Olympics Hero set for Birmingham
Birmingham athletics fans will be amongst the first in the country to watch an Olympic gold medal hero in action later this month
Talent generation and retention is key as Birmingham looks to exploit digital industry success
Leading local digital experts have called for talent promotion and educational support to enable the region to help drive regional economic growth.
Jamaican Festival!
Tammy Facey enjoys the warmth of the Caribbean in the heart of Birmingham.
High-traffic websites required for free optimisation trial
Birmingham Science Park-based web studio Untyped is seeking high-traffic websites to participate in a free trial of its highly anticipated optimisation software; Myna.
Little Mix at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club
Fresh-faced X Factor winners Little Mix have been announced as the latest act in a late summer line up at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club.
What’s On at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
Another batch of shows at the city centre’s premier venues including Dave Stewart, Danny Bhoy and Mick Hucknall
Tan Rosie to Represent the Caribbean at the Eat the World Global Feast
Birmingham based chefs and food producers Tan Rosie will be representing the Caribbean during the Eat the World Global Feast – An Olympic Dining Experience on Saturday 11 August.
Ed’s Shakes opens doors at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport will be keeping passengers cool this summer as a new milkshake stand opens in its departure lounge.
Coming up at The Kitchen Garden Café
The Mee Club, Laughing Calves, Mick Thomas with Squeezebox Wally, Kieran Halpin, Traditional Song Session, Clayson Sings Chanson among others feature this month and next.
Forests – World Premiere
One of Europe’s most critically acclaimed directors, Calixto Bieito, returns to the UK with a specially commissioned play as part of the World Shakespeare Festival .
What’s on at The Old Joint Stock
Great shows coming up, some fantastic workshops and even a way to keep the kids occupied for a week…!
Dan Clark – These Songs May Contain Jokes – UK Tour 2012
Dan is the star of his sitcoms How Not To Live Your Life and The Estate Agents, and has appeared in The Mighty Boosh and Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy.
History in the making with Paganel Primary School
Birmingham Central Library will be hosting a photographic exhibition – ‘Pagalympics 2012’ from today until 17th September – documenting a week long programme of workshops and sporting events at Paganel Primary School.
Midland knitters take Birmingham by yarn storm
The lower columns on the exterior of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery covered with knit graffiti.
City’s cuisine celebrated at Birmingham Food Fest
The second Birmingham Food Fest cooked up a culinary treat for visitors with a fantastic week of food and drink themed events and restaurant promotions across the city earlier this month.
Employee productivity levels sink to new lows, says PwC research
European companies’ employee productivity levels are at a five year low, according to new research by PwC.
Thirty councils seek £24 million ‘future city’ funding prize
Thirty city and borough councils from across the UK – from Dundee to Brighton, Newcastle to Plymouth and Cardiff to Cambridge – are to carry out government-funded studies in a bid to win a £24 million ‘future city’ prize.
HROC Nominated for Nine CIPR PRide Awards
Birmingham based PR agency HROC is celebrating after being nominated for nine Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide awards for the west Midlands, equalling the most nominations in the region.
40% increase in Marketing Birmingham Commercial Partnership programme in last 12 months
Marketing Birmingham has now recruited over 100 commercial partners as it steps up its international investment promotion efforts.
The green on Pineapple Grove
Young people are often portrayed in the media as being feral creatures up to no good. A Birmingham Press reader offers the alternative, and more common, view of children just enjoying themselves in the holidays.
Employment showcase seminar
West Midlands business leaders wishing to inject fresh talent into their workplace can find out about the benefits of apprenticeships at a networking seminar.
Now that’s what I call an athlete
Usain Bolt may be in town, but we’ve seen better before. John Russell tells the forgotten tale of the greatest runner Birmingham has ever known.
£100k investment into one of Birmingham Science Park’s start-up tech companies
Hobzy has secured £100,000 from private investors and Birmingham City Council, delivered via its Finance Birmingham subsidiary.
Town Hall/Symphony Hall News
The latest announcements from the city centre venues.
Find the time to be at Bee Time in Martineau Gardens
Birmingham Friends of the Earth Bee Activity Day, Saturday 28 July
Free home insulation for those who need it most
There is a Government scheme to insulate people’s homes to protect them from the cold and to save them money on their heating bills.
Brindleyplace rolls out the red carpet for its first ever film festival
The glitz and glamour of show business is heading to Brindleyplace next month as the estate hosts its first ever outdoor film festival.
Birmingham Uni graduate lands top law training programme
Birmingham student Jodie Anderson graduates this summer with a BA Honors in History from the University and has an exciting future ahead with a fully funded law conversion course and barrister training placement.
Local state school students learn what it takes to be a doctor at Oxford
Oxford University is targeting state school students from Birmingham to help those considering applying for one of Oxford’s most competitive courses – Medicine.
Summer cycling for all the family
This summer holidays busy Mums, Dads and Grandparents are on the lookout for free activities to keep the kids active and amused.