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.
Birmingham Science Park launches incubation programme for low carbon entrepreneurs
Up to €20,000 will be awarded to selected entrepreneurial companies that participate in the Low Carbon Incubator Programme 2013
If the answer’s Belgium it must be a pub quiz
The Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice Rubery Fundraising Group will be holding a pub quiz from 8pm on Thursday 21st March
Northfield residents exhibit artwork at Ikon Gallery – and in Berlin, Bologna and Castellón
A group of Birmingham residents are to take part in an extraordinary exhibition at Ikon Gallery later this month.
First time buyers invited to special open weekend at Park Central, Birmingham
Crest Nicholson Regeneration will be hosting a special open weekend aimed directly at those people looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder
Bromsgrove Concerts present The Navarra Quartet
Fine classical music takes centre stage at Artrix,
Throstles and Swans – Baggies 2 Swansea 1
Terry Wills talks about Albion’s win over Swansea.
Bankers, money and betting
Laurence Inman sees certain links ‘twixt the three.
Visit Birmingham launches group travel campaign
Visit Birmingham is targeting groups of potential visitors with a national marketing campaign this March
Who are the men – and women – in black?
If you’re out and about in the centre of Lichfield next Saturday morning, you could find yourself face-to-face with some rather sinister characters wearing black.
10×10: The Journey Home
Ten short plays by ten new playwrights studying at Birmingham University
New partnership agreed with security firms
Three companies from the security and IT sectors have joined forces with the University of Wolverhampton to develop specialist training courses.
Handmade and vintage wedding fayre
Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be hosting its second handmade and vintage wedding fayre on Saturday 16 March, 11am to 4pm.
Halfmoon ramble & write…
What better way to celebrate the potential arrival of warmer months than with a Halfmoon Walking & Writing Workshop over Cannock Chase.
The Big Dig Needs You Birmingham
Food growing sites around the city (and beyond) will be opening their doors, gates, sheds and greenhouses to offer locals a look inside and the chance take part in a mass food growing event
New project with Victim Support to be launched
Students at the University of Wolverhampton are working with experts at Victim Support to launch a new advice and support service.
God’s Property found at mac birmingham
God’s Property, by award winning playwright and former EastEnder’s actor Arinze Kene, will run at mac birmingham from 26 – 28 March