Fluxx presents Without Planning Permission
A new kind of theatre event is coming to Artrix on on Tuesday, October 9th involving film, interactivity and performance.
Belgrade welcomes all star cast in Agatha Christie drama
Following the success of And Then There Were None, Witness for the Prosecution and most recently Verdict, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company is bringing its production of Murder on the Nile to the Belgrade Theatre
All things cake coming to the NEC
Have you joined the nation and embraced the ever-growing trend for cake decorating?
Students vote Coventry University to top spot for modern unis in region
Levels of student satisfaction at Coventry University have risen for the fourth consecutive year in the National Student Survey 2012.
What’s on at The Public
Coming up at The Public in West Brom this month
Carry on during the conference
There will be minimal disruption while the Tories are in Birmingham.
Walsall protest leads to violence
The EDL visited Walsall on Saturday, with predictable consequences.
Student art goes on show at The Public
Sculpture, glasswork and photography by creative University of Wolverhampton students will be going on display as part of an annual exhibition.
Student cinema society wins national award
A student film society at Coventry University has won a prestigious accolade at last weekend’s ‘Film Society of the Year’ awards
Eat! Feasting, Fasting, Famine and Food for Thought
Over the last year dozens of stories about food have been gathered from across the West Midlands for a new play, Eat!
City awaits the Conservatives
ICC staff are ready for Cameron & co.
The camera never lies
Terry Wills on yet more contrasting fortunes at the Hawthorns.
Birmingham: More canals than Venice, more congestion than Naples
Birmingham proposals aim to cut traffic problems
Cyber-bullying under attack at Walsall schools
Pupils from four Walsall schools joined forces to tackle on-line attacks as part of an Anti-Bullying Week.
Interactive game developer seeks investment
Birmingham Science Park-based interactive game developer seeks investment after receiving red carpet treatment at top North American film festivals
Music and burlesque at the Belgrade Theatre
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is hosting a week of one night music and dance shows on the Main Stage
Police Warn Protestors ‘Behave.’
Police in Walsall have moved to reassure residents ahead of Saturday’s demonstration.
Gategate: A Downing Street tale
Laurence Inman recalls his own ‘Gategate’ experience
Tory candidate for Deputy Police Commissioner supports Labour campaign against police privatisation
Walsall Labour have welcomed the support of the Conservative candidate for the role of deputy Police Commissioner
Police and Crime Commissioner candidates called to sign the ‘No to privatisation pledge’
Anti-privatisation campaigners have called on the candidates standing for election for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner to pledge not to privatise any policing service if elected.
Boost for Good Hope patients with recovery at home service launch
Good Hope Hospital – in partnership with Healthcare at Home Ltd – is launching its first recovery at home (R@H) service this week
Lee Hurst: Too Scared to Leave The House
After his successful debut at Artrix, the comedian Lee Hurst makes a return to the Arts Centre on Sunday, October 7th
Birmingham unveils its economic zones
• Zones combine spatial and economic planning to attract £1.5 billion of investment
• Six zones across the city have the potential to create nearly 50,000 jobs
Month long Black History celebrations at The Public
A series of community events, exhibitions and activities celebrating Black History will be taking place at The Public this October.
Queer Street set to launch
Final preparations are under way to launch the latest in string of business ventures by Birmingham businessman Lawrence Barton.
Gazebo Theatre presents Jamaica 50
The island of Jamaica has had many influences on Great Britain – 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence
Today is International Ataxia Awareness Day
Ataxia UK is the national charity that supports everyone affected by ataxia. For most ataxias, there is no cure, and research shows that just 7% of people in the UK have even heard of ataxia.
Coventry University students help rejuvenate schools in Jordan
Fourteen Coventry University students recently took part in a once in a lifetime trip to help improve one of Jordan’s most deprived schools.
GIF the City: Wolverhampton
The FLIP Festival is launching GIF the City, a new invigorating participatory project.
Public Meeting: No private profits from policing
The West Midland Police Authority is developing a Business Partnering for Policing Programme. What does this mean for West Midlands residents?