Food festival to serve up a treat
There’ll be plenty to eat and drink at the end of the month at RAF Cosford
Stirchley stabbing – man arrested
Suspect hands himself in to police.
Student’s logo lands national prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping a national accolade thanks to her innovative logo design.
Summer at Ironbridge Gorge
There are two special events taking place this month at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge.
Keep your Chinn up
Andy Munro adds to the growing controversy about Carl Chinn’s dismissal from Radio WM.
Design concepts from Cov students on show in London
Students from Coventry School of Art and Design are taking part in the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition this week.
800,000 years of human life beneath our feet
2013 Festival of Archaeology encourages public to get ‘hands on with history’
Psychology conference to focus on online matters
A conference investigating the issues surrounding social networking on the internet is to be hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.
Smethwick fire update
A number of injuries have been reported in one of the Midlands’ biggest-ever peacetime blazes.
Prime Minister gives green light to university scheme to aid forces’ dependents
A University of Wolverhampton scheme to provide opportunities to service dependents has been funded by the Government.
Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts
Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.
This week at the Robin
If it’s blues you want , this is the place.
HOWARD: Our Beat Generation Hipster Answers All Your Vital Music Questions
Howard Elston answers all your queries regarding that finger snapping pop and beat combo The Rolling Stones after their groovy music bash-aroonie in Somerset.
Gig Review: The Strypes
Steve Beauchampé happened on The Strypes when they played The Slayed Rumz, Wolverhampton, last Thursday and believes they reclaim rock and roll for the talent-show generation.
Gordon Harley’s Thought for the Weekend – The Others
Do you look at the others or do you look at yourself? Asks Gordon.
‘Cautious welcome’ for Pollinator Action Plan
Government plans revealed today for the introduction of a National Pollinator Strategy to tackle the rapid decline of Britain’s bees and other pollinating insects have been given a cautious welcome by Friends of the Earth.
CSI Coventry
School pupils from Warwickshire and beyond have been running DNA profiles in ‘crime scene investigation’ style workshops taking place at Coventry University.
Marks and Spencer calls for plan to save bees
Marks and Spencer has today called on the Government to create a Bee Action Plan.
Nominations now open for The English Curry Awards 2013
The English Curry Awards are returning once again to showcase the best curries England has to offer.
Royal welcome for pupils at new Marie Curie Hospice
Boys and girls from Solihull School enjoyed a date with Royalty when they were invited to the official opening of the new Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull.
Pupils hit the right note for former teacher
Loyal ex-teacher Roland Holland celebrated the 30th anniversary of handing out a special trophy for talented musicians at Aldridge School.
New era of business support for West Midlands firms
Companies across the West Midlands have received a major boost this week with the merger of two of the region’s leading business support providers.
In praise of Springsteen
Laurence Inman rather warms to New Jersey’s finest export.
Howard Scooperoo: Nadal to Seek Asylum in Ecuador, May Be Joined by Swiss Has-Been
Our sports supremo HOWARD ELSTON (DOA) reports on a new move by defeated Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds
From tantric Buddhist interpretation to disco-funk humping, Martin Longley gets down in NYC clubland. And, er, a museum of Himalayan art.
Playing the blues
Blues talent Chantel McGregor talks to Dave Woodhall.
Book launched to celebrate University’s heritage
The University of Wolverhampton has launched a new book which charts its origins and history over 180 years.
Bay-witched
Care for a day out on endless sands? Try Morecambe Bay with a guide
“Too expensive” broadcaster hits back
Carl Chinn makes his feelings known about the controversial decision to scrap his radio show.
Hillsborough police in search for forgotten evidence
With new inquests due to take place next year, the search for the truth is becoming more important.