The Big Give Garden Party
With no forecast of snow for the area, Sunday 28th July will be a good day to enjoy one of the glorious gardens of the Cotswolds.
Here we go again
Terry Wills looks forward to the start of another new season at the Hawthorns.
40 years plus at Wolves Uni
A University of Wolverhampton member of staff has retired after more than 40 years of service for the institution.
Topping the league for new investment
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull region is one of the most successful in the UK at attracting foreign investment
Jobs boost at West Mids furniture maker
More local jobs are being created at Midland’s specialist seating manufacturer, Repose, following its most successful month ever.
Creative Network for young entrepreneurs
The Public in West Bromwich have teamed up with SWEDA, an organisation which champions youth enterprise, to develop a Creative Network for young people.
Family fun at Artrix with Dotty the Dragon
This family show, brings magic and fun to the stage at Artrix on Thursday 8th August, at 2pm.
Britain sizzles: Ten tips for driving
Driving in a heat wave can be dangerous – which is why DriveSafe has some simple tips for coping with this summer’s soaring temperatures.
WAE+ pledges £10,000 to Midlands Air Ambulance
Online retailer WAE+ today announced its intention to donate at least £10,000 to its Charity of the Year, Midlands Air Ambulance, throughout 2013.
This Week at the Robin
A return for a legendary name, amongst others.
How do footballers cope with penalty shoot-out pressure?
The University of Wolverhampton has teamed up with an internet TV channel to examine how footballers cope with the pressure of penalty shoot-outs.
Coventry graduate wins UK Photoshop title
A graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has been crowned UK Photoshop Champion and is now hoping to land the world title.
BT digital archives to celebrate UK’s telecoms heritage
A £1 million project to digitise BT’s historical collection of photos and documents is set to bring 165 years of UK telecoms heritage to the public’s fingertips today
EU plan for 22 billion euro boost for innovation and research
The European Commission has announced a plan to team up with the private sector and national governments to invest 22 billion euros in research over the next seven years.
WOW! Festival line up announced
Festival of free street theatre comes to West Bromwich.
Locals fight to keep community pub
Locals of the last pub on Walsall’s Beechdale Estate which raise thousands for local charities are fighting plans to convert it into shops saying it is at the heart of the community.
NT Live presents Macbeth at Artrix
Artrix will be presenting the National Theatre Live Encore production of Macbeth on Sunday 18th August at 7.00pm
Fangs a-go-go as Count Dracula lurks in Bloxwich
Count Dracula, is now making sinister plans to walk the boards at the popular Bookmark Bloxwich Theatre next Saturday afternoon.
New Square sees The Public’s visitor numbers up 55%
Since the launch of the New Square Shopping Centre on Thursday 11 July, visitors to The Public have dramatically increased – up 55% on the same period the previous week.
Argentine students welcomed in Solihull
A group of Argentinian students were so delighted to join in lessons at Solihull School they cooked up traditional dishes and danced the tango.
What’s on at the Robin
The music matches the weather this week.
Minister backs police in bomb probe
Police are continuing with their investigation into the Tipton nail bomb.
Terror probe launched after Tipton explosion
“Serious harm” was the likely intention of Friday’s nail bomb.
Summer of fun at The Public
This Summer The Public becomes Fun Factory – a place where art, fun and entertainment come together.
University’s efforts to encourage cultural harmony recognised in city awards
Coventry University has received official recognition for the role that it plays in helping to promote its city as a culturally harmonious place.
This Morning set coming to Westfield Merry Hill
Fans of the show will get the chance to have their photo taken on the set; they’ll also get a free souvenir hard copy of the photo to take home.
Unemployed get chance to put their skills to the test
Unemployed people with skills and experience in a range of industries and who have recent work experience, are being urged to take up a free course leading to new careers and jobs in training.
Our Big Gig
The Public to be part of a nationwide celebration of music in communities
Midlands insolvency firm sets off for marathon month
A Midlands insolvency business takes pole position in the local community this month as staff travel over 152 miles in various sporting events whilst raising funds for charity.
John Madin’s other library
Alan Clawley with a reminder that when the architects in John Madin’s office were working up plans for a new central library for Birmingham, they were also designing one for Redditch.