Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Tuvan Trip-Hop Jazz
Martin Longley mashes up bull testicles, glow-rings and wooden flutes in NYC…
Boeing Boeing lands in Coventry
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre will play host to a brand new production of classic comedy Boeing Boeing as it embarks on a national tour
It’s all about real estate in Cannes
The strength and ability of the UK regions to drive their own economic future is expected to be a key topic of discussion during MIPIM – with the debate directed by cities such as Birmingham.
A&E under pressure
A&E departments at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals remain under pressure this week and doctors are urging people to consider alternatives if their case is not urgent.
New local project tackles mental health discrimination head on
The innovative Laughing for A Change project has been awarded a Time to Change grant to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination in Birmingham.
Birmingham Airport main sponsor of Midlands Media Awards for 2013
Birmingham Press Club has launched its Midlands Media Awards for 2013 – with new categories for Blogger of the Year and Best News Website.
A case of fewer is more
Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.
Searching for Miss Birmingham
The hunt is on to find the West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies as the race for the title of Miss Birmingham 2013 hots up.
Vote for your favourite Wolverhampton site!
Wolverhampton’s top sights are vying for the accolade of being named as a city treasure in a new art project by two University students.
Auction action hits £11million+
Redundant nursing homes and community centres were the star attraction at the latest CP Bigwood auction, with some going for around double the asking price.
Wedding extravaganza set to be bigger
Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2 – this time it’s bigger
Subway leads to Out Door Hall of Fame
Meriden based Cogent Elliott has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading creative agencies after winning at the Campaign Outdoor Awards with a poster for its client, Subway.
High-tech hoody and a teddy bear for the sensory impaired on show
The engineers of tomorrow will be showcasing their bright ideas at a special event being held at Coventry University this month.
Air Malta charters – back by popular demand
Air Malta has announced the return of charter flights from Birmingham Airport this summer.
Birmingham is one of the most ‘dishonest’ cities when it comes to single women, says on-line poll
Birmingham was named among the least honest cities for online dating by online dating auction site, WhatsYourPrice.com.
Big Dig Seed Event at Martineau Gardens
Gardeners and would-be gardeners are being invited to kick-start their gardening year with fun green-fingered gardening activities at the Big Dig Seed Event
Lady Samurai cuts new album with rock legend
Birmingham singer songwriter and samurai swordswoman Fay Goodman has cut a new CD of delicately crafted songs featuring the legendary Rick Wakeman.
Apprenticeships up for grabs at Wolverhampton jobs road show
Hundreds of teenagers flocked to a Wolverhampton careers roadshow where they got the chance to sign up for apprenticeships.
Antiques Roadshow star to host auction
An Antiques Roadshow expert is to host a live auction of items designed by University of Wolverhampton staff and students tomorrow
Coventry Uni in manufacturing boost using games technology
Serious Games Institute is set to play a leading role in a £1.5 million research project which aims to help manufacturing firms
Lichfield: Edge of Darkness
Lichfield Players move rapidly on to their next production, a play which offers a total contrast to Ayckbourn’s humour.
Singing Silly Songs of Shakespeare with New Old Friends
An evening at Artrix with Fearg and The Sonnettes and serenaded by hilarious synopsongs of some of Will’s most famous work
Mauled by the Tigers
Andy Munro witnesses Blues going down with scarcely a fight.
Don’t forget, it doesn’t have to be meat
As the demand for meat rises inexorably, Anna Rose explains why this doesn’t have to be the case.
Lessons from the Eastleigh by-election for the West Midlands
John Chubb’s thoughts on last Thursday’s unexpected call to a ballot box in the south.
World-record athlete and peace ambassador set for city centre talk
Globally renowned Kenyan athlete and UN ambassador Tegla Loroupe will be giving a free talk at St Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry city centre on 5th March
The REP100 Weekender
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. To mark this occasion they are holding a weekend of talks
The Anatomy of Melancholy
First stage adaptation of Robert Burton’s 1,500 page “first self help manual” published in 1621
New associate campus to be launched in France
The University of Wolverhampton is set to launch a new associate campus in France as part of its plans to develop international education and research
New live music venue launched in Birmingham
A new live music and special events venue is being launched in Birmingham aiming to bring big-name acts to the city and a broad mix of great entertainment