Laurence Inman reveals he is: “In love with Ezra Pound”
Laurence Inman has a ‘thing’ about Ezra, but doesn’t always quite get him.
More complaints than ever, but complaining should be easier, says Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman reveals that a record number of enquiries were received in the last year from people needing help with their complaint.
Council fears on spending
Birmingham’s financial situation is worse than previously believed, according to a new report.
Birmingham launches unique Public Services Academy
The University of Birmingham is launching a unique academy in collaboration with Birmingham City Council to provide a new focus for developing skills and leadership across public services in the West Midlands.
Meeting Royalty
Details have been released of this week’s royal visit to Birmingham.
West Midlands people invited to have their say in prioritising dementia research
A leading dementia support and research charity is inviting members of the public, professionals and people affected by the condition to help shape the future of dementia research.
Steady as she goes
So far Villa’s close-season has been unspectacular. Which is what Dave Woodhall was hoping for.
Wasting Police Time
Dave Woodhall looks at last week’s dramatic Megabus incident.
mac Birmingham hits half century
The Midlands’ most popular arts centre, mac birmingham, officially launched its 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday with the opening of The Playmakers, a brand new exhibition which reflects the centre’s history.
Volunteers needed for new study into the effects of pet bereavement on older adults
University of Birmingham researchers investigating the effects of bereavement on the immune system are looking for volunteers to help with a pioneering study.
“Do teams really work in business?”, asks Dr Mark de Rond
An acknowledged expert on strategy and organisation is advising that the business world might be better off avoiding teams because they are very difficult to manage successfully.
LEP welcomes £1.5bn City Deal for Birmingham
Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership welcomed the Government’s City Deal for Birmingham – that has, it is claimed, the potential to create nearly 11,000 new jobs.
This week at the Robin
Old, new, borrowed and blues.
Keep Right On to the End of the Woes
Andy Munro catches up with recent events at St Andrews
Thought for the weekend: Give a little
Gordon Harley reckons you only need to give a little to make a big difference.
Belgrade’s Black Youth Theatre challenges perceptions around HIV and AIDS in new drama
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is exploring the stigma that surrounds HIV and AIDS in its brand new production Close to Home, which will be performed by the Belgrade’s Black Youth Theatre in B2 from Weds 11 to Sat 14 July.
Capoeira Drummers march on Birmingham
This Saturday – 7th July – Samuel Mascote and his Cordao de Ouro Birmingham team will march a huge street demonstration from the Custard Factory at 2pm, culminating in a 100-strong Berimbau (Afro-Brazilian drum) performance in front of Birmingham Cathedral at 2.15pm.
Hunt is on for chilli champ
Brindleyplace is challenging visitors to take part in a chilli-eating competition as part of the second annual Birmingham Chilli Festival, which returns to the city on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th July.
Sampad South Asian Arts Mela coming to Wolverhampton
Sampad South Asian arts will be holding its summer arts mela at Arena Theatre Wolverhampton on Saturday 14 July
Tickets on sale today for Beth Orton – UK Tour 2012
Glee welcome the return of the wonderful Beth Orton, performing 2 special acoustic concerts later this year.
Coventry University launch new course to combat human trafficking
Coventry University will be launching a new short course focusing on the trafficking of human beings, as part of their extensive CPD programme next month.
Exclusive living is in reach for first time buyers
Home ownership is no longer just a dream for one young couple who have now bought their first property together at Taylor Wimpey Midlands’ stunning Highfield Gardens development in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Polish culture celebrated in mobile billboard exhibition
A fascinating mobile exhibition themed around Polish culture and traditions is to visit The Public in West Bromwich on Friday 13 July and Wednesday 18 July – part of a Midlands wide tour.
University summer school showcases the best of West Midlands’ culture
Students from two leading universities in Taiwan are visiting the West Midlands this week to participate in a University of Birmingham summer school.
The hour between dog and wolf
Testosterone fuelled young male city traders, on a winning streak, shift their risk preferences and take on too much risk.
New business support project to boost SMEs’ technology potential
A new £1.1 million project led by Coventry University Enterprises is set to support SMEs in the West Midlands by identifying affordable technologies to ‘future proof’ the companies and gain them a competitive advantage.
Will London 2012 ‘inspire a generation’ and be the first Olympics to deliver a participatory legacy?
The University of Birmingham is hosting an open debate at 11am on Friday 13 July.
Ex AWM director joins Birmingham Science Park
Birmingham Science Park has appointed former Advantage West Midlands Director Henriette Lyttle-Breukelaar to lead its European Projects team.
Bringing Shakespeare back to Birmingham
The Old Joint Stock Theatre presents the Birmingham Alternative Shakespeare Festival, 18-28 July 2012
Conservation group in search of new trustees
Birmingham Conservation Trust, the building preservation trust that saved the Back to Backs and is now working on Newman Brothers Coffin Works, is looking for new volunteer trustees. Could this be you or someone you know?