Online success for Birmingham retailers
Online retailer WAE+ has unveiled sales figures for the first six months of its financial year, at £4.48 million, compared to previous six months at £1.4 million
Miss Birmingham 2013 final this weekend
The West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies will take to the stage this weekend in a bid to win the crown of Miss Birmingham 2013.
Birmingham to Brighton and back in 35 years
Heritage Silverware has restored and returned a piece of dining room history to one of Britain’s most magnificent hotels.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a hospice fundraiser!
This September, Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice is offering people the opportunity to experience the thrill of a 10,000ft tandem skydive.
Bromsgrove festival presents the English Symphony Orchestra
The English Symphony Orchestra – which originated in Worcestershire – will be playing at Artrix on Saturday 11th May at 8pm as part of the Bromsgrove festival.
May mayhem in Southside
Birmingham’s Southside district has a host of activities taking place across its bustling venues this May.
BOA hosts workshop for future film stars
Youngsters from across the region were invited to attend an exciting ‘Acting for Screen’ workshop hosted by TV’s Donnaleigh Bailey.
Euro vote may help but bees still beleagured
Yesterday’s decision to introduce EU-wide restrictions on neonicotinoid insecticides linked to bee decline is a significant victory for bees and common sense, said Friends of the Earth.
Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis bring the blues to Birmingham
Blues based American music may well be brought into the 21st Century when Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis appear at The Jam House in St Paul’s Square next month.
LGBT+ Society lands the ‘Event of the Year’ award
A University of Wolverhampton society is celebrating after it scooped a top award at a national student conference.
Tammy’s been to Ginger’s Bar
Tammy Facey has been for a science lesson. An experience which obviously left her reeling.
10 years at the top for Belgrade’s Artistic Director
Hamish Glen celebrates his tenth year as Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre, after being recruited to the post in 2003 to rejuvenate the city centre theatre.
Global economy under the spotlight
A leading business expert from the University of Wolverhampton will share his thoughts on the modern global economy at a public lecture.
Blues mown down by tractor boys
Andy Munro isn’t happy with Blues‘ performance on Saturday.
Review: As You Like It
The new Shakespeare production of ‘As You Like It’ in Stratford exudes comedy and warmth, says critic Megan Luesley
‘Talk to Reg’ to make regulation simple
Companies in Greater Birmingham and Solihull have received a boost this week with the launch of a new website that provides a single point of reference for business support and regulatory guidance.
Screengrab: Shhhh…. Someone’s Watching
Two visionary films about surveillance on tv this week, says Richard Lutz
Check in to ‘Chelsea hotel’, every room has a story to tell
After the success of last year’s award winning At Swim Two Boys, Earthfall return to MAC, Birmingham with dynamic dance, live music and film in ‘Chelsea Hotel’
Architectural integrity
Alan Clawley explores the ins and outs of modern architecture.
The Amazing World of Amazon: Read All About It
Will we have a world without books? asks Richard Lutz as he sees another bookshop shut down?
University secures funding to help combat female genital mutilation
Coventry University is set to lead a Europe-wide project which aims to put an end to the illegal practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), after it was awarded funding to continue research into the issue.
March of the beekeepers: Government urged to back pesticide restrictions
The Government must take urgent action to protect declining bee populations by supporting European Commission proposals next Monday
Graduation equals growth for thestudio
An innovative meeting and event space in Birmingham is celebrating its graduation from the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.
Crystal artwork to be permanently installed at Ikon
An artwork made in the crystal-works of renowned French company Hermès is to be unveiled at Ikon Gallery on 1 May 2013.
Birmingham’s Southside gets spiritual with Tai Chi
This summer Birmingham’s Southside district will be getting in touch with its inner Chi with a programme of uplifting Tai Chi classes in the Arcadian.
Girls answer 40th anniversary reunion call
Scores of ‘Old Girls’ are planning to return to Solihull School on 22 June for a gala reunion to celebrate the arrival of the first female students 40 years ago.
Brum Yum Yum Streetfood Market in Kings Heath
Once again Tammy Facey, our intrepid gastro-gnome, has been out in the field doing what she likes best. Here’s her report.
Uni graduates’ short film up for top US festival award
A short film created by recent graduates of Coventry University’s media production course has been shortlisted for an award at one of America’s leading lifestyle film festivals.
On the beach
Terry Wills wonders whether the Albion are on holiday yet.
That nice Mr Gove
Laurence Inman is in love, but it’s a very weird kind of thing.