Tickets now on sale for new European routes from Birmingham Airport
The UK’s most punctual airline will, from Monday May 13th, fly to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse with six flights per week on each route.
Self-employed up 367,000 in four years
The number of workers who are self-employed in their main job rose 367,000 between 2008 – the start of the economic downturn – and 2012, a new report from ONS shows today.
Kingsbridge Community Sports welcomes council’s proposals to safeguard local playing fields
Birmingham City Council officials have put residents minds at rest by stating that their intention is no longer to sell off or lease the site
February half term at The Public
This half term an exciting programme of exhibitions, events and workshops are set to keep all ages entertained at The Public in West Bromwich.
Free admission to National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC
Budding entrepreneurs will find the perfect opportunity to research and develop new careers at The National Franchise Exhibition.
First time buyers benefit from low deposits in Tamworth
Family-run house builder, Walton Homes, has reported that raising a deposit remains a top concern amongst many first time buyers in the Midlands.
Déjà Vu
The Birmingham Press has been granted rights to use some pictures of historic interest showing how Birmingham has changed. As Alan Clawley explains, history has a habit of repeating itself.
Zulu Dawn: The early years of UK Hip Hop
A photo-documentary exhibition by Martin Jones at The Public
Inspirational new teacher wins award
An inspirational University of Wolverhampton graduate who has helped to boost participation in sports and PE at the school where he teaches is celebrating after winning a national award.
Tina Law sings Streisand – The Funny Girl Tour
Tina Law, backed by her band, makes her Artrix debut on Sunday, February 10th performing her acclaimed musical tribute to the great Barbra Streisand.
What’s On at the Robin
Henrik Freischlader, Spirit of Smokie, Alive & Kicking, Nine Below Zero, Kast-Off Kinks all coming up at The Robin
Tell me why?
Dave Woodhall looks at what’s happening in B6 and shakes his head once more.
Forest Fired
Andy Munro gets heated for the return of a familiar face to St Andrews.
World Party – UK Tour 2013
World PartyWorld Party are appearing at Glee Club Cardiff and Glee Club Birmingham in April
Cash ban tackles metal theft crime
Cash ban and police efforts deliver 60% reduction in metal theft attacks
First acts announced for Now We Are Weekender!
Allo Darlin’, Darren Hayman and Johnny Foreigner are amongst the first acts to be announced for the Now We Are Weekender this May.
Greed and the Greed League
Terry Wills talks about what’s happening at the Albion.
Irish trip serves up a treat for Shannon
A Sedgley waitress is going back to her Irish family roots after serving an apprenticeship, which landed her on a cultural exchange programme.
Birmingham’s vast venue variety on show at International Confex
The city’s official business tourism programme Meet Birmingham will be taking its most diverse mix of event venues to this year’s International Confex
Almost Eric: Classic Clapton
Following on from their sold–out 2012 tour, Classic Clapton return to Artrix in Bromsgrove
UK Moth numbers crash
The abundance of the UK’s larger moths has crashed during the past 40 years with three species becoming extinct in the last decade, a major scientific report reveals today.
National Libraries Day free event
Coventry University’s Lanchester Library will be hosting a free event to highlight the many different facets of what libraries today are able to offer visitors.
Stand by the MAN
A unique manufacturing collaboration is embarking on a major expansion drive that could secure £7.5m of new work and create in excess of 150 jobs.
Team UK secures highest position ever in the Bocuse d’Or
Adam Bennett and commis chef Kristian Curtis from Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons in Birmingham , reached the highest place ever for Team UK in the world’s most prestigious chef competition, the Bocuse d’Or.
The Short and the Long of it: Valentine’s day at mac birmingham
Average Height Englishman, Gareth Berliner (stand-up comedian) and Little Person Australian, Kiruna Stamell (actress) present a fresh new comedy double-act; full of diversity and difference.
Solihull students cross language barrier in Berlin
Classroom studies came vividly to life for a group of Solihull School sixth formers on a language trip to Berlin.
Alan Bennett’s new play People to reopen Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Alan Bennett’s new play People will reopen Birmingham Repertory Theatre this September following the theatre’s two and a half year closure for refurbishment as part of the new Library of Birmingham.
Driving Miss Daisy stops off at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
David Esbjornson’s award-winning production of Driving Miss Daisy is making its way to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Central Library not bursting at the seams
Loads of space in the new library of Birmingham, but what’s it for? wonders Alan Clawley.
Coseley company destroys customer products on camera
Recycled UK Ltd unveiled one of the country’s largest secure destruction facilities yesterday as part of ambitious expansion plans for the year.