Birmingham Uni hosts one-off Arts and Science Festival
The University of Birmingham is set to host its first Arts & Science Festival
University to host open day
Prospective students seeking to increase their career options are invited to an Open Day at the University of Wolverhampton.
Clowning around at Solihull School
Crazy clowns, daring aerialists and magical illusionists will be making an appearance at Solihull School when the ‘Big Top’ comes to town next month.
Annual Summer Exhibition returns to The Public
Artists from across Sandwell are invited submit work to The Public’s annual Summer Exhibition
Beleaguered bees finding local havens
Birmingham Friends of the Earth are funding High Orchard Community and Balsall Heath is Our Planet to create wildflower havens for local bees
Solihull Hospital breast care patients invited to meet with Sir Ian Kennedy
Sir Ian Kennedy is inviting breast cancer patients who were treated by surgeon, Mr Ian Paterson, at Solihull Hospital to an open meeting
MP Hemming backs clean power law for green jobs
Birmingham Yardley MP John Hemming has pledged his support for renewable energy and green jobs across the West Midlands
Made in Brum
Dave Woodhall talks to the Greatest Living Brummie.
Please. No Moore
Our Albion man Terry Wills fears the curse of the returning striker.
Tango’d
Andy Munro on a disappointing evening at St Andrews.
Online boom helps Lee Longlands boost festive sales
New e-commerce website has seen Lee Longlands buck the winter gloom and post an impressive 6.1% increase on like-for-like sales this quarter.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Tuvan Trip-Hop Jazz
Martin Longley mashes up bull testicles, glow-rings and wooden flutes in NYC…
Boeing Boeing lands in Coventry
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre will play host to a brand new production of classic comedy Boeing Boeing as it embarks on a national tour
It’s all about real estate in Cannes
The strength and ability of the UK regions to drive their own economic future is expected to be a key topic of discussion during MIPIM – with the debate directed by cities such as Birmingham.
A&E under pressure
A&E departments at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals remain under pressure this week and doctors are urging people to consider alternatives if their case is not urgent.
New local project tackles mental health discrimination head on
The innovative Laughing for A Change project has been awarded a Time to Change grant to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination in Birmingham.
Birmingham Airport main sponsor of Midlands Media Awards for 2013
Birmingham Press Club has launched its Midlands Media Awards for 2013 – with new categories for Blogger of the Year and Best News Website.
A case of fewer is more
Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.
Searching for Miss Birmingham
The hunt is on to find the West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies as the race for the title of Miss Birmingham 2013 hots up.
Vote for your favourite Wolverhampton site!
Wolverhampton’s top sights are vying for the accolade of being named as a city treasure in a new art project by two University students.
Auction action hits £11million+
Redundant nursing homes and community centres were the star attraction at the latest CP Bigwood auction, with some going for around double the asking price.
Wedding extravaganza set to be bigger
Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2 – this time it’s bigger
Subway leads to Out Door Hall of Fame
Meriden based Cogent Elliott has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading creative agencies after winning at the Campaign Outdoor Awards with a poster for its client, Subway.
High-tech hoody and a teddy bear for the sensory impaired on show
The engineers of tomorrow will be showcasing their bright ideas at a special event being held at Coventry University this month.
Air Malta charters – back by popular demand
Air Malta has announced the return of charter flights from Birmingham Airport this summer.
Birmingham is one of the most ‘dishonest’ cities when it comes to single women, says on-line poll
Birmingham was named among the least honest cities for online dating by online dating auction site, WhatsYourPrice.com.
Big Dig Seed Event at Martineau Gardens
Gardeners and would-be gardeners are being invited to kick-start their gardening year with fun green-fingered gardening activities at the Big Dig Seed Event
Lady Samurai cuts new album with rock legend
Birmingham singer songwriter and samurai swordswoman Fay Goodman has cut a new CD of delicately crafted songs featuring the legendary Rick Wakeman.
Apprenticeships up for grabs at Wolverhampton jobs road show
Hundreds of teenagers flocked to a Wolverhampton careers roadshow where they got the chance to sign up for apprenticeships.
Antiques Roadshow star to host auction
An Antiques Roadshow expert is to host a live auction of items designed by University of Wolverhampton staff and students tomorrow