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.
Birmingham’s Chance to Discuss High Speed Rail
One of the most controversial topics of our time will at last get a “fair and balanced hearing” on Monday at an event organised by Birmingham Friends of the Earth