2,500 euroLED visitors will descend on the ICC Birmingham for 10th year
Birmingham Science Park’s 10th annual euroLED exhibition, gala dinner and conference is moving to The ICC Birmingham in June 2013
West Midlands trio set to offer world class micro machining solutions at MM Live 2012
A collaboration of world class engineering businesses from the West Midlands are heading to Micro Machining Live at the NEC in September with the aim of offering a single source solution to customers.
A world of discoveries for young historians at University of Birmingham
To celebrate the start of the Byzantine outreach programme, thirty-five 15-16yr olds from the local area were selected to attend a day of interactive workshops and activities at the University,
Swanning Around
Dave Woodhall was at Villa Park to see the season proper finally get underway.
Birmingham Medical Charity To Feature In Online Appeal
How a Birmingham medical charity is saving lives around the world
Death of Louis Carus
Alan Clawley laments the passing Louis Carus and wonders what will replace the Conservatoire’s Adrian Boult Hall.
University of Birmingham hosts Brum Dine With Me
Birmingham Uni is to stage a unique city-wide day of events called Brum Dine With Me on September 28 as part of a major European campaign highlighting the value of research in society.
On the Level
They’ve been together for almost a quarter of a century but as they tell Dave Woodhall, the world according to the Levellers hasn’t changed that much.
Nightingale attracting more clubbers
Owners of Birmingham’s biggest gay nightclub say the venue has seen a massive boost in the numbers of clubbers going through its doors.
Jewellery students deliver 150th birthday present for Brandauer
The Birmingham University’s School of Jewellery has used scrap metal to deliver a perfect 150th birthday present for a local manufacturer.
Good Beer Guiding
Britain’s top pub guide turns 40 this week. Dave Woodhall celebrates.
Dave Woodhall talks to a band who are aiming big
Slam Cartel are a new and interesting band whose debut album, Handful of Dreams, was released last year.
The early bird will get the worm for ornithology conference in Birmingham
Bird enthusiasts are being urged to book early for a day-long conference on ornithology – the first of its kind to be held in Birmingham.
Laurence Inman on the value of ‘Live Feeds’ at mac Birmingham
Mr Inman is rather pleased to have found a better means of transport to London culture than actually going there.
Architect of the Year 2012
The shortlists of architects in the running for the title of Architect of the Year 2012 has been published by Building Design magazine.
Business Birmingham asks digital businesses to experience 2DigitalDays
Business Birmingham is inviting leading UK and international digital companies to experience the region’s thriving industry for themselves, by taking part in showcase event ‘2DigitalDays’.
First time buyers encouraged to make their ‘FirstBuy’ at Park Central
Crest Nicholson is encouraging those people hunting for their first home in Birmingham to visit its Park Central development and find out how the government’s FirstBuy scheme could help them purchase a new property.
Birmingham Rep’s exciting 100th Birthday season announced
Roxana Silbert, the new artistic director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced plans for the company’s 100th birthday season in February 2013
Understanding parenting and domestic violence is key to a better society
Jane Evans, a specialist domestic violence parenting expert, is bringing her Tuning In Beyond Trauma training to Birmingham in December.
Park Life – a novel approach to life in Birmingham
Local author Katharine D’Souza is celebrating the release of her debut novel, Park Life.
Birmingham enjoys summer boost from international conferences
3,000 delegates visit the ICC across three consecutive weeks, worth over £4m for city
New Zealand Premiere for Brummie’s Song of Remembrance
When ex-Kingstanding author Ron Dawson was reading a copy of the British Legion Magazine the words ‘Lest we forget’ literally struck a chord within him.
Bold expansion plans create 100 jobs
Birmingham-based engineering company Systems adi Group is to create 100 new jobs as new contracts bring expansion.
There’s something funny in the honey – Bee at the Glee
Bee numbers in Britain have fallen dramatically in recent years and Birmingham Friends of the Earth intend to save them; with a little help from a few very funny people.
Friends take on challenge in memory of 19 year old Birmingham Uni heart victim
A Birmingham University student who died in April will be commemorated by her friends as they take on a challenge for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in memory her memory.
eMonocot being created in Birmingham Science Park
Birmingham Science Park-based digital agency Class Creative has secured a high profile contract to design the brand and website for ‘eMonocot’
Olympic boost for Birmingham retailer, Lee Longlands
One of the West Midlands leading independent retailers today announced a 49% rise in sales since the Olympics started six weeks ago.
Ikon Director prepares to open Guangzhou Triennial
Ikon Gallery Director Jonathan Watkins is to co-curate the Fourth Guangzhou Triennial alongside Jiang Jiehong, Director of the Centre for Chinese Visual Arts at Birmingham City University.
A different kind of exhibition at The Old Joint Stock
On the second floor of a pub in Birmingham, something very different is being attempted with an art exhibition.
Birmingham representatives meet the Premier
Local politicians and business leaders have commented on a recent meeting with the Prime Minister