Play explores reality of living with meningitis
A hard hitting play on the reality of living with meningitis, takes to the stage at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre in April.
Never walking alone
We talk to the legendary Gerry Marsden about his new tour and the early days of Merseybeat.
Half-term at Ironbridge
There’s plenty to do at the area’s museums.
College offers chance to assess public service jobs
Potential In-sight into new careers.
University art competition draws support from ‘Mr Coventry’
A well known local businessman is lending his support to a competition for artists at Coventry University.
Tell me why…
Dave Woodhall ponders on Villa’s weekend defeat.
Screengrab: Connery Got It Taped
Richard Lutz points to the film of the week on your flatscreen.
Into the Valley
Andy Munro on Blues’ win at Charlton.
Still here, there and everywhere
Steve Beauchampé on the enduring legacy of the Fab Four.
Charity calls for car smoking ban
DriveSafe urges MPs to vote for ban on smoking in cars carrying children.
Howard Covers Team UK in The Evil Russian Empire of the Senses
SIR HOWARD ELSTON in Sochi reporting on the the Winter Olympics for TheBirminghamPress website cyberthing.
Cameron The Coward
He ducked out twice. The Prime Minister is spineless, says RICHARD LUTZ.
MP leads the first Climb Jobs Fair for South Birmingham
Employment and training opportunities for local people.
Ambulance service issues storm warning
“Don’t put lives at risk” call.
Visit the Aztecs at Cadbury World
Cadbury World will be giving visitors a sizzling chocolatey adventure during its Aztec Weekend, from Saturday 8th– Sunday 9th February.
Birmingham Coffee Shop enters national barista competition
Leading independent coffee shop Six Eight Kafé took another bold step forward by entering one of the youngest ever baristas into the national barista championships.
Local primary schools awarded at Health for Life celebration event
Nineteen primary schools from across Birmingham have been awarded Health for Life status at an event held in the city’s grand Council House.
Picking up good vibrations
Funding secured for AfroVibe 2014.
Birmingham – city of romance
Survey reveals UK’s fastest growing Valentine’s destination.
Birmingham students meet star of Broadway
More than 60 students from Birmingham Ormiston Academy rubbed shoulders with a Broadway musical star as part of an international trip to New York City.
One in three Walsall children attend underperforming schools – Ofsted
Council failing its children, claims Labour group.
Birmingham youngsters continue to aid Philippines disaster appeal
Funds raised during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
From Richard Lutz.
New at Town Hall and Symphony Hall
Plenty in store at the city centre’s top venues.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Terry Wills waxes lyrical over the classic musical’s latest revival.
Stifling the Scouse
Terry Wills on Albion’s week.
Henry’s a world-beater
Seven-year-old Henry Close is on top of the world when it comes to knowing his capitals.
Information Commissioner receives complaint from local politician
Birmingham politician registers formal complaint over care.data public information campaign.
University study shows Chinese football fans favour English clubs and German national team
You can guess which teams came top.
Engineering apprentices off to meet German and Polish counterparts
A group of engineering apprentices from the Black Country are gearing up to work in Germany and Poland as part of a cultural exchange.