DE. CON. STRUCT.
DE.CON.STRUCT is a group exhibition, which aims to challenge gender norms and ideals.
Came the deluge
As forecast, the heat on Monday was followed by brief but heavy thunder storms.
More tech start-ups each receive £10,000 package
Four new start-ups have each received a £10,000 incubation package, enabling the launch of their tech businesses at Birmingham Science Park
Topping the league for new investment
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull region is one of the most successful in the UK at attracting foreign investment
Jobs boost at West Mids furniture maker
More local jobs are being created at Midland’s specialist seating manufacturer, Repose, following its most successful month ever.
Creative Network for young entrepreneurs
The Public in West Bromwich have teamed up with SWEDA, an organisation which champions youth enterprise, to develop a Creative Network for young people.
Regional Excellence in Tourism Awards – Now open for entries
The search to find the region’s tourism superstars begins in earnest this month
HOWARD ROYAL EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: First Baby Pic..And That Name
From Sir Howard Elston, friend of the Royals: Here it is, the first photograph of the third in line to the throne of Britain. And what a young monarch to be he is too.
Family fun at Artrix with Dotty the Dragon
This family show, brings magic and fun to the stage at Artrix on Thursday 8th August, at 2pm.
Builders get active – and bake cakes – to raise £10k for Brum Children’s Hospital
Creative contractors behind Aston University’s £45 million new Student Village, approaching completion now, are handing over £10,000 to Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital.
Britain sizzles: Ten tips for driving
Driving in a heat wave can be dangerous – which is why DriveSafe has some simple tips for coping with this summer’s soaring temperatures.
HOWARD SCOOP: Next Monarch Will Tweet ‘Hello’ After Royal Birth
Sources deep within the private health world were rocked to their very rich foundations today when it was announced that Will and Kate’s impending royal child will use social media to say Hi to the world seconds after the birth.
WAE+ pledges £10,000 to Midlands Air Ambulance
Online retailer WAE+ today announced its intention to donate at least £10,000 to its Charity of the Year, Midlands Air Ambulance, throughout 2013.
Pigbag at the Jam House
A legendary funk Afro-jazz band that burst into the charts with a classic instrumental dance track is to make their Jam House debut next month.
An act of Christian charity
Dave Woodhall talks about Villa’s new signing.
This Week at the Robin
A return for a legendary name, amongst others.
With hope in your heart
Terry Wills reports on the Birmingham & Midland Operatic Society’s performance of Carousel.
Screengrab: Head North for a Great Movie
What’s hot on the box this week? Richard Lutz checks out the films on that crystal machine.
So hot, we could have been in Delhi
Andy Goff spent a balmy evening sampling the delights of Indian cuisine and hospitality while learning about Air India’s plans at BHX.
Hospice launches Harborne Fundraising Groups to raise vital funds
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has unveiled its latest venture aimed at supporting the services on which so many rely.
West Mids manufacturer sought to fulfill annual £2.5m low carbon product order
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based Ventive is seeking a local company to manufacture its award-winning low carbon ventilation product.
How do footballers cope with penalty shoot-out pressure?
The University of Wolverhampton has teamed up with an internet TV channel to examine how footballers cope with the pressure of penalty shoot-outs.
Ikon’s Slow Boat hosts Navinland for summer 2013
This summer, Ikon is calling for people called Navin to join Navinland, a global community of people sharing the same name.
Birmingham pupils become ‘Masterchefs’ for a day
A dozen students from three Birmingham schools swapped the classroom for the kitchen to become ‘Masterchefs’ for the day
Local Charity Honours outgoing Chair
This summer QAC thanks its retiring Chair Professor John Hilbourne after three and a half years leading the Board and many more as a governor at the College.
Girls on Top in King’s Heath
Concert on Sunday 4 August will celebrate the great 1960s female pop stars who performed at former Ritz Ballroom.
Coventry graduate wins UK Photoshop title
A graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has been crowned UK Photoshop Champion and is now hoping to land the world title.
Major weekend of outdoor arts celebrating new Library of Birmingham
Birmingham arts organisations stage free outdoor spectacular to welcome city’s new cultural asset
Any hope for butterflies?
Sir David Attenborough is urging the public to take part in the world’s largest butterfly count to assess if species are recovering after their worst year on record.
BT digital archives to celebrate UK’s telecoms heritage
A £1 million project to digitise BT’s historical collection of photos and documents is set to bring 165 years of UK telecoms heritage to the public’s fingertips today