Sutton Park’s Donkey Assisted Therapy centre is inviting local people to its Christmas Fair on Saturday 8th December from 10.30am to 3pm.

A Good Hope consultant has won international recognition for leading a new treatment study

England wicket keeper Sarah Taylor is arguably one of the best female cricketers in the history of the ladies game and she could make history this summer by becoming the first woman to play men's second XI county cricket.

A Birmingham-based donkey riding charity is calling on the fun loving public to adopt a donkey this Valentine's Day to help raise vital funds

Last week staff at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham received a cheque of £4,900 from Sainsbury's Castle Vale store.

Half a century has passed since they flicked rubbers at each other from their desks, but up to 250 of a Sutton Coldfield secondary school’s first pupils are to reunite to mark its 50th anniversary.

Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 13th July

With football violence film Green Street 3: Never Back Down released this week, here's the interview we did in March with its star, Scott Adkins.

Czech warms up for Wimbledon with Edgbaston triumph.

Chance for Birmingham tennis lovers to learn from the world’s number one doubles coach.

Superstar Osaka to play Nature Valley Classic.

Nature Valley Classic brings the best to Birmingham.

Tennis legend to compete in Nature Valley Classic.

Karolina Pliskova joins star-studded Edgbaston line-up.

New Nature Valley Classic champion crowned world women's tennis number one.

Nationwide participation event to include Birmingham venues.

Ticket offers released for the 2020 tennis season.

Andy Munro listens to a new re-release from one of Birmingham's early trailblazers.

Rufus Wainwright, Roddy Woomble and more to play for free.

Stephen Pennell talks to two of grime's finest.

Community initiative gains wide support.

Name change reflects wide range of events for 2019.

Ark at that! Homer’s Trojan war poem gets the Brummie treatment.

There's plenty to be doing over the next few days.

Top attractions coming to Warwickshire.

Exhibition aims to show Birmingham at its best.

Monika aims to become international Face.

Richard Lutz rifles through his electronic life to find out who he is.

Local professionals and businesses win at the inaugural Midlands Beauty Industry Awards 2018.

HD Brows add city centre to their list of academies.

Richard Lutz queries just who benefits from ever-newer levels of digital technology.

Expansion at city centre barbers.

Exclusive offers with Home at Mailbox shopping weekend.

Sheilagh Matheson, our avian correspondent, reports on a village plagued by..... peacocks.

Laurence Inman is not in a hopeful mood, despite receiving good news

Steve Beauchampé doesn’t like what he’s hearing on the airwaves.

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

Media and creative professionals from across the West Midlands helped put Birmingham on the map as the new Carnival Capital last week, at a special event organised by the Birmingham Publicity Association (BPA).

Peter Lowe, Managing Editor of Sky News, is to be chairman of the judging panel for this year’s Midlands Media Awards, shortlisted nominations for which will be announced on Monday, May 13.

Les Reid, of the Coventry Telegraph, has been nominated for four categories at this year’s Awards, which are being held next month.

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

The sudden shutdown of all channels of Greece's national broadcasting company by the Greek government is 'unacceptable for an EU democracy', says West Mids and Warks Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion.

A Year 13 student from Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) has secured a role with international news network, Russia Today.

Gaz & Liam are still recovering from the Blues Kitchen’s 10^th Birthday celebrations…

In this week’s episode, there is an exclusive live recording from The James Hunter Six performance at The Blues Kitchen last month, alongside classics from Howlin' Wolf, Ray Jay, The Arcs, Bob Dylan, Albert Washington, Buffalo Springfield & Aretha Franklin.

To see the James Hunter Six performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
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Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

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With Gaz away this week, Liam hosts this week’s episode on his lonesome...

There’s an exclusive acoustic performance from Tyler Ramsey, who’s new LP ‘For The Morning’ is one of the albums of the year so far.

We also have a live performance from Daptone Afro-beat legends, Antibalas - recorded exclusively at The Jazz Café earlier this year.

You can also expect some classic blues, rock & soul from The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Leon Russell, Lonnie Mack, The Rustix, Canned Heat & The Sheepdogs.

To see the Tyler Ramsey & Antibalas performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…

With Gareth in pieces after Glastonbury this weekend, Liam helps nurse him back to reality.

There’s an exclusive Blues Kitchen session from Eli Paperboy Reed, paying tribute to the late, great Dr John with a performance of ‘A Losing Battle’ (written by the Dr but recorded by Johnny Adams).

There’s also new music from Justin Townes Earle & Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) alongside classics from Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Don Williams, Doris & Kelly, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells & The Rolling Stones.

To see the Eli Paperboy Reed performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

Website: https://theblueskitchen.com/shoreditch/tv-radio/

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…

On this week’s episode, there’s a live session from the king of Ameripolitan – Dale Watson, a live recording of his classic ‘I Lie When I Drink’. 

Expect new music from Sturgill Simpson, who has written the title track for the new Jim Jarmusch film – ‘The Dead Don’t Die’, a collaboration between Mavis Staples and the North Mississippi Allstars and a new track with an all-star line up from Pete Molinari.

There’s also some classics from Canned Heat, Little Mary Jane, Morris Pejoe, Clarence Gatemouth Brown and Nina Simone.

To see the Dale Watson performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…

After a week of gigs in London including none other than Neil Young, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Amadou & Miriam & Bob Dylan, Gaz & Liam debrief alongside some classic cuts from Bobby Bland, The Markeys, Bill Wilson, Memphis Minnie & The Vampires.

There’s also an exclusive acoustic session from Frankie Lee, who’s new LP, Stillwater is available now via Loose Records. 

To see the Frankie Lee interview & performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…

Gaz & Liam have exclusive session with Justin Townes Earle this week, who sat in with The Blues Kitchen and played an acoustic rendition of ‘Flint City Shake It’ from his new LP – ‘The Saint Of Lost Causes’.

There’s also blues from Otis Spann & Junior Wells, new music from Leon Bridges & Lukas Nelson & cult classics from The Litter and, err,.. Cher?

 Here’s the link to watch David Crosby live on Jimmy Fallon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYbaUdtMlYQ

To see the Justin Townes Earle performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…