This Week at the Robin
Lined up for the Pride of Bilston are…
Armed forces support charity organises festive fundraiser
A charity which supports both current and former armed services personnel is planning to hold a festive fundraiser in the run-up to Christmas
A New Breed of Hero
Dave Woodhall on Villa at the weekend.
Trust in the Blues
Andy Munro with a message for all Blues fans
The Poisonous World of Anti-Social Media
Richard Lutz is worried how social media is ruining the spread of free speech.
Open Mike Night
Mike Peters continues to entertain a warmly appreciative fanbase. Lee Downing saw his latest visit to Birmingham.
Speed kills
Police are cracking down on illegal road racing in Birmingham.
Robins put to flight
Andy Munro watches Blues beat Bristol City from the posh seats.
The Saints Go Limping In
Terry Wills catches Monday night fever at the Hawthorns.
A song of Remembrance and Repatriation
A song of remembrance played all over the world but not in Birmingham – an author’s disappointment.
Whittlebury Hall a winner
Whittlebury Hall Conference and Training Centre, Hotel and Spa has been announced as WINNER of the 2013 Condé Nast Johansens MICE Award.
ADO at the H&H
Birmingham collective, the Alternative Dubstep Orchestra, celebrate their vinyl debut release at the Hare and Hounds, on Friday 16th November
Visit Birmingham declares city ‘Open for Christmas’
New festive campaign launched by destination marketing agency – featuring local film star Julie Walters
Christmas countdown at Touchwood
Touchwood has planned a Christmas to remember this year.
Justin Moorhouse – Justin Time – UK Tour 2013
One of the UK’s most affable and entertaining comedians, Justin Moorhouse, will be bringing his new tour show Justin Time to the Glee Club Birmingham
Photographers wanted for Black Country themed exhibition
The Public in West Bromwich are inviting photographers from across the region to be part of their forthcoming ‘Black Country – Legends!’ exhibition, by submitting images of their favourite local characters.
NHS fails to communicate effectively with patients and families, warns Ombudsman
‘Death is rarely an ideal situation for anyone’
Membership boost is a perfect present for training association’s 1st birthday
A specialist body that helps West Midlands companies access training solutions is celebrating its 1st birthday in style by announcing a major influx of new members.
Trip down memory lane for graduates
A group of language graduates from Wolverhampton who have gone on to work all over the world have been reunited 44 years after completing their course.
New light on Fire Service
West Midlands Fire Service has taken delivery of three bespoke compact fire vehicles to tackle smaller incidents in the region.
City’s youth challenge stereotypes with album celebrating best of Brum
Beautiful Birmingham launch set to be most musically varied concert staged in city
New £4million project for budding entrepreneurs
Budding entrepreneurs in the West Midlands are to receive help getting their businesses off the ground through a £4 million project led by the University of Wolverhampton.
Social worker named as finalist in local heroes award
A social worker has been nominated for a community award in Birmingham City Councils’ (BCC) annual recognition initiative, the Chamberlain Awards.
Nerina Pallot – Lonely Valentine Club Tour 2013
Brit Award and Ivor Novello nominated singer Nerina Pallot will be bringing her Lonely Valentine Club tour to Glee Club Birmingham
Co-operation leads to three golds at 2012 Midlands CIPR PRide Awards
Midlands Co-operative Society has just picked up three gold awards
BCU Business School Challenge
Extraordinary is the word of the day in Birmingham City University as 30 first year students of the Business School get together with the goal of raising £10,000 for SENSE,
Ikon Learning and Events Diary November 2012 – January 2013
Exhibition opening Wednesday 21 November, 6–8pm – FREE Join us for a glass of wine to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition of photography, New Street by Beat Streuli Afternoon Tea Thursday 29 November, 2.30–4.30pm – FREE* Contemporary art – is it your cup of tea? Join us for an exhibition tour, followed…
City TV win local TV bid
CityTV has been awarded the licence to broadcast, on Freeview channel 8, as the local television station for Birmingham and the Midlands.
Laurence Inman is offered a job
As a Jack Nicholson look-a-like but axes the idea
Indulge your passion for all things cake this weekend
Have you joined the nation and embraced the ever-growing trend for cake decorating?