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…
The joy of six
After Villa’s Monday night massacre, Dave Woodhall produces the predictable headline
“UK Government is failing in its legal duty to protect Brummies”
The Supreme Court has today ruled that the UK Government is failing in its legal duty to protect Brummies from the harmful effects of air pollution.
Leading charities for blind people move in to brib’s site in Harborne
Birmingham Royal Institution for the Blind (brib) is welcoming two major national charities to its Harborne site.
It doesn’t get tougher than this
But Laurence Inman’s ire drives him to new levels of toughness.
From the Bunny ‘ill t’ Puddin’ Rock
An afternoon of Black Country story and song celebrating the experiences of ordinary people with extraordinary stories will be taking place at The Public
Book Review – Birmingham: Then and Now by Alan Clawley
Andy Goff has finally received his copy of Birmingham: Then and Now. He likes it a lot.
Palestinian ambassador to UK speaks at University
Students at Coventry University received a unique insight into the ongoing peace process in the Middle East on Tuesday evening
Innovation Birmingham restructure to pave way for £35m science park expansion
The management and delivery company for Birmingham Science Park Aston’s flagship Faraday Wharf building and £35 million Digital Plaza development zone has been restructured and renamed as Innovation Birmingham Limited.
Solihull students receive Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards
Solihull School students enjoyed a day of pure gold when they received their Duke of Edinburgh awards at St James’ Palace.
Online success for Birmingham retailers
Online retailer WAE+ has unveiled sales figures for the first six months of its financial year, at £4.48 million, compared to previous six months at £1.4 million
Miss Birmingham 2013 final this weekend
The West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies will take to the stage this weekend in a bid to win the crown of Miss Birmingham 2013.