The Budget – March 2013
Here’s a round up of some reactions to today’s budget speech by George Osborne
Scouting for Girls: Open auditions for Miss Birmingham head to city centre this Saturday
Top modelling scouts from Miss England will be in Birmingham this weekend looking for glamorous girls to represent the city.
Iraq, Blair, Q, recording and catch up, horse racing, Grand prix, time travel and more
Laurence Inman likes a good moan from time to time. He’s on form here.
My Daughter’s Trial
Kali Theatre is presenting Jabine Chaudri’s absorbing and fast moving new play, My Daughter’s Trial
Rock with Chantel McGregor
Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the influence of Steve Ray Vaughan, the energy of Jo Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocals of Stevie Nicks – that is Chantel.
Photography winners
Three budding David Baileys have won a local photography competition for their stunning water-themed images of the city.
Fashion in film
Jane Austen costumes featuring at Fashion Embroidery & Stitch at NEC, Birmingham
Odem-whinger
There’s only been one talking point at the Hawthorns this week, and Terry Wills comments on it.
Review: Heather Gardner
The idea is simple: take Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, rename it Heather Gardner and slap it down in the pre- Beatles ’60s Birmingham.