Solihull sax stars join BGT’s Julian Smith
Talented saxophone players from Solihull School who triumphed at a top music contest are to join ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star Julian Smith for a live performance.
Cameron Launches New Referendum to Quell Immigrant Flood
HOWARD ELSTON, our senior acting deputy international editor, explains how a new Cameron referendum will help Britain (well, maybe)
Top Birmingham chef represents UK at Bocuse d’Or competition
The city’s food credentials will be put under the international spotlight at several world-renowned culinary events in Lyon this month.
Manufacturing sector key for commercial property growth
Despite reports that commercial property investment in the UK fell last year, Midlands property consultants D&P Holt are predicting a more profitable year
After the snow comes Heatwave at The Jam House
Disco supremos Heatwave are all set to fill the dance floor at Birmingham’s Jam House on Wednesday, January 30.
Games of two halves
Terry Wills on Albion’s derby with Villa, and other happenings.
“We want to swim at Moseley Road baths”, say Friends
Birmingham City Council have announced their intention to close Moseley Road Baths for swimming from 2015.
“I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”
Laurence Inman on biographers, biographies and a number 17 bus.
Foreign Office at odds with the MOD
Andy Goff drones on about government hypocrisy and inter-departmental confusion over killing people.
Gaga – Tribute to Queen
The ever popular Queen Tribute, Gaga, returns to Artrix on Friday, February 1st.
Rallying to restore confidence in construction
A national Rally to Restore Confidence took place last week to encourage professionals working across all platforms within the built environment that 2013 is a year for positivity
Major new £1m art collection coming to Birmingham
A nationally-significant new collection of international contemporary art will open to the public this March at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Wilko touts condemned
Internet auction leaves fans disappointed.
Music, comedy and dance at the Belgrade Theatre
Viennese Strauss Gala, Hats off to Led Zeppelin, Swinging at the Cotton Club, The Soldiers, Midday Variety and Barnstormers Comedy at the Belgrade Theatre
Investment drives up sales for PCB maker
A £200,000 investment drive has seen a Warwick-based PCB assembly specialist secure its best ever year, with sales up 35% and five new jobs created.
What’s on in Bilston
Open sessions, Alan Merrill and the Arrows, David Bowie tribute Jean Genie and….. professional wrestling!
Theatre graduates return to stage with hit adaptation of Grimm tale
A theatre company formed by Coventry University performing arts graduates is set to return to the stage at the end of January with its popular adaptation of a Brothers Grimm tale.
Metal theft legislation on track for reform
Energy Networks Association has applauded the efforts of MPs and Peers as the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill has been voted through the House of Lords
New partnership for Brummies Speedway
Selco Birmingham Brummies fans will keep up to speed on all the latest club news this season thanks to a new race-day programme partnership.
Birmingham Medical Charity Raises Cash and Saves Lives- Thanks to City Supporters
A Birmingham medical charity has raised more than £1500 to save the lives of mothers in developing countries.
Get ready for adventure with mac birmingham this half-term
mac birmingham has two great family shows to offer this February half term, along with a busy programme of activities to keep children of all ages entertained.
Glory for the ‘G’ men but no prize for the fighters
Two nights of top-level boxing saw mixed fortunes for local contestants at Walsall Town Hall.
A lesson in promotion: Players take to streets in pyjamas
Look out for shoppers in their pyjamas in Lichfield city centre this Saturday morning – January 26th – as the Lichfield Players brave the elements in their nightwear to promote their next show.
None down, two to go
Dave Woodhall on the activity, and lack thereof, inside Villa Park.
Belgrade actress lands one of the biggest stage roles of the year
The Belgrade Theatre’s ongoing commitment to nurturing up and coming talent continues to pay off
Go wild in the country
Dave Woodhall talks to TV presenter Michaela Strachan ahead of her forthcoming date in Birmingham.
Clipping the wings of seagulls
Andy Munro talks about Blues’ draw with Brighton.
Coventry Uni arts graduates amongst region’s top talent at new exhibition
The work of four Coventry School of Art and Design (CSAD) graduates has been selected for inclusion in a major new exhibition taking place this spring.
Midnight Bonfires & Friends at mac Birmingham
Following on from the success of One Beat Sunday last summer, mac birmingham presents Midnight Bonfires & Friends – a special night of new music from across Birmingham.
Midlands Co-operative Society announce strong trading over Christmas
Midlands Co-operative Society, one of the region’s largest employers, has announced strong trading over the Christmas period.