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.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Brazil In NYC
Martin Longley appreciates a sudden invasion of Brazilian artists in New York City…
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys
The institution that is King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys makes a welcome return to Artrix on Saturday, January 5th
Screengrab: The Xmas Edition Plus All The Carry On Films You Would Ever Need
TV films galore over the Xmas period, Check oout Richard Lutz’s recommendations
Guns and America: A Lawyer from the USA Gives His Opinion
American lawyer Jim Burke gives us his assessment on the gun debate in the US,
Olympian boosts the takings
Olympic hockey star Sally Walton took a festive step forward to help Solihull School’s Parents Association achieve a new fundraising goal.
Guns, the United States and The Law
A week after the Newtown massacre, Richard Lutz ponders the unresolved gun debate in the States.
Training staff help children’s hospice
Staff at a Black Country training company donned Santa hats and handed over hundreds of pounds worth of toys to Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Mayanday Alert
Let’s hope you haven’t made any plans for the weekend. Dave Woodhall has a farewell message.
Hammering the Canaries?
Terry Wills ponders on Albion’s pre-Xmas blip
The Howard Elston Report: The End of the World Is Nigh
The World is Ending according to some Mayan nutcase who chewed too much coco plants back in 1221, says Howard Elston
Share your memories of historic Black Country venues
The Public in West Bromwich are calling for people to share their memories and photographs of old cinemas and dance halls in the Black Country as part of a Heritage Lottery Funded Project.
The Virtual Gym
Laurence Inman has a New Year business plan – It’s a sure fire way of cashing in on resolution revolutions.
Charity cycle rides raise £40k
A group of former school friends and business colleagues from Solihull have ‘trebled’ their efforts to raise a total of £40,000 for Macmillan Cancer and in memory of Veronica Partridge who benefited from their care.
Wolves graduate’s designs are a big hit
A talented graduate is off to a flying start in her career after setting up her own fashion and interior design label with the help of the University of Wolverhampton.
Free lecture tackles the challenges facing sport
A free professorial lecture being delivered at Coventry University on Thursday 31 January 2013 will address the major issues facing the global sport industry in the 21st century.
Aldridge students get stuck into books
Young bookworms are helping to add a new chapter to their school’s fundraising activities by taking part in a massive readathon.
Get Ready: Instagram Owns You and Your Memories
Yes, Instagram, the free photo site , will own you and every image you slap on its site, warns RICHARD LUTZ.
Top awards for 3D film
A talented film-maker from the University of Wolverhampton has clinched two international awards for her 3D film.