The good side of the game
Dave Woodhall touches on the biggest footballing topic of the weekend.
What’s on at the Assembly
No jokes about unforeseen circumstances, please.
Sarehole Mill: A mill once more
Martin Mullaney reports that Sarehole Mill should, hopefully, be a genuine flour mill in time to cash in on its links with JRR Tolkien
An Elected Mayor: A good move for Birmingham?
The Co-operative Party – Birmingham Branch – cordially invites you to join them for a debate
Blues bounce back to bury Boro
Andy Munro gets all alliterative at St Andrews.
Screengrab: Tv Movies On The Box
A good week for setting the record button, putting the feet up and catching some movies on the small screen, says Richard Lutz. Let’s kick off with today (Sunday) and I have to repeat that last year’s best film Winter’s Bone (Sun; Sky Arts1, 22.00 and other times) is the one to catch. It’s about…
Paganel Archives recording past times
On 20th March 2012 Paganel Archives will be launched with Heritage Lottery Support.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Live From The Allen Room
Martin Longley has made a pronouncement to the effect that The Allen Room boasts the best view from a New York City venue. It also plays host to some pretty hot music…
The Very Best of Best of Britain & Ireland in Birmingham
Press release from the organisers of The Best of Britain & Ireland exhibition at the NEC, held this week.
Sounds of World Music- This Week End
This Saturday sees the Symphony Hall performance of EQUINOX- a rare celebration of the rich depth of this region’s cultural heritage.
Will Ye No Come Back Again?
Andy Munro thinks the unthinkable.
Mostly Jazz
The full line-up for the one of Britain’s top new festivals has been announced.
Gig Review: Florence and the Machine
Steve Beauchampé writes an unexpected concert review. No press ticket involved, just decided to go a few hours before the show,
Solihull hotel boss urges tourism drive in run-up to Olympics
The general manager of a top Solihull hotel is urging the borough against “NEC complacency” and to do more to attract visitors in the run-up to the Olympics.
Press statement: Good Hope Hospital ward closures
Two wards closed at Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, due to Norovirus
Coach Friendly Coventry inspires joint promotion from City venues
Three prestigious Coventry attractions have joined together for the first time to promote the city to the group travel trade.
‘City of the Future’ – Birmingham Friends of the Earth
Birmingham FoE is hosting an event which takes people’s opinions and directs them into a discussion on action for a sustainable future which works for everyone.
Birmingham’s future revealed at MIPIM
With MIPIM 2012 now over, civic and business leaders from across the city are unanimous about the success of this year’s event.
Visit Birmingham targets travel trade to boost visitors
Visit Birmingham will be positioning the city as an unrivalled visitor destination at influential travel trade exhibitions this March
It’s MIPIM time again
Alan Clawley just wants clarity. But can he get it?
Some you win…
Terry Wills on two trips up the M6 for the Albion.
Walsall Council in repairs dispute
Trustees at Bryntysilio outdoor education centre are pleading with Walsall council chiefs to pay their ‘fair share’ towards repairs and prevent unwanted legal action.
Sad loss of old tree at Moseley Bog
One of the oldest trees in Moseley Bog nature reserve has to be felled next week.
Voices From The Void
A critic once famously said Waiting for Godot is about ‘nothing happening…twice’
A new theme for the Birmingham Press
The Birmingham Press will have a new look very soon.
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
On 17 March 2012, Sandwell Irish Society will be hosting a special St Patrick’s Celebration Day at West Bromwich arts centre, The Public.
Coventry University debates the death and rebirth of local journalism
With scores of local paper titles disappearing and local radio stations increasingly becoming franchises of super brands, it’s been looking like the end of genuine local journalism for some time.
Martin Longley interviews Tim Berne
The New York saxophonist Tim Berne is playing in London on Wednesday and Thursday. Martin Longley interviewed him in a Brooklyn bar…
Too Ill To Sing- But Still a Rare Talent
Only a third the way into the Nanci Griffith set in Birmingham, and she announces she is ill and leaves the stage….
Screengrab: Movies On The Box
by Richard Lutz Screengrab opens this week with a five star heads up for Cool Hand Luke (TCM; Thurs, 11.20pm) Now, here’s a film that really changed things. It was a 1960’s story about rebellion – but not in the counter culture/long hair/smoking pot kind of way. It was the slowburn truculence of Paul…