Local hospitals’ emergency departments under pressure
Hospital A&E departments are under extreme pressure this New Year’s Eve and emergency doctors are urging people to consider alternatives if their case is not urgent.
Since Monroe raising money for Children Today
The Midlands based band Since Monroe have been beavering away at new material since the release of their debut EP Lost Generation. This time they’re back with the single Everyone’s a Statue
Fundraiser Cabaret Night for the Moxafrica TB Charity at the Kitchen Garden
Next Sunday evening (January 6th) there is a fundraising cabaret evening being held at The Kitchen Garden Café, York Road, Kings Heath.
Gordon Harley’s thought for the New Year
Thinking of making New Year resolutions? Gordon Harley asks that you stop and give a little more thought to your plans.
The China Crisis
Andy Munro surveys the St Andrews scene and does not see a Happy New Year.
The Elston Interview: Fiscal Cliff Answers All Your Questions
Sir Howard Elston, our home economics editor, sits down with Fiscal Cliff in his Tampa Bay pad to find out why President Obama must make compromises.
The new city park
Alan Clawley scans a Birmingham landscape with a highly critical eye.
Birmingham Jazz makes a resolution to bring even better jazz to Birmingham in 2013
Birmingham Jazz is entering the New Year with an even more impressive mix of leading national, regional and local jazz.
Rubbishing house prices
Living close to a rubbish tip reduces house prices by 2.6%, research shows.
Back on the road again
Terry Wills talks about the Albion’s resurgent form.
Barnsley Chopped
Andy Munro on Blues’ Boxing Day menu. No turkeys here.
Laurence Inman’s cunning plans
Laurence Inman’s cunning plans – one of which involves more standing
Birmingham gears up for MIPIM 2013
Leading businesses across Birmingham are joining forces once again to attend the world’s leading real estate show next year.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Brazil In NYC
Martin Longley appreciates a sudden invasion of Brazilian artists in New York City…
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys
The institution that is King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys makes a welcome return to Artrix on Saturday, January 5th
We’re not boring anymore
Dave Woodhall isn’t downbeat about Villa on Sunday. Honest.
Clarets bottle it
Andy Munro watches a youthful Blues side battling at St Andrews.
Screengrab: The Xmas Edition Plus All The Carry On Films You Would Ever Need
TV films galore over the Xmas period, Check oout Richard Lutz’s recommendations
Sir Albert’s Christmas card and coping with loss
Alan Clawley spots a confusing, yet festive, dichotomy.
Guns and America: A Lawyer from the USA Gives His Opinion
American lawyer Jim Burke gives us his assessment on the gun debate in the US,
Olympian boosts the takings
Olympic hockey star Sally Walton took a festive step forward to help Solihull School’s Parents Association achieve a new fundraising goal.
Happy Christmas
It’s THAT time of the year again and The Birmingham Press wishes all its readers a jolly time over the holiday (Winterval?).
Rally to Restore Confidence
The Forum for the Built Environment is holding a national Rally to Restore Confidence in building
Guns, the United States and The Law
A week after the Newtown massacre, Richard Lutz ponders the unresolved gun debate in the States.
Sonia Audhali – Little Yemen at mac Birmingham
A new exhibition capturing rare images of the Yemeni community in the West Midlands is to go on display at mac birmingham next year.
Training staff help children’s hospice
Staff at a Black Country training company donned Santa hats and handed over hundreds of pounds worth of toys to Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Mayanday Alert
Let’s hope you haven’t made any plans for the weekend. Dave Woodhall has a farewell message.
Art gallery owner turns artist as photos of Birmingham go on show
As an art gallery owner, Lee Benson is well used to exhibiting the work of others. But now his own artwork has gone on display on the streets of Birmingham.
The Arctic Star
The Arctic Star medal and why Andy Goff will be applying for one even though the recipient isn’t bothered.
Hammering the Canaries?
Terry Wills ponders on Albion’s pre-Xmas blip