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.