Local jobs boost expected as British manufacturers source more UK components
British manufacturers are to hire more staff to cope with an expected surge in demand caused by a “re-shoring” of production to the UK.
Psychology conference to focus on online matters
A conference investigating the issues surrounding social networking on the internet is to be hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.
E-tailing success story for Birmingham on-line retailer
WAE+ has been named the second fastest-growing e-tailer in Europe by Internet Retailer in its annual report on European on-line retailers.
Bank staff swap office for garden to help hospice
Volunteers from RBS swapped their office for the outdoors on Thursday, June 13, to spend the day sprucing up the gardens at Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice.
Declare war on Chinese lanterns
Andy Goff doesn’t like air pollution and he doesn’t like Chinese lanterns.
Prime Minister gives green light to university scheme to aid forces’ dependents
A University of Wolverhampton scheme to provide opportunities to service dependents has been funded by the Government.
When the state steps in
Alan Clawley looks back at the controversy surrounding the old and new Birmingham Libraries.
The People’s Palace is not for profit
New Central Library: Founding a Friends Group, Thursday 4 July
J S Wright apprentice wins top training award
An apprentice with Birmingham-based building services provider J S Wright has been recognised as the best in the business after winning a top national award.
Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts
Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.
Luke Concannon and Jimmy Davis at Glee
Midlands musicians Luke Concannon and Jimmy Davis will be playing a co-headline hometown show at Glee Club Birmingham
Gig Review: The Strypes
Steve Beauchampé happened on The Strypes when they played The Slayed Rumz, Wolverhampton, last Thursday and believes they reclaim rock and roll for the talent-show generation.
Pool of Memories – A History of Moseley Road Baths
The Friends of Moseley Road Baths have published their book about the history of Moseley Road Baths
Gordon Harley’s Thought for the Weekend – The Others
Do you look at the others or do you look at yourself? Asks Gordon.
‘Cautious welcome’ for Pollinator Action Plan
Government plans revealed today for the introduction of a National Pollinator Strategy to tackle the rapid decline of Britain’s bees and other pollinating insects have been given a cautious welcome by Friends of the Earth.
Sewing up history
Who’d have thought archaeology and knitting would knit one, pearl one
Harborne volunteer heads for Liberia
Birmingham based Save the Children volunteer, Emily Davies, will this week be flying out to Liberia, West Africa, to see how some of the money the charity has raised is being used to save lives.
Belgrade finalises Autumn Season with 22 new shows
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced that a further 22 shows will be on sale from Mon 1 July
CSI Coventry
School pupils from Warwickshire and beyond have been running DNA profiles in ‘crime scene investigation’ style workshops taking place at Coventry University.
Marks and Spencer calls for plan to save bees
Marks and Spencer has today called on the Government to create a Bee Action Plan.
Boy George back in town
Boy George – This Is What I Do (live) Tour 2013 at Glee Club Birmingham
Art and Industry in perfect harmony
Swedish artist transforms Digbeth based art gallery into a maze of glittering metal.
Nominations now open for The English Curry Awards 2013
The English Curry Awards are returning once again to showcase the best curries England has to offer.
Birmingham set for a taste of classic Northern Soul
Northern Soul lovers can get back on the dance floor when a Birmingham venue hosts original Wigan Casino DJs for a night of music nostalgia.
Royal welcome for pupils at new Marie Curie Hospice
Boys and girls from Solihull School enjoyed a date with Royalty when they were invited to the official opening of the new Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull.
The snake lives on…. The Doors Alive
The Doors Alive, widely regarded as the most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960s rock gods, are playing at Artrix
The Public part of regional Jazz Festival
Roy Forbes and the Brian Dee Quartet perform The Unforgettable Nat King Cole at The Public
Pupils hit the right note for former teacher
Loyal ex-teacher Roland Holland celebrated the 30th anniversary of handing out a special trophy for talented musicians at Aldridge School.
New era of business support for West Midlands firms
Companies across the West Midlands have received a major boost this week with the merger of two of the region’s leading business support providers.
The Hamish Stuart Band returns to The Jam House
Worldwide music sensation Hamish Stuart is set to make his second appearance at Birmingham’s Jam House on Thursday 4 July with The Hamish Stuart band.