Hospice launches Harborne Fundraising Groups to raise vital funds
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has unveiled its latest venture aimed at supporting the services on which so many rely.
West Mids manufacturer sought to fulfill annual £2.5m low carbon product order
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based Ventive is seeking a local company to manufacture its award-winning low carbon ventilation product.
Local Charity Honours outgoing Chair
This summer QAC thanks its retiring Chair Professor John Hilbourne after three and a half years leading the Board and many more as a governor at the College.
Birmingham print and mail company invests in new equipment
A Birmingham-based direct mail and printing company has made a significant investment in plant and technology to allow it to expand
The return of the good times?
But will they by-pass Birmingham? John Duckers takes issue with the city’s obsession with food when really it’s manufacturing that drives job creation.
Campaign gives flavour of ‘Birmingyum’
Visit Birmingham has partnered with London Midland to launch a new tourism campaign promoting the city’s food scene
Krystle Warren’s UK tour
Soulful folk-singer Krystle Warren brings her sublime musical talent to Glee Club Birmingham
New shows set for Alex
The Birmingham theatre has announced its new season
Film fans flock to Brindleyplace
Hoards of film fans have packed out Brindleyplace this week to enjoy a range of family-friendly movies during this year’s Outdoor Film Festival.
Southside adds a dash of ooh la la to Bastille Day
Birmingham’s Southside district is welcoming its first streetfood party to celebrate Bastille Day next Sunday, 14 July.
Top marks for Crest Nicholson at Park Central, Birmingham
The construction team at Crest Nicholson’s Park Central development in Birmingham city centre has been commended in two NHBC (National House-Building Council) Awards.
BOA student lands role with international news network
A Year 13 student from Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) has secured a role with international news network, Russia Today.
Aston Uni gets set for bio-energy switch-on
Redhall Jex is nearing completion of a nine month contract to build a bio-energy plant located within a new facility on the Aston University site in Birmingham.
The stars come out for Mike
Big names play charity concert.
Lantern walk to celebrate 25 years of Acorns
Acorns Children’s Hospice has announced a brand new event with its Lantern Walk, taking place on Saturday 12th October.
The festivities continue
Dave Woodhall talks us through the highlights of part two of the Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival.
WW1 Centenary: A Proposal for a Children’s concert in Birmingham
Birmingham Press reader Dr Ron Dawson has sent a message aimed at schools and musicians across Birmingham.
Recession busting community comedy performances
With a free buffet, this recession busting ‘Pay What You Can’ event is a chance for the public to enjoy some high-quality, locally rooted comedy.
The festive season
It’s that time of year when jazz takes over Birmingham once more.
Birmingham Fest 2013
Next Friday night sees the start of a brand new theatre festival in Birmingham.
South Birmingham primary schools celebrate healthy living
Newly appointed Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Mike Leddy and MP Richard Burden joined pupils and teachers from schools across South Birmingham at an event designed to celebrate healthy living.
Vintage glitz and glamour takes over Digbeth venue
Last Thursday saw the glitz and glamour of a red carpet event sparkle at the final ceremony of The National Vintage Awards.
West Midlands Fire Service to the rescue for Cure Leukaemia
Fire fighters from Highgate, Kings Norton, Ladywood and Northfield fire stations are taking on a job like no other
Birmingham and Karachi artists unite for unique education project
Three artists from Birmingham will shortly travel to Karachi as part of a unique project led by Ikon Gallery linking artists and schools in the UK and Pakistan.
Emma’s Imagination heading to Glee
Singer-songwriter and winner of Sky One’s Must Be The Music – Emma’s Imagination – heads to Glee Club Birmingham
A Jazz Ramble at Winterbourne House and Garden
For the third year running Winterbourne House and Garden will play host to the 29th Birmingham International Jazz Festival
A tantalising season of taste at The Mailbox
Birmingham’s most stylish shopping and leisure destination The Mailbox is adding a splash of flavour with a host of tasty events this summer.
CBSO announces new appointments
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra announced two senior appointments today in the newly created positions of Director of Marketing & Digital and Director of Development.
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.
Stirchley attack – suspect named
Police are also appealing for anyone who saw the attack in Stirchley to come forward.