MP Hemming backs clean power law for green jobs
Birmingham Yardley MP John Hemming has pledged his support for renewable energy and green jobs across the West Midlands
Tango’d
Andy Munro on a disappointing evening at St Andrews.
Online boom helps Lee Longlands boost festive sales
New e-commerce website has seen Lee Longlands buck the winter gloom and post an impressive 6.1% increase on like-for-like sales this quarter.
It’s all about real estate in Cannes
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.
A&E under pressure
A&E departments at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals remain under pressure this week and doctors are urging people to consider alternatives if their case is not urgent.
New local project tackles mental health discrimination head on
The innovative Laughing for A Change project has been awarded a Time to Change grant to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination in Birmingham.
Birmingham Airport main sponsor of Midlands Media Awards for 2013
Birmingham Press Club has launched its Midlands Media Awards for 2013 – with new categories for Blogger of the Year and Best News Website.
Searching for Miss Birmingham
The hunt is on to find the West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies as the race for the title of Miss Birmingham 2013 hots up.
Wedding extravaganza set to be bigger
Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2 – this time it’s bigger
Air Malta charters – back by popular demand
Air Malta has announced the return of charter flights from Birmingham Airport this summer.
Birmingham is one of the most ‘dishonest’ cities when it comes to single women, says on-line poll
Birmingham was named among the least honest cities for online dating by online dating auction site, WhatsYourPrice.com.
Big Dig Seed Event at Martineau Gardens
Gardeners and would-be gardeners are being invited to kick-start their gardening year with fun green-fingered gardening activities at the Big Dig Seed Event
Lady Samurai cuts new album with rock legend
Birmingham singer songwriter and samurai swordswoman Fay Goodman has cut a new CD of delicately crafted songs featuring the legendary Rick Wakeman.
Mauled by the Tigers
Andy Munro witnesses Blues going down with scarcely a fight.
The REP100 Weekender
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. To mark this occasion they are holding a weekend of talks
New live music venue launched in Birmingham
A new live music and special events venue is being launched in Birmingham aiming to bring big-name acts to the city and a broad mix of great entertainment
Birmingham art gallery to be taken over by puppets for new exhibtion
Artists and filmmakers from around the world will transform the main gallery at Eastside Projects in Digbeth into a stage for live performances and moving image works.
Growth on the agenda for West Midlands manufacturers in 2013
Figures released today show manufacturing SMEs in the West Midlands are optimistic for growth in 2013,
Finland foursome debut at The Jam House
One of the smash hits of the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival will be opening their debut UK tour at Birmingham’s Jam House.
Local primary schools awarded at Health for Life presentation event
Fifteen schools from across Birmingham have been awarded with Health for Life certification
Chris Wood – UK Tour at The Glee
Making his Glee Club Birmingham debut with a new trio line-up, brilliant folk artist Chris Wood will be appearing on Wednesday 22 May.
Birmingham’s past: Chamberlain, Chamberlain and Martin
Laurence Inman praises the work ethic, eschews the money ethic and comments on Birmingham’s architectural heritage.
Boost for local hospitals with £232k maternity services investment
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans for a series of maternity unit improvements following a successful bid for additional funds
Rebuilding Longbridge
Construction is now underway on the latest phase of homes to be built on the former MG Rover factory in Longbridge, near Birmingham.
Stand Up If You Dare – for Comic Relief – Glee Club Birmingham
A challenge to all BBC listeners and viewers to have a go at stand-up comedy, all in aid of Comic Relief is coming to the Glee Club Birmingham
Improving nature in Birmingham and the Black Country
This March will mark a year since Birmingham and the Black Country were awarded Nature Improvement Area status.
Giant chick flick raises money for breast cancer charity
Ladies across the region can treat themselves to a special screening of one of the nation’s favourite chick flicks at a special charity event set to be held at the largest screen in the Midlands this March.
Gig Review: Richard Thompson at Symphony Hall
Steve Beauchampé took the bus to Symphony Hall for a folk extravaganza from a much loved British icon.
New Dawn Fades
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s trip to north London this weekend.
Clean Sheets
Andy Munro on the week, and four points, for Blues.