New report warns drone users violating laws of war
A new report published today identifies an existing but previously unacknowledged requirement in law for those who use or authorise the use of drone strikes
Sheldon Little League are winners
A local Sheldon club secured funding from Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull last week
Review: Dunsinane at Stratford
Richard Lutz takes his seat at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre for a play about MacBeth …and Afghanistan
Chinese Leader to Visit Birmingham
It has been announced that Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will begin the UK leg of his forthcoming European visit in the city
‘Handouts’ or ‘Investments’
Alan Clawley writes… ‘Surely state financial support should be used to underpin social and environmental objectives not to subsidise wealthy corporations’
Fairyjobmother does her magic in Minworth
Selco Builders Warehouse in Minworth hired Bill Rose, one of the two candidates put forward for interview by The Fairy Jobmother when the hit Channel 4 show visited Birmingham
Birmingham screens national premiere for ‘Autism Friendly Films’
Birmingham ODEON on New street is to take part in the first UK-wide ‘Autism Friendly Films’ event on 11th August 2011.
The Art of Story
An exciting series of exhibitions encourages visitors to step inside a story this summer.
Dear Andy…….
Andy Munro has received a mystery letter through the post.
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band, Symphony Hall
Steve Beauchampé reports on the former Beatle’s first Birmingham performance in almost 46 years.
Time to be alarmed – over CO
More than 22 million UK households aren’t taking the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning seriously according to research published this week.
Hou Eck
Dave Woodhall sees the Villa managerial saga finally reach its conclusion.
A Free Lunch
Does the idea of someone doing the cooking and paying you for the privilege sound interesting?
What’s On at the Assembly?
An American singer and a very British band is the answer this week.
Tom Tom Club beat path to Brum
Tom Tom Club will celebrate 30 years as a band with a UK tour this summer.
What’s On at the Robin
There’s a local emphasis to the acts this week at Bilston’s finest.
In Their Own Way
Dave Woodhall pays tribute to two men who died over the weekend
Wanted! Theatre professionals
Belgrade Theatre’s new apprentice scheme opens new avenues into the theatre industry
Greg Davies – Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog
Greg Davies, star of BAFTA-winning comedy The Inbetweeners, returns to The Glee Club
Donkey Summer Fair for Sutton Park charity
A donkey riding therapy centre in Sutton Park is holding a Summer Fair on Saturday 16th July
My Life with Kenneth Williams
A stunning portrayal of one of Britain’s much loved comedians, Kenneth Williams heads to The Public
What’s On at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall
Here’s some more upcoming attractions at the two venues
Dads! To your bikes.
Bike maintenance workshops from British Cycling come to Birmingham
The Cube offers exclusive sneak preview
The Cube will host an exclusive first-look event to launch its second phase of new apartments
City Tourist Numbers Up
Visitor figures in Birmingham have continued to rise despite the economic picture.
Ooh Eck
Our Blues correspondent Andy Munro bids a not-so-fond farewell to Alex McLeish
Moseley Bog & Joy’s Wood Local Nature Reserve: The Big Launch
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country are inviting everyone to join them on Sunday June 26 for The Big Launch
Launch of new music, culture and learning centre in Digbeth
Birmingham’s Eastside became a melting pot of creativity earlier this month with the much anticipated launch of the city’s newest multi-purpose music studios, education and training venue
Aston Opens Its Doors
There’s more to Aston than a football ground and an Expressway, as you can find out this Saturday.
Senna
Dave Woodhall looks at the new documentary of the legendary Formula One driver.