Feel the Force
Dave Woodhall talks to the Sound of New Zealand.
Florilegium: Bringing the past to life in Bromsgrove
Florilegium is now one of the best known groups in the world of Early Music.
A Jewellery Quarter success story
The Bullion Room in Birmingham has added a new face to its business activities by opening a specialist wholesale diamond and gemstone jewellery Trade Centre.
Solihull school student to lead debate in the Commons
Solihull School student Natasha Browne is to lead a debate for the West Midlands in the House of Commons.
Mauled by the Tigers
Andy Munro leaves St Andrews feeling less than pleased.
They’ll Squeeze You ‘Til It Hertz
What happens when car hire firms, like Hertz, slap on the extra charges?
Bus bosses set for grilling at the QE
Managers at National Express West Midlands are attending a special “Meet the Manager” session at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital next Tuesday
Children in genuine need
Agencies throughout Birmingham are working to stamp out bogus fund raising.
Warning Call by Ambulance Service
With winter approaching, make sure your home is safe.
What’s On at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
New events announced for Birmingham venues
Co-operative Food celebrates One Year Anniversary in Shard End
Customers visiting Midlands Co-operative Society’s Shard End food store last Saturday were welcomed with plenty of treats as the store celebrated its first birthday.
Birmingham City Council celebrates top employees
The winners have been announced in Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) internal awards programme – the Chamberlain Awards
Birmingham Bach Choir return to Lichfield Cathedral
Birmingham Bach Choir return to Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday 24 November 2012 for a well-timed performance of JS Bach’s seasonal Christmas Oratorio.
New name for business park
A science and business park in Wolverhampton is changing its name to reflect a greater focus on support for enterprise initiatives.
Theatre Exchange at The OJS
Theatre Exchange is a new initiative hosted by The Old Joint Stock Pub, Birmingham – the first of what will be monthly get-togethers thereafter.
The Rocking Berries ripen in Bromsgrove
With its extensive local connections, The Rocking Berries is a band which is always popular at Artrix and it returns to the Arts Centre
Record numbers set to travel to Birmingham’s Christmas Market
Visit Birmingham’s ‘Meet and Greet’ service has received record bookings from visitors arriving by coach to the city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, which opened to the public today.
BBC tech guru and Lords peer amongst university’s honorary graduates
Star BBC technology presenter Spencer Kelly and Lords peer Baroness Hussein-Ece OBE are amongst a host of exemplary individuals set to be honoured by Coventry University in its graduation ceremonies next week.
Not bad weather, bad attitude
“I have never been a weather-fetishist,” claims Laurence Inman.
Stars turn out for Petrov
A host of legendary football names will be playing a charity match in honour of Stiliyan Petrov on Sunday.
Wigan Peering
Our Albion man Terry Wills goes oop North
Protest to save Walsall’s green spaces and countryside services being organised
The newly formed Facebook Group “Save Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services” are organising a static protest
Howard Elston Scoop: New Man at the BBC Helm
Sir HOWARD ELSTON (DOA) gives the inside line on who will be the new top man at the scandal-scarred BBC. Here’s his crucial report:
Crash! The financial crisis and what to do about it
If you want to understand how the global economy got into such a mess and what to do about it this event is for you!
Training firm gets seal of approval for jobs broker scheme
An Oldbury training company, which invested almost £250,000 in a new scheme to get people back into jobs, has achieved national recognition for the quality of its service.
Local school children take inspiration from enlightening exhibition
A group of school children from West Bromwich have been working alongside an internationally renowned video artist at The Public, as part of an exciting artistic project.
Breast cancer charity raises over £4,000 with private screening of Skyfall
Birmingham-based charity, Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer, has raised vital funds with a private screening of the newest film in the James Bond series.
Get on the learning curve at Wolves Uni Open Day
People who are interested in finding out more about studying at the University of Wolverhampton are invited to an Open Day.
New writing talent takes centre stage in Belgrade’s third New Black Showcase
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is once again showcasing some of the regions up and coming writing talent in The New Black Showcase – RAW
United Airlines celebrates 15 years at Birmingham Airport
Since United inaugurated its New York/Newark daily nonstop service in 1997, more than 1.5 million customers have travelled on the route.