Meccano comes to Blist Hill
Exhibition of Victorian invention at museum.
Lenny Henry takes to the stage in Birmingham
From our news desk.
Test batsman as guest speaker at Press Club lunch
Trott marks benefit with charity event.
Gent chick-fest
Martin Longley has survived the first long weekend of the Gent Jazz Festival.
Roland’s gift
Local hero returns for small stage gig.
Blues master the students (eventually)
Blues finally won at home last night, watched by Andy Munro.
Birmingham Comedy Festival announce 2014 programme
Line-up includes major names and special events.
Air ambulance doctor condemns laser pointer
Recklessness puts lives at risk.
Open cockpit evening at Cosford
Aviation fans can enjoy a Pilot’s view of historic aircraft.
Holland in Flanders
Martin Longley’s third nite at the Gent Jazz Festival.
CAMRA urges festival goers to lobby Government
Failure to close planning loopholes as pub closures rise to 31 per week.
Howard’s Big Summer Fun Quiz (do not steal this idea or I will sue)
Sir Howard Elston, fun consultant to the stars, offers up his summer season quiz with prizes galore.
Golden girl Jodie to start Bupa Great Birmingham Run
Commonwealth Games star to see off charity runners.
gent ale men prefer blondes
Martin Longley continues his quest for higher percentages in Belgian Trappist brews.
Birmingham visitor figures hit record high
City’s visitor economy now worth record £5.34 billion.
Under starter’s orders…
Dave Woodhall reports on Villa’s final pre-season preparations.
A Gentle start
Martin Longley begins his coverage of the Gent Jazz Festival, one of Europe’s finest double weekenders.
HOWARD: Hair Today, Still Hair Tomorrow Exclusive Shocker
SIR HOWARD ELSTON (DOA), scourge of the establishment and a senior director of the Hair Stylists’ Association of Greater Manchester and Sale, reveals the shock news about the above pair of wispy blond luminaries.
Screengrab: The Masterpiece Etched By Death
Richard Lutz allows his gaze to fall on a major movie masterpiece interred among the weekly tv listings.
Normal service resumed
Andy Munro gets misty-eyed over Blues at Middlesbrough. Blame the smog…
Giant memorial wreath on display at National Memorial Arboretum
Created to commemorate Great War Centenary.
Safari Park open doors for animal care course
Chance to learn animal care.
Brindleyplace signs two exclusive deals
Promotional boost for city centre development.
City TV Crashes
The Birmingham-based City TV franchise has gone into financial administration without broadcasting a programme. Richard Lutz with the story…
Walsall smashes company formation record
Optimistic signs for borough’s economy.
Brindleyplace on the hunt for this year’s chilli champ
Hottest stuff in Birmingham required.
College hosts Chinese visit
Exchange visit for Shanghai Teachers.
Birmingham makes passage to India to tempt tourists
City delegation visits Asia to launch tourism workshops for Indian travel agents.
Drum organizes war commemoration service
Caribbean servicemen to be honoured.
Labour challenge for Walsall leadership
Change of meeting “prevents council change” – claim.