Roxy is the drug
Dave Woodhall talks to a survivor.
Coventry firm wins gold again in RoSPA Awards
One of Coventry’s fastest growing automotive suppliers has received its third ‘Gold’ award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Argentine students welcomed in Solihull
A group of Argentinian students were so delighted to join in lessons at Solihull School they cooked up traditional dishes and danced the tango.
What’s on at the Robin
The music matches the weather this week.
Minister backs police in bomb probe
Police are continuing with their investigation into the Tipton nail bomb.
Terror probe launched after Tipton explosion
“Serious harm” was the likely intention of Friday’s nail bomb.
Public warned about dangers of outdoor swimming
The hot spell has been marked by several tragedies
G4S – When crime really does pay
Steve Beauchampé takes issue with government and corporate hypocrisy, tazered with a dose of racist malignancy within the private sector.
University’s efforts to encourage cultural harmony recognised in city awards
Coventry University has received official recognition for the role that it plays in helping to promote its city as a culturally harmonious place.
Telford firm ramps up success
A Telford-based manufacturer, whose first order was to supply its revolutionary products for Middle Eastern VIPs, is setting its sights on changing the way people board aeroplanes all over the world.
The festivities draw to a close
There’s still plenty of music at the weekend, reckons Dave Woodhall.
Fancy a career in football?
News of a new initiative aimed at local unemployed.
What’s in a name?
Larry Inman ponders this whilst contemplating an outbreak of violence.
This Morning set coming to Westfield Merry Hill
Fans of the show will get the chance to have their photo taken on the set; they’ll also get a free souvenir hard copy of the photo to take home.
Unemployed get chance to put their skills to the test
Unemployed people with skills and experience in a range of industries and who have recent work experience, are being urged to take up a free course leading to new careers and jobs in training.
Our Big Gig
The Public to be part of a nationwide celebration of music in communities
Midlands insolvency firm sets off for marathon month
A Midlands insolvency business takes pole position in the local community this month as staff travel over 152 miles in various sporting events whilst raising funds for charity.
John Madin’s other library
Alan Clawley with a reminder that when the architects in John Madin’s office were working up plans for a new central library for Birmingham, they were also designing one for Redditch.
Rock auction set to raise funds for local charities
Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has donated a unique memento to be auctioned for good causes.
Britain revels in hot weather
This was the scene on Brighton beach at the weekend as an Azores High brought a welcome break in the drab weather that has beset the country for so long.
Get digging
If you’ve ever fancied a go at archaeology, here’s your chance.
Four legs fashionable
A fashion graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has set up her own pet accessories business for discerning dog owners.
This week at the Robin
Here’s a run-down of what’s happening at the venue.
University event highlights benefits of short food chains
The benefits of short food chains and local produce were the focus of an event on Wednesday 3 July organised by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology and Food Security
Phew what a scorcher: Britain set to sizzle in record temperatures
Local ambulance chiefs have issued advice for anyone taking advantage of the forecast heatwave.
Major investment announced for Birmingham music
More good news for the city’s cultural scene.
Electricity in the air
Steve Sarsby on Van Der Graaf Generator at the Robin 2.
Midlands society named co-operative of the year
Midlands Co-operative Society has been named Co-operative of the Year at Co-operative UK’s 2013 national awards ceremony.
Walsall Labour oppose move to exclude public and press
Labour councillors are opposing a move by Walsall council to discuss a tax-funded, multi-million pound project in secret session away from the eyes of the public and press.
Russia to establish ‘non-permanent’ bases on Cyprus?
Cypriot Defence Minister Fotis Fotiu told journalists that he was ‘studying the possibility’ of permitting Russian military aircraft to use Paphos airbase and Russian warships to use the port of Limassol.