Four legs fashionable
A fashion graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has set up her own pet accessories business for discerning dog owners.
Voodoo Room presents the full Cream set at the Artrix
The exciting power trio Voodoo Room celebrate the short life of the first and arguably the greatest super group
This week at the Robin
Here’s a run-down of what’s happening at the venue.
Chilean students boost Spanish studies
Spanish language learning at Solihull School is thriving thanks to the expansion of an exchange programme with schools in Chile.
University event highlights benefits of short food chains
The benefits of short food chains and local produce were the focus of an event on Wednesday 3 July organised by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology and Food Security
Phew what a scorcher: Britain set to sizzle in record temperatures
Local ambulance chiefs have issued advice for anyone taking advantage of the forecast heatwave.
Electricity in the air
Steve Sarsby on Van Der Graaf Generator at the Robin 2.
A Canvas of Sounds arrives at The Public
Disabled artist, Zoe Partington has been commissioned to create a permanent piece of art for the gallery as part of DASH’s project IN ‘Disability art in the mainstream’.
Walsall Labour oppose move to exclude public and press
Labour councillors are opposing a move by Walsall council to discuss a tax-funded, multi-million pound project in secret session away from the eyes of the public and press.
Ex teacher ‘Not Appropriate’ in Bromsgrove
Comedian, former Teacher and Barnstormer regular, Kevin Precious brings his teaching based comedy show Not Appropriate to Artrix
Student’s logo lands national prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping a national accolade thanks to her innovative logo design.
Swap the playground for the stage at the Belgrade’s Summer School
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is offering local youngsters aged between eight and sixteen the chance to develop and share their theatre skills at its annual Summer School,
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular coming to Wolves
Its fun all the way as the “Purveyors of Cool” swing into Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre on Sunday 14th July with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century.
Summer at Ironbridge Gorge
There are two special events taking place this month at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge.
Croatia joining EU is victory for British vision of a wider Europe – Bennion
Local Lib Dem Euro MP Phil Bennion has welcomed Croatia becoming the EU’s 28th member state this week as a victory for the British vision of a wider Europe.
Design concepts from Cov students on show in London
Students from Coventry School of Art and Design are taking part in the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition this week.
MP extols the principles of the Social Value Act
Helping social enterprises make the most out of new directives on local government procurement was the aim of one of the biggest social enterprises event ever held outside London.
800,000 years of human life beneath our feet
2013 Festival of Archaeology encourages public to get ‘hands on with history’
Psychology conference to focus on online matters
A conference investigating the issues surrounding social networking on the internet is to be hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.
Smethwick fire update
A number of injuries have been reported in one of the Midlands’ biggest-ever peacetime blazes.
Declare war on Chinese lanterns
Andy Goff doesn’t like air pollution and he doesn’t like Chinese lanterns.
Prime Minister gives green light to university scheme to aid forces’ dependents
A University of Wolverhampton scheme to provide opportunities to service dependents has been funded by the Government.
Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts
Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.
This week at the Robin
If it’s blues you want , this is the place.
Gig Review: The Strypes
Steve Beauchampé happened on The Strypes when they played The Slayed Rumz, Wolverhampton, last Thursday and believes they reclaim rock and roll for the talent-show generation.
Belgrade finalises Autumn Season with 22 new shows
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced that a further 22 shows will be on sale from Mon 1 July
CSI Coventry
School pupils from Warwickshire and beyond have been running DNA profiles in ‘crime scene investigation’ style workshops taking place at Coventry University.
Nominations now open for The English Curry Awards 2013
The English Curry Awards are returning once again to showcase the best curries England has to offer.
Royal welcome for pupils at new Marie Curie Hospice
Boys and girls from Solihull School enjoyed a date with Royalty when they were invited to the official opening of the new Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull.
The snake lives on…. The Doors Alive
The Doors Alive, widely regarded as the most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960s rock gods, are playing at Artrix