Meeting of ‘enigmatic’ minds produces a twisted fairy tale
Two students who met while studying at Coventry University have collaborated on a new theatre production to be presented during the university’s SPECTRUM 2013 Performing Arts Festival.
Monarch Aircraft Engineering reaches key milestone
The construction of its new 110,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art maintenance facility, at Birmingham Airport in the UK
New finance company provides firms with the key to unlocking potential
Company set up to help growing companies access financial support to fuel growth through expansion plans and business development
Jenny Éclair brings new show to The Public
Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star; Jenny Éclair will be performing at The Public this June with her brand new show, Eclarious.
Solihull boys bolster Britten in Bergen
A prestigious international choral collaboration to celebrate the centenary of a great British composer has reached a climax at Solihull School.
Birmingham company wins top award
Birmingham-based building services provider J S Wright has proved that it’s the best in the business.
Finalists revealed for the inaugural British Indian Awards 2013
After months of fierce competition, nominations have now closed for the inaugural British Indian Awards presented by the award-winning accountancy firm BDO LLP.
Student signs up to cyber-crime role
A University of Wolverhampton student has been appointed to a national body focused on tackling cyber-crime.
On the other hand…
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s week and the Premier League drop zone.
Drawing a line under it all
Blues’ season ended with a whimper on Saturday. Andy Munro was there.
Rachael Barker crowned Miss Birmingham 2013
Psychology graduate Rachael Barker has been crowned as the new Miss Birmingham.
No foreigners, no gays, no benefit claimants
Steve Beauchampé on Britain’s fractured political machinery….
Record breakers
Terry Wills talks about Albion’s week, and their impact on the relegation struggle.
Educational event to help drive economic growth
A conference hosted by the University of Wolverhampton will aim to educate and provide support to entrepreneurs in the region to assist with economic regeneration.
Paris 1940s take a trip to The Jam House
Paris 1940s are taking a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ with them to popular live music venue The Jam House on Thursday 9 May.
Tower crowned Project of the Year
Birmingham Airport’s new Air Traffic Control Tower has been crowned ‘Project of the Year’ and won a further award for the best ‘Regeneration’ scheme at the 2013 RICS West Midlands Awards.
Sir Bernard Zissman raises £16k with charity debatathon
Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Sir Bernard Zissman has put his famed public speaking skills to the test during a debatathon which raised more than £16,000 for charity
Team building takes a different tune at The Studio
Corporate team building is set to hit a sweeter note following the launch of a new initiative at thestudio in Birmingham.
The march of automated meter reading
One of the UK’s leading independent metering specialists has signed a new agreement that will help it enhance its automated meter reading (AMR) range.
Birmingham firm a shining example of success
A Birmingham silverware manufacturer has graduated from the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.
Midlands Co-operative’s profits rise again
Midlands Co-operative Society continues its strong business performance with the announcement of its year end results to 26 January 2013
International Dawn Chorus Day; two dawns away
There are just two days to go until bird lovers across the world come together for the annual celebration of nature’s ode to joy when songbirds fill the air with music as the sun comes up.
Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend
Travelling light
Schoolchildren unveil new street sign for Selly Oak site
Pupils from Bournville School, Birmingham have unveiled a historic name for a brand new affordable housing scheme in Selly Oak on a former industrial site.
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
See It, Grow It, Taste It!
Martineau Gardens Spring Event, Edgbaston
CBSO announces 2013/14 Birmingham concert season
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra announced its 2013-14 Birmingham concert season yesterday
A new era of rock for The Zombies
Legendary ’60s English rock band The Zombies will be making their debut at the The Jam House on Wednesday 8 May.
Midlands Media Awards: Panel chaired by Sky News Managing Editor
Peter Lowe, Managing Editor of Sky News, is to be chairman of the judging panel for this year’s Midlands Media Awards, shortlisted nominations for which will be announced on Monday, May 13.
Stripped Down Theatre present Our Kylie’s Havin’ a Bab!
Having tackled and survived the family wedding, this is what happens next – the “having a baby” stage…