What’s On at the Robin
Some you’ve heard of, some you haven’t….
Serial Failure? You’re fired!
There’s something about Karren…. Steve Beauchampé detects a pattern.
Slip Slidin’ Away
It is now distinctly likely that Birmingham City will be relegated from the Premier League next Sunday.
One Law for Us…Another Laws For Them
So, this is what it has come to…
Politician David Laws deceived us, the taxpayer, out of tens of thousands of pounds to hide the fact that he has a male partner.
Edinburgh comes to Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton on the Fringe: Comedians on way to Edinburgh Fringe stop off for unique hilarious season at Light House
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
The latest from the city centre’s premier venues includes a return for one of Birmingham’s finest performers.
Birmingham’s missing urinal
Birmingham blogger Andy Mabbett is in search of a piece of Victorian ironwork that once served as a urinal the city.
The Alarm – Robin2
Dave Woodhall reports from the frontline of the great musical crusade.
Paradise postponed?
Alan Clawley has been asking searching questions and receiving some confusing answers on the redevelopment of Birmingham’s Paradise Forum.
Ding Dong…Avon Calling!
Wacky theatre or what? A cunning marketing ploy or just something different in your lounge?
Coventry set to become quieter?
Coventry’s longest running music night set to host its final ever event.
Live From Vegas: Elvis and Osama To Open Tonight on Stage
Another incredible eye-popping smash exclusive by our entertainment editor Howard Elston….
NATO fracturing over Libya?
“If NATO continues operations in Libya after June 24, a possible Norwegian contribution will be different and less comprehensive than the current one,”
DoH Accused of holdup
The Department of Health has been criticised for the “extremely troubling” way it failed to produce potentially crucial documents
Fancy a career in the music industry?
Fancy a career in the music industry? Need advice on how to get there and what qualifications you’ll need?
Moseley Road Baths – latest news
Pool2 of Moseley Road baths has been closed since Christmas so that the lintel above the fire exit door in this pool can be repaired.
Afghan forces not ready for security role, warns Oxfam
One of Britain’s leading charities, Oxfam, has warned that Afghan security forces are not ready to take over the responsibility
What a difference a week makes
Terry Wills witnesses an Albion performance bordering on schizophrenic.
da Vinci Comes to Town
Examples of Leonardo da Vinci’s work will be on show in Birmingham next year.
Cyber Day
A robot-themed activity day will be taking place at The Public in West Bromwich on Saturday 28 May
Overview and Scrutiny
Following last week’s elections and the referendum on AV, Steve Beauchampé takes the political temperature.
Yeltz Go Marching On
Reports of Halesowen Town’s demise have thankfully, been greatly exaggerated,
Three brave women journalists
Three journalists who have risked their lives covering the news have been named the International Women’s Media Foundation’s 2011 Courage in Journalism Award winners.
What’s On at the Assembly
Not much but what there is looks interesting, is the answer.
What’s On at the Robin
If it’s no-nonsense rocking you want this week, you may as well take up residence in Bilston.
Rover Revulsion and The Phoenix Four
Richard Lutz laments the supine decision to allow the former Rover bosses to walk away from a disaster they created
Deaffest returns
Deaffest 2011 returns with a packed programme of international films and networking opportunities for Deaf filmmakers
Backstage passing
We had a look around Symphony Hall and Birmingham Town Hall recently, and came across a few surprises.
One small step
Dave Woodhall was at Villa Park on Saturday to witness a moment of drama. Plus a football match.
The New Yorker
Pleased to see the end of OBL yet appalled at the behaviour of her compatriots, Jeannie Shapiro brings us an American’s perspective.