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.
Laughing for a Change at Light House
Top comics and raising awareness in Wolverhampton.
Call for Darlaston Academy cash probe
Labour councillors in bid to make school Trust accountable.
“Make Walsall Wonga-free”
Labour group in call to discourage payday loans.
Metro expansion plans “seriously flawed” say campaigners
Transport lobbyists call for alterations to Wolverhampton extension.
Ben on target for international success
Local schoolboy aims to join world elite.
Former choristers sing up for Faure concert
Local school enjoys recital reunion.
Belgrade Theatre’s Christmas campaign exceeds target
Funds now allow streamed performance of panto to local hospitals .
University charity’s goodwill gesture of festive food parcels
A Coventry University-led charity is spreading some overseas festive cheer this Christmas.
Skills shop recruits for a ‘Range’ of jobs
95 jobs filled at local development.
Belgrade Theatre musical in running for prestigious theatre award
Nomination for best regional production won by military musical.
Hawthorns Halt
Terry Wills on an interesting week at the Albion and a new book he’s enjoyed.
Throstles choked by Canaries
Terry Wills. Not a Happy Baggie.