a Sainsbury’s donate thousands to local donkey charity By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:11:48 +0000 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. Full Article Sutton Coldfield charity donkeys Sainsbury Sutton Park
a Special reunion to mark 50 years of Sutton Coldfield’s Arthur Terry School By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:44:38 +0000 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. Full Article Education Features Local history Sutton Coldfield What's on Birmingham education history
a Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:27:33 +0000 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. Full Article Most recent Solihull Sutton Coldfield charity education schools
a Donkey Summer Fair and dog show for Birmingham charity By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:11:14 +0000 The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 13th July Full Article Sutton Coldfield What's on charity donkeys Sutton Park
a Holding out for a hero By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:10:09 +0000 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. Full Article Features Film Sutton Coldfield Dave Woodhall features film
a Kvitova makes it two in a row at Nature Valley Classic By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 23:49:49 +0000 Czech warms up for Wimbledon with Edgbaston triumph. Full Article Tennis Edgbaston Priory Magdalena Rybarikova Nature Valley Classic Petra Kvitova Wimbledon
a Game set and match for tennis coach By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:07 +0000 Chance for Birmingham tennis lovers to learn from the world’s number one doubles coach. Full Article Tennis Amaud Beniyor Ethan Mason Louis Cayer Tennis Smart
a World tennis number one coming to Birmingham By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:00:34 +0000 Superstar Osaka to play Nature Valley Classic. Full Article Tennis LTA Naomi Osaka Nature Valley Classic Petra Kvitova
a Line-up revealed for star-studded tennis tournament By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 23:01:01 +0000 Nature Valley Classic brings the best to Birmingham. Full Article Tennis Johanna Konta LTA Naomi Osaka Nature Valley Classic Petra Kvitova
a Venus Williams to play Edgbaston tournament By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:56 +0000 Tennis legend to compete in Nature Valley Classic. Full Article Most recent Tennis Maud Watson Nature Valley Classic Venus Williams
a World number three to play Nature Valley Classic By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:00:58 +0000 Karolina Pliskova joins star-studded Edgbaston line-up. Full Article Tennis Karolina Pliskova LTA Nature Valley Classic
a Barty wins Birmingham to go top of the world By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:02:42 +0000 New Nature Valley Classic champion crowned world women's tennis number one. Full Article Tennis Ashleigh Barty Julia Goerges Maud Watson trophy Nature Valley Classic
a Getting ahead of the game By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:01:49 +0000 Ticket offers released for the 2020 tennis season. Full Article Tennis LTA Nature Valley Classic
a Review: Birthday Party – Idle Race By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:02:50 +0000 Andy Munro listens to a new re-release from one of Birmingham's early trailblazers. Full Article Music Andy Munro ELO Idle Race Jeff Lynne the Move
a Royal Albert Hall launches online shows By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:00:09 +0000 Rufus Wainwright, Roddy Woomble and more to play for free. Full Article Music Alfie Boe Baxter Dury Roddy Woomble Rufus Wainwright
a Screama and Allwinsnoloss – two worlds collide By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:02:54 +0000 Stephen Pennell talks to two of grime's finest. Full Article Music Allwinsnoloss AWOL grime Screama Stephen Pennell
a Police back rugby club’s battle against knife crime By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:00:11 +0000 Community initiative gains wide support. Full Article Community Rugby Birmingham City University Erdington RFC
a Moseley Folk & Arts Festival programme announced By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:00:39 +0000 Name change reflects wide range of events for 2019. Full Article Art and Leisure Books Comedy Festivals Music Poetry Don Mclean Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Moseley Park Stuart Maconie
a Scenes from a Brummie Iliad at the Rep By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:00:32 +0000 Ark at that! Homer’s Trojan war poem gets the Brummie treatment. Full Article Poetry Theatre Birmingham Rep Homer Roderick Smith Scenes From A Brummie Iliad The Iliad
a World class names for Kenilworth Arts Festival By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:59:35 +0000 Top attractions coming to Warwickshire. Full Article Attractions Dance Family Festivals Music Poetry Kenilworth Arts Festival 2019
a The Ramblers Ball welcomes famous faces for 2020 return By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:47:49 +0000 Spoken word extravaganza to promote social enterprise once more. Full Article Charities Community Poetry Casey Bailey Evolve Ollie O’Neill Saili Katebe The Ramblers Ball
a Jazz festival photography goes on display By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:29 +0000 Exhibition aims to show Birmingham at its best. Full Article Festivals Music Photography Big Bear Music Birmingham Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival
a Birmingham woman to shine in final By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:59:00 +0000 Monika aims to become international Face. Full Article Charities Fashion Style and Design Beauties For A Cause Face of the World Monika Pawlak Ms Earth Woodland Trust
a The digital mirror By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:06:57 +0000 Richard Lutz rifles through his electronic life to find out who he is. Full Article Most recent Style and Design Internet Richard Lutz
a Midlands Beauty Industry Awards winners announced By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:11:26 +0000 Local professionals and businesses win at the inaugural Midlands Beauty Industry Awards 2018. Full Article Fashion Style and Design Make A Wish Foundation Midlands Beauty Industry Awards
a Beauty training group comes to Birmingham By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:54 +0000 HD Brows add city centre to their list of academies. Full Article Fashion Style and Design HD Brows
a Voices in the Machine By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:38:44 +0000 Richard Lutz queries just who benefits from ever-newer levels of digital technology. Full Article Business Comment Features Most recent Politics Science & technology Style and Design Amazon digital surveillance Facebook google Manjit Kumar Mark Zuckerberg Richard Lutz Roger McNamee Steve Jobs Yuval Noah Harari
a Barber House open for business By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:59:58 +0000 Expansion at city centre barbers. Full Article Retail Style and Design The Barber House
a Shopping event for Mailbox By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 22:58:27 +0000 Exclusive offers with Home at Mailbox shopping weekend. Full Article Business Fashion Retail Style and Design Mailbox
a Flights of fancy By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:54:35 +0000 Sheilagh Matheson, our avian correspondent, reports on a village plagued by..... peacocks. Full Article Attractions Most recent Style and Design Tourism Travel county durham Sheilagh Matheson travel peacocks
a Premier location for Midlands Media Awards By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:22:36 +0000 The Midlands Media Awards is this year to take place at The Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC’s prestigious hospitality centre. Full Article Birmingham Business Uncategorized Aston Villa awards the media
a Birmingham vies with Rio as world carnival champs By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:19:35 +0000 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). Full Article Birmingham Business Uncategorized Brazil charity the media
a Midlands Media Awards: Panel chaired by Sky News Managing Editor By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 08:29:10 +0000 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. Full Article Birmingham Business Uncategorized awards press the media West Midlands
a Nominations announced for Midlands Media Awards By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 09:58:59 +0000 Les Reid, of the Coventry Telegraph, has been nominated for four categories at this year’s Awards, which are being held next month. Full Article Birmingham Coventry Uncategorized West Midlands awards the media
a ‘Birmingham Look Book’ to inspire journalists to visit region By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2013 07:27:30 +0000 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 Full Article Birmingham Business Local history Uncategorized marketing travel and tourism
a Green Shoots fund launched By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:45:55 +0000 A £1.4m University of Wolverhampton scheme funded by the Government to help economic growth and job creation is now inviting grant bids from regional businesses. Full Article Business Most recent Uncategorized Wolverhampton business investment jobs
a Total shutdown of Greek ‘BBC’ is unacceptable for an EU democracy – Bennion By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:05:25 +0000 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. Full Article Politics Television Uncategorized democracy Economy Europe Greece Liberal Democrat politics television the media
a BOA student lands role with international news network By thebirminghampress.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:47:01 +0000 A Year 13 student from Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) has secured a role with international news network, Russia Today. Full Article Birmingham Education Uncategorized Germany students the media
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 17 June 2019 By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:40:32 +0100 Gaz & Liam are still recovering from the Blues Kitchen’s 10th 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:www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 24 June 2019 By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:08:39 +0100 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Eli Paperboy Reed By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:46:07 +0100 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Dale Watson By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:45:22 +0100 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 15 July 2019 By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:59:26 +0100 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Justin Townes Earle By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:17:40 +0100 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with The Dead South By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:34:07 +0100 In this week’s episode there’s new music from The Black Keys & Paul Cauthen, some classic blues & soul from Freddie King, Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield & some more recent (ish) cuts from Little Barrie and JD McPherson. The guys also host a session with Canadian Folk & Bluegrass superstars - The Dead South, performing a track from their new record entitled ‘Black Lung’. To see The Dead South 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 05 Aug 2019 By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:03:00 +0100 Tune in this week for some classic Blues, Soul & RnB from Junior Wells, Freddie King, Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm, Barbara Perry & Little Beaver & The Rocketeers. There’s also brand new music from Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Americans & Rayland Baxter. ** Please Note ** - The Blues Kitchen Podcast is taking a two week summer break. Liam & Gaz will be back with the next episode on Monday 26th August. 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with The Blind Boys Of Alabama By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:43:09 +0100 Liam & Gaz return from their summer break with a box full of new records including tracks from Paul & The Tall Trees, Michael Kiwanuka & Jimmy Duck Holmes alongside classic cuts from T Bone Walker, Percy Mayfield, Rodney Crowell & The Black Keys. There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with The Blind Boys of Alabama & Amadou & Mariam. The two groups have recently collaborated on 6 tracks - A meeting of southern gospel from Alabama and desert blues from Bamako in Mali. ** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast ** - Weds 16th October - 7pm – 9pm - The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement) - Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive To see the Amadou & Mariam & The Blind Boys of Alabama 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Watermelon Slim By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 14:39:40 +0100 Liam & Gaz dig out some classics from Sister Rosetta, Earl Hooker, Black Merda! & Jon Spencer Blues Explosion alongside new tracks from Kelly Finnegan, Charlie Parr & Mystery Jets. There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with Mississippi Bluesman Watermelon Slim. ** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast ** - Weds 16th October- 7pm – 9pm- The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement)- Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive To see the Amadou & Mariam & The Blind Boys of Alabama 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Ryan Bingham By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:07:14 +0100 Liam & Gaz dig through the crates & find some records from Jerry Lee Lewis, Captain Beefheart, Joe Cocker, Bobby Blue Bland, Iggy Pop & The Bob Seger System. There’s also new music from Pat Dam Smyth & an exclusive Blues Kitchen acoustic session from Ryan Bingham, performing ‘God Damn Blues’ from his latest record ‘American Love Song’. ** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast ** - Weds 16th October- 7pm – 9pm- The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement)- Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive 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… Full Article
a The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Mystery Lights By theblueskitchen.podbean.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:49:23 +0100 Gaz and Liam kick things off with a celebration of BB King’s Birthday alongside new music form John Prine with Margo Price and some classic cuts from Blind Willie McTell, The Scott Singers, Mr Bear & Teddy Rae, Ramsay Midwood & Taste. There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with The Mystery Lights – check out their outstanding new record ‘Too Much Tension’ out new on Wick / Daptone Records. ** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast ** Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive Weds 16th October 7pm – 9pm The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch 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… Full Article