UK Equality Commissioner headlines Coventry University conference
Equality and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Jean Irvine OBE will lead a line-up of speakers at a conference in Coventry later this month
Planning for homes is failing deprived areas
A councillor is demanding to know what has happened to almost £3 million in grants for new homes after it emerged only 17 houses were built
What’s On at the Robin
They may not all be household names but there’s some quality this week.
New Zealand Premiere for Brummie’s Song of Remembrance
When ex-Kingstanding author Ron Dawson was reading a copy of the British Legion Magazine the words ‘Lest we forget’ literally struck a chord within him.
Popular workshop puts Coventry and Warwickshire on the social media map
A social media workshop for Coventry and Warwickshire businesses has put Coventry and Warwickshire firmly on the social media map.
Bold expansion plans create 100 jobs
Birmingham-based engineering company Systems adi Group is to create 100 new jobs as new contracts bring expansion.
Martin Longley’s Jazz Middelheim review
Martin Longley just can’t get enough of Belgium! This time he returns to review the Antwerpian Jazz Middelheim festival weekender…
There’s something funny in the honey – Bee at the Glee
Bee numbers in Britain have fallen dramatically in recent years and Birmingham Friends of the Earth intend to save them; with a little help from a few very funny people.
Friends take on challenge in memory of 19 year old Birmingham Uni heart victim
A Birmingham University student who died in April will be commemorated by her friends as they take on a challenge for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in memory her memory.
eMonocot being created in Birmingham Science Park
Birmingham Science Park-based digital agency Class Creative has secured a high profile contract to design the brand and website for ‘eMonocot’
The future’s so bright
Our Albion man Terry Wills is wearing shades.
Olympic boost for Birmingham retailer, Lee Longlands
One of the West Midlands leading independent retailers today announced a 49% rise in sales since the Olympics started six weeks ago.
Ikon Director prepares to open Guangzhou Triennial
Ikon Gallery Director Jonathan Watkins is to co-curate the Fourth Guangzhou Triennial alongside Jiang Jiehong, Director of the Centre for Chinese Visual Arts at Birmingham City University.
A different kind of exhibition at The Old Joint Stock
On the second floor of a pub in Birmingham, something very different is being attempted with an art exhibition.
Birmingham representatives meet the Premier
Local politicians and business leaders have commented on a recent meeting with the Prime Minister
Laurence Inman has some reading advice
“I won’t tell you what it’s about because it would be impossible. Just find it yourself and read it. I envy you the joys ahead.”
Vote to help local homeless youngsters
St Basils are the West Midland regional finalists in a competition to win a house worth £250,000.
Good Hope to welcome new Chief Whip and the community to its first hospital fête
Sutton Coldfield’s Good Hope Hospital is holding its very first community fête next week
Play Poland Film Festival II arrives in Birmingham
From 28th September the 2nd edition of the biggest festival of contemporary Polish films starts in Birmingham.
Journey planner for local commuters launched
A new App is aimed at making public transport easier throughout the region.
Back to School Warning for All
More children on the roads again means more danger.
Diet in a Day turns spotlight on region’s food habits
Brummies are being encouraged to take part in a unique lunchtime photographic event to help University of Birmingham researchers find out more about the region’s healthy eating habits.
Clent Hills; Writer in Residence appointed
Poet & writer Helen Calcutt has been appointed the Clent Hills Writer in Residence, under the volunteer scheme with the National Trust.
Exclusive: Birmingham Cable Car Service Set For Launch
A new multi-million pound cable car service is to launch in Birmingham later as the city responded robustly to Chancellor George Osborne’s call for investment in large-scale infrastructure schemes to boost Britain’s ailing economy.
New Season Announced for Town Hall/Symphony Hall
Big names and future stars will be performing this autumn.
John Logie Baird – Why?
Dave Woodhall’s been watching morning TV, and found a familiar face still polluting the airwaves.
What’s On at the Robin
Bruce Cockburn, Macca Band, Dirty DC and the Modfathers to look forward to
The First Step
After a week of unorthodox transfer dealings and a useful point against difficult opponents, Dave Woodhall looks back at events at Villa Park.
Anything but a Posh Performance
Andy Munro reports on Blues’ first three points of the season.
Challenging Ms Devey’s preconception that women don’t try hard enough
A Coventry University professor has played a leading role in a new BBC Two programme due to air this Thursday featuring multimillionaire Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Hilary Devey.