100 firefighters tackling blaze at former BBC television centre in London’s White City
About 100 firefighters are battling a blaze in a nine-storey building in London’s White City. Fifteen fire engines…
Festive show extends run at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep’s highly anticipated world premiere of ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas’ has been extended to mid-January due to popular…
Dedicated Irish comedy night launches in Birmingham
A brand-new Irish comedy night, curated and hosted by acclaimed stand up Jo Enright, is to launch at…
Mayor visits historic building following restoration to provide new homes
An ornate Victorian building has been given a new lease of life after being lovingly restored to provide…
Walsall listed buildings could be ‘reduced to rubble’ in housing development row
A Walsall couple restoring two listed buildings fear they will be reduced to rubble if concerns go unmet…
Redevelopment plans lodged for site of former Masonic lodge
Artist’s impression – © Wavensmere Homes/Glancy Plans have been submitted for the proposed £45 million redevelopment of a…
Hundreds sign petition backed by Pete Doherty
Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling on Birmingham City Council to reverse its ‘divisive’ busking crackdown.…
Council supports totally quackers duck trail in Walsall
Walsall-based arts charity, RicNic has launched The Big Walsall Waddle walking trail this summer to celebrate their 21st…
‘Headphone dodgers’ targeted by new TfL campaign
A campaign encouraging people to use headphones when playing music on public transport is being rolled out in…
Top economist to advise on £2.4bn West Midlands investment programme
The Mayor of the West Midlands has appointed leading economist Bridget Rosewell CBE to provide independent advice on…