Double win for Birmingham
Birmingham-based design consultancy – specialists in the leisure and hospitality sector – has scooped the ‘Best Bar and Restaurant Design’ award.
Air Passenger Duty under attack
The World Travel and Tourism Council have again criticised the UK Government for not reforming the application of Air Passenger Duty on air travel.
Best of Britain in Birmingham
Road, Rail and Air – all routes will lead to Best of Britain & Ireland at the NEC, Birmingham
Police honour riot heroes
West Midlands Police will tomorrow pay tribute to those who helped the community during last summer’s riots.
The Cardiff Dance
Andy Munro watches Blues abroad for the second time in a week.
Cuts to public transport possible
Local public transport body Centro are warning that a reduction in services may have to be made.
This week at the Robin
Songwriters, soul boys and stars of the future
Whatever Happened To…?
Dave Woodhall asks an Astonian question
What’s On at the Assembly?
Not many guitars, seems to be the answer.
Losing the Braga-ing Rights?
Andy Munro on the latest stage of Blues’ European adventures.
Ignoring Birmingham: ‘The BBC could be accused of racism’
Birmingham’s potential as a centre of film production took a step forward last week
Fierce Festival 2012
Spend a unique alternative Easter weekend with Fierce Festival
Awards for contributions to animal welfare
Compassion in World Farming handed out some awards for helping to make the food we eat better in so many ways.
Tough Guy Robin Hood Meets His Match in Marion In a Five Star Production
“Well, how do you like your Robin Hood?”, asks Richard Lutz
Why borrow?
Alan Clawley asks; “How wise then was it for the Council to borrow money on a public library, a statutory service that would produce little or no income stream…”
Our Howard Goes UnderGround to Report on the Inside Story of The Clarkson Affair
Our top man Howard Elston has been undercover for the past three nights as a member of the 3rd Battalion of the Jeremy Clarkson Hit Squad.
ATV Studios: A letter to Birmingham City Council
John West, a campaigner for local jobs in the media, has sent an open letter to Andrew Round – Birmingham Council’s Planning and Development Manager
Coventry students have their designs on top fashion award
Five out of the 10 finalists for a prestigious fashion award at Birmingham NEC’s 2011 Clothes Show Live event are students from Coventry University
Police launch Xmas Drink/Drugs Driving Campaign
With the festive season almost upon us, West Midlands Police are offering a sobering reminder.
Only a Game…
Terry Wills ponders on a sad week at the Hawthorns