Anti-surveillance campaigners to mark publication of 1984
On 8th June anti-surveillance campaigners around the world will issue a mass “we do not consent” on 1984 Action Day.
The Big Birmingham Vintage Bike Ride 2013
On Sunday 9 June, over 100 cyclists will take to the streets of Birmingham for the 3nd annual Big Vintage Ride.
Birmingham Lives Local History Fair 2013
The seventh annual Birmingham Lives Local History Fair takes place this coming Sunday, June 9th between 11:00-16:00.
Streetwise
Laurence Inman has been studying the decline of the high street.
Sound of the Street
Our resident raver Terry Wills reports on the current production of sixties musical Carnaby Street.
Marketing event to aid international development
The need for businesses to develop their international marketing capabilities will be the focus of an event held at the University of Wolverhampton this June.
New Billund service starts from Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport welcomed bmi regional’s inaugural flight to Billund, Denmark – the home of Lego.
Special reunion to mark 50 years of Sutton Coldfield’s Arthur Terry School
Half a century has passed since they flicked rubbers at each other from their desks, but up to 250 of a Sutton Coldfield secondary school’s first pupils are to reunite to mark its 50th anniversary.
Yeee Ha! A Bournville Barn Dance
All welcome, young and old, to dance the night away at BCM’s Barn Dance
Solihull pupils hand over cheque in aid of Syrian Crisis Appeal
Nationwide efforts to bring life-saving assistance to children and families fleeing the civil war in Syria have been boosted by the boys and girls of Solihull School.
Restaurant review: Tiger Bills Birmingham
Naomi Tolley has paid a visit to Tiger Bills and brings us a review of a recent addition to Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary landscape.
Social management dashboard launched as UK rival to HootSuite
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based SocialSignIn has created an advanced social management dashboard to directly compete with HootSuite.
Birmingham City Council seeks local heroes
Birmingham City Council is on the hunt for local heroes who have made a real difference to the lives of people in Birmingham.
Ivor Goodsite explains the dangers of building sites
Pupils from St Columba’s Catholic Primary School received a lesson in site safety from local housebuilder St. Modwen Homes;
Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo
Bafta and Ivor Novello award winning singer-songwriter Emily Barker and her band The Red Clay Halo are appearing at Glee Club Birmingham
Bromsgrove Operatic Society presents Ruddigore at the Artrix
Bromsgrove Operatic Society bring Ruddigore, also known as the Witch’s curse, to the Artrix
Reggae favourites Aswad head to The Jam House
Aswad, one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands, is performing at live music venue The Jam House
Record visitor numbers at The Public
Last month, The Public in West Bromwich experienced its busiest ever month with 42,633 people visiting the venue – up 44% on May 2012.
Howard: Top Tudor TV Picks
Sixteenth century Tv critic Howard Elston (DOA) tells us what to watch on the box today
Star class of ’83 back at university 30 years after graduating
A director at Google, a former fighter pilot and a design chief from Volvo Cars were amongst some of Coventry University’s highest-flying alumni who were back on campus at the weekend, 30 years after graduating.
Russell Kane announces date at The Public
On Saturday 5 October 2013, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Russell Kane, will be heading to The Public in West Bromwich.
Carbon incubator programme hatching out
11 new start-up businesses have been enrolled onto Innovation Birmingham Campus’ Low Carbon Incubator Programme.
Irish eyes are smiling as new service starts
Aer Lingus Regional has started services to Birmingham with the launch of its first flight from Dublin to Birmingham.
Howard: My Dangerous Undercover Life Working With Lobbyists
Sir Howard Elston (DOA) describes his valuable work in the House of Commons and how it puts the Great back into Britain
Screengrab: All Aboard the Ealing Express
Films on tv this week include some great Brit comedies, says Richard Lutz