Bromsgrove Folk Festival returns to its spiritual home

Now in its 22nd year the Bromsgrove Folk Festival returns to its spiritual home, The Bowling Green Inn, Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior.

Alfie Smith Memorial Concert

The Public will be hosting a special concert in memory of Black Country legend, poet and entertainer, Alfie, on 21st June.

Science on the streets of Wolverhampton

Lecturers and staff from the University of Wolverhampton’s will be taking science to people on the streets of the city centre as part of a celebration of science, engineering and technology.

University scoops clutch of awards for ‘green’ achievements

Coventry University has been awarded a series of accolades in recognition of its green credentials

Midlands Co-operative launches its first phone app

Midlands Co-operative has launched their first mobile phone app Midlands Co-operative Store Finder.

3rd successive year of growth for Aerospace Forum

Coventry and Warwickshire Aerospace Forum now boasts a turnover in excess of £100m and saw turnover grow by 15% last year and creating more jobs

West Brom’s boxing Nikki fights for Miss England Crown

A brave beauty queen who battled back from the brink of death has now set her sights on capturing the Miss England title

Packed live music night in Bloxwich to support autism charity

Music-lovers can look forward to a fantastic evening’s entertainment from multiple acts at Bloxwich’s top venue next month.

West Midlands’ engineering stars recognised for their commitment to learning

The achievements of some of the best young apprentices and adult learners in the West Midlands were in the spotlight last week as the In-Comm Training Annual Awards came to a glittering finale.

Legend Steve Howe comes to Artrix

Guitar legend Steve Howe, whose career has spanned 40 years, will perform at Artrix

“It was like riding the tail of a comet”

Dave Woodhall talks to T’Pau’s Carol Decker about million selling albums, touring the world and avoiding a proper job. They both have one of these things in common.

App apt for better interaction

A mobile phone application which aims to improve communications between young people and the police is being designed with help from the University of Wolverhampton.

Marketing event to aid international development

The need for businesses to develop their international marketing capabilities will be the focus of an event held at the University of Wolverhampton this June.

Solihull pupils hand over cheque in aid of Syrian Crisis Appeal

Nationwide efforts to bring life-saving assistance to children and families fleeing the civil war in Syria have been boosted by the boys and girls of Solihull School.

Bromsgrove Operatic Society presents Ruddigore at the Artrix

Bromsgrove Operatic Society bring Ruddigore, also known as the Witch’s curse, to the Artrix

Record visitor numbers at The Public

Last month, The Public in West Bromwich experienced its busiest ever month with 42,633 people visiting the venue – up 44% on May 2012.

Star class of ’83 back at university 30 years after graduating

A director at Google, a former fighter pilot and a design chief from Volvo Cars were amongst some of Coventry University’s highest-flying alumni who were back on campus at the weekend, 30 years after graduating.

Russell Kane announces date at The Public

On Saturday 5 October 2013, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Russell Kane, will be heading to The Public in West Bromwich.

Local motoring hero given recognition with help from Wolves Uni

Local entrepreneur recognised by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

Nu Romantic

It’s more than thirty years since Gary Numan shot to fame with the ground-breaking Are Friends Electric? Dave Woodhall brings us up to date.

Contemporary dance revelation Intoto Dance features at Artrix

Artix is welcoming the exciting Intoto Dance company for the first time on Saturday 8th June

Student reinvents the racing rulebook with zero-emission car

An automotive design student from Coventry University is proposing an ambitious plan to improve motorsport’s green credentials

‘Appy Days’ for motorists as Coventry firm helps to banish the parking blues

The age-old dilemma of trying to find your vehicle when parking in unfamiliar places or multi-storey car parks is now a thing of the past thanks to a Coventry innovation specialist

A real ‘peach’ of a show coming to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre

Roald Dahl’s very first children’s book and one of his most popular stories comes to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre

Enjoy yourself and stay safe

Local ambulance chiefs have issued advice for anyone taking advantage of what might, possibly, be some decent Bank Holiday weather.

Take four

Half Man Half Biscuit hit the M6 to Bilston. Dave Woodhall is an independent witness.

Regular comedy night returns to The Public

A regular night of comedy, Sit Down, Stand Up, featuring five outstanding acts for just £10, returns to The Public in West Bromwich on 7 June.

Belgrade Theatre: Unplugged in and around Warwickshire

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is being taken off the stage and into some unique settings within Coventry and Warwickshire, in order to meet new people and reach new audiences.

Annual golf day to aid charities held

Staff from the University of Wolverhampton have once again taken to the putting greens to raise over £1,000 for local charities.

Community unite in support for The Public

Hundreds of community members joined forces at The Public yesterday to demonstrate their support for the West Bromwich arts centre