Talent generation and retention is key as Birmingham looks to exploit digital industry success
Leading local digital experts have called for talent promotion and educational support to enable the region to help drive regional economic growth.
Paralympian to speak at Coventry conference promoting disability sport
Paralympic wheelchair racer Anne Wafula Strike is amongst a host of disability sport experts set to speak at a three-day conference in Coventry
This Week at the Robin
There’s the usual mix of something for everyone in Bilston over the next seven days.
Jamaican Festival!
Tammy Facey enjoys the warmth of the Caribbean in the heart of Birmingham.
Screengrab: Olympics Averse? Try Marilyn, Garland or Hitch
Screengrab is your chance to prepare for the best films on tv if you are Olympics averse. Richard Lutz guides you
High-traffic websites required for free optimisation trial
Birmingham Science Park-based web studio Untyped is seeking high-traffic websites to participate in a free trial of its highly anticipated optimisation software; Myna.
The Jones Boy
There’s a Bank Holiday treat for soul fans at the Robin 2
Little Mix at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club
Fresh-faced X Factor winners Little Mix have been announced as the latest act in a late summer line up at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club.
Emergency meeting called on children at risk
The Chair of Walsall’s Children and Young People Scrutiny and Performance Panel, Labour Cllr Barbara Cassidy, has called an emergency meeting to discuss a report which has condemned the council’s Safeguarding Children service.
What’s On at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
Another batch of shows at the city centre’s premier venues including Dave Stewart, Danny Bhoy and Mick Hucknall
Of The Olympics and The Seering Spectre of Syria
Richard Lutz is enjoying The Games but…
£10 million adult apprenticeship boost for the Black Country
A £10 million boost to fund adult apprenticeships in the Black Country has been secured by training company BCTG.
Tan Rosie to Represent the Caribbean at the Eat the World Global Feast
Birmingham based chefs and food producers Tan Rosie will be representing the Caribbean during the Eat the World Global Feast – An Olympic Dining Experience on Saturday 11 August.
Ed’s Shakes opens doors at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport will be keeping passengers cool this summer as a new milkshake stand opens in its departure lounge.
Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research.
Laurence Inman has some advice for Team GB
Laurence Inman has some advice for TEAM GB…..
Draw Me a Bird at The Public
On Friday 17 August, Peut-être Theatre bring magical children’s theatre production, Draw Me a Bird to The Public in West Bromwich – an uplifting story about making music, finding a friend, and learning how to fly.
Coming up at The Kitchen Garden Café
The Mee Club, Laughing Calves, Mick Thomas with Squeezebox Wally, Kieran Halpin, Traditional Song Session, Clayson Sings Chanson among others feature this month and next.
Midlands IT firm expands senior management team
Midlands IT expert Netmetix Ltd has expanded by adding two new members to its senior management team.
Forests – World Premiere
One of Europe’s most critically acclaimed directors, Calixto Bieito, returns to the UK with a specially commissioned play as part of the World Shakespeare Festival .