Swanning Around
Dave Woodhall was at Villa Park to see the season proper finally get underway.
Birmingham Medical Charity To Feature In Online Appeal
How a Birmingham medical charity is saving lives around the world
Screengrab: Spinal Tap- The Music of Fun
What’s on the box this week? Richard Lutz has the details
Kate Gets Advice from Prince Harry Shock
HOWARD ELSTON (doa) has the inside line on the Royal Story to beat all Royal Stories (until the next one)
Death of Louis Carus
Alan Clawley laments the passing Louis Carus and wonders what will replace the Conservatoire’s Adrian Boult Hall.
Aldridge pupils on the presidential and economic trail
Aldridge students enjoyed a taste of US political and economic life after securing once-in-a-lifetime visits to America thanks to the US Embassy.
Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend
Do you apply the ‘Stella’ test to what you share?
Belgrade Theatre’s creative apprenticeship scheme up for another prestigious award
The Belgrade Theatre’s award-winning creative apprenticeship scheme has been nominated for yet another prestigious award…
University of Birmingham hosts Brum Dine With Me
Birmingham Uni is to stage a unique city-wide day of events called Brum Dine With Me on September 28 as part of a major European campaign highlighting the value of research in society.
On the Level
They’ve been together for almost a quarter of a century but as they tell Dave Woodhall, the world according to the Levellers hasn’t changed that much.
Nightingale attracting more clubbers
Owners of Birmingham’s biggest gay nightclub say the venue has seen a massive boost in the numbers of clubbers going through its doors.
Professor appointed Azerbaijan special adviser
Coventry University Professor Mike Hardy has been appointed as special adviser for intercultural dialogue to the Government of Azerbaijan.
Jewellery students deliver 150th birthday present for Brandauer
The Birmingham University’s School of Jewellery has used scrap metal to deliver a perfect 150th birthday present for a local manufacturer.
Good Beer Guiding
Britain’s top pub guide turns 40 this week. Dave Woodhall celebrates.
Dave Woodhall talks to a band who are aiming big
Slam Cartel are a new and interesting band whose debut album, Handful of Dreams, was released last year.
Albion on a high
Terry Wills looks back, and forward.
A Fright to Remember!
Halloween horror movie marathon returns to The Public
Only six people find work in Walsall; latest unemployment figures
Official unemployment figures released today show that between July and August only six people found jobs in Walsall.
The early bird will get the worm for ornithology conference in Birmingham
Bird enthusiasts are being urged to book early for a day-long conference on ornithology – the first of its kind to be held in Birmingham.
Hillsborough
Hillsborough
Shock Report: Cameron to Re-Stage Olympics
LORD HOWARD ELSTON, our sports editor, is back after an enforced break and community service and says a Games re-boot is on the way.
Laurence Inman on the value of ‘Live Feeds’ at mac Birmingham
Mr Inman is rather pleased to have found a better means of transport to London culture than actually going there.
Architect of the Year 2012
The shortlists of architects in the running for the title of Architect of the Year 2012 has been published by Building Design magazine.
Business Birmingham asks digital businesses to experience 2DigitalDays
Business Birmingham is inviting leading UK and international digital companies to experience the region’s thriving industry for themselves, by taking part in showcase event ‘2DigitalDays’.
First time buyers encouraged to make their ‘FirstBuy’ at Park Central
Crest Nicholson is encouraging those people hunting for their first home in Birmingham to visit its Park Central development and find out how the government’s FirstBuy scheme could help them purchase a new property.
Karnataka at Artrix in Bromsgrove
Rocking in Bromsgrove
Birmingham Rep’s exciting 100th Birthday season announced
Roxana Silbert, the new artistic director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced plans for the company’s 100th birthday season in February 2013
Understanding parenting and domestic violence is key to a better society
Jane Evans, a specialist domestic violence parenting expert, is bringing her Tuning In Beyond Trauma training to Birmingham in December.
Park Life – a novel approach to life in Birmingham
Local author Katharine D’Souza is celebrating the release of her debut novel, Park Life.
Kick start for teen employment
Hundreds of young people are set to benefit from more than £750,000 to help kick start their careers.