mac birmingham attracts 1.7 million visitors in first two years

mac birmingham re-opened its doors following a multi-million pound makeover and since then has attracted more than 1.7 million visits

Community prays for the Queen’s Jubliee

Alumwell residents are set to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a multi-faith, multi-cultural, fun day giving thanks for her 60 years of service.

City TV expands development board

City TV CEO Debra Davis has announced four new members joining its Interim Development Board.

Three Lions on My Chest

Andy Munro, of Birmingham and England, tells us about his international début

Situation Almost Vacant

Dave Woodhall on the final remnants of Villa’s season

Tangerine Nightmare

Andy Munro on Blues unfortunate end to the season

Man City ‘To Buy Greece’

Howard Elston, back from a secret mission, has this exclusive to make your eyes pop.

WRVS search for “Diamond Champions”

WRVS is calling for nominations from around the country for “Diamond Champions”, older people who volunteer in their local communities and go the extra mile to make a real difference to others’ lives.

Screengrab: The Week of the Big Chuckle

  Richard Lutz says the tv is filled with some classic film comedies this week. There is no doubt that Nicholas Cage, that on again off again Hollywood star, can make you laugh. Not at some of his over the top musclebound turkeys. But quite simply as a good screen comedian. Two are on the…

Time for Birmingham schools to get cycling

2012 is going to be an amazing year for cycling and schools in Birmingham can be a part of it.

Leamington Sparring

Mention Leamington Spa and several things come to mind: the healthy spa waters, its Regency buildings and the shadow of local middleweight Randy Turpin who beat Sugar Ray Robinson sixty years ago.

ASK HOWARD

HOWARD ELSTON, the man who knows everything, fields the questions that plague you throughout your day: Today, Stephanie of Worcester, asks:

Former Ford president confirmed for Bugatti Lecture at Coventry Car Day

The former president of one of the world’s largest and most successful motor companies will give a free talk at Coventry University next month as part of Coventry Car Day.

Zombified

Dave Woodhall watches one of the most influential British bands of all time

Birmingham Food Fest returns for second year

The city’s tastiest festival Birmingham Food Fest will take place on 13-19 July 2012, returning after last year’s inaugural success with a week-long menu of food-filled events and restaurant offers throughout the city centre.

Local charities join forces for abseil

Now’s your chance to step over the edge and abseil down Dudley Castle – and raise money for charities.

Town Hall/Symphony Hall New Events

The latest from two city centre venues.

Trotting Off

Terry Wills was watching the Albion at Bolton as Roy Hodgson’s farewell tour continued.

Review: King John

Richard Lutz reviews the RSC production of King John – “The wrong king in the wrong time when the barons made him sign his name on the Magna Carta?”

Community Games sees the turnaround of Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham

After years of neglect, Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham, has been transformed from a forgotten wasteland to a thriving part of the community.

Changes to Birmingham City Council announced

The Council Cabinet will henceforth have eight Councillors, including the Leader and Deputy Leader

Queen’s Speech another missed opportunity

The Government remains half-hearted over jobs and growth – we need action not repetition of the same old promises, according to Institute of Directors West Midlands chairman John Rider.

Do you know a ‘diamond’ couple?

As jubilee fever sweeps the region, Touchwood has announced it is on the hunt for couples who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this year.

Coming to mac Birmingham in June

What’s on at mac birmingham in Cannon Hill Park next month

Students stage a funnier take on the Titanic tale

Coventry University student group Smoking Barrels Theatre will be presenting its performance of Christopher Durang’s bizarre seafaring comedy ‘Titanic’ on Friday as part of the SPECTRUM 2012 performing arts festival.

It Was the Press Wot Wun It

Dave Woodhall on the mayoral verdict and the headline we’ve been dying to use since we started.

Helmand: Six Years On From the First Military Death…And What?

by Richard Lutz   In June 2006, Captain James Phillipson, died while rescuing ambushed colleagues in Helmand Province. He was Britain’s first combat casualty in that bleak part of Afghanistan. Today UK forces are still there, protecting, patrolling and fighting in this benighted patch of earth. And last week, The Ministry of Defence had the…

Let the festivities begin

Dave Woodhall reports on another Villa draw. Again.

This Week at the Assembly

Icons, influences and young whippersnappers.

This Week at the Robin

Young talent, old talent and something in between.