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.
Un’appy ‘arry
Villa scored a vital win on Saturday against Harry Redknapp’s QPR. Dave Woodhall describes the day’s dramas .
How to stay ahead of the pack
“Maximising your Return on Investment from a Good Idea”
Coventry theatre graduates set to perform at National Student Drama Festival
A theatre company formed by Coventry University performing arts graduates has been selected to take part in this year’s National Student Drama Festival
When irish eyes…
Birmingham police are issuing advice to anyone intending to enjoy St Patrick’s Day in Digbeth.
Easter holiday activities at The Public
After record visitor numbers over February half-term, The Public in West Bromwich will once again be welcoming families from across the region to join them for a great day out this Easter.
Hundreds of apprenticeships up for grabs at Walsall jobs road show
Hundreds of teenagers flocked to a Walsall careers roadshow where they got the chance to sign up for apprenticeships.
Birmingham top for tourists according to new research
Birmingham’s reputation as a visitor destination is on the up, according to new research released today by Marketing Birmingham
New look for the World’s oldest press club
Birmingham Press Club, the oldest of its kind in the world, has given itself a face-lift – with a new logo and a vibrant new website.
City collaboration helps the UK find its voice at MIPIM
Birmingham joins other cities to promote the UK’s inward investment potential
BOBI in Birmingham – a place to do business
It’s March, so that means a visit to The Best of Britain and Ireland show (BOBI) at the NEC. Andy Goff went along for a look.
Syria aid is ‘woefully inadequate’ says Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief says the international response to the crisis has been ‘woefully inadequate’ and highlights the ‘chaotic conditions’ and ‘immense suffering’ in makeshift camps
Swordfish bites back
Steve Beauchampé likes his music… and his music shops. He’s pleased to find a favourite alive and rockin’.
Birmingham Boer War honours up for sale at Bonhams
Medals honouring members of the Birmingham St John Ambulance Brigade for their service during the Boer War will be among lots offered at the Bonhams Coins and Medals sale
University of Birmingham hosts one-off Arts and Science Festival
The University of Birmingham is set to host its first Arts & Science Festival to showcase the wealth of ideas, research and collaboration across its campus.