One in six people in Walsall rely on out of work benefits
Walsall Labour claim the Government’s latest figures for unemployment in Walsall massively underestimate the number of people without work
John Madin 1924-2012
Alan Clawley writes on the legacy left by Birmingham architect John Madin who died this month.
Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history
Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history and point to the making of new prosperity : January – April 2012
Whatever Floats your Palace
Warwick Arts Centre have announced an interesting collaboration of musicians for next month.
What’s on at Birmingham’s Town and Symphony halls
The latest from two city centre venues.
Yellow Fish oppor–tuna–ty!
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country is looking for primary schools across the Black Country to get involved with Yellow Fish
A lesson for the UK?
“A major step forward for American Travel & Tourism” – A lesson for the UK?
Extra, Extra: Hollywood Inside Scoop on the Oscars
Howie Elston, our boy in Hollywood, takes a peek at the top movies that could win an Oscar. Newsflash from California’s sun kissed coast: As I sit here with my triple White Russian and a handful of tortilla chips, news drops of the frontrunners for the Oscars- a night that all (who are invited) will…
Throstles Grounded by High-Flying Canaries
Terry Wills on Albion’s week.
Eating Your Greens
The Birmingham Green Restaurant Awards for 2012 have been launched.
Never Again
Details have been announced for Birmingham’s commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day
Top Marks for Top Girls
Richard Lutz sits down to a real corker at the University of Warwick Arts Centre
The witches and wizards are gathering in Lichfield
Rehearsals are gathering speed for Lichfield Players’ production of Lords and Ladies, Irana Brown’s adaptation of the fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett.
Business masterclass
Coventry University invites West Midlands businesses to an Open Innovation Masterclass
Anyone who has a heart should know….
British Heart Foundation is offering lessons in ‘stayin alive’ this Friday at Solihull’s Mell Square.
Earning Their Spurs
Wolves got a good point at White Hart Lane on Saturday. Brendan King reflects on both the game, and a warning from history.
Stand Up if You Love to Stand
The idea of standing at Premier League games is once more in the news. Dave Woodhall argues the case for.
Fatal crash – Appeal for witnesses
Police are asking for help as they investigate a recent crash.
Lakes set for improvement
Work is set to begin on transforming an inner-city nature area.
Audition for a spooky theatre company
“Don’t Go into the Cellar!” is holding auditions for West Midlands-based actors and actresses at Birmingham’s Central Library Theatre
‘Haitch’ Ess two – top toff transport
An imaginary scene from; ‘Yes Prime Minister.’
University celebrates six years of ‘Coventry Conversations’
They say it’s good to talk – and this week marks the sixth anniversary that Coventry University has been welcoming high profile speakers through its doors
Like a Bad Dog Trainer
Dave Woodhall watches Villa yet again fail to hold onto a lead.
In Like a Lion….
Andy Munro watches Blues win at Millwall from the safety of his own home.
This Week at the Robin
Tributes, fund-raising and a couple of chances to be a star.
Hollywood Star in Bid To Become Scots New Boss- Exclusive
Howard McElston, our North of Carlisle reporter, puts down his claymore to tell us about developments in Tartanonia.
A sad tale from WWII
Tony Lennox, editor of Warwickshire Life, shares a personal connection to a dark chapter in history.
Ziggy Stardust
Andy Munro’s been waiting a long time to use that headline…
Parkour photography exhibition
A series of fascinating photographs exploring the non-competitive sport of Parkour, launches at The Public on 27 January.
Government goes to Court of Appeal over ‘unlawful’ solar plans
The Court of Appeal will today hear the Government’s challenge to last month’s High Court ruling that its solar subsidy cuts are illegal.