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.
Review: Gettin’ Down Home In Deepest Brum
Transatlantic Sessions is an acoustics supergroup that doesn’t let anyone hog the limelight, says Richard Lutz
£1 million research into children who sleep rough
A pioneering £1 million research project into runaway and homeless children who sleep rough is to be launched by the University of Wolverhampton.
Floats Like a Butterfly, Shines Like a Star
Muhammad Ali is fighting his last round, according to reports. Richard Lutz remembers The Greatest
Jenny Eclair announces summer date at The Public
Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star Jenny Eclair will be performing at The Public this summer with her brand new show, Eclairious.
What’s on in Bromsgrove: Katherine Ryan presents Nature’s Candy
Award winning comedienne Katherine Ryan makes her debut in The Auditorium at Artrix on Sunday, February 17th
The devil is in the detail
Laurence Inman continues his exclusive interviews with the great, the good and the just plain bad.
Be our Valentine say local police
Solihull bobbies are asking residents to make them feel loved.
New dawn fades
Terry Wills on another disappointing week for the Albion.
Self-employed up 367,000 in four years
The number of workers who are self-employed in their main job rose 367,000 between 2008 – the start of the economic downturn – and 2012, a new report from ONS shows today.
February half term at The Public
This half term an exciting programme of exhibitions, events and workshops are set to keep all ages entertained at The Public in West Bromwich.
First time buyers benefit from low deposits in Tamworth
Family-run house builder, Walton Homes, has reported that raising a deposit remains a top concern amongst many first time buyers in the Midlands.