Wins and losers
Terry Wills on a dramatic couple of weeks at the Hawthorns.
The Travellator: Messing about on the river
Our travel correspondent returns..again and again
This Week at the Robin
Antonio Forcione, Uriah Heep, T Rextasy and much more at The Robin
BBC Strike: Sir Howard Gives You The Background
Sir Howard Elston, our roving reporter without portfolio, explains the background to today’s strike by BBC journalists
Wrestling With The Truth
Wrestling is being dropped from The Olympics. Richard Lutz remembers his high school career
Wolves Uni lays out plans for £25m science building
The University of Wolverhampton has laid out its plans for its new £25m science building at its City Campus.
IKEA to sponsor major university sporting event
Coventry University Students’ Union has secured IKEA as the major sponsor for the upcoming annual Varsity sporting event between Coventry University and Warwick University.
Putting new life in the coffin dodgin’ business
Midlands Co-operative Society has released a video of its one of a kind vehicle, the Rocket Hearse
Hundreds of apprenticeships up for grabs at jobs road show
Teenagers across the Black Country are being urged to visit a series of free road shows promoting apprenticeships where they can sign up for work with good quality training.
Giant flower sculptures light up arts centre
This February a spectacular collection of giant futuristic looking flowers light up the Black Country arts centre.
Coventry criminology students talk juvenile justice with top New York judge
A group of criminology students from Coventry University met with a leading judge and advocate for juvenile justice on a recent fact finding trip to New York.
Councillors barred from preventing cuts claim Walsall Labour
Walsall’s Labour councillors have been told they cannot vote down over £13 million in cuts
New photographic exhibition highlights gap ‘twixt rich and poor
The consequences of the stark gap between rich and poor in society is explored in a provocative new photographic exhibition entitled ‘The A41 Project
New laws will deal firm blow to metal thieves
The Bill proposes wholesale changes to the £5.6bn scrap metal industry, the principle recipients of stolen metal
University marks 21st Birthday
The University of Wolverhampton is celebrating 21 years since it received university status during 2013
Healthy lollipop set to prove sweet success for local entrepreneur
A Stratford-upon-Avon mum turned entrepreneur is looking to revolutionise the confectionery market after launching a new hard candy product.
Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion
Another fine musician makes his Artrix debut at the Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.
Review: A Life Of Galileo
A new RSC production peers into the gap between what we know is true and how much we agree to compromise. Richard Lutz reports
Blair Throws Hat in Ring for Pope’s Job
HOWARD ELSTON, our Rome Reporter, gives us details of who will oversee the Holy See after Easter.
Readathon day for Olympic Ellie
Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds OBE was guest of honour when she went back to her old school in Aldridge to meet marathon readers.
Sailing Brummie raises £5,000 for charity
Peter Smith from Solihull has presented The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust with a cheque for £5,000.
Premier Inn comes to Dudley
Property specialists Stoford celebrate the start on site of a 63-bedroom Premier Inn hotel and restaurant in Dudley.
Never mind the kold
Dave Woodhall braves the elements to witness some rare quality.
Bringing history to life in Solihull
Solihull Junior School pupils inspired by the discovery of the remains of King Richard III are to carry out an archaeological dig in their School grounds.
The Select Few
In which Dave Woodhall talks to 2 Tone legend Pauline Black.
Martin Longley experiences the utmost in musical contrasts offered by NYC…
New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop
Tammy’s take on Mai-Belles Cupcakes
Tammy Facey has been out stuffing herself – all as part of a calorie controlled diet!
SHOCKER: Cops Called In Over ‘Libdem In Gov’t’ Scandal
Our racing editor, SIR HOWARD ELSTON, goes that extra length to report on the latest scandal to hit the gate.
Original cast of Birds of a Feather launch second theatre tour at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph launch the second tour of the hugely successful stage adaptation of the hit BBC comedy Birds of a Feather.
The Travellator: Neva Again
Please welcome our new travel columnist, kicking off with a tale of insanitary on the high seas.