The Old Joint Stock’s 150th Birthday
Have you ever looked around this wonderful building? Time to do so.
Polar explorer encourages Birmingham businesses to get adventurous
A Midlands-based polar explorer is encouraging local businesses to take advantage of a new high-tech facility in the region.
Suburban Birmingham from the Archives
This film from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) investigates Suburban Birmingham
Martineau Gardens wins Best Green Space Award
A Community Garden and oasis for wildlife, in Edgbaston, has been recognised as one of the best community run green spaces in the country
The keys to the coffin works handed over
After more than 10 years of fundraising and development, Birmingham Conservation Trust has announced that work is starting on the city’s newest heritage attraction.
Engineering pedal power
Engineers from Birmingham-based building services provider J S Wright turned to pedal power to raise an impressive £1,525 for the British Heart Foundation.
Birmingham – an airport for Britain
Birmingham Airport has today published its response to the Airports Commission’s challenge to deliver aviation capacity in the long-term.
Birmingham Rep reopens 3rd September
Birmingham Repertory Theatre re-opens to the public following its major refurbishment with the sell-out National Theatre production of Alan Bennett’s new play, People.
Maureen Lipman returns to Birmingham Rep
Maureen Lipman returns to Birmingham Repertory Theatre this October in a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, Daytona.
Covent Garden heads to Brum
Retail Birmingham will be brightening the streets of the city centre with a month long programme of ‘Street Performance Saturdays’
DE. CON. STRUCT.
DE.CON.STRUCT is a group exhibition, which aims to challenge gender norms and ideals.
Came the deluge
As forecast, the heat on Monday was followed by brief but heavy thunder storms.
More tech start-ups each receive £10,000 package
Four new start-ups have each received a £10,000 incubation package, enabling the launch of their tech businesses at Birmingham Science Park
Topping the league for new investment
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull region is one of the most successful in the UK at attracting foreign investment
Builders get active – and bake cakes – to raise £10k for Brum Children’s Hospital
Creative contractors behind Aston University’s £45 million new Student Village, approaching completion now, are handing over £10,000 to Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital.
An act of Christian charity
Dave Woodhall talks about Villa’s new signing.
With hope in your heart
Terry Wills reports on the Birmingham & Midland Operatic Society’s performance of Carousel.
So hot, we could have been in Delhi
Andy Goff spent a balmy evening sampling the delights of Indian cuisine and hospitality while learning about Air India’s plans at BHX.
Hospice launches Harborne Fundraising Groups to raise vital funds
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has unveiled its latest venture aimed at supporting the services on which so many rely.
West Mids manufacturer sought to fulfill annual £2.5m low carbon product order
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based Ventive is seeking a local company to manufacture its award-winning low carbon ventilation product.
Birmingham pupils become ‘Masterchefs’ for a day
A dozen students from three Birmingham schools swapped the classroom for the kitchen to become ‘Masterchefs’ for the day
Local Charity Honours outgoing Chair
This summer QAC thanks its retiring Chair Professor John Hilbourne after three and a half years leading the Board and many more as a governor at the College.
Major weekend of outdoor arts celebrating new Library of Birmingham
Birmingham arts organisations stage free outdoor spectacular to welcome city’s new cultural asset
Birmingham print and mail company invests in new equipment
A Birmingham-based direct mail and printing company has made a significant investment in plant and technology to allow it to expand
Paradise Circus regeneration a scam?
Alan Clawley takes issue over the designation of an area labelled in need of ‘regeneration’.
Birmingham Rep postpones A Passionate Woman
Birmingham Repertory Theatre today announce the postponement of the forthcoming production – A Passionate Woman – due to the indisposition of Lynda Bellingham.
The return of the good times?
But will they by-pass Birmingham? John Duckers takes issue with the city’s obsession with food when really it’s manufacturing that drives job creation.
Alistair Griffin: The Foodbank Tour
It’s time for Alistair Griffin to sing for his supper, as the singer-songwriter embarks on a UK tour with a difference.
Campaign gives flavour of ‘Birmingyum’
Visit Birmingham has partnered with London Midland to launch a new tourism campaign promoting the city’s food scene
‘You are not welcome’ message to extremists
Police, council and religious leaders speak ahead of Saturday’s English Defence League gathering in Birmingham.