Seagal plays the blues
Acting legend to perform at local venue.
A friend in need
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s trip to Manchester.
If it’s Thursday it must be…
As the CBSO currently undertakes its longest-ever European engagement, Fellowship Conductor Alpesh Chauhan presents the fourth instalment of his tour diary.
Goodbye to culture
Alan Clawley is critical of Birmingham city council’s Eastside project.
Blue murder
Andy Munro catches Blues on an off-day.
Screengrab: When Ryan Met Tatum
RICHARD LUTZ directs you to the best film on the box this week.
If it’s Tuesday it must be…
With the CBSO currently taking part in their longest-ever European engagement, Fellowship Conductor Alpesh Chauhan presents part three of his tour diary.
Birmingham Litter Charter launched
Local businesses are being invited to sign up to a new charter designed by the city council to help keep Birmingham clean and green.
If it’s Saturday it must be…
With the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra currently undertaking it’s longest ever European tour, Fellowship Conductor Alpesh Chauhan presents the second part of his tour diary.
Dance Festival Heads for Birmingham
The year’s festival programme will soon be commencing.
Cult Brummie film gets rare local screening
Rare and unseen films documenting Birmingham’s punk scene will be screened this weekend by Friction Arts.
Separated teenage parents get support
The charity behind an innovative West Midlands family support programme is urging separated teenage parents to work together for the benefit of their child.
Shadow Minister visits Metro work and HS2 station site
Shadow Transport minister Lilian Greenwood MP has praised Birmingham and the West Midlands for the way it is embracing the arrival of HS2.
Birmingham cocktail raises a toast to English Tourism Week
A cocktail celebrating Birmingham’s food scene has been created as part of a campaign to mark English Tourism Week.
Into the Lions den
Andy Munro on Blues’ vital midweek win.
Pictures from The Birmingham Tornado: Exhibition
Photographs and talk by Pogus Caesar on behalf of Friends of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
If it’s Friday it must be…
With the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra currently undertaking it’s longest ever European tour, Fellowship Conductor Alpesh Chauhan presents the first part of his tour diary.
Review: Dreamboats and Petticoats
Terry Wills on a barnstorming musical at the Alex.
The Long-est day
Terry Wills talks Albion.
Social hackathon for Birmingham
Young Brummies set to learn how to change the world.
Howard Shockeroo: Putin’s Shock Troops Roll Towards Warwickshire
Sir Howard Elston (DOA) reports from the barricades in Henley in Arden as Bad Vlad’s tanks rumble towards the sunny lanes of Warwickshire.
Birmingham speed limit draft maps issued
Draft maps have today been published, outlining which roads are set to be covered by the city’s 20 is Plenty scheme.
Coming up at Artrix
Folk, blues and humour in Bromsgrove.
New project aims to create more female role models in British jazz
Birmingham-based Women in Jazz will provide artistic support and industry insight.
Birmingham to host inaugural property networking conference
“Forum for discussion and exchange of ideas.”
National Memorial Arboretum launches World War I Centenary trails
Memorials will help provide a better understanding of war.
Onlookers help prevent Birmingham street robbery
Brave members of the public stepped in to stop what is believed to have been a homophobic robbery attempt in Birmingham’s gay quarter overnight.
Green awards to be launched in Birmingham
Businesses, community groups and schools are being urged to submit entries to Birmingham’s new Sustainability and Recycling Awards, which will be launched next week.
Speakers announced for science park summit at ICC
Landmark event to take place in July.
London Midland staff raise over £12,000 for local hospice
Fund raising in memory of deceased colleague.