Review: The Roaring Girl

By Richard Lutz.

Walsall council refusing crisis loans – claim

Labour group say “bar set far too high”.

Seagal plays the blues

Acting legend to perform at local venue.

Business Lifecycle Forum to help local entrepreneurs

Help and advice for new businesses.

Touchwood named top cycling location

Award recognises centre’s bike-friendly credentials.

World record breaker completes marathon row in support of local-based charity

A Solihull woman celebrated her 50th birthday with a world record breaking marathon row in aid of national organisation The Brain Tumour Charity.

UK Central well on its way to 100,000 jobs boost

Momentum building around one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes in Solihull.

Wolverhampton apprenticeship event packed out

More than 400 would-be apprentices packed a Wolverhampton roadshow aimed at helping them find work with good quality training.

Tories/Lib Dems must come clean on cuts say Walsall Labour group

Proposed budget “political cowardice” claim.

Leading health reporters converge on Coventry for international conference

Health journalists are being urged to join some of the leading writers in their field for a major industry event at Coventry University later this year.

University art competition draws support from ‘Mr Coventry’

A well known local businessman is lending his support to a competition for artists at Coventry University.

New appointments at Belgrade Theatre

Acclaimed local writer added to theatre board of directors.

The Winter of Strange Weather and a Whisky Sky

Richard Lutz finds the North Cotswolds in good winter shape.

Boinging in the rain

Terry Wills offers an Albion perspective on last night’s derby.

Belgrade Theatre to celebrate Shakespeare anniversary

Milestone marked by new productions.

Food bank demand grows as benefits cut – claim

Walsall councilors donate to needy.

Haven for wildlife receives cash boost from Forestry Commission

Grant will enable volunteers to improve area and reduce damage.

Coventry conference demonstrates the business benefits of digital technology

Businesses in the region are being encouraged to find out more about the importance of the growing digital economy at a free event taking place at Coventry University in January.