Ruby Maihem’s Burlesque Christmas Special
Ruby Maihem returns to The Public in West Bromwich on Saturday 8 December with a festive night of Burlesque glitz and glamour.
Tories and Lib Dems join Labour in condemning benefit cuts
A motion by Walsall Council Labour Group condemning cuts by the coalition government in the council tax and housing benefits has won the support of Conservative and Lib Dem councillors.
Yee Hah! Knoxville Highway beating a track to Bloxwich
Country and Western fans will be high-tailing it down to Bloxwich next month to catch up with Knoxville Highway
Cuts protestors target Walsall councillors
A protest was held yesterday evening by the Save Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services Facebook Group.
Florilegium: Bringing the past to life in Bromsgrove
Florilegium is now one of the best known groups in the world of Early Music.
Solihull school student to lead debate in the Commons
Solihull School student Natasha Browne is to lead a debate for the West Midlands in the House of Commons.
They’ll Squeeze You ‘Til It Hertz
What happens when car hire firms, like Hertz, slap on the extra charges?
Children in genuine need
Agencies throughout Birmingham are working to stamp out bogus fund raising.
Warning Call by Ambulance Service
With winter approaching, make sure your home is safe.
New name for business park
A science and business park in Wolverhampton is changing its name to reflect a greater focus on support for enterprise initiatives.
The Rocking Berries ripen in Bromsgrove
With its extensive local connections, The Rocking Berries is a band which is always popular at Artrix and it returns to the Arts Centre
BBC tech guru and Lords peer amongst university’s honorary graduates
Star BBC technology presenter Spencer Kelly and Lords peer Baroness Hussein-Ece OBE are amongst a host of exemplary individuals set to be honoured by Coventry University in its graduation ceremonies next week.
Not bad weather, bad attitude
“I have never been a weather-fetishist,” claims Laurence Inman.
Wigan Peering
Our Albion man Terry Wills goes oop North
Protest to save Walsall’s green spaces and countryside services being organised
The newly formed Facebook Group “Save Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services” are organising a static protest
Howard Elston Scoop: New Man at the BBC Helm
Sir HOWARD ELSTON (DOA) gives the inside line on who will be the new top man at the scandal-scarred BBC. Here’s his crucial report:
Training firm gets seal of approval for jobs broker scheme
An Oldbury training company, which invested almost £250,000 in a new scheme to get people back into jobs, has achieved national recognition for the quality of its service.
Local school children take inspiration from enlightening exhibition
A group of school children from West Bromwich have been working alongside an internationally renowned video artist at The Public, as part of an exciting artistic project.
Get on the learning curve at Wolves Uni Open Day
People who are interested in finding out more about studying at the University of Wolverhampton are invited to an Open Day.
New writing talent takes centre stage in Belgrade’s third New Black Showcase
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is once again showcasing some of the regions up and coming writing talent in The New Black Showcase – RAW
This Week at the Robin
Lined up for the Pride of Bilston are…
Armed forces support charity organises festive fundraiser
A charity which supports both current and former armed services personnel is planning to hold a festive fundraiser in the run-up to Christmas
The Poisonous World of Anti-Social Media
Richard Lutz is worried how social media is ruining the spread of free speech.
The Saints Go Limping In
Terry Wills catches Monday night fever at the Hawthorns.
Whittlebury Hall a winner
Whittlebury Hall Conference and Training Centre, Hotel and Spa has been announced as WINNER of the 2013 Condé Nast Johansens MICE Award.
Christmas countdown at Touchwood
Touchwood has planned a Christmas to remember this year.
Photographers wanted for Black Country themed exhibition
The Public in West Bromwich are inviting photographers from across the region to be part of their forthcoming ‘Black Country – Legends!’ exhibition, by submitting images of their favourite local characters.
NHS fails to communicate effectively with patients and families, warns Ombudsman
‘Death is rarely an ideal situation for anyone’
Membership boost is a perfect present for training association’s 1st birthday
A specialist body that helps West Midlands companies access training solutions is celebrating its 1st birthday in style by announcing a major influx of new members.
Trip down memory lane for graduates
A group of language graduates from Wolverhampton who have gone on to work all over the world have been reunited 44 years after completing their course.