Birmingham-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of their famed performance piece, Of All The People In All The World, with a very special return to the city.
People searching for a new home in the West Midlands are being offered a helping hand
Alan Clawley has been watching the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station and takes issue with the motives behind it.
Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June – but ideas are still being proposed for its future
Three budding David Baileys have won a local photography competition for their stunning water-themed images of the city.
Birmingham has unveiled the first glimpse of an interactive 3D map at MIPIM, which brings its new economic zones to life.
Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.
Alan Clawley writes about the re-constituted Conservation and Heritage Panel
The strength and ability of the UK regions to drive their own economic future is expected to be a key topic of discussion during MIPIM – with the debate directed by cities such as Birmingham.
Wolverhampton’s top sights are vying for the accolade of being named as a city treasure in a new art project by two University students.
Laurence Inman praises the work ethic, eschews the money ethic and comments on Birmingham’s architectural heritage.
The Public has teamed up with Tesco to unveil a dedicated exhibition stand designed to provide information and updates on the New Square scheme in its foyer.
Alan Clawley explains the case for retention, not destruction.
The University of Wolverhampton has laid out its plans for its new £25m science building at its City Campus.
Winterbourne House and Garden is welcoming internationally renowned printmaker Sara Hayward as resident artist in a new project
Alan Clawley finds similarities between Birmingham’s ‘modern’ developments and some of those post-war architectural monuments in Europe
Ikon Gallery hosts a number of events next month to mark the 15th anniversary of its move to the former Oozells Street School in Brindleyplace
The Birmingham Press has been granted rights to use some pictures of historic interest showing how Birmingham has changed. As Alan Clawley explains, history has a habit of repeating itself.
Loads of space in the new library of Birmingham, but what’s it for? wonders Alan Clawley.
Ikon Gallery has been awarded £457,387 by Arts Council England to replace, repair and modernise parts of its Grade II-listed building.
Despite reports that commercial property investment in the UK fell last year, Midlands property consultants D&P Holt are predicting a more profitable year
Birmingham City Council have announced their intention to close Moseley Road Baths for swimming from 2015.
A national Rally to Restore Confidence took place last week to encourage professionals working across all platforms within the built environment that 2013 is a year for positivity
Winterbourne House and Gardens has a new range of fascinating rooms for the public to experience and explore following its full restoration to its Edwardian glory in May 2010.
The Public arts centre in West Bromwich attracted record visitor numbers in 2012
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham’s semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
No long term future for swimming at Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath.
Alan Clawley claims that reports of the imminent destruction of John Madin’s library are way off the mark and that the campaign to save it goes on.
Leading businesses across Birmingham are joining forces once again to attend the world’s leading real estate show next year.
Alan Clawley spots a confusing, yet festive, dichotomy.