Meet Birmingham upping support for business events
Meet Birmingham is ensuring that its event visitors will get the most out of the city’s new transport links and facilities by enhancing its support package for organisers and delegates.
Soul boys
Lovers of sweet soul music will be interested in a couple of upcoming dates.
The Budget – March 2013
Here’s a round up of some reactions to today’s budget speech by George Osborne
Scouting for Girls: Open auditions for Miss Birmingham head to city centre this Saturday
Top modelling scouts from Miss England will be in Birmingham this weekend looking for glamorous girls to represent the city.
Iraq, Blair, Q, recording and catch up, horse racing, Grand prix, time travel and more
Laurence Inman likes a good moan from time to time. He’s on form here.
My Daughter’s Trial
Kali Theatre is presenting Jabine Chaudri’s absorbing and fast moving new play, My Daughter’s Trial
Rock with Chantel McGregor
Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the influence of Steve Ray Vaughan, the energy of Jo Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocals of Stevie Nicks – that is Chantel.
Photography winners
Three budding David Baileys have won a local photography competition for their stunning water-themed images of the city.
Fashion in film
Jane Austen costumes featuring at Fashion Embroidery & Stitch at NEC, Birmingham
Odem-whinger
There’s only been one talking point at the Hawthorns this week, and Terry Wills comments on it.
Big Society Award for New Heights Community Project
New Heights Community Project in Kingstanding, Birmingham is the latest winner of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Big Society Award.
Enjoy family fun with the Horrible Histories at the Belgrade Theatre this Easter
This Easter Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre welcomes the return of family favourite The Horrible Histories
Flatpack link with Colmore Business District for Film Bug
For a second year, Flatpack Festival has teamed up with Colmore Business District (CBD) to bring Film Bug, a mini festival of film, to Birmingham’s business district
Birmingham to Billund – Legoland in easier reach
bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual scheduled airline, today announced it is launching a new route from Birmingham to Billund, Denmark
Michaela Strachan presents Really Wild Adventures
Popular TV presenter Michaela Strachan pays her first visit to Artrix with a delightful show for children aged between 3 and 8
De Vere Academy apprentices showcase Chinese cooking talent with Wing Wah
Chinatown curing skills gap with home-grown talent
The Public wins Big Lottery Fund Grant
Today, Sandwell Arts Trust, the company responsible for managing The Public in West Bromwich, were awarded a grant of £95,358 from The Big Lottery Fund
First Open Day for Deaf learners to be held
The University of Wolverhampton is to host its first dedicated Open Day for Deaf and hearing-impaired learners this month.
There’s more to the UK than London
A delegation from Birmingham has headed east to showcase the region to Asia’s leading airlines and tourism authorities looking for new route opportunities in the UK.
Trailer Solutions booming for Bulwell
Bullwell Trailer Solutions has announced that profits have risen at the company for the fifth year in a row, with the past 12 months marking a record trading year
Silent Witnesses: Using theatre to combat crime
This week the Silent Witnesses project working with Year Five pupils across ten inner-city primary schools will visit primary schools in Birmingham.
Hezza raises hopes for city funding
Today the Government has endorsed Lord Heseltine’s review “No Stone Unturned”, which recommends a single funding pot strategy for cities.
University exhibition offers unique glimpse into ground-breaking research
Brand new exhibition at Winterbourne House and Garden asks University of Birmingham researchers to capture detailed research projects in just one image
Dennis Locorriere at Artrix
He boasts one of popular music’s most recognisable voices, having clocked up hit after hit with Dr Hook – who doesn’t remember Sylvia’s Mother?
Popping down the local turns into 62.5 mile challenge for Black Country friends
A quick trip down the pub has turned into the challenge of a lifetime for four novice runners from the Black Country.
Tammy goes Italian in Birmingham
Our scoffing roving reporter has been out sampling the delights of Birmingham cuisine. Here’s her report on San Carlo.
Birmingham reveals its economic zones in 3D at MIPIM
Birmingham has unveiled the first glimpse of an interactive 3D map at MIPIM, which brings its new economic zones to life.
8mm Cine Club comes to Birmingham
Jerome Turner invites anyone with a box of old cine reels to come along and have them projected at 8mm Cine Club’s first visit to Flatpack Festival.
The Travelator: Do you remember the first time? A first cruise to Cherbourg on the Queen Mary 2
Our travel columnist recalls her maiden voyage.
Oh we do like to be beside the teeside
Andy Munro reports back from Blues’ successful trip to the north-east.