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Monthly Archives: December 2017

A Christmas Willow

Birmingham children to perform at Crescent theatre.

14 December, 2017 in Childrens, Christmas, Theatre.

BIMM Birmingham hosts Firestone’s Battle of the Bands 2017

Three finalists bid to become Britain’s champion unsigned band.

14 December, 2017 in Music.

Support for ‘invisible’ homeless this Christmas

Birmingham agency combines with local businesses to provide gifts for vulnerable people.

14 December, 2017 in Charities, Christmas.

Public service, or private enterprise?

Should private companies be undertaking police work? Dave Woodhall argues not.

13 December, 2017 in Business, Comment, Crime, Police.

Birmingham hosts Prince’s Trust children’s book launch

Young authors celebrate the launch of their reimagined FairITales.

13 December, 2017 in Books, Childrens, Education.

Railway investment means holiday timetable changes

Passengers advised to plan ahead while track upgraded.

13 December, 2017 in Business, Transport.

Cook ready for lunch

Award-winning comic to star at Press Club function.

12 December, 2017 in Comedy, Eating out.

Dance funding applicants announced

Dance Hub Birmingham announces recipients of first Artistic Commissions and Bursaries.

12 December, 2017 in Community, Dance.

New regional train company plans for expansion.

West Midlands Trains starts £1 billion investment into the UK rail network.

12 December, 2017 in Business, Transport, Travel.

The rights and wrongs of Mr Will Mapplebeck

Will Mapplebeck looks back at his looking forward.

11 December, 2017 in Comment, Features, Most recent, Politics.

Snow goal draw

Dave Woodhall endures Villa’s goalless draw at home to Millwall.

11 December, 2017 in Football.

Nothing but cold comfort

Andy Munro writes about Blues’ defeat at Fulham.

11 December, 2017 in Football.

Austin heritage event set for weekend

Longbridge museum intended to establish record of historic factory site.

11 December, 2017 in Local history.

Electronic music event comes to Birmingham

Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music announced.

11 December, 2017 in Festivals, Music.

The White

Richard Lutz is buried by another seven days.

10 December, 2017 in Birmingham, Most recent, Photography, Travel, Warwickshire, West Midlands.

Digbeth Calling

Stephen Pennell watches another night of Birmingham’s finest.

9 December, 2017 in Most recent, Music.

New ways to help rough sleepers

Change Into Action launched to provide online help for donations.

9 December, 2017 in Charities, Community.

Campaign group hits out at Edgbaston traffic proposal

‘Rat run’ fear over decision to open up street to through traffic.

8 December, 2017 in Community, Edgbaston, Transport.

Eggs are not only for Easter

Hens hoping there’ll be room at the inn this Christmas.

8 December, 2017 in Christmas, Food and drink.

Councillor sneaks preview of Birmingham housing scheme

£8.2 million scheme will help shortage of affordable housing.

8 December, 2017 in Most recent.

Digbeth Arts Market launches 2017 exhibition

Birmingham’s independent art scene takes over Digbeth with unique and engaging exhibition.

8 December, 2017 in Exhibitions, Retail.

Black Country employment boost for social enterpise

£4,500 boost for Lunch on the Run.

8 December, 2017 in Charities, Community, Food and drink.

San Carlo opens new outlet in Birmingham

Sweet treats in store at Italian restaurant’s latest venture.

8 December, 2017 in Eating out, Food and drink.

Seasonal help for needy families

Northfield school children donate Christmas presents to families in need.

8 December, 2017 in Charities, Christmas, Education.

Figure it out

Stephen Pennell witnesses another step towards global stardom for one of Birmingham’s finest.

7 December, 2017 in Digbeth, Music.

Public urged to look out for fake banknotes

“Don’t let Christmas be ruined” plea.

7 December, 2017 in Christmas, Crime.

Great Western Arcade to host unique musical event

Artists set to unify the city with social experiment.

7 December, 2017 in Music, Retail.

UK to move its embassy to Boise, Idaho

Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the left and enemy of the right, with a worldwide scoopereenio.

6 December, 2017 in Most recent, Satire.

Shropshire architect partnership continues to grow

£6 million healthcare projects completed.

6 December, 2017 in Business.

Quo-tation marks

Rachel Watts watches the return of Status Quo to Wolverhampton.

6 December, 2017 in Charities, Music.

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