Promoting sexual health amongst tech savvy teenagers
Coventry University is hosting a meeting in which leading health professionals and academics will present creative approaches to improving the sexual health and well being of young people.
Watch This Space: Hillary Aims for ’16
Hillary to run for Prez in ’16? Richard Lutz throws a spotlight on the next US race.
Laurence Inman’s scoop of the year
Doomed, we are. All doomed. Read on to find out why.
Coventry students design ‘world’s smallest car’ for Top Gear
Talented students on Coventry University’s globally-renowned automotive and transport design course worked with the BBC’s Top Gear show to design the smallest car in the world, as driven by Jeremy Clarkson
What’s On at the Robin
The return of Robin favourites the Spindoctors, Blue Coupe, The Animals and more – on in Bilston this week
Ten Midlands comics battle it out for cash prize
After a recent call for comedians, ten aspiring comics from across the region have been selected to take part in a unique showcase with an opportunity to win £100.
New York Sounds: Drum Thunder
Martin Longley watches those drumsticks fly in New York City…
Midland Sinfonia present Farewell My Lovely
The local orchestra Midland Sinfonia returns to Artrix on Saturday, February 2nd with a programme of music by Haydn, Mozart, Wagner and Hummel
Solihull sax stars join BGT’s Julian Smith
Talented saxophone players from Solihull School who triumphed at a top music contest are to join ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star Julian Smith for a live performance.
Cameron Launches New Referendum to Quell Immigrant Flood
HOWARD ELSTON, our senior acting deputy international editor, explains how a new Cameron referendum will help Britain (well, maybe)
Manufacturing sector key for commercial property growth
Despite reports that commercial property investment in the UK fell last year, Midlands property consultants D&P Holt are predicting a more profitable year
Games of two halves
Terry Wills on Albion’s derby with Villa, and other happenings.
“I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”
Laurence Inman on biographers, biographies and a number 17 bus.
Foreign Office at odds with the MOD
Andy Goff drones on about government hypocrisy and inter-departmental confusion over killing people.
Gaga – Tribute to Queen
The ever popular Queen Tribute, Gaga, returns to Artrix on Friday, February 1st.
Wilko touts condemned
Internet auction leaves fans disappointed.
Music, comedy and dance at the Belgrade Theatre
Viennese Strauss Gala, Hats off to Led Zeppelin, Swinging at the Cotton Club, The Soldiers, Midday Variety and Barnstormers Comedy at the Belgrade Theatre
Investment drives up sales for PCB maker
A £200,000 investment drive has seen a Warwick-based PCB assembly specialist secure its best ever year, with sales up 35% and five new jobs created.
What’s on in Bilston
Open sessions, Alan Merrill and the Arrows, David Bowie tribute Jean Genie and….. professional wrestling!
Theatre graduates return to stage with hit adaptation of Grimm tale
A theatre company formed by Coventry University performing arts graduates is set to return to the stage at the end of January with its popular adaptation of a Brothers Grimm tale.
Metal theft legislation on track for reform
Energy Networks Association has applauded the efforts of MPs and Peers as the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill has been voted through the House of Lords
Glory for the ‘G’ men but no prize for the fighters
Two nights of top-level boxing saw mixed fortunes for local contestants at Walsall Town Hall.
A lesson in promotion: Players take to streets in pyjamas
Look out for shoppers in their pyjamas in Lichfield city centre this Saturday morning – January 26th – as the Lichfield Players brave the elements in their nightwear to promote their next show.
Belgrade actress lands one of the biggest stage roles of the year
The Belgrade Theatre’s ongoing commitment to nurturing up and coming talent continues to pay off
70% of women rough sleepers have suffered domestic violence, research finds
Around 70 per cent of women who sleep rough in the UK say they have suffered domestic violence, according to new research at the University of Wolverhampton.
You can believe in miracles… Colin Blunstone in Bromsgrove
The iconic lead singer of The Zombies – probably the most quintessentially English Pop Voice of his generation – plays a solo concert
Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend
In the week that saw British Airways lose a case over someone wishing to wear a crucifix at work, Gordon Harley takes issue with external emblems of belief.
Holocaust survivor to present lecture
A Dutch film-maker who was deported to a Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust is to visit the University of Wolverhampton to present an annual lecture.
Midlands aerospace growth under the microscope
US expert to share insights and issues for future with Midlands aerospace community
Reading, Rangers, Rivals
Terry Wills is wondering what’s going wrong at the Hawthorns and whether Saturday will see it right.