Cry ’Arry and St George
Andy Munro looks at developments in the England camp.
Public Vote on Criminal Cash
West Midlands Police have announced how money confiscated from criminals will be sent.
On The Box: Which American Super-Series Do You Like Best?
Richard Lutz looks at those big mega-strand US tv shows and tries to figure out which is best.
City TV ‘reaches out’ to drive forward bid
City TV has formed a Producers’ Workshop as part of its bid for the local Birmingham TV licence
“Walsall council’s spin doctoring backfires”, says Labour
“Walsall Council’s attempt to prove that the retail sector in the borough isn’t facing a complete catastrophe has proved a disaster”
WOW – Women of the World Music Competition 2012
Equator’s WOW – Women of the World Music Competition 2012 is open for applications!
What’s On at Symphony Hall
Some new dates have been announced at the venue.
Swans and Throstles
Terry Wills is a slightly apprehensive Albion fan.
Eagerness to accessorise putting some drivers at risk
New research reveals the average UK motorist spends nearly £100 personalising their car with accessories – but this could be putting them at risk.
Franchise Show set for City
Potential entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the NEC later this month to learn about new opportunities.
Up Pompey
Andy Munro on another St Andrews late show.
‘Hackgate’ debate puts Leveson Inquiry in the spotlight
Higher education took a leading role in the debate around the Leveson Inquiry on Tuesday as Coventry University hosted a public discussion on the phone hacking scandal
Andy Kershaw: 97 and Counting
Dave Woodhall spoke to a champion of world music and many things besides, Andy Kershaw, ahead of his upcoming UK tour.
Mostly Jazz Line-Ups Announced
The countdown has begun to one of the country’s most promising new festivals of recent years.
Police back Internet Safety Day
Do you know what your children are doing online?
Social Media Sites: Too Fast For the Law
Richard Lutz considers how the law needs to start sprinting to catch up with the modern world of on-line thought dumps.
Brummie gardeners take on Shark Fin Melons
Gardeners are being invited to grow something new this year, at a special Seed Event taking place at Martineau Gardens, Edgbaston.
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly
A magical adaptation of a much loved children’s nursery rhyme heads to The Public this February half term.
What’s On at the Robin
There’s the usual varied line-up this week.
National Apprenticeship Week: Solihull apprentices are told “you’re hired”
St John’s first-ever apprentices are told “you’re hired” – as Solihull hotel makes recruitment process standard policy
Birmingham Airport powers up with solar panels
Birmingham Airport will save 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year with the installation of 200 solar panels on the roof of its terminal.
Kelly Brook reveals lingerie in Mell Square
She’s well known for her enviable curves and undeniable beauty so there’s no wonder Kelly Brook has launched her own underwear range inspired by Marilyn Monroe.
Exhibition of botanical textiles at Winterbourne House and Garden
Midlands’s textile artist Bren Boardman is holding an exhibition at in the Coach House Gallery at Winterbourne House and Garden during February.
Never mind the weather
The USA’s Olympic track & field coaches were in Birmingham at the weekend ahead of their training camp here in July. Dave Woodhall met them.
QPR 1 Wolves 2
Brendan King is a happy Wanderer following events at Loftus Road.
Sensing proportion
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s week.
Snow Goals
There was only one winner at St Andrews on Saturday, and it wasn’t Blues or Southampton. Andy Munro reports.
A Winter’s Tale
Yet again a few inches of snow saw the city grind to a halt and public transport cancelled. Andy Munro was one of the many passengers inconvenienced.
New hope for historic Birmingham building
The Golden Lion, a former Deritend public house, has been languishing in Cannon Hill Park since it was moved to make way for a dual carriageway.
Quiz night proves a winner for TroopAid
Solihull Moors Football Club returned last Friday when 16 teams turned out to support the event in aid of TroopAid