ve an interest in the area’s greatest musical export, read on.
Standing around
The case for allowing football supporters to stand at games is back in the news. But as Dave Woodhall reports, it has little chance of happening.