£2.2 million support boost for West Midlands manufacturers
Aid for regional businesses welcomed.
Walsall council “hiding true job losses” – claim
Further cuts to come, say Labour group.
Last Post: Remembering the First World War, Coalbrookdale Gallery
A poignant new free exhibition, Last Post: Remembering the First World War, will explore the effect of the events of 1914-18 on the Post Office, its people and the contribution of postal communications to the war effort.
Not paying the penalty
Terry Wills rues Albion’s inability to score at Stoke.
Labour call for government to back Birmingham Airport
Demands for airport strategy to consider the region .
New at Artix
Two dates for early November.
Walsall council leader “condemns his own government’s policies” claim
“Join us” offer from opposition.
Free family workshops at The Public
This October half-term, families from across the Black Country are invited to take part in a number of free workshops at West Bromwich arts centre, The Public.
Half-term fun at Warwick Arts Centre
How to avoid hearing “I’m boooorrrred.”
Jetting off to Rio
Terry Wills on a quiet week at the Hawthorns.
Coventry & Warwickshire’s cultural venues in family arts festival
First-ever festival to take place during school holidays.
MGMT , Wolverhampton Civic Hall 13th October
Steve Beauchampé takes a trip.
Ambulance service takes over 111 service
End for NHS Direct.
Musical boost to local tourist trade
Music is not just good for the soul – it’s good for the economy.
Mitchell police “no further action”
Officers will not be disciplined as a result of Plebgate meeting.
Lightning quick start for human trafficking campaign
A campaign launched by West Midlands Police to raise awareness of human trafficking is going down a storm on social media.
Coventry University joins forces with Unipart
New research unit to be developed.
Leadership training for Midlands schools
Solihull plays host to senior pupils.
Ironbridge museums to host Fab Lab
State of the art addition to 300 year-old site.
Audiences given chance to own keepsake from Coventry Blitz play
Funds raised will go towards Belgrade Theatre’s community work.
Steve loves new Coffee Junction
Star chef opens charity venture in Bearwood.
Lunch date for city’s press
One of Britain’s favourite comedians – national treasure Joe Pasquale – is to be guest speaker at Birmingham Press Club’s Christmas lunch on Tuesday, December 3rd.
Solihull company aims to beat metal thieves with new device
With scrap metal theft a growing concern, Solihull based MetalCashCard has launched a new technology to help scrap metal yards with new legislation.
News from the Hawthorns
Terry Wills talks about the in-form Albion.
Coventry scheme to bring the arts to disabled children
Disabled children in Coventry are being given the opportunity to take part in a free programme of music and drama.
Artix add new shows
This October and November, the Artrix theatre in Bromsgrove are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre Live, with encore screenings of some epic NTL productions.
How do you bin yours?
Campaign to reduce chewing gum litter launches in Wyre Forest.
Solihull girl raises £1,000 for brain tumour charity
Nine year old makes contribution in memory of childhood friend.
Students hope to “change lives” after Syrian visit
A group of Coventry University students are exploring ways to set up a charity to help Syrian refugees after visiting a refugee camp in Jordan at the end of September.
This week at the Robin
The Masters of the Universe, amongst others.