Celebrating Stirchley’s Hazelwell Lane
Join the people of Stirchley in a celebratory walk and laying of floral tributes commemorating the life of a once vibrant street.
Eagerness to accessorise putting some drivers at risk
New research reveals the average UK motorist spends nearly £100 personalising their car with accessories – but this could be putting them at risk.
‘Hackgate’ debate puts Leveson Inquiry in the spotlight
Higher education took a leading role in the debate around the Leveson Inquiry on Tuesday as Coventry University hosted a public discussion on the phone hacking scandal
Andy Kershaw: 97 and Counting
Dave Woodhall spoke to a champion of world music and many things besides, Andy Kershaw, ahead of his upcoming UK tour.
National Apprenticeship Week: Solihull apprentices are told “you’re hired”
St John’s first-ever apprentices are told “you’re hired” – as Solihull hotel makes recruitment process standard policy
Exhibition of botanical textiles at Winterbourne House and Garden
Midlands’s textile artist Bren Boardman is holding an exhibition at in the Coach House Gallery at Winterbourne House and Garden during February.
New hope for historic Birmingham building
The Golden Lion, a former Deritend public house, has been languishing in Cannon Hill Park since it was moved to make way for a dual carriageway.
Ian Anderson Talks to the Press
An enduring legend of music speaks ahead of his upcoming tour.
Stirchley: Hazelwell Lane In Memoriam
Celebrating the life of a once vibrant lane, soon to be lost due to development.
Donkey riding therapy charity needs adopters for Valentine’s Day
A Birmingham charity that provides donkey riding therapy for children with special needs and disabilities is calling on the public to adopt a donkey this Valentine’s Day.
New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector
The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…
New York Sounds: The Fag End Of 2011
Martin Longley has a last clutch of 2011 gigs to discuss…
Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history
Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history and point to the making of new prosperity : January – April 2012
Lakes set for improvement
Work is set to begin on transforming an inner-city nature area.
A sad tale from WWII
Tony Lennox, editor of Warwickshire Life, shares a personal connection to a dark chapter in history.
Investigative journalism now
Alan Clawley regrets the departure of Paul Dale from The Birmingham Post and wonders what the future holds.
Coventry student’s design is tailor made for success
A top tailoring company is preparing to kit its customers out in the cutting-edge couture of a talented Coventry student
The plight of Midlands’ film industry
John West writes more on the failure of Birmingham’s burghers to capitalise on the potential of a Midlands film industry.
NHS local helps create new digital service for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
NHS local has been working with Birmingham Children’s Hospital to create a new online experience for patients and staff.
“Stay safe, stay together”
A nightclub stunt aimed at making girls aware of their vulnerability when drunk and alone in central Birmingham is proving a success.
The revival of the short story
For too long, short stories have been seen as the ‘poor relation’ to full length novels. But at long last they are fighting back.
Nature Improvement Area bid for Birmingham and the Black Country
Plans have been submitted for one of the country’s first Nature Improvement Areas for Birmingham and the Black Country.
Coventry theatre set for London award
The nomination recognises the work of Set Designer Jon Bausor who designed the ambitious and sizeable set for The Lord of the Flies,
Birmingham adds sole to the X Factor
A funky online design company based in Aston, was approached by X Factor stylists, to design three pairs of exclusive trainers for the all-girl group Little Mix
A letter to veterans of WWII
Big Lottery funding for veterans who wish to return to their battlegrounds is still available.
Getting to Know You Well
We talk to eighties synth king Howard Jones.
Lord Mayor visits ‘Jewel in Birmingham’s Crown’
Queen Alexandra College celebrates another successful year with a visit from the Lord Mayor.
Best of Britain in Birmingham
Road, Rail and Air – all routes will lead to Best of Britain & Ireland at the NEC, Birmingham
Coventry University co-hosts international conference on oil politics in Africa
Coventry University joined with the Africa Programme at Chatham House to host an international conference on oil politics and sub-Saharan Africa.
It’s not that important
Villa’s game at Swansea yesterday was a sombre affair. Dave Woodhall comments.