10 point action plan for 2013
West Midlands manufacturers told to make 2013 a year of action, says MAS
The Select Few
In which Dave Woodhall talks to 2 Tone legend Pauline Black.
It ain’t over until…
Andy Munro on another Blues late show.
Uncomfort zone
Dave Woodhall on why Villa might finally be starting to perform.
Martin Longley experiences the utmost in musical contrasts offered by NYC…
New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop
Tammy’s take on Mai-Belles Cupcakes
Tammy Facey has been out stuffing herself – all as part of a calorie controlled diet!
SHOCKER: Cops Called In Over ‘Libdem In Gov’t’ Scandal
Our racing editor, SIR HOWARD ELSTON, goes that extra length to report on the latest scandal to hit the gate.
Original cast of Birds of a Feather launch second theatre tour at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph launch the second tour of the hugely successful stage adaptation of the hit BBC comedy Birds of a Feather.
The Travellator: Neva Again
Please welcome our new travel columnist, kicking off with a tale of insanitary on the high seas.
Review: Gettin’ Down Home In Deepest Brum
Transatlantic Sessions is an acoustics supergroup that doesn’t let anyone hog the limelight, says Richard Lutz
Say goodbye to free waste bags in Birmingham
A number of changes to waste collection services have been announced by Birmingham City Council in its 2013/14 budget
Conservative party conference to return to Birmingham in 2014
City’s events strategy to target growth sectors in line with investment drive
£1 million research into children who sleep rough
A pioneering £1 million research project into runaway and homeless children who sleep rough is to be launched by the University of Wolverhampton.
Floats Like a Butterfly, Shines Like a Star
Muhammad Ali is fighting his last round, according to reports. Richard Lutz remembers The Greatest
Flatpack’s crowd-funding success for festival
Flatpack Festival / Birmingham City University collaboration kicks off!
Jenny Eclair announces summer date at The Public
Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star Jenny Eclair will be performing at The Public this summer with her brand new show, Eclairious.
What’s on in Bromsgrove: Katherine Ryan presents Nature’s Candy
Award winning comedienne Katherine Ryan makes her debut in The Auditorium at Artrix on Sunday, February 17th
The devil is in the detail
Laurence Inman continues his exclusive interviews with the great, the good and the just plain bad.
Be our Valentine say local police
Solihull bobbies are asking residents to make them feel loved.
New dawn fades
Terry Wills on another disappointing week for the Albion.
Britain’s best result served up on Heritage Silverware
Birmingham-based Heritage Silverware was on show at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France last week following a special collaboration with Simpson’s head chef, Adam Bennett.
Tickets now on sale for new European routes from Birmingham Airport
The UK’s most punctual airline will, from Monday May 13th, fly to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse with six flights per week on each route.
Self-employed up 367,000 in four years
The number of workers who are self-employed in their main job rose 367,000 between 2008 – the start of the economic downturn – and 2012, a new report from ONS shows today.
Kingsbridge Community Sports welcomes council’s proposals to safeguard local playing fields
Birmingham City Council officials have put residents minds at rest by stating that their intention is no longer to sell off or lease the site
February half term at The Public
This half term an exciting programme of exhibitions, events and workshops are set to keep all ages entertained at The Public in West Bromwich.
Free admission to National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC
Budding entrepreneurs will find the perfect opportunity to research and develop new careers at The National Franchise Exhibition.
First time buyers benefit from low deposits in Tamworth
Family-run house builder, Walton Homes, has reported that raising a deposit remains a top concern amongst many first time buyers in the Midlands.
Déjà Vu
The Birmingham Press has been granted rights to use some pictures of historic interest showing how Birmingham has changed. As Alan Clawley explains, history has a habit of repeating itself.
Ask Howard: Just how did Huhne suddenly remember the truth?
Howard Elston, our Q/A guy answers the big questions that trouble our planet
Zulu Dawn: The early years of UK Hip Hop
A photo-documentary exhibition by Martin Jones at The Public