Smoking out the reasons for closures
Insolvency experts at Cranfield Business Recovery warn how the smoking ban continues to threaten sports and social clubs
Searching for innovative student IT projects
The search is on to find the most innovative student IT projects in Coventry, Warwickshire, Solihull and South Leicestershire.
Still no alternative to the Private Finance Initiative
Alan Clawley explains how the PFI system defies economic logic.
What’s On at the Assembly
It’s likely to be interesting, if nothing else.
Waving goodbye to oil?
Hydrogen car launch in Coventry heralds the future of green motoring
Coventry seeks Olympic Ambassadors
The search is on to find over 300 Coventry Ambassadors to help welcome visitors coming to Coventry for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Agatha Christie’s Verdict
Suspense takes centre stage with Agatha Christie’s Verdict
Contempory Coventry
New exhibition to showcase the best of contemporary art work at Coventry University
Taking the Biscuit
Dave Woodhall’s been to see Half Man Half Biscuit.
Classic comedy brings Christmas to Coventry
Christmas comes early to the Belgrade Theatre this year in the shape of a brand new production of Alan Ayckbourn’s hit comedy Season’s Greetings
Coventry Cathedral concert for British Legion’s 90th
The Royal British Legion is 90 this year. Coventry Cathedral is hosting a special concert.
What’s On at the Assembly
Just the one this week, but it’s a good ‘un.
The Animals with Steve Cropper
The fates can conspire against anyone, even the greats, as Dave Woodhall witnessed.
Coventry Uni feeling smug?
Coventry University up 30 places in Sunday Times University Guide 2012
Desperately seeking talent
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is holding open auditions to find 24 talented children to appear in this year’s pantomime
Degree level Study Opportunities
The University of Warwick has extended its open access courses and offers a taster in Acocks Green this coming weekend.
What’s On at the Assembly
The Leamington Assembly has one of the all-time greats on offer this week.
Something For Next Weekend?
Scores of buildings around the region that are normally closed to the public will be opening their doors and offering a behind the scenes look.
The Pitmen Painters come to Coventry
The show won an Olivier Award for Best New Musical and made the move to the US in 2008 where it continues to run on Broadway.
Brazilian Wandering Spider finds Coventry
A live specimen of the world’s most deadly spider was captured in a Coventry warehouse on Monday
Coventry confirmed as the Hovercraft capital of Europe!
Much less bovver with an ‘over?
Soweto Comes to Coventry
Lovers of world music are in for a treat in October.
Bomber’s Moon to light up Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Bomber’s Moon reveals hidden memories, dark secrets and the nature of faith at the Belgrade Theatre
Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Richard Lutz enjoys the classic forest comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford: ‘Finally…’ my companion said to me, ‘a Shakespeare comedy that’s funny.’
Theatre: A Sharp and Angry Homecoming for The Homecoming
Richard Lutz reviews Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming at The Swan in Stratford
Classical Gas
Warwick Arts Centre have released details of their upcoming classical series
Easing the way to ‘BIG’ School
The Belgrade Theatre’s Theatre in Education production, Promise, has just completed its annual tour of Coventry primary schools to help Year Six students
Sir Ian McKellen celebrates 50 year career at the Belgrade Theatre
Acclaimed Hollywood actor, Sir Ian McKellen, will return to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre on Sunday 4 September to celebrate his 50 year acting career
Green award for Coventry University’s Phoenix Racing team
Coventry University’s Phoenix Racing team has won the Shell-sponsored award for the ‘Most Fuel-efficient Car’
Opera Live and Kicking
Warwick Arts Centre have announced details for their live streaming of the highly-acclaimed Met Opera season