Closed for good – The last chapter of the Birmingham Library story
Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June – but ideas are still being proposed for its future
Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend: The elephant in the room
Gordon takes an elliptical journey down a jungle path that has an end.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre appoints Writers-In-Residence
Birmingham born writers, Robin French and Rachel De-Lahay are to join Birmingham Repertory Theatre as Writers-In-Residence for a 12 month period.
Café Poetry: ‘and then came the rain’
With the age of literary correspondence dying, it seems more important than ever to provide spaces of warmth and comfort in which writers can not only retreat
Operation Black Vote: Unveiling Birmingham’s next generation of civic leaders
Operation Black Vote unveiled Birmingham’s new generation of civic leaders at a media launch of their Civic Leadership Programme last week.
Burma By Bike: Through the Lens
Australian photographer Pete Delaney travelled with Richard Lutz and friends between Rangoon and Mandalay by bike. Here are some of his pictures
Tamworth innovators getting to grips with generation
One of the biggest breakthroughs in controlling electricity distribution for decades is being developed in the heart of the West Midlands.
Blunderbus presents The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark
Plop was a baby Barn Owl. He was exactly the same as every barn owl that has ever been, except for one thing – he was afraid of the dark!
Richard Turner opens local College Cafe
Chef Richard Turner, whose Harborne based restaurant holds a Michelin Star, gave his time to open the new training café and ‘A Quiet Place’ at Queen Alexandra College
Hawthorns halted
Terry Wills on two England teams, and the Albion during international week.
New partnership with Walsall FC
A new agreement has been signed between the University of Wolverhampton and Walsall FC to provide fitness and psychological support to players.
Time running out to enter Miss Birmingham comp
The final countdown is on for contestants to enter this year’s Miss Birmingham competition.
Creative industries compete to raise money for charity
Media and creative professionals from across Birmingham revealed their competitive sides as they battled against each other in a bid to raise more than one thousand pounds for two local charities.
Hexham Book Festival announces 2013 programme
The eighth annual Hexham Book Festival, which will take place this year from 24 April to 2 May, has just announced its line-up, with a variety of writers offering events blending words, stories and ideas.
Scoop: Miliband for Arsenal
Our sports reporter Howard Elston (DOA) returns from his enforced stay in an Iowa penal institution to give us the latest shockeroo of the year.
‘Stunning’ Phantom production at Solihull School
The Phantom of the Opera musical, which pupils performed in the Bushell Hall over five nights, received a standing ovation from the 600 strong audience
Prince of Denmark: A Cage Fighter on Stage
The new Hamlet at Stratford is full-on muscular theatre: it is Hamlet as cage fighter, says Richard Lutz
Review: Desert Songs
Terry Wills reviews the Alex’s recent production of Priscilla – Queen of the Desert.
From William Shakespeare to Orson Welles
Laurence Inman casts a critical eye on the art of Shakespeare.
Grosvenor G Casino Supports The REP For A Sixth Consecutive Year
Long term supporters of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the award-winning Grosvenor G Casino, have announced their sponsorship of the theatre for a sixth consecutive year.
The Russians Are Coming… and Birmingham Opera Company Needs You
Wanted – actors, dancers and flash-mobbers. Flash Mob – Easter Sunday , 31st March 2013, 1430 – 1530, Millennium Point Main Concourse
Biking in Burma: Long Miles, Silent Temples and Those Dogs
Richard Lutz continues his trip by bike through Burma
Belgrade’s new play tells tale of sex, vodka and shattered dreams
Sons Without Fathers, which is a new adaptation of Chekhov’s first play – Platonov – will be on in April at The Belgrade Theatre
Student develops innovative business
An entrepreneurial student has launched his own business to help college leavers apply and prepare for university life.
2012: A Disaster Year For UK Butterflies
Washout 2012 was the worst year for UK butterflies on record with 52 out of the 56 species monitored suffering declines, a scientific study today revealed.
New Chairman of West Midlands Manufacturing Consortium has vision for growth
John Russell believes companies have a unique chance to take advantage of favourable exchange rates, a desire to buy ‘British’ and unrivalled investment
Tourism campaign puts city’s culture centre stage
Visit Birmingham has unveiled a new tourism campaign designed to boost the region’s cultural profile
The Travelator: Curious Places – Steampunk aka the MAD Museum, Stratford-upon-Avon
With the school holidays here our travel columnist writes about a place that’s a bit closer to home than usual, and well worth visiting.
Gritting a thaw point with Walsall’s Labour Group
A decision by Walsall Council not to grit any roads on Saturday 23rd March has been described by Walsall’s Labour Group as “bizarre”.
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