Stall holders wanted for Easter festival
Craft sellers from across the Midlands are invited to take part in one of the most eagerly anticipated indie festivals debuting this year.
Ocean Colour Scene frontman launches solo project at Glee Club Birmingham
Birmingham music legend Simon Fowler is set to launch his new solo project with an intimate show at Birmingham’s Glee Club
Some Cold February Evening…
Terry Wills is enchanted by the latest production of South Pacific.
Revealed: The Secret NHS Reforms
In an explosive scoop interview with no one else but me, deputy Tory leader Nick Clegg has told me, exclusively, how the NHS reforms will work once they are railroaded through Parliament. Top points are: ++As revealed on this site months ago, A new DIY health care package that sees patients perform minor surgery on…
Tom Stade returns to Glee Club Birmingham
One of the comedy circuit’s fastest rising stars is set to return to Birmingham in May.
‘Injustice’ to be screened at film festival
The film that’s been asking questions about deaths in custody for over 10 years is set to be screened
Justice delayed
Dave Woodhall on why the pub bombs inquiry should take place.
True Brits at the NEC
Exhibitions company ICHF are staging a landmark show in Birmingham.
University students’ big screen dream
‘Crowd-funding’ means a little can make a lot of difference in the world of film.
Blue Heaven, Blue Hell
Andy Munro reports on Blues’ FA Cup exploits at Stamford Bridge.
What’s on at the Assembly
After a quiet start to the year the Leamington Assembly kicks into life once more this week.
This Week at the Robin
What’s on in Bilston.
On The Box: TV Films You Can’t Miss
Richard Lutz checks out the best and quirkiest tv movies on the box this week If you plunder the tv listings over the weekend, there are some movie gems ready to enjoy. Movie of the week is Johnny Guitar. (Wed Ch4, 13.00). It has Sterling Hayden (the bad cop from Godfather) in his blonde youthful …
Earth calling Whitby
Birmingham’s council leader has called his recent meeting with the head of the BBC ‘promising’. Dave Woodhall begs to differ.
Climbing mountains for Alzheimer’s Research
A personal appeal from a local author.
The best things in life….
If you fancy some free music on Sunday afternoons, look no further.
West Midlands Police plan launched
Transforming the organisation is ‘critical to its future’, says Chief Constable
You’re getting sacked in…
Terry Wills is a VERY happy Baggie.
Blues fail to tame Tigers
Andy Munro watches as Blues attempt to boost their promotion hopes against Hull City.
No plans to demolish brutalist library
Alan Clawley reveals that a Brutalist public library opened in 1977, the foundation stone of which was laid by Harold Wilson in 1975, is not facing demolition.
Ikon teams up with Fierce Festival for an alternative Easter
Ikon will team up with Fierce, Birmingham’s premier live art and performance festival, this Easter.
Farewell Mick
Brendan King comments on Mick McCarthy’s departure from Molineux.
Murdoch: The Snake Eats Its Own Tail
Richard Lutz takes a look at the Murdoch debacle. And finds rot at the top Like a snake that devours its own tail, Rupert Murdoch is gobbling down the very troops that helped build his tawdry UK media empire. His ‘independent’ investigators, called the Management and Standards Committee, have handed over name after name of…
Charity chooses Valentine’s Day to launch Solihull domestic abuse support service
A support service for victims of domestic violence and abuse has been launched in Solihull.
Belgrade plays awarded official Inspire Mark of London 2012 Olympic Games
Belgrade Theatre’s productions have been granted the Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme
Hot Off the Press: We Pick the Latest Oscar Favourite
Our arts correspondent, Howie Elston, reports from Hollywood on a timely movie that could grab the Oscar for best film.
Cycle Hubs bring free bikes to Birmingham
Be Active by Bike launches six new community bike hubs
Rip it up and start again
Brendan King has some advice for the Wolves management.
Mission bloody difficult
Dave Woodhall wonders if Alex McLeish has a cunning plan.
This Week at the Robin
Upcoming what’s ons.