GoCardless launches Direct Debit solution to Birmingham SMEs

Thousands of small businesses are in line to benefit from more efficient payments after GoCardless announced its official launch in Birmingham yesterday.

Food, Average to Glorious Food

Representatives of the food industry have been at the NEC this week at a series of trade shows. Steve Beauchampé sampled the atmosphere – and some of the wares!

Premier location for Midlands Media Awards

The Midlands Media Awards is this year to take place at The Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC’s prestigious hospitality centre.

Cream of UK’s comedy improvisers descend on Birmingham pub theatre

A selection of the best comedy improvisers from all over the country are descending on the Old Joint Stock Theatre in Birmingham City Centre

Sooty’s birthday celebrations at Cadbury World

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are heading to Cadbury World this month to treat visitors to a spectacular birthday celebration.

The Good Enough Mums Club

Brand new British musical The Good Enough Mums Club will have its World Premiere at the MAC, Birmingham in May

Courtney Pine at Birmingham’s The Drum

The award winning multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine makes a rare appearance at Birmingham’s The Drum on Saturday 27 April 2013

Drivesafe welcomes young-driver safety proposals

Birmingham-based motoring safety charity DriveSafe has welcomed new Government proposals to improve the safety of young drivers.

I Love You . . . Goodbye

Love, in its many forms

The Gramophones Theatre Company from End to End

Trusting to their resourcefulness and the kindness of strangers they traveled the 874 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats to discover the real Britain.

Of All The People In All The World – 10th Anniversary Homecoming

Birmingham-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of their famed performance piece, Of All The People In All The World, with a very special return to the city.

Crest Nicholson offers househunters Help to Buy

People searching for a new home in the West Midlands are being offered a helping hand

Review: Goodnight Mr Tom

Terry Wills on the latest production of a popular favourite.

Patty Griffin – Glee Club Birmingham

Patty Griffin brings her new tour to Glee Club Birmingham, Wed 24 July 2013

Students’ cultural exchange to Jordan helps schools and impresses royalty

Students from Coventry University have returned from the trip of a lifetime which saw them volunteer to help rejuvenate a deprived school in Jordan

Birmingham Opera Company hitting the highs

Mittwoch Aus Licht by Stockhausen, a commission for the London 2012 Festival, produced by Birmingham Opera Company last August in a disused Digbeth factory has been shortlisted for the two top awards in the world of opera.

Let there be light

Alan Clawley has been watching the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station and takes issue with the motives behind it.

Birmingham tech company success on show

MWA Technology is planning to celebrate its 20th birthday in style in this month, when it heads for its largest ever appearance at Sustainability Live 2013

The Jam House gives Birmingham music fans The Real Thing

British soul group The Real Thing is bringing a night of funk to Birmingham’s legendary live music venue The Jam House

Simone Felice – Glee Club Birmingham

American songwriter Simone Felice returns to Glee Club Birmingham on Friday 5th July.

Michelin star chef makes city home

Birmingham is soon to become home to its newest Michelin starred chef with the arrival of Adam’s restaurant

24hr endurance test for students and staff at QAC

Staff and Students at a local college for people with disabilities took part in a real test of endurance in order to raise funds for a much needed Sports Hall.

Time running out to enter Miss Birmingham comp

The final countdown is on for contestants to enter this year’s Miss Birmingham competition.

Grosvenor G Casino Supports The REP For A Sixth Consecutive Year

Long term supporters of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the award-winning Grosvenor G Casino, have announced their sponsorship of the theatre for a sixth consecutive year.

The Russians Are Coming… and Birmingham Opera Company Needs You

Wanted – actors, dancers and flash-mobbers. Flash Mob – Easter Sunday , 31st March 2013, 1430 – 1530, Millennium Point Main Concourse

Malala Yousafzai’s father speaking at the Oxford Union on education and empowerment

This year’s National British-Pakistani Conference featured an address on education and empowerment by Ziauddin Yousafzai, whose daughter Malala was shot by the Taliban

Rasputin’s Mother at The Old Joint Stock

Imagine being granted exclusive access to the workings of an extraordinary, charismatic and deeply sinister mind…

Individuals receive award for their support to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Live musical experiences in schools, in Symphony Hall and a road safety concert are ensuring that thousands of children experience music like never before.

Meet Birmingham upping support for business events

Meet Birmingham is ensuring that its event visitors will get the most out of the city’s new transport links and facilities by enhancing its support package for organisers and delegates.

Scouting for Girls: Open auditions for Miss Birmingham head to city centre this Saturday

Top modelling scouts from Miss England will be in Birmingham this weekend looking for glamorous girls to represent the city.