What’s on at Birmingham Town Hall
Comedy and musical satire on at Birmingham Town Hall next year.
Smart grids and cloud computing set stage for growth
The latest information technologies being developed for business are being presented at the Digital World Event in Birmingham
The Art of Noise
A series of interactive and visually stunning exhibitions which look at the significance of music, sound and noise in the Arts, launch at The Public on 21 October 2011.
Always forward?
Alan Clawley has yet to discover how Birmingham’s City motto – Forward – came to be chosen.
Seagulls v Buddleja
Andy Munro reports on another round of man against nature.
On the Baggie Beat
Terry Wills talks about international and local derbies.
Rooood Bwooo-oooooyyys.
Dave Woodhall on a very ‘Special’ night in Wolverhampton.
New York Sounds: Dub Invasion
Martin Longley plumbs frequencies even more subterranean than those of the NYC subway system…
Under Siege Defence Boss ‘To Take Gap Year’
Top sources inside Parliament said today that Defence Secretary Dr Liam Brady (Tory) will take a gap year after Christmas.
Brum residents advised: ‘Be prepared’
With an icy blast forecast a local warmth scheme is encouraging residents in Birmingham with cold or damp related illnesses to think ahead
Mothers’ Union response to progress on implementation of Bailey Review
Mothers’ Union congratulates the Prime Minister and Sarah Teather, Minister for Children for their achievements so far
Journey’s End at the Belgrade Theatre
Fresh from its celebrated West End run, the multi award-winning production of R.C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End, will make its way to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Art exhibition in Birmingham
Paintings by Susan McClure
Apprentices say “We’re Hired”
Good news for young jobseekers as a local company launches a new programme for apprentices.
Birmingham Bike Foundry on the move
Now to be found on Stirchley High Street – the move from their former premises represents the product of a years’ work from a unique organization.
The Event in Digbeth
A contemporary visual arts festival showcasing the best in artist-led activity in Birmingham.
FLIP in Wolverhampton
FLIP International Animation Festival is proud to announce that Oscar nominated animator Bill Plympton will be showcasing some of his award winning films
New York jazz sounds
Martin Longley gobbles his supply of enlargement pills, working up from trio stirrings to big band engorgements…
Birmingham Central Library now listed
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has included Birmingham Central Library in its 2012 Watch List
Birmingham theatre company to headline international film festival
“Don’t Go into the Cellar!” is to headline a major international festival this month in Whitby.
Oh What a Night
Dave Woodhall looks back at a few hours when Birmingham had all you could want….
Birmingham’s Grand Hotel to reopen
Preparatory work has commenced to refurbish and restore Birmingham’s Grand Hotel, with the popular landmark building set to reopen as a hotel once again
Talk commemorates re-opening of historic Woodcock Street Swimming Baths
To mark the re-opening of Woodcock Sports Centre following a £5m refurbishment and renovation, the University of Aston is presenting an illustrated talk
What’s On at the Robin.
Blues and rock fans will be happy to be in Bilston this week.
Ball Makes it 14 on the Bounce
Black Country prospect Jamie Ball headlined a night of boxing at Walsall Town Hall on Saturday.
Blank Generation
Or as far as Villa are concerned, blank weekend. Dave Woodhall tries to find something to write about.
What’s On at the Assembly
Jokes about ‘unforseen circumstances’ aren’t allowed, for a start.
Legion Volunteers Fall In
The Royal British Legion are appealing for poppy-selling volunteers.
Kindle: We’re All Suckers Now
Richard Lutz asks if the Kindle e-book is the best thing since sliced bread or just a slick nasty marketing tool.
Has Gary Barlow set a Twitter record?
Britain’s Barry Manilow and Take That front man started Tweeting yesterday at 21:14 with a tweet that said “Hello everybody. This is my first tweet!”