Sad Café make for happy debut at The Jam House
One of Britain’s best live bands Sad Café are set to make their Jam House debut in the biggest line up of legendary and emerging stars in the venue’s history.
Ikon Gallery marks 15 years in Brindleyplace
Ikon Gallery hosts a number of events next month to mark the 15th anniversary of its move to the former Oozells Street School in Brindleyplace
Coventry criminology students talk juvenile justice with top New York judge
A group of criminology students from Coventry University met with a leading judge and advocate for juvenile justice on a recent fact finding trip to New York.
Hedda Gabler reimagined at the Rep
As part of its 100th birthday season, Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents the world première of Heather Gardner
Councillors barred from preventing cuts claim Walsall Labour
Walsall’s Labour councillors have been told they cannot vote down over £13 million in cuts
New photographic exhibition highlights gap ‘twixt rich and poor
The consequences of the stark gap between rich and poor in society is explored in a provocative new photographic exhibition entitled ‘The A41 Project
Driven to despair
On the day when the Office for National Statistics revealed that in the 2011 Census, driving was the most common form of commuting to work Laurence Inman so wishes it could all be different
New laws will deal firm blow to metal thieves
The Bill proposes wholesale changes to the £5.6bn scrap metal industry, the principle recipients of stolen metal
University marks 21st Birthday
The University of Wolverhampton is celebrating 21 years since it received university status during 2013
Healthy lollipop set to prove sweet success for local entrepreneur
A Stratford-upon-Avon mum turned entrepreneur is looking to revolutionise the confectionery market after launching a new hard candy product.
Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion
Another fine musician makes his Artrix debut at the Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.
Birmingham hunts for North American investors
Marketing Birmingham’s inward investment programme Business Birmingham is running a roadshow to target the region’s top investor, North America, during 2013.
Adopt a donkey this Valentine’s Day
A Birmingham-based donkey riding charity is calling on the fun loving public to adopt a donkey this Valentine’s Day to help raise vital funds
Turning up the heat on Birmingham: students and residents get the chance to ask their energy questions
Students at the University of Birmingham and Birmingham residents are being invited to put questions to Steve McCabe MP and a panel of speakers.
Birmingham vies for number one spot in VisitEngland’s 101 campaign
VisitEngland’s new Facebook app sets out to find the top 101 Things to Do Before You Go Abroad, and Birmingham is steadily climbing the ranks.
Love Stirchley More
An alternative Valentine’s experience celebrating Stirchley
How to Paint – at mac birmingham
Coventry University academics Craig Barber and Andrew Spackman, otherwise known as artistic duo The Habsburgs, present a new exhibition at mac birmingham.
Readathon day for Olympic Ellie
Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds OBE was guest of honour when she went back to her old school in Aldridge to meet marathon readers.
Sailing Brummie raises £5,000 for charity
Peter Smith from Solihull has presented The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust with a cheque for £5,000.
Premier Inn comes to Dudley
Property specialists Stoford celebrate the start on site of a 63-bedroom Premier Inn hotel and restaurant in Dudley.
Never mind the kold
Dave Woodhall braves the elements to witness some rare quality.
Bringing history to life in Solihull
Solihull Junior School pupils inspired by the discovery of the remains of King Richard III are to carry out an archaeological dig in their School grounds.
10 point action plan for 2013
West Midlands manufacturers told to make 2013 a year of action, says MAS
The Select Few
In which Dave Woodhall talks to 2 Tone legend Pauline Black.
It ain’t over until…
Andy Munro on another Blues late show.
Uncomfort zone
Dave Woodhall on why Villa might finally be starting to perform.
Martin Longley experiences the utmost in musical contrasts offered by NYC…
New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop
Tammy’s take on Mai-Belles Cupcakes
Tammy Facey has been out stuffing herself – all as part of a calorie controlled diet!
Original cast of Birds of a Feather launch second theatre tour at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph launch the second tour of the hugely successful stage adaptation of the hit BBC comedy Birds of a Feather.
The Travellator: Neva Again
Please welcome our new travel columnist, kicking off with a tale of insanitary on the high seas.