Twitter, Giggs and You: The Digi-Mob Rules
There was once a village. And in this village there was a slew of gossip – work gossip, hot gossip, bad gossip, outright untrue gossip, relevant gossip.
There’s none as deaf as them as wanna be
The hearing of people working in the UK’s music and entertainment industry is being placed at risk.
Council meetings to be screened online
Birmingham city council’s first full meeting since elections will be accessible to internet viewers
What’s On at the Assembly
Leamington Assembly has an array of legendary names this week.
Cov students on GP podium
Three Motorsport Engineering students from Coventry University have finished third in the hotly-contested evGrandPrix in America
What’s On at the Robin
Fans of the blues will be heading to Bilston this week
The Only Show in Town
A match took place at Villa Park on Sunday. Dave Woodhall reckons the sell-out crowd didn’t seem too bothered about it.
One of Birmingham’s best kept secrets
One of Birmingham’s best-kept secrets is what goes on inside the suite of buildings in Paradise Circus, off Chamberlain Square
Diabetes: NHS Cost-cutting bites
Birmingham City Hospital reports decrease in frontline diabetes nurses as NHS cost-cutting bites
EXCLUSIVE: Our Reporter Rises to Heaven in Rapture
Shock: Howard Elston has been swept up to heaven as part of The Rapture and files this AMAZING story from the Pearly Gates. In an astonishing event that will rock my very world (and anything above) to its very core, I found myself channelled up to heaven yesterday as part of my personal Rapture. Yes, it…
Brum to host National Learning Platforms Conference
For the first time, the annual National Learning Platforms Conference will be held in Birmingham on 14 June 2011
BEst in Birmingham
News of another arts event taking place in the summer.
Brum Womens’ Hospital in NEC study
Researchers developing new sensor for premature babies
WRVS wants your nominations
Charity calling for nominations to celebrate influential older people with support from Jenny Eclair
Skin and Bones
Alan Clawley has seen the plan for the New Street Gateway… and he’s curious.
Boinging Around
Terry Wills is looking forward to a quiet end of season – for Albion supporters, at least.
What’s On – a Special Request
Press contributor Dave Woodhall turns concert promoter on Friday,20th May. Next stop Wembley.
Lou Reed at the Civic
Arguably one of the most influential musicians of all time has announced a show in Wolverhampton as part of his UK tour.
US Comedy comes to Brum
Legendary comedian and actor Joe Torry is to unleash his rapier wit in Birmingham for the first time
Coventry students’ photo exhibition
Final year students from Coventry University’s popular BA Photography course will be exhibiting their work over the coming weeks
Dentists or spiders? The fear!
It’s not good news for dentists in the West Midlands: people more nervous of dentists than spiders or snakes.
Clamping Gang To Pay
A welcome ruling has meant that convicted Birmingham car clampers will also be out of pocket.
Pool of Memories School Project
Pupils in Balsall Heath have been learning about the history of Moseley Road Baths and creating short films based on their interviews with people
Simon Evans at The Glee
Simon Evans brings his trademark razor sharp, ironic wit to The Glee Club in June.
The End of the Road?
Andy Munro trod a tired and weary path from St Andrews on Sunday.
RSC’s City Madam: All Dressed Up with a Need For Some Tailoring
Oooo…Nothing like a ribald play filled with fops, tarts and dandies, writes Richard Lutz
University funding: Spread it about plea
A report by Coventry academics has prompted calls for continued university research funding.
Birmingham blood cancer patients to benefit from new clinical trials network
Birmingham named as the hub of a unique new clinical trial network with access to millions of pounds worth of life-saving drugs for blood cancer patients.
Saving the best until (almost) last
Dave Woodhall reports from Villa’s unlikely win at a very disgruntled Emirates.
What’s On at the Assembly
Two very different but equally good gigs are on offer in Leamington this week.