Steve Hughes: While It’s Still Legal
Australian comic and ex heavy-metal drummer Steve Hughes, returns with his new show to Glee Club.
Symbolizing Birmingham
Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.
Balsall Heath bee bonus
Bees in Balsall Heath received a welcome boost last Saturday with a new bee garden opened by local MP Roger Godsiff.
Labour challenge to control Walsall Council
Opposition councillors on Walsall Council will attempt to unseat the ruling coalition next week following, what they call, ‘a year of incompetence, inaction and increasing indifference.’
Birmingham artist’s sketch book of horror up for auction
Newly discovered drawings by comic book artist and ex-POW, Leo Rawlings, will be auctioned
Sandwell residents invited to exhibit alongside Turner Prize recognised artists
Artists from across Sandwell are invited to submit artwork to The Public’s summer exhibition and have a unique opportunity to have their work displayed in a gallery alongside Tracey Emin, Martin Creed, Jeremy Deller and David Shrigley.
Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show
You are invited to revel in the freakish delights of Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show
Students reunited with World’s oldest computer
Students who used the world’s oldest computer during their time at the University of Wolverhampton have been to see it at its new home.
Over 1800 beers featured in CAMRA’s new Good Bottled Beer Guide
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has launched the new edition of its famous Good Bottled Beer Guide, which this time features over 1800 bottle-conditioned beers.
Local pupil comes top of the class in Cure Leukaemia and Free Radio T-shirt comp
And the winner is….
‘Birmingham Look Book’ to inspire journalists to visit region
The Birmingham Look Book – a go-to resource for journalists designed to raise the profile of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull with national and international media
Things to do at half-term
You can try the Ironbridge Gorge museums.
The season now ending
Terry Wills is not a happy Baggie, even if he is about to see history being made.
Elvis has entered the building
Dave Woodhall talks to a singer who’s walking it like he talks it.
Emerging West Midlands writers and directors given major boost
Emerging theatre artists in the West Midlands have been given a boost with the news that Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s REP Foundry artist development programme will continue until 2016.
Outdoor season at mac birmingham announced
The summer season at mac birmingham kicks off with an exciting outdoor programme of theatre, music, comedy and movies – suitable for families, young people and adults.
70th Anniversary of the Dams Raid
Peter Preston-Hough, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, writes on the anniversary of this famous event in RAF history.
Leicester set for third ‘An Indian Summer’
Leicester’s Cultural Quarter will be a vibrant hive of activity this June as An Indian Summer festival comes to the City for the third year running.
Festival’s musical offer most diverse to date
With less than two weeks to go Birmingham Pride organisers say the event is attracting the most diverse range of music it’s ever seen and proving a hit with ticket-buyers.
God and his botherers
Laurence Inman isn’t impressed by the missionary’s position
There’s only one…..
Dave Woodhall pays tribute to a very special footballer
It doesn’t have to be Heathrow
British exports best served by a network of airports, not a London hub, says aviation chief
Noshing review: Boston Tea Party
Our Tammy has been out sampling the fare in Birmingham once more. She brings news of an independent in the heart of the city.
In the field of opportunity it’s veggie time again
Anna Rose brings news of National Vegetarian Week and some thoughts on how easy it is to explore epicurian serendipity.
May half-term at The Public
Free galleries, fun activities and a fantastic day out.
Forecast chilli for Brindleyplace
Brindleyplace has named Aston Manor Cider as the sponsor for its fiery Chilli Festival that will take place on the mixed-use estate this summer.
Business Birmingham states the case for American investment
As Birmingham’s most valuable overseas market, the US was responsible for nearly a third (27%) of all foreign direct investments into Birmingham during 2012/13.
Paul Foot: Words at Glee Club Birmingham
One of the UK’s most original stand-ups Paul Foot, brings his new show Words to Glee Club Birmingham on Wednesday 30th October,
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Olivier Award-winning The Rise and Fall of Little Voice makes its way to the Belgrade starring Beverley Callard and Ray Quinn
Retail Birmingham scoops national award
Retail Birmingham has won a prestigious British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) Purple Apple Award