Obama and Me: The Incredible True Story of a YouTube Sensation
The UK’s only American election YouTube Sensation has finally broken his silence and released a book about his adventure in 2008.
Philling the time
Star of stage and screen Phill Jupitus is heading to Birmingham with his latest project. Dave Woodhall speaks to him before he gets here.
All aboard that’s going aboard!
Nightclub owners putting Birmingham on the map
Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend
It is often said that into everyone’s life a little rain must fall.
What’s on at The Old Joint Stock
October at a glance at the OJS…
Twitter tips for transport professionals in free University seminar
A free seminar series for transport and logistics professionals will continue at Coventry University next month with a talk on how to use Twitter and other social media channels to boost business engagement.
Levellers latest
Levellers have released the next instalment of their project to record a video for every track from their recently released album, Static On The Airwaves.
Midlands music photography exhibition
A new music photography exhibition is taking place later this month featuring 12 photographers from all over the Midlands.
Apple Day event at Martineau Gardens
Despite the wet summer which has affected Britain’s fruit crops, Martineau Gardens is organising a free, appletastic Apple Day event to celebrate this year’s apple harvest
Brother Wolf presents Fagin’s Last Hour
Following his outstanding first visit to Artrix last Christmas with “ Marley’s Ghost, James Hyland returns to Artrix
Birmingham engineer achieves technician member status
Birmingham engineer Gary Phillips has been awarded Technician Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Thirty trees have been taken, ‘none of them of any real historical importance’
Laurence Inman went to Birmingham and discovered that something was missing.
Celebrate the art of walking
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts has teamed up with fellow Birmingham gallery Ikon and the National Trust to celebrate the art of walking with a day of walks, talks and feasting.
Film Review: Queen of Versailles
Ever wondered what it’s like to be down to your last billion? Dave Woodhall found out.
Petrol sales down
Petrol sales in the UK continued their steady decline during the first half of this year, the AA confirms from new government statistics.
Low-carbon ventures doing well in Birmingham
11 new low-carbon ventures have qualified for Birmingham Science Park’s Venture Support programme
Security operation begins for Tory Conference
Details of measures to be implemented ahead of the events at the ICC have been released.
A Pair of Kings
Dave Woodhall talks to one of Birmingham’s best-known, unknown artists.
Birmingham Airport enjoying a boom
Birmingham Airport is flying high after figures released this week reveal passenger growth increased by over 9% year-on-year in August.
Besmirching the memory
According to its website the British National Party (BNP) is to pay Birmingham a visit on Sunday, October 7th, in its guise as the “British Veterans’ Group”.
Calendar Girls bring an all star line up to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Hit West End show Calendar Girls is making its debut at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre from Mon 15 to Sat 20 Oct featuring an all star line up
Bloxwich theatre season launches with Live Music
A great range of live music acts and shows are coming soon to the Bookmark Bloxwich Theatre in Elmore Row, Bloxwich, Walsall – starting this week!
Film festival premiere for University lecturer’s documentary
A documentary made by a senior lecturer from Coventry University is to have its film festival premiere at the 2012 West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival in Birmingham tomorrow.
Community Vibe and The Old Joint Theatre
How are you and your workplace commemorating World Mental Health Day on the 10th of 0ctober this year?
How can Britain exit the EU?
The Bruges Group are holding a public meeting in Birmingham next Monday. Entrance is free.
This week at the Assembly
After a few quiet weeks Leamington’s finest is springing back into life.
This Week at the Robin
Here’s what’s happening in Bilston
Turkish Airlines ups frequency from Birmingham International
Turkish Airlines is going from strength to strength at Birmingham Airport, increasing the number of flights to Istanbul from seven to ten flights a week
Brighton Rocked
Andy Munro, and Blues, do like to be beside the seaside.
Balancing the Power
Dave Woodhall on an interesting week at Villa Park.