Manufacturers turn to ‘tool transfers’ to boost quality and secure long-term supply

Growing demand for tool transfers is helping a UK precision component manufacturer expand and take on more staff.

Growing young gracefully

Dave Woodhall meets a comedian, and much more.

The Wind In The Willows at Birmingham Rep

Birmingham Repertory Theatre heads downstream to the riverbank this Christmas for a new production of Alan Bennett’s wonderful stage adaptation of The Wind In The Willows

CBSO’s Nutcracker brings a touch of Russia to Birmingham

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is a seasonal highlight for many and, this year, the acclaimed CBSO Youth Orchestra and the stunning voices of the CBSO Children’s Chorus join forces for an exhilarating performance.

The People’s Orchestra inaugural concert

The People’s Orchestra, launched in March, are holding their inaugural concert at the Adrian Boult Hall, in Birmingham, on the 4th November.

Lee Longlands celebrates 110 years in business

One of the West Midlands’ best-known retailers is celebrating a special birthday in style, with the launch of exclusive new ranges and plans to roll out a new e-commerce facility.

Local heroes honoured in special awards programme

Employees of Birmingham City Council (BCC), who have made a real difference to the lives of local people, are being recognised for their achievements in a special awards ceremony next month.

Bands line up to play exclusive photography exhibition gig

Midland rock musicians and the photographers who snap them are launching a unique exhibition celebrating the best of live music photography.

Sax Player Wayne Shorter in Birmingham Next Week

Birmingham’s Town Hall plays host to jazz legend Wayne Shorter next Thursday Nov 1.

Birmingham Bach Choir needs you!

Birmingham Bach Choir is on the lookout for new talent from across Birmingham

Boxing Night

A local boxing champion is backing fund-raising for a young peoples’ charity

Dancing the Night Away

News of a photographic exhibition just opening

Blues fail to kill off foxes

Andy Munro on Saturday’s Midlands derby at St Andrews.

Cottage Industry

Dave Woodhall waxes lyrical on the charms of an afternoon by the Thames.

Wounded at Birmingham Rep

As British military casualties continue to return from the war in Afghanistan, Wounded – an emotional new play by Jenny Stephens – tells the stories of two soldiers, fighting a century apart

Bake-off at The Bullion Room

Local jewellers Rex Johnson & Sons took on staff at The Bullion Room in Hockley at a ‘bake off’ to celebrate National Baking Week

Quality of Health Conference 19th October 2012

Changing Our Lives, a West Midlands based self-advocacy organisation working with people with disabilities, is holding a Quality of Health Conference at the Midlands Arts Centre

Cultural Investment “a no-brainer”

City boss praises diversity and makes commitment to reducing inequality.

Henning Wehn – Henning Knows Bestest – UK Tour 2013

German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn returns with his new show Henning Knows Bestest, coming to Glee Club Birmingham in February

Union members protest over job changes

Members of the trade union for Magistrates’ Courts Staff took part in a rally in Birmingham today protesting against plans to transfer their jobs to the private sector.

Kicking Off at the Old Joint Stock

Birmingham, England: The Riots, 2011 / 2025

Hollywood legend meets Brummie teen

A 16-year-old schoolgirl from Birmingham has turned star reporter for a day for education charity FILMCLUB, when she interviewed Hollywood star Dustin Hoffman about his directorial debut film Quartet

Ground breaking film to be shown at leading art gallery

The revolutionary, documentary style film, Cathy Come Home, directed by one of Britain’s most critically acclaimed film-makers, Ken Loach, is showing at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on Saturday 10 November 2012.

Soshi Games secures deal with Raw Power Management

Birmingham Science Park-based Soshi Games has completed a deal with Raw Power Management to feature two of its Kerrang! Award-winning bands in Music Festivals Game on Facebook.

Portland Club Robbery – Appeal

Police are seeking witnesses to a burglary at a top Birmingham venue.

Other views of Paradise

Digital images are annoying Alan Clawley as they are being used to manipulate the future architecture of Birmingham.

10 years of Super Sonic Festival

Ambitious Birmingham arts festival celebrates 10th year

Local lad(s) Done Good

We’re pretty sure that this has never happened before, so well worth highlighting

Go Fourth And….

Without a Villa game at the weekend, Dave Woodhall has a moan at UEFA, FIFA and a non-league club.

Sweet Inspiration

Wondering about Christmas presents already? Get some ideas here.