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.
Assistive Control celebrates 15 years helping disabled people live independently
Helping people with disabilities to live more independently is ensuring one Malvern company is celebrating its milestone birthday in style.
Uni’s new digital tech lab puts latest gadgetry at firms’ fingertips
A new digital lab based at Coventry University’s Technology Park is offering help to West Midlands SMEs to integrate the latest technologies into their business and boost productivity.
University launches new Science and Engineering faculty
The University of Wolverhampton has launched a new faculty in order to respond to industry calls to tackle the shortage of graduates with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
What’s the point?
Dave Woodhall comments on the latest blow to local-themed radio.
Women drive motorway speed limit to the limit
The Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the motorway speed limit to 80mph has been welcomed by Birmingham-based road safety charity DriveSafe.
Screengrab: Say Hello to Snake Plissken
What’s hot on the box? Richard Lutz checks out the films on tv
Stab policeman among those honoured
Four West Midlands police officers have received bravery awards.
Police welcome report
A national report into policing mental health suffers has been released.
Toad not ratty with new book cover design
A student from Coventry School of Art and Design has won first place in a national art competition.
Cannock Chase visit highlights University’s quest to protect forestry
A course aiming to assist the international drive to protect the world’s tree population is once again being hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.
The Public welcomes one million visitors
Today, The Public in West Bromwich welcomed its one millionth visitor.