New partner for Innovation Birmingham Campus
“Exciting opportunities for tech start-ups” to be provided.
Bupa Great Birmingham Run – “biggest and best ever”
Record numbers take part to raise money for good causes.
Innovative event at Library of Birmingham brings back history’s greats
If you’ve ever wondered what Matthew Boulton, the Cadburys and others would make of modern society, here’s the chance to find out.
Changing fortunes
The financing of Birmingham’s regeneration isn’t exactly going to plan, argues Alan Clawley.
Birmingham internationally recognised for foreign investment schemes
City has “the world’s most innovative incentives for investors.”
Blues’ Yorkshire puddings battered
Andy Munro on a fruitless visit to Elland Road.
Swings & Roundabouts
Dave Woodhall on Villa and a special birthday.
DriveSafe backs Birmingham plans for 20mph speed limit
Clarification also sought that limits will be enforced.
Old and new?
Alan Clawley talks about new architecture in an old way.
The Drum goes to Parliament
Invitation for Aston-based centre.
Local MP backs campaign giving voice to people supported by benefits
Public support for benefits ‘safety net’.
Leading charities for blind host community fun day
Crowds visit and take part in charity works.
Visual artists given boost with return of initiative
New Art West Midlands promotes new talent.
Birmingham Rep announces 2014 season
World premieres and the return of old favourites.
Apple Day at Martineau Gardens
Celebrate the harvest in Birmingham’s green oasis.
Birmingham company reveals first with new solar production line
Europe aids manufacturing technology breakthrough.
Donkey Therapy Centre launches new scheme
Ever fancied looking after a donkey?
One lion on my shirt
Dave Woodhall on the changing aspects of club v country.
Harvest rush for Mission
Hannah Noble from the Birmingham City Mission tells us about their Basics Bank.
Events at the Ikon
The Ikon Gallery in Birmingham has unveiled its Learning and Events diary for October and November.
City choir celebrate TV success
Town Hall Gospel Choir win BBC competition in front of their home crowd.
Birmingham prison officer charged with supplying drugs
Amongst four arrested following investigation at HMP Birmingham.
£4 million repair bill for Birmingham libraries
Fears that cost may lead to closures.
A nobel aim
Dave Woodhall, on why the Nobel Committee made the right decision.
Blue moon rising
It seems that something might finally be happening on the Birmingham City takeover front. Maybe. Andy Munro has the details.
Birmingham unemployment campaign proves a big success
“An invaluable opportunity,” says local MP.
Lunch date for city’s press
One of Britain’s favourite comedians – national treasure Joe Pasquale – is to be guest speaker at Birmingham Press Club’s Christmas lunch on Tuesday, December 3rd.
Review: Laura Cantrell, the Glee Club
Steve Beauchampe tells Laura he likes her.
West Midlands NHS services showing how to ease the pressure on A&E, say physios
CSP calls for ‘diversion services’ and preventative measures to cut admissions.
Review: Sleeping Beauty on Ice
Terry Wills is impressed, and more, by this New Alexandra Theatre reworking of an old classic.