Manufacturing business confidence on the rise
Barometer reveals 12-month high in West Midlands manufacturing SME confidence
Foremen forearmed
Birmingham-based building services provider J S Wright has taken a lead within the industry by launching its own Foremen’s Academy
Steve Hughes: While It’s Still Legal
Australian comic and ex heavy-metal drummer Steve Hughes, returns with his new show to Glee Club.
Symbolizing Birmingham
Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.
Balsall Heath bee bonus
Bees in Balsall Heath received a welcome boost last Saturday with a new bee garden opened by local MP Roger Godsiff.
Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show
You are invited to revel in the freakish delights of Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show
Local pupil comes top of the class in Cure Leukaemia and Free Radio T-shirt comp
And the winner is….
‘Birmingham Look Book’ to inspire journalists to visit region
The Birmingham Look Book – a go-to resource for journalists designed to raise the profile of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull with national and international media
Emerging West Midlands writers and directors given major boost
Emerging theatre artists in the West Midlands have been given a boost with the news that Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s REP Foundry artist development programme will continue until 2016.
Outdoor season at mac birmingham announced
The summer season at mac birmingham kicks off with an exciting outdoor programme of theatre, music, comedy and movies – suitable for families, young people and adults.
Noshing review: Boston Tea Party
Our Tammy has been out sampling the fare in Birmingham once more. She brings news of an independent in the heart of the city.
Forecast chilli for Brindleyplace
Brindleyplace has named Aston Manor Cider as the sponsor for its fiery Chilli Festival that will take place on the mixed-use estate this summer.
Business Birmingham states the case for American investment
As Birmingham’s most valuable overseas market, the US was responsible for nearly a third (27%) of all foreign direct investments into Birmingham during 2012/13.
Paul Foot: Words at Glee Club Birmingham
One of the UK’s most original stand-ups Paul Foot, brings his new show Words to Glee Club Birmingham on Wednesday 30th October,
Retail Birmingham scoops national award
Retail Birmingham has won a prestigious British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) Purple Apple Award
BE FESTIVAL 2013
Fourth annual festival of innovative European theatre returns to Birmingham
Ofcom’s local TV multiplex operator to be based at Innovation Birmingham Campus
20 new jobs are being created for local people as a result.
Nominations announced for Midlands Media Awards
Les Reid, of the Coventry Telegraph, has been nominated for four categories at this year’s Awards, which are being held next month.
Birmingham – Where the world meets
Meet Birmingham has unveiled a new marketing campaign designed to attract more major events to Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull.
Review: Last tango in Hill Street
Terry Wills reviews the Alexandra Theatre’s production of Midnight Tango.
Highlights of Fierce Festival 2013 announced
Birmingham’s Fierce Festival returns this October with its distinctive programme of performance and surprising installations in public space.
Personal and Executive Assistants overworked and underpaid, finds survey
Making plans for a Director’s wedding, locating 300 mink fur teddy bears and buying thermal underwear for the boss are just some of the more bizarre requests being carried out by Personal and Executive Assistants across the West Midlands.
Roisin Conaty – Life Hunter tour
Roisin Conaty is an Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and star of BBC Three’s Impractical Jokers – and she’s on in Birmingham
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Funknight, Bill Bailey, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Fascinating Aida appearing in Birmingham
Birmingham LGBT opens sports and fitness studio in Southside
Birmingham LGBT has added a new sports and fitness studio to its thriving Health and Wellbeing Centre in Birmingham’s Southside district.
Overground and Underwhelmed
Stage 1 of the £598m New Street Station redevelopment opened last week. The Birmingham press were impressed, the Birmingham Press wasn’t. Steve Beauchampé reports.
Award winning Birmingham project helps thousands
My Time CIC, a social enterprise owned by service users in inner city Birmingham, has helped thousands of people overcome mental health issues by offering a variety of learning opportunities.
GBSLEP Chair points to opportunity for growth in area’s global reputation
Harnessing Birmingham’s rising global profile could help areas across the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership’s patch to boost their reputation internationally
Birmingham company wins top award
Birmingham-based building services provider J S Wright has proved that it’s the best in the business.
Rachael Barker crowned Miss Birmingham 2013
Psychology graduate Rachael Barker has been crowned as the new Miss Birmingham.