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Birmingham charity appeals for virtual help

LoveBrum calls on runners to go the extra mile in half marathon challenge.






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Leamington Spa pub honoured

The House named Best Pub in Warwickshire 2024 by National Pub & Bar Awards.




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Exclusive competition – win meal for two at album launch

Local jazz performer Julian Smith to launch new album at top Mailbox restaurant.




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Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Charity’s launch appeal

Support some of the most vulnerable in society with urgent COVD-19 appeal.





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Book Review – Go Down to the Beaten – Tales of the Grand National

Birmingham-born author, freelance horseracing journalist and historian Chris Pitt has a new book out. Steve Beauchampé reviews it.






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Conservation appeal launched to save Birmingham’s star treasures

Fundraising aims to conserve historic artworks.



  • Charities
  • Museums
  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • Birmingham Museums’ Conservation Appeal
  • Edward Burne- Jones
  • Holy Grail Tapestries
  • The Star of Bethlehem

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Library of Birmingham unveils Shakespeare-inspired collection

New community-curated exhibition opens in the Shakespeare Memorial Room.




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Birmingham 2022 Festival reveals a celebration of creativity

Spotlighting the region's creativity, ambition, heritage and diversity on a global stage.




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Shakespeare Im.Print unveiled

New exhibition opens in the Shakespeare Memorial Room.







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Theft from Acocks Green store causes heartache

The British Heart Foundation Acocks Green Furniture & Electrical Store was broken into last Thursday.





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Five hounds a-leaping

With news of a threat to close Hall Green dog track, Steve Beauchampé looks back on this suburban multi-sport venue.







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A year in food and drink

Reporting back from 2023 UK Food & Drink Shows, held recently at the NEC.



  • Business
  • Food and drink
  • 2023 UK Food & Drink Shows
  • Dough Ay We
  • NEC
  • Russell & Atwell
  • Taste of Game

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The Benefits of a Garden Studio – Creating a Versatile Space for Work and Creativity

Helping with the work-life balance.




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The Great Elected Mayor Handicap

News that another well-known local has declared themselves a potential mayoral candidate prompts Dave Woodhall to wonder what the criteria for the job will be.






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Leamington Sparring

Mention Leamington Spa and several things come to mind: the healthy spa waters, its Regency buildings and the shadow of local middleweight Randy Turpin who beat Sugar Ray Robinson sixty years ago.








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Commonwealth Games expands presence at Brindleyplace

Games organisers moving into new city centre premises.






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It’s our year pt. 57

Dave Woodhall looks forward to Villa's impending cup glory. It's better than looking at their league form.




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Birmingham Festival 23 to mark Commonwealth Games anniversary

Made In Brum platform launched for community groups and creatives.





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DESIblitz Film Fusion Festival 2022 ready for launch

Showcasing Punjabi, Pakistani, Kashmiri, British and World films.





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Shock diabetes research leads to action

Advice course for sufferers to begin in Erdington.




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Greenpeace Birmingham celebrates Birmingham’s Low-Traffic Neighbourhood

Chalking event adds a splash of colour to city streets.





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Lights, Camera…. new season of films at Warwick Arts Centre

Warwick Arts Centre have announced their summer film series, including some whip-smart comedies guaranteed to make you forget the lousy weather.





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IKEA to sponsor major university sporting event

Coventry University Students’ Union has secured IKEA as the major sponsor for the upcoming annual Varsity sporting event between Coventry University and Warwick University.




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Local business invests in creative talent

Design and marketing specialists employ young workers.





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Theatre celebrates cricket’s arrival in the Commonwealth Games

Women & Theatre's A Thousand Threads comes to MAC.