Birmingham’s past: Chamberlain, Chamberlain and Martin
Laurence Inman praises the work ethic, eschews the money ethic and comments on Birmingham’s architectural heritage.
Boost for local hospitals with £232k maternity services investment
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans for a series of maternity unit improvements following a successful bid for additional funds
New system to trace food could have avoided the horse meat scandal
The current horse meat scandal could have been avoided if a system developed by the University of Wolverhampton to trace food was in use, according to experts.
Grisly Tales From Tumblewater
Birmingham based Teasel Theatre Company will be bringing their highly acclaimed children’s production Grisly Tales From Tumblewater to The Public on 23 March.
New links with Nigeria forged
Leading academics from Nigeria have visited the University of Wolverhampton to discuss ways of developing entrepreneurship in the country’s higher education sector.
Rebuilding Longbridge
Construction is now underway on the latest phase of homes to be built on the former MG Rover factory in Longbridge, near Birmingham.
Young actors raise money for Ben’s fund
More than 100 students at Aldridge School are set to tread the boards in a theatrical extravaganza to help raise money for brain tumour research.
A bit of Longbridge history up for sale – if you’re feeling flush
Eclectic auction will offer a 2004 MG X-Power SV Coupé, together with everything from a Ferrari to a Buick with royal connections
Supporting Newlife Foundation out on the roads
Midlands Co-operative has shown its support for their corporate charity Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children by raising awareness on two of their distribution vehicles
Stand Up If You Dare – for Comic Relief – Glee Club Birmingham
A challenge to all BBC listeners and viewers to have a go at stand-up comedy, all in aid of Comic Relief is coming to the Glee Club Birmingham