Central News: The Editors’ Merry Go Rouond
ITV’s Central News has hired its fifth editor in five years. She is Liz Hannam whose previous job was head of news in Bristol.
Birmingham Library: Moving house
Alan Clawley writes on the problems of moving home – when related to libraries shifting location.
Birmingham children swim with Olympic hopeful Grant Turner
Olympic swimming hopeful Grant Turner joined Birmingham children to announce that the youngsters will have the opportunity to swim at the London Aquatics Centre next year.
Coventry theatre wants your rubbish
A brand new musical comedy is set in a cut price Christmas shop and the theatre is asking the people of Coventry to help stock the shelves.
Come on girls, get pedalling!
British Cycling’s Breeze network has launched a nationwide campaign to close the growing gap between the number of men and women riding a bike for fun.
Directors debentures: a possible safety net
A business recovery specialist is offering added support aimed at directors to help them minimise their personal financial risks when investing in their own companies.
Graduate interns set up new art venture
Two interns who successfully completed their internship at The Public in West Bromwich have set up a new arts venture.
Delivering Quality First
Some old words of BBC director-general Mark Thompson may come back to haunt him, notes Dave Woodhall.
Cutbacks to Birmingham Central Library opening hours
Birmingham Central Library is to end its decades-long tradition of evening opening by introducing a 6pm weekday closing time, possibly as early as December.
Berlusconi ‘Sold to Greece’ as Transfer Market Closes
Our diplomatic editor Sir Howard Elston has just been allowed out of jail and sends this report from Brussels
Review: Lost Railway Journeys
Andy Goff enjoys a trip down memory track.
Search for a Scapegoat
Following on from the tragedy of the recent M5 crash, Dave Woodhall argues that prevention is better than cure.
Police catalytic in crime prevention
Black Country police are helping prevent motorists from becoming victims of crime.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall listings
Comedy and family fun are on offer in the venues’ latest promotions.
Reading Take the Biscuit
Andy Munro witnesses the end of Blues unbeaten run – in spirit, anyway.
Mother Goose lands in Coventry
The Belgrade Theatre’s traditional Christmas pantomime returns to the Main Stage with the timeless tale of Mother Goose.
Out-Gunned
Terry Wills reflects on the growing gap between the Albion and the top of the Premier League.
Review: Written on The Heart at The Swan, Stratford
There seemed to be a lot of earnest and frantic rustling through the programmes just before the curtain went up for Written on The Heart.
West Midlands Police launch 101 number
West Midlands Police, together with other police forces in the region, launched a new, non-emergency contact number for the public today.
The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack
Spring-Heeled Jack can be seen for free in the West Midlands next month.
The (Perfect) View from Over Here
Wolves fan Brendan King reports on his first visit to Molineux since disabled supporters were able to return during ground re-development
The British Olympics – Britain’s Olympic Heritage 1612-2012
A new book The British Olympics – Britain’s Olympic Heritage 1612-2012 by Martin Polley, reveals Britain’s centuries old association with the Olympic Games.
Birmingham Active Citizens – it could be you
Ulfah Arts and Media is seeking 10 participants to experience a journey of leadership and social action to set up Birmingham Active Citizens
Photographs of local music fans feature in Art of Noise exhibition
A series of photographs of local heavy metal fans by rock photographer Steve Gerrard are currently on display at The Public
And what’s on at mac Birmingham….
A visit from the German Comedy Ambassador
What’s On at the Robin
There’s a distinct old-style rock’n’roll feel this week.
The Week at the Assembly
A mixed bag and a good one.
Free on Sunday
If you fancy some live music to end the weekend here are some ideas for who to see
Glen Campbell – His Farewell Tour
Growing up in New York, we were drawn more to The Beatles or the Stones than to Glen Campbell
Send in the Crowds
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s win over Norwich.