The Public on the up
The Public arts centre in West Bromwich attracted record visitor numbers in 2012
Three of region’s top venues nominated for honours
Aston Villa Football Club, Aston University and the University of Warwick have been nominated for honours at the 2013 Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) Industry Awards.
Mali Military Planes to Aid UK Troops in Belfast
OUR International reporter Sir HOWARD ELSTON, with news from the Irish front
Walsall Labour slam Conservative apprenticeship scheme
Walsall council’s flagship policy to help 550 young unemployed people find work has found apprenticeships for only 58 youngsters in its first year
The Night Queen returns to entertain families at the Belgrade Theatre
Following the success of the show last year, Hoopla Productions are bringing their hit family music show The Night Queen back to B2
Award winning comic returns to The Public
Internationally acclaimed award winning stand-up comedian and Guardian columnist Shazia Mirza will be returning to The Public
Referees less influenced by home crowds, research suggests
Home advantage and the resulting roar of the crowd have less influence on today’s referees, according to new research at the University of Wolverhampton.
Of Movie Stars, Social Media and Abe Lincoln
Richard Lutz warns about how the old fashioned media are stealing from social media sites
New iPhone app to aid people with severe allergies
Coventry University has joined forces with a leading UK healthcare charity, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, to develop a newly launched iPhone app which helps people affected by severe allergic reactions.
Tanks for the memory
Terry Wills talks about recent events at the Hawthorns.
Nostalgia: It’s not what it used to be
Last year Laurence Inman found himself treading in the footsteps of legends.
University staff to receive national living wage
The University of Wolverhampton is making a ground-breaking change to raise the pay levels of the lowest earners among its staff.
Junior school artists inspired
Budding artists from Solihull Junior School showcased their skills at a local gallery where they were praised by the artist who inspired them.
Budding animators sought for new project
Promising filmmakers hoping to follow in the footsteps of animator Nick Park are being given the opportunity to learn new skills through an innovative project in Wolverhampton and Shropshire.
Coventry University applications up 18% for 2013
Applications for places at Coventry University have seen a dramatic rise compared to the same point in 2012, according to the institution’s latest figures.
Bromsgrove Concerts present The Tippett Quartet
The Tippett Quartet make a welcome return to Artrix in Bromsgrove on Friday, January 18th.
Bed blocking in Lichfield
Shoppers in a Lichfield furniture store this Saturday may find one of the beds temporarily occupied
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular
The Rat Pack’s annual visit to Artrix grows in popularity every year and on Sunday, January 13th the show returns with its “ Vegas Spectacular “.
David Bowie celebrates his 66th Birthday with the release of his first single in a decade
Happy Birthday
Wake up and smell the plastic?
A Coventry University spin-out company specialising in particle technology has joined forces with another Midlands-based SME to explore the potential of a pioneering new product.
Appy start for graduate company
A group of University of Wolverhampton graduates who formed their own company thanks to help from a business start-up project have launched their first app.
Purple Zeppelin – Two bands in one
Purple Zeppelin pays its first visit to Artrix, paying tribute to not one, but two of the greatest rock bands of all time – Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.
University kick starts discussions about making Coventry an ‘age friendly city’
Researchers, policy makers, charitable groups and other interested parties will be discussing ideas for improving the lives of older residents at a special event taking place at Coventry University this month.
When Light Entertainment Hits Dark Times
‘Times were different then’ say some under the legal post Savile spotlight. No, they weren’t says journalist Richard Lutz
Think Floyd
Now in its twentieth year, Think Floyd faithfully recreates all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.
We’ve lost that winning feeling
Terry Wills on the turn of the year at the Hawthorns.
Fiscal Cliff Exclusive Interview: What Happens Now?
Howard Elston. all star hack from the UK, interviews Fiscal Cliff now that the US crisis has ended.
Gordon Harley’s thought for the New Year
Thinking of making New Year resolutions? Gordon Harley asks that you stop and give a little more thought to your plans.
The Elston Interview: Fiscal Cliff Answers All Your Questions
Sir Howard Elston, our home economics editor, sits down with Fiscal Cliff in his Tampa Bay pad to find out why President Obama must make compromises.
Back on the road again
Terry Wills talks about the Albion’s resurgent form.