Accountants agree Midland’s economy will recover during 2013
Seventy four per cent of accountants in the Midlands are confident that the economy will start to recover during 2013
Film: Two Beauties
Richard Lutz sees two film masterpieces, one still in the cineplexes and the other 30 years old
Solihull School drama lovers have a ball
A darkly lyrical adaptation of the fairy story ‘Cinderella’ proved the perfect fit for drama lovers at Solihull School.
HOWARD SHOCK EXCLUSIVE; Becks To Return to UK For New Top Job
HOWARD ELSTON, our international football reporter, on the latest from Beckhamland. Sources deep within the world of sports have revealed to me exclusively and for the first time King David’s next move as he retires from US soccer.
Local comics given chance to shine
The Public in West Bromwich is inviting budding comedians from across the Midlands to step up to the microphone, and take part in a unique comedy showcase, with the opportunity to win a £100 cash prize!
Creative consortium injects CEO confidence back into marketing
… marketing can have a positive impact on business development, regardless of industry sector.
Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend
Embrace the everyday – the mundane – the ordinary.
Leveson: And It’s Trebles All Round At The Last Chance Saloon
The Leveson Inquiry has called for tougher press regulation. How about multi million pound fines or jail for the cynical magnates that run the tabloids? asks Richard Lutz
English String Orchestra Christmas Concert
The English String Orchestra brings its annual Christmas Concert to Artrix on Saturday, December 8th.
New fund to support refugee academics
Academics seeking refuge from war-torn countries are being given the opportunity to finish their studies at the University of Wolverhampton.
Julian Smith: Sax in Bromsgrove
The popular soprano saxophonist Julian Smith makes a welcome return to Artrix on Friday, December 6th for a concert with a hint of Christmas.
Olympic Gold Medallists raced into the West Midlands
Olympians Geraint Thomas and Steven Burke attended the Black Country University Technical College’s ‘Accelerate Live’ event last weekend, inspiring students to learn about science and engineering.
Students get set to quiz top business brains
A ‘Question Time’ event featuring some of the region’s top business brains is taking place at Coventry University on Friday 30th November.
Top awards for student film-makers
Talented students at the University of Wolverhampton are celebrating after beating off tough competition to win two prestigious film-making awards.
New Chairman takes centre stage at the Belgrade Theatre
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced that local business man Stewart Fergusson will be joining the team as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
University to host world’s largest short film festival
From a cinema in Palestine to a palace in Bucharest, and now to the Hub building at Coventry University – the world’s largest short film festival is visiting the West Midlands.
Solihull School students rise to homemade bread day
Food Technology students at Solihull School enjoyed a slice of the action when it came to celebrating Homemade Bread Day.
Disability artist commissioned to develop new work for The Public
Disabled artist, Zoe Partington-Sollinger has been commissioned by The Public in West Bromwich and DASH to create a permanent piece of art for their gallery
‘Wrong sort of rubbish’ halts collections
Walsall Council’s decision not to collect the ‘wrong sort of rubbish’ is a case of the authority forgetting who it is supposed to serve; Labour Councillor, Sean Coughlan, has warned.
“Large bribes do not lead to greater benefits”
Research led by Professor Raghavendra Rau has focused fresh light onto bribery and flies in the face of previous survey-based studies
Halfmoon Special: Lud’s Church
As the year draws to its close, join award winning poet Holly Corfield Carr on a circular walk through the dramatic mythology and geology of the Roaches.
Midlands Theatre Company stage charity show for Sherlock
Midlands theatre company “Don’t Go into the Cellar!” will be performing an original one-off show to help save Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former home this Christmas.
Free lecture looks to the future of engineering education
A free professorial lecture taking place at Coventry University on Thursday 29th November is set to explore the importance of practical experience in engineering education.
Regrets? You have a few
Research published today by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has revealed that people in the West Midlands spend an average of one hour and 45 minutes dwelling on regrets every week
Elston: He’ll Lead New Beeb Regime
Sir Howard Elston, our diplomatic correspondent, today has been named the new director general of the BBC.
The Battle Back Centre opened today
The Battle Back Centre (Lilleshall), which provides adaptive sport and adventure training activities to enhance the recovery of wounded, injured and sick men and women from all three Services, was opened today by The Royal British Legion and the Ministry of Defence.
Another One Bites the Dust
Terry Wills is a very happy Baggie.
The Invasion Of The Beery Blues: Part 25
There’s a beery blues invasion on the way, with a quartet of fine practitioners descending on the area. Martin Longley has already caught them all, up in York during the last few months…
Ask Howard: What is Thanksgiving Day?
Howard Elston, our US correspondent is travelling in the States learning more about our American cousins. Today, he answers your vital questions:
The right way to war, war, war
Laurence Inman eavesdrops on talk of justification.