Disunited Kingdom
As soon as Scotland gains independence, Steve Beauchampe’s emigrating there.
Give ‘em Shelter
Prime Minister David Cameron hasn’t looked anything like a leader this week writes Steve Beauchampé
Gig review: Police Dog Hogan bound into Birmingham
Kings Heath’s Hare and Hounds was the venue last night for the first appearance in Birmingham of Police Dog Hogan
Election reflection from a Tory point of view
As the dust settles, Tory euphoria and Labour gloom has yet to subside. Dominic Fisher examines the possibilities a new government will bring.
You’d be barking to miss Police Dog Hogan in Kings Heath
Here at last to satisfy the clamour of their Brummie fans, come Police Dog Hogan.
Meet the TV experts and become an antiques bargain hunter
Antiques Roadshow meets Cash in the Attic with the launch of luxury day trips to learn from TV experts how to spot a cut-price collector’s item.
Get out more: A visit to RAF Cosford
The question was; what to do on a dank Sunday in February for a day out without spending loads of dosh? And here’s the answer: A trip to RAF Museum Cosford.
Coltman Wood: War hero celebrated
Andy Goff and some of his relatives joined a large crowd to watch the official opening of a WWI arboretum.
In, on and around the Library of Birmingham
Andy Goff was out with his camera and brings a selection of pictures that show the mish mash of development in Birmingham.
One Final Bon Voyage
Aviation enthusiasts descended on Birmingham last weekend for the final passenger flights of an iconic aeroplane. Steve Beauchampé reports.
Capita petition: Towards greater transparency
Sir Albert Bore tells Committee that he wanted to see the contract published: “Sooner rather than later.”
Holding out for a hero
With football violence film Green Street 3: Never Back Down released this week, here’s the interview we did in March with its star, Scott Adkins.
Book review: Alice Munro’s Dear Life
In the light of today’s Nobel Literature Prize award we reproduce Laurence Inman’s review of the winner’s Dear Life.
Birmingham String Orchestra concert for charity
Bournville String Orchestra, The Ruddock Performing Arts Centre, King Edward’s School, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston Saturday September 7th 2013 19:30
Gig Review: David Byrne/St. Vincent, Symphony Hall
Gig Review: David Byrne/St. Vincent, Symphony Hall, Wednesday, August 28th 2013. The former Talking Head brings his latest project to Birmingham. Steve Beauchampé reports.
System failures
The Birmingham Press has experienced some tech issues over the last 10 days.
Is There A Tiger In Your Garden?
Nature lovers are being asked to check their gardens for tigers in a bid to help conservationists studying the effects of climate change on moth distribution.
The Jam House orders a dose of Dr. Feelgood
The Jam House is welcoming Dr. Feelgood this Thursday 8 August for an evening of uplifting rock and roll.
“I have a dream” speech to be commemorated at The Drum
The Drum Arts Centre Black History Month theme commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of what has been regarded, as the most iconic American speech of the 20th century
West Midlands: The next ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot?
The head of a boutique architects practice reckons that the West Midlands is well on its way to becoming the next big ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot.
Birmingham’s Southside launches ‘In Bloom’ campaign
Southside businesses are being invited to dust off their watering cans and get expressive as part of the Southside ‘In Bloom’ competition which aims to beautify the area.
Free rooms at ‘thestudio’
Birmingham’s innovative meeting and event space, thestudio, is offering its facilities to businesses for free during August.
Rare freehold houses to be launched in Birmingham this weekend
Crest Nicholson will launch the first freehold new build houses to have been built in Birmingham city centre for more than two years
The degeneration of Paradise Circus
Alan Clawley highlights the strange machinations that have blighted parts of Birmingham city centre.
Fierce Festival tickets on sale today
Following the successful re-launch of Fierce Festival in 2011 and 2012, the internationally acclaimed programme to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary in autumn 2013
18k ‘Key of the Door’ birthday competition
A Worcestershire-based business is celebrating its 18th birthday by giving away £18,000 in a Willy Wonka-style golden key competition.
Birmingham Airport welcomed Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Birmingham Airport welcomed Air India’s Boeing 787-8 ‘Dreamliner’ into Birmingham last night as it operated its inaugural service from Amritsar and Delhi.
Remembering the ’60s in Kings Heath
Young Coventry University female duo performing on Sunday 4 August to help celebrate the great 1960s female pop stars
Student’s research poster lands prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping an award at a prestigious sciences conference.
Security specialist celebrates 5 years in business with record growth
A West Midlands security specialist is celebrating its 5th anniversary in style by creating up to 60 jobs and achieving 100% year-on-year growth.