HOWARD: Oscar Winner Exclusive Shockeroo
From the entertainment capital of the world, straight from the crossroads of Rodeo Drive and Alcester Road, SIR HOWARD ELSTON gives us the inside line on who will win the Oscars.
Some Girl I Used to Know
Terry Wills reviews the new Denise van Outen production.
Birmingham ranked in top 20 European Cities of the Future
City’s strategy to attract investment wins place in influential rankings .
Marathon runner hopes film will boost fundraising coffers
Kings Heath dad has found a creative solution to drive his fundraising attempts ahead of April’s Virgin Money London Marathon.
Garden expert cultivates students’ skills
Students based at Birmingham Botanical Gardens cultivated their horticulture skills recently when gardening expert Jessica “Jekka” McVicar joined them as a guest lecturer.
Pancakes, popups and policemen
There’s plenty to do in the next few weeks at the Ironbridge Gorge museums.
BAE Systems support Cosford transformation
Major sponsorship announced for RAF Museum.
Olympics chief hails Birmingham’s Be Active scheme
Birmingham’s award winning Be Active scheme singled out by Lord Coe as he launched a campaign to get the UK more physically active.
Scotland And You
RICHARD LUTZ reports from north of the border on independence fever.
Boys to men
Jimmy Constable of 911, nineties boy band and now reformed in more ways than one, talks to us about the pains and pleasures of stardom.
Coming up at Artrix
What’s happening in Bromsgrove.
Something beginning with ‘d’
Andy Munro gets tired and weary watching the Blues.
CBSO triumphs overseas
Prestigious honour for city orchestra.
Screengrab: When Vikings Ruled The Earth
RICHARD LUTZ lures you to the best film on the box this week.
A thought for today
Gordon Harley on the subject of change.
Weather warning from ambulance service
With more heavy rain and winds forecast for the rest of today and into the weekend, West Midlands Ambulance Service is urging the public to take some simple precautions to stay safe.
Hundreds of apprenticeships on offer in Black Country roadshow
Black Country teenagers are being urged to visit a series of free events promoting apprenticeships where they can sign up for work with good quality training.
Latest at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
An eclectic mix of comedy, classical, easy listening, pop, comedy and much more.
Whitby and Gambles
Alan Clawley comments on the two main architects of the Library of Birmingham’s future plans.
Still a Watford gap
Andy Munro on Blues’ game at Watford.
Will the real Albion?
Terry Wills on the Albion’s schizophrenic week.
Birmingham businesswoman honoured with visiting fellowship
The Managing Director of popular event and conferencing space thestudio has been awarded a visiting fellowship at the respected Aston Business School.
Big man blues
Steve Clayton, doyen of the Birmingham music scene, speaks.
Riots Reframed
Film and talk to examine the causes of the 2011 riots.
Birmingham barista storms into UK semi-finals
Local coffee chop set for national recognition.
Love Is…?
Young Birmingham volunteers highlight healthy relationships on Valentine’s Day.
Passenger numbers up at Birmingham Airport
Year on year growth at eight year high.
Temporary timetable to be introduced on Cross City route
Disruptions while maintenance work carried out.
Music helps to educate Birmingham’s children on road safety
Innovative project involves CBSO and local law firm.
Birmingham Year of Science website launches
Today marks the launch of Birmingham Year of Science 2014 – a 12 month celebration of innovation and enterprise, which aims to showcase Birmingham as a UK science hub by inspiring the imaginations of the public.