Birmingham residents keep the flag flying for active kids this autumn
After an inspiring summer of sport across the UK the British Heart Foundation is encouraging schools, youth groups and nurseries to keep the enthusiasm
Coventry graduate scoops young journalist award
A journalism graduate from Coventry University has been crowned the country’s best young broadcast journalist in an eminent awards ceremony.
Birmingham student celebrates prestigious award in the 2012 Queen’s birthday honours list
Birmingham student, Sufyaan Patel, has been awarded Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for voluntary work and services to the community.
Pop-up shop opens for unemployed teenagers to pop in
Unemployed teenagers will get jobs help and guidance when a new pop-up shop opens in Dudley.
Olympic triumph for security firm
A Coventry-based manufacturer has played a crucial role in creating a secure and safe environment for one of the world’s greatest sporting events.
Live from City Hall
Or at least, the latest from Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall.
Great football cliches of our time
Terry Wills is over the moon about not feeling sick as a parrot, Brian.
It’s a good job Jimmy Savile is dead
Laurence Inman on the deceased popular showman – and others!
Tory Conference continues
Day three and Boris is still the Man.
Autumn Almanac: The Voice and the Lens
Autumn Almanac, Ikon’s annual weekend festival of music, returns this November with an exhibition and sequence of events exploring the treasures of the human voice.
Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012
No ‘adult content’ in this show bringing children’s tv favourites to Bromsgrove.
Finance Fair puts social investment in the spotlight
Make the most of the rapidly growing social investment market was the key message to come out of the biggest Social Finance Fair ever held outside London yesterday.
Still the Hero
Former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell will be in Birmingham at the weekend.
The Public wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
Today, The Public in West Bromwich received £8,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project, Places and Faces
October half term activities at The Public
This half-term, from 22 – 27 October, a number of fun-filled workshops and entertaining events are set to inspire visitors to The Public.
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers set to thunder in Bromsgrove
The show makes a welcome and overdue return to Artrix on Sunday, October 21st.
Odds on favourite Dry Rot races to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
John Chapman’s long reigning comedy, Dry Rot, will run at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry from Mon 22 to Sat 27 October featuring an all-star cast, including Smethwick born Liza Goddard and soap star Gemma Bissix.
Last chance to see…
Alan Clawley believes that if buildings have lives they can also have obituaries written about them when they die.
Farmed Out
Dave Woodhall talks to Farm singer Peter Hooton about music, justice and football
Rights and Entitlements
Birmingham city council will be marking World Mental Heath Day with a new publication aimed at 10% of the city’s population.
This Week at the Robin
There’s the usual blend of old and new, with a couple of returns and some debuting faces.
Saddlers Sore
Dave Woodhall on a trip to the Bescot.
Computer games can be good for your health
A two-day conference, taking place in Amsterdam next month, will bring together world leaders in serious games development and healthcare
This Too, Will Pass
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s latest.
Tories Arrive in Birmingham
The Conservative party conference has got underway, accompanied by protests and several no-shows.
Mr Bird’s Emporium
Tammy Facey has been out and about exploring Birmingham businesses – she’s found Mr Bird’s Emporium
White paper sets out LEP’s Strategy for Growth
The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBS LEP) has launched its ‘Strategy for Growth’ white paper today, which sets out how the LEP aims to unlock growth and prosperity across the area.
Spine-chilling re-imagining of Jack the Ripper will stalk the Bloxwich stage
It is 1888. A long-dormant and ungodly terror is soon to be awakened in Victorian London.
Birmingham Library: Built in obsolescence
Alan Clawley takes issue with Birmingham City Council’s inability to find the wherewithal to carry out repairs in Birmingham’s Central Library.
No Old Pals Act for Clarke
Andy Munro reports on Blues game with Huddersfield