Reggae Kinda Sweet: Photography by Pogus Caesar
Film maker and Photojournalist Pogus Caesar to showcase a unique exhibition entitled “Reggae Kinda Sweet” from 3rd July to August 31st in Birmingham
Brutalist church is listed
St Matthew’s Church deserves to be recognised as one of Birmingham’s star architectural attractions, believes Alan Clawley.
Symbolizing Birmingham
Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.
Birmingham artist’s sketch book of horror up for auction
Newly discovered drawings by comic book artist and ex-POW, Leo Rawlings, will be auctioned
Students reunited with World’s oldest computer
Students who used the world’s oldest computer during their time at the University of Wolverhampton have been to see it at its new home.
‘Birmingham Look Book’ to inspire journalists to visit region
The Birmingham Look Book – a go-to resource for journalists designed to raise the profile of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull with national and international media
Things to do at half-term
You can try the Ironbridge Gorge museums.
70th Anniversary of the Dams Raid
Peter Preston-Hough, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, writes on the anniversary of this famous event in RAF history.
More homes for former MG Rover works
St. Modwen has submitted a planning application for a new phase of housing in Longbridge, Birmingham.
Tower crowned Project of the Year
Birmingham Airport’s new Air Traffic Control Tower has been crowned ‘Project of the Year’ and won a further award for the best ‘Regeneration’ scheme at the 2013 RICS West Midlands Awards.
Schoolchildren unveil new street sign for Selly Oak site
Pupils from Bournville School, Birmingham have unveiled a historic name for a brand new affordable housing scheme in Selly Oak on a former industrial site.
Leading charities for blind people move in to brib’s site in Harborne
Birmingham Royal Institution for the Blind (brib) is welcoming two major national charities to its Harborne site.
Book Review – Birmingham: Then and Now by Alan Clawley
Andy Goff has finally received his copy of Birmingham: Then and Now. He likes it a lot.
Birmingham to Brighton and back in 35 years
Heritage Silverware has restored and returned a piece of dining room history to one of Britain’s most magnificent hotels.
Girls answer 40th anniversary reunion call
Scores of ‘Old Girls’ are planning to return to Solihull School on 22 June for a gala reunion to celebrate the arrival of the first female students 40 years ago.
Alumni reunion to mark special birthday
Graduates from the University of Wolverhampton are being invited to a special reunion to mark 21 years since the institution became a u
Saying goodbye to the Grocer’s Daughter
Laurence Inman’s acerbic commentary on the late Baroness Thatcher
A Night in the Ukraine with Maggie
With that Margaret Thatcher movie now on our screens, Richard Lutz remembers an interview when Maggie’s spin doctor lost his spin
Swordfish bites back
Steve Beauchampé likes his music… and his music shops. He’s pleased to find a favourite alive and rockin’.
Birmingham Boer War honours up for sale at Bonhams
Medals honouring members of the Birmingham St John Ambulance Brigade for their service during the Boer War will be among lots offered at the Bonhams Coins and Medals sale
Birmingham – Then and Now
Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.
Made in Brum
Dave Woodhall talks to the Greatest Living Brummie.
Vote for your favourite Wolverhampton site!
Wolverhampton’s top sights are vying for the accolade of being named as a city treasure in a new art project by two University students.
Auction action hits £11million+
Redundant nursing homes and community centres were the star attraction at the latest CP Bigwood auction, with some going for around double the asking price.
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.
Why conservation makes sense
Alan Clawley explains the case for retention, not destruction.
Resident Artist for Arts and Crafts Gem
Winterbourne House and Garden is welcoming internationally renowned printmaker Sara Hayward as resident artist in a new project
Birmingham vies for number one spot in VisitEngland’s 101 campaign
VisitEngland’s new Facebook app sets out to find the top 101 Things to Do Before You Go Abroad, and Birmingham is steadily climbing the ranks.
Bringing history to life in Solihull
Solihull Junior School pupils inspired by the discovery of the remains of King Richard III are to carry out an archaeological dig in their School grounds.
Kingsbridge Community Sports welcomes council’s proposals to safeguard local playing fields
Birmingham City Council officials have put residents minds at rest by stating that their intention is no longer to sell off or lease the site