No.1 Traveller opens latest lounge at Birmingham Airport
No.1 Traveller will open its latest lounge – and its first outside London – at Birmingham Airport tomorrow.
Bite-sized theatre with dim sum and tea
The REP is bringing theatre to a very different kind of venue when it stages its latest performance in a restaurant in the heart of the city’s Chinatown.
£25k prize to be awarded to an indie games developer at Birmingham Science Park’s LAUNCH Conference
Birmingham Science Park’s LAUNCH Conference will see a digital gaming company awarded £25,000, plus the opportunity to develop its winning concept for PlayStation Mobile in conjunction with Sony.
Digital exhibitions light up The Public
A series of visually stunning exhibitions are set to light up The Public in West Bromwich this winter, including work by cutting edge video artists, AntiVJ.
The Demon Barbers present The Lock In
After its very successful first visit to Artrix earlier this year, The Demon Barbers return to the Arts Centre in Bromsgrove
Cheesetastic launch for Flybe’s new service to Amsterdam
Leading regional airline welcomes high profile business leaders and award-winning cheese-makers for a taste of its brand new daily service between Birmingham and Schiphol airport.
On Ilkley Moor Belt Up
Andy Munro on Blues’ win at Leeds.
Do It Again
Dave Woodhall has a familiar feeling while talking about Villa’s draw with Norwich.
Top conference facilities unveiled at St John’s Hotel Solihull
Conference goers at St John’s Hotel, Solihull, will benefit from the latest projection equipment, which has been installed in its premier conference venue as part of a complete refurbishment.
Bright sparks needed at Electric Cinema
Due to an unprecedented busy period at the cinema, additional bar staff are needed.
Labour call for budget details
Labour councillors are demanding Walsall Council’s coalition cabinet spell out the consequences of the biggest round of cuts in the authority’s history.
Fancy a bite out this Halloween?
Fearful favourites Victorian specialist theatre company “Don’t Go into the Cellar!” are bringing a Halloween horror show that’s good enough to eat to The Old Joint Stock
Manufacturers turn to ‘tool transfers’ to boost quality and secure long-term supply
Growing demand for tool transfers is helping a UK precision component manufacturer expand and take on more staff.
Recording conflict casualties: A vital effort that NATO must join
“Who is responsible for recording and documenting the names of the dead?”, asks NATO Watch director Ian Davis
Action for Ash
Ash dieback disease has been identified in Norfolk. The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country is appealing for help spotting the spread of the infection.
Growing young gracefully
Dave Woodhall meets a comedian, and much more.
The Wind In The Willows at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Repertory Theatre heads downstream to the riverbank this Christmas for a new production of Alan Bennett’s wonderful stage adaptation of The Wind In The Willows
New campaign to help victims of child abuse launched
Cogent Elliott, one of the UK’s leading integrated creative agencies, has developed a powerful advertisement for the National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC), based upon the Jimmy Savile revelations.
CBSO’s Nutcracker brings a touch of Russia to Birmingham
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is a seasonal highlight for many and, this year, the acclaimed CBSO Youth Orchestra and the stunning voices of the CBSO Children’s Chorus join forces for an exhilarating performance.
Me, Mum and Dusty Springfield
A black comedy, sprinkled with Dusty lyrics and coated with a song or two
The People’s Orchestra inaugural concert
The People’s Orchestra, launched in March, are holding their inaugural concert at the Adrian Boult Hall, in Birmingham, on the 4th November.
Lee Longlands celebrates 110 years in business
One of the West Midlands’ best-known retailers is celebrating a special birthday in style, with the launch of exclusive new ranges and plans to roll out a new e-commerce facility.
Coventry University graduate wins top fashion award
A first-class honours fashion student from Coventry University has won a top award at this year’s illustrious Midlands Fashion Designer Awards in Birmingham.
It only takes a minute, or ten
Terry Wills curses Albion’s inability to hold a lead.
Local heroes honoured in special awards programme
Employees of Birmingham City Council (BCC), who have made a real difference to the lives of local people, are being recognised for their achievements in a special awards ceremony next month.
Bands line up to play exclusive photography exhibition gig
Midland rock musicians and the photographers who snap them are launching a unique exhibition celebrating the best of live music photography.
The ‘friends’ of Laurence Inman
Laurence Inman realises, possibly too late, that it’s quality not quantity that counts.
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Clive John and The Spirit Band return to Artrix with their popular The Johnny Cash Roadshow.
Birmingham Bach Choir needs you!
Birmingham Bach Choir is on the lookout for new talent from across Birmingham
Boxing Night
A local boxing champion is backing fund-raising for a young peoples’ charity