Photography winners
Three budding David Baileys have won a local photography competition for their stunning water-themed images of the city.
Review: Heather Gardner
The idea is simple: take Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, rename it Heather Gardner and slap it down in the pre- Beatles ’60s Birmingham.
Big Society Award for New Heights Community Project
New Heights Community Project in Kingstanding, Birmingham is the latest winner of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Big Society Award.
Flatpack link with Colmore Business District for Film Bug
For a second year, Flatpack Festival has teamed up with Colmore Business District (CBD) to bring Film Bug, a mini festival of film, to Birmingham’s business district
De Vere Academy apprentices showcase Chinese cooking talent with Wing Wah
Chinatown curing skills gap with home-grown talent
Silent Witnesses: Using theatre to combat crime
This week the Silent Witnesses project working with Year Five pupils across ten inner-city primary schools will visit primary schools in Birmingham.
8mm Cine Club comes to Birmingham
Jerome Turner invites anyone with a box of old cine reels to come along and have them projected at 8mm Cine Club’s first visit to Flatpack Festival.
How to stay ahead of the pack
“Maximising your Return on Investment from a Good Idea”
When irish eyes…
Birmingham police are issuing advice to anyone intending to enjoy St Patrick’s Day in Digbeth.
Birmingham top for tourists according to new research
Birmingham’s reputation as a visitor destination is on the up, according to new research released today by Marketing Birmingham
New look for the World’s oldest press club
Birmingham Press Club, the oldest of its kind in the world, has given itself a face-lift – with a new logo and a vibrant new website.
BOBI in Birmingham – a place to do business
It’s March, so that means a visit to The Best of Britain and Ireland show (BOBI) at the NEC. Andy Goff went along for a look.
Swordfish bites back
Steve Beauchampé likes his music… and his music shops. He’s pleased to find a favourite alive and rockin’.
Birmingham Boer War honours up for sale at Bonhams
Medals honouring members of the Birmingham St John Ambulance Brigade for their service during the Boer War will be among lots offered at the Bonhams Coins and Medals sale
If the answer’s Belgium it must be a pub quiz
The Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice Rubery Fundraising Group will be holding a pub quiz from 8pm on Thursday 21st March
First time buyers invited to special open weekend at Park Central, Birmingham
Crest Nicholson Regeneration will be hosting a special open weekend aimed directly at those people looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder
Visit Birmingham launches group travel campaign
Visit Birmingham is targeting groups of potential visitors with a national marketing campaign this March
10×10: The Journey Home
Ten short plays by ten new playwrights studying at Birmingham University
The Big Dig Needs You Birmingham
Food growing sites around the city (and beyond) will be opening their doors, gates, sheds and greenhouses to offer locals a look inside and the chance take part in a mass food growing event
International Women’s Day marked at Rotarian’s Breakfast
Birmingham Rotary Club hosted a breakfast at the ICC in Birmingham as one of the cities marking International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March.
Birmingham beauty set to join St Patrick’s Day Parade
The reigning Miss Birmingham will add a touch of glamour to this weekend’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations when she makes a special guest appearance
London launch for Birmingham’s Droplet
After a successful Beta trial in Birmingham, homegrown mobile payments platform Droplet is celebrating its London launch with an event at the Apple Store
PA/PM arrives in Birmingham to celebrate the City’s real business stars
One of Birmingham’s leading recruitment agencies is launching a new networking group later this month, aimed at the people who keep many of the West Midlands’ most influential business figures on track.
Aku & Kamu set to appear in animated television series
Birmingham based children’s publisher Aku & Kamu is celebrating the transition of their flagship characters onto the small screen
Gig review: Steve Reich – Birmingham Town Hall
Steve Beauchampé has been to see Steve Reich in action. Here’s his review of the 6th March concert.
Former Brum Lord Mayor’s record attempt debatathon
Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Sir Bernard Zissman, is set to challenge all comers to a record breaking debatathon on April 17th
The Birmingham Press interview: Malcolm Stent
Dave Woodhall talks to Brummie comedian Malcolm Stent about his new show.
Birmingham City University graduate wins prestigious art prize
Winners announced as New Art West Midlands celebrates region’s emerging artistic talent
Art Soak – a Birmingham festival
Art Soak – a free arts festival bringing a feel good factor to south Birmingham – 23rd – 26th March 2013
Flatpack Festival full programme announced
Flatpack Festival returns to Birmingham from 21-31 March 2013, spreading across two weekends for the very first time.