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Monthly Archives: February 2016

The long goodbye

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s week; losses, walkouts and grand farewells.

28 February, 2016 in Football.

That was the week that was

I reveal why I like gardening and I find a windmill. Plus there is a gym I duck into, says Richard Lutz.

28 February, 2016 in Comment, Most recent, Theatre, Warwickshire.

Hook line

Dave Woodhall talks to legendary bass player Peter Hook.

27 February, 2016 in Most recent.

Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Stratford

Richard Lutz takes to the Athenian woods to watch Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love.

26 February, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Cruz uncontrolled

If not Trump, just who is the US dangerman who would have the finger on the button, asks Richard Lutz.

26 February, 2016 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Walsall commuters urged to have their say

Public invited to rail consultation event.

26 February, 2016 in Transport.

Heritage Weekend at Cadbury World

Chance to explore the early days of world-famous Birmingham name.

26 February, 2016 in Attractions, Family, Local history.

Barclays to join Birmingham start-up project

Bank announced as partner in Innovation Birmingham iCentrum® incubator.

26 February, 2016 in Business, Science & technology.

Birmingham food business poised for expansion

Miss Macaroon marks birthday with millionth macaroon and 100 new jobs plan.

26 February, 2016 in Business, Food and drink.

On the edge

World Festival of Theatre for Children and Young People Ccmes to Birmingham.

26 February, 2016 in Childrens, Education, Family, Festivals, Theatre.

Saddle up for Birmingham St Mary’s

Cycle event to raise funds for hospice.

26 February, 2016 in Charities, Community, Cycling.

Freddie Goodwin

The death of former Birmingham City manager Freddie Goodwin was announced this week. Steve Beauchampé reminisces.

25 February, 2016 in Football.

Dance to the music sublime: Romeo and Juliet

Richard Lutz takes his pew for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of a timeless story.

25 February, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Dance, Most recent, What's on.

British Asian dance looks to the future

Internationally-acclaimed dancer/choreographers Akram Khan and Shobana Jeyasingh to deliver keynote speeches.

25 February, 2016 in Community, Dance.

No Trotters walkover

Andy Munro on Blues’ midweek win over Bolton.

25 February, 2016 in Football.

Students to hold St Basil’s fundraiser

City nightspot dance event will benefit homeless charity.

25 February, 2016 in Charities, Community, Dance.

Millennium Point celebrates Birmingham photographers

Festival to highlight city’s creative talent.

25 February, 2016 in Exhibitions, Festivals, Photography.

Major investment for Midlands software firm

Extra funding will enable the roll out of services across North America, Europe and Australia Pacific.

25 February, 2016 in Business, Science & technology.

City MP claims victory in HS2 site campaign

Byrne wins bid for 3,000 jobs at Washwood Heath.

25 February, 2016 in Business, Employment, Politics.

Fledgling Warwickshire gaming company heading to California conference

Game developers helped by start-up advisers.

25 February, 2016 in Most recent.

Rancour

The Left’s arguments for remaining in the EU are anathema to David Cameron and George Osborne. So go make them, urges Steve Beauchampé.

24 February, 2016 in Comment, Elections, Europe, Politics.

Reading between the lines

Terry Wills on an unhappy day for the Albion.

24 February, 2016 in Football.

Contest to design banner for manor saved by Cadbury

Museum to honour philanthropist’s work.

24 February, 2016 in Charities, Community, Education, Local history.

Greater Icknield transformation vision revealed

Plan agreed for inner-city brownfield regeneration.

23 February, 2016 in Architecture, Birmingham, Community, Employment, Environment, Transport.
Howard Elston

The Elston Report: Trump and Boris in shock jobs swap

Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the left and nemesis of the right, with another exclusive from the extreme centre.

23 February, 2016 in Badminton, Most recent.

Blue Robin

Fans of the blues will be well catered for at the Robin 2 over the next week.

23 February, 2016 in Music.

Betty does it Wright

Legendary soul singer to appear at the Drum.

23 February, 2016 in Music.

Honour for Birmingham tech firm

Vanti wins international award at InAVation Awards 2016.

23 February, 2016 in Business, Science & technology.

Birmingham arts organisation becomes national Good Practice Centre

Recognition for helping young people engage in creativity.

23 February, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Childrens, Community, Education.

That was the week that was

Seven days of boneheads, old soldiers, new cars and… change, Richard Lutz finds.

20 February, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Comedy, Comment, Most recent.

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