Review: Heather Gardner

The idea is simple: take Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, rename it Heather Gardner and slap it down in the pre- Beatles ’60s Birmingham.

The Public wins Big Lottery Fund Grant

Today, Sandwell Arts Trust, the company responsible for managing The Public in West Bromwich, were awarded a grant of £95,358 from The Big Lottery Fund

First Open Day for Deaf learners to be held

The University of Wolverhampton is to host its first dedicated Open Day for Deaf and hearing-impaired learners this month.

Popping down the local turns into 62.5 mile challenge for Black Country friends

A quick trip down the pub has turned into the challenge of a lifetime for four novice runners from the Black Country.

The Travelator: Do you remember the first time? A first cruise to Cherbourg on the Queen Mary 2

Our travel columnist recalls her maiden voyage.

Coventry theatre graduates set to perform at National Student Drama Festival

A theatre company formed by Coventry University performing arts graduates has been selected to take part in this year’s National Student Drama Festival

Easter holiday activities at The Public

After record visitor numbers over February half-term, The Public in West Bromwich will once again be welcoming families from across the region to join them for a great day out this Easter.

Hundreds of apprenticeships up for grabs at Walsall jobs road show

Hundreds of teenagers flocked to a Walsall careers roadshow where they got the chance to sign up for apprenticeships.

Syria aid is ‘woefully inadequate’ says Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief says the international response to the crisis has been ‘woefully inadequate’ and highlights the ‘chaotic conditions’ and ‘immense suffering’ in makeshift camps

Throstles and Swans – Baggies 2 Swansea 1

Terry Wills talks about Albion’s win over Swansea.

Bankers, money and betting

Laurence Inman sees certain links ‘twixt the three.

New partnership agreed with security firms

Three companies from the security and IT sectors have joined forces with the University of Wolverhampton to develop specialist training courses.

Halfmoon ramble & write…

What better way to celebrate the potential arrival of warmer months than with a Halfmoon Walking & Writing Workshop over Cannock Chase.

New project with Victim Support to be launched

Students at the University of Wolverhampton are working with experts at Victim Support to launch a new advice and support service.

Celebrating Britten in Bergen

Solihull School is to take part in worldwide celebrations for the centenary of the great British composer Benjamin Britten.

Bowie tribute act comes to The Public

One of the country’s leading David Bowie tribute acts will be performing at The Public on Saturday 11 May

University’s entrepreneurship experts exhibit at leading technology trade event

Coventry University’s Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship (IAE) is showcasing its expertise and services in London this week

Loving the Alien: Roswell – New Mexico Part 2: Departure

In which our travel columnist concludes her attempts to experience a close encounter.

Primary pupils pit their wits in challenge event

Pupils from five primary schools had to pit their wits against each other in a challenge event hosted by Aldridge School.

Worcester company launches new ad tracking system

It’s said that 50% of advertising spending is worthwhile and 50% not. The problem is finding out which 50% is which.

New technology centre to open

A new state-of-the-art centre showcasing the latest technology to enable businesses to enhance their competitiveness is set to be launched at Wolves Uni