In search of John Madin’s Birmingham
Madin walking tour led by Alan Clawley
Starting at Five Ways Station, 10.30 am, 22nd June 2013
Brum manufacturer adds class to tea in Newcastle
Heritage Collection has added a touch of class and luxury to afternoon teas at the prestigious Close House Hotel and Golf in Newcastle.
Sleepers could boost Scottish links to Birmingham
A rail lobby group has suggested that the new “micro-franchise” for Anglo-Scottish sleeper trains should improve links between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.
App apt for better interaction
A mobile phone application which aims to improve communications between young people and the police is being designed with help from the University of Wolverhampton.
Student accommodation unveiled on Birmingham’s Bristol Street
The show flat of a newly developed student accommodation scheme which will provide 108 bed spaces on Birmingham’s Bristol Street is now open.
Anti-surveillance campaigners to mark publication of 1984
On 8th June anti-surveillance campaigners around the world will issue a mass “we do not consent” on 1984 Action Day.
The Big Birmingham Vintage Bike Ride 2013
On Sunday 9 June, over 100 cyclists will take to the streets of Birmingham for the 3nd annual Big Vintage Ride.
Birmingham Lives Local History Fair 2013
The seventh annual Birmingham Lives Local History Fair takes place this coming Sunday, June 9th between 11:00-16:00.
Streetwise
Laurence Inman has been studying the decline of the high street.
Marketing event to aid international development
The need for businesses to develop their international marketing capabilities will be the focus of an event held at the University of Wolverhampton this June.
New Billund service starts from Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport welcomed bmi regional’s inaugural flight to Billund, Denmark – the home of Lego.
Special reunion to mark 50 years of Sutton Coldfield’s Arthur Terry School
Half a century has passed since they flicked rubbers at each other from their desks, but up to 250 of a Sutton Coldfield secondary school’s first pupils are to reunite to mark its 50th anniversary.
Yeee Ha! A Bournville Barn Dance
All welcome, young and old, to dance the night away at BCM’s Barn Dance
Solihull pupils hand over cheque in aid of Syrian Crisis Appeal
Nationwide efforts to bring life-saving assistance to children and families fleeing the civil war in Syria have been boosted by the boys and girls of Solihull School.
Restaurant review: Tiger Bills Birmingham
Naomi Tolley has paid a visit to Tiger Bills and brings us a review of a recent addition to Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary landscape.
Social management dashboard launched as UK rival to HootSuite
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based SocialSignIn has created an advanced social management dashboard to directly compete with HootSuite.
Birmingham City Council seeks local heroes
Birmingham City Council is on the hunt for local heroes who have made a real difference to the lives of people in Birmingham.
Ivor Goodsite explains the dangers of building sites
Pupils from St Columba’s Catholic Primary School received a lesson in site safety from local housebuilder St. Modwen Homes;
Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo
Bafta and Ivor Novello award winning singer-songwriter Emily Barker and her band The Red Clay Halo are appearing at Glee Club Birmingham
Bromsgrove Operatic Society presents Ruddigore at the Artrix
Bromsgrove Operatic Society bring Ruddigore, also known as the Witch’s curse, to the Artrix
Reggae favourites Aswad head to The Jam House
Aswad, one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands, is performing at live music venue The Jam House
Record visitor numbers at The Public
Last month, The Public in West Bromwich experienced its busiest ever month with 42,633 people visiting the venue – up 44% on May 2012.
Star class of ’83 back at university 30 years after graduating
A director at Google, a former fighter pilot and a design chief from Volvo Cars were amongst some of Coventry University’s highest-flying alumni who were back on campus at the weekend, 30 years after graduating.
Russell Kane announces date at The Public
On Saturday 5 October 2013, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Russell Kane, will be heading to The Public in West Bromwich.
Carbon incubator programme hatching out
11 new start-up businesses have been enrolled onto Innovation Birmingham Campus’ Low Carbon Incubator Programme.
Irish eyes are smiling as new service starts
Aer Lingus Regional has started services to Birmingham with the launch of its first flight from Dublin to Birmingham.
Local motoring hero given recognition with help from Wolves Uni
Local entrepreneur recognised by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Pub Quiz in aid of Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice
The newly formed ‘Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice Kings Norton Fundraising Group’ are urging all quiz enthusiasts to join them for their debut fundraising event
Hair’s to Barnt Green
This coming Mid-Summers weekend, Barnt Green will play host to the most stylish and opulent event the hair industry has seen all year.
Climb every mountain
Laurence Inman goes exploring heroism and wonders just who we should be celebrating.