Holocaust survivor to present lecture
A Dutch film-maker who was deported to a Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust is to visit the University of Wolverhampton to present an annual lecture.
Cup of woe
Andy Munro watches Blues’ Wembley hopes disappear.
Midlands aerospace growth under the microscope
US expert to share insights and issues for future with Midlands aerospace community
Reading, Rangers, Rivals
Terry Wills is wondering what’s going wrong at the Hawthorns and whether Saturday will see it right.
New Adult Education classes launch at The Public
This February, The Public will be launching a series of new adult education classes
A winter’s tale
With Arctic conditions roaring in, Dave Woodhall wonders whether the city will be prepared.
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
A very mixed bag been announced for the two prestigious venues – Elkie Brooks, Piaf, Michael Strachan, Bill Bailey, Ardal O’Hanlon… and more
Be careful out there
Emergency services are urging local people to take some simple precautions during the cold snap.
Restaurant review: The Green Man in Kenilworth
Andy Goff made a rare trip out into the big world and rather enjoyed the experience.
Birmingham Rep celebrates a dramatic century
Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company celebrates its 100th birthday on Friday, February 15th.
Local Coffee shop voted one of the best in the U.K.
More success for Six Eight Kafe.
Music students given real-world insight by record industry luminaries
Students on Coventry University’s music technology course gained a fascinating insight into working in the music and recording sector when they heard from a panel of industry heavyweights.
Focus rocking Bromsgrove
The first visit to Artrix of the Dutch classic rock band Focus is happening this month
Wheels to Work Association launched
New Association representing UK travel to work schemes is launched at major London conference attended by Ministers.
Grass feeding butterflies defy deluge
Grass-feeding butterflies defied the second wettest year on record to enjoy a bumper 2012 across the UK countryside, according to a new scientific survey.
Taylor is a welcome addition to Walmley Cricket Club
England wicket keeper Sarah Taylor is arguably one of the best female cricketers in the history of the ladies game and she could make history this summer by becoming the first woman to play men’s second XI county cricket.
State schools must offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control
State schools should offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control according to Dr Anthony Seldon
Project to help provide greener homes
A million pound project to help West Midlands companies benefit from green technology has been launched by the University of Wolverhampton.
Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong on stage
Following 2010’s West End hit, a brand new adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’s bestselling novel Birdsong is making its way to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Tres mis over Les Miz
Laurence Inman says: “Don’t get me started on Les Misérables.”
Little Red…You Know Who
Freehand Theatre, one of the country’s leading puppet theatre companies, will be bringing new production, Little Red…You Know Who to The Public
Words present London Road – in Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove’s literary group, Words, presents players from The National Theatre in excerpts from London Road
The Public on the up
The Public arts centre in West Bromwich attracted record visitor numbers in 2012
The art of the underpass
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham’s semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
Three of region’s top venues nominated for honours
Aston Villa Football Club, Aston University and the University of Warwick have been nominated for honours at the 2013 Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) Industry Awards.
Tumbling dice
After another disappointing week at Villa Park, Dave Woodhall asks what’s going on and why no-one is answering.
‘Enemy alien’ returns to Birmingham
A Viennese mum brought her son to Birmingham recently to join in the 150th anniversary celebrations of her great-great-grandfather’s engineering firm – 98 years after the British Government branded her family as ‘enemy aliens’.
Blues lose terriers lead
Andy Munro reports on Blues’ visit to Huddersfield.
Walsall Labour slam Conservative apprenticeship scheme
Walsall council’s flagship policy to help 550 young unemployed people find work has found apprenticeships for only 58 youngsters in its first year
Witch doctor ordered to repay £28,500
A self-appointed witch doctor has been ordered to pay back £28,500 in one of the most bizarre cases of money-laundering West Midlands Police have encountered.