The plight of Midlands’ film industry
John West writes more on the failure of Birmingham’s burghers to capitalise on the potential of a Midlands film industry.
Meryl In New Shock Role As She Takes on Rupert
Howard Elston, our entertainment reporter, with a scoop to send movie fans scurrying for the multiplexes. Meryl Streep, ripe for Oscar awards with her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the film The Iron Lady, is set to play news boss Rupert Murdoch, Hollywood insiders told me last night. Speaking to Tinseltown’s movers and shakers, I…
The making of Stirchley Park
Three workshops will be taking place in Stirchley Park over next month for local people interested in discussing the park’s future.
A miller’s tale – Sarehole and sluice gates
Plans are afoot to give JRR Tolkien’s childhood playground a new lease of life – and generate some electricity.
What’s on at mac Birmingham
February’s mac programme has lots on offer – comedy, theatre and music
EMPTY
A powerful new play in development about the pursuit of fame, love and money written by Jouvan Fucinni.
In defeat, defiance
Terry Wills ponders on the two differing performances in Albion’s recent losses
Apprenticeships not a waste
Twelve apprenticeship opportunities have been created in waste management to support young people into employment and training.