Stand by for No Deal under Johnson
20/06/2019
This week Jim looks at a major move by northern Labour MPs to back Brexit. He also wonders if Chuka Umunna could be a disruptive force in the Liberal Democrats.
The Northern Powerhouse
20/06/2019
There’s me, Tony Wilson, Steve Roberts from Granada, Ruth Turner, who goes on to work for Tony Blair, Frank McKenna and a couple more, all sat in a bar in Manchester. It sounds like the start to a bad joke, which in some respects, it probably is.
Hospice calls on businesses for city cycling challenge
20/06/2019
Business professionals are being asked to swap their suits for cycle gear this June to help raise vital funds for Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice.
Get ready for Taste and Liquor’s The Great British BBQ, Gin and Meat Festival!
20/06/2019
Taste and Liquor are bringing back two of their fantastic food and drink festivals on Saturday 29th June. Combining their Seasonal BBQ and Meat Carnival with The Gin Festival this will be a brilliant day of delicious drinks and mouth-watering BBQ.
Birmingham City Centre Property Market
19/06/2019
Do We Have the Right Sort of Birmingham City Centre Homes For the 21st Century?
Is the government still serious about Devolution
13/06/2019
This week Frank McKenna asks if the government is still committed to devolution – and gives his thoughts on the current state of the Labour Party.
Jewellery Quarter House Prices Up 5.8% in a Year
13/06/2019
The balancing act of being a Jewellery Quarter Buy To Let landlord is something many do well at.
BBC Good Food Show returns to Birmingham
13/06/2019
Foodies will soon be heading to the NEC for the return of the BBC Good Food Show this weekend.
Fandango yourself all the way to Moseley Cricket Ground to see Bohemian Rhapsody outside!
13/06/2019
Open Air Film & Chill is bringing the blockbuster Bohemian Rhapsody to Outdoor Cinema at Birmingham Moseley Cricket Club on 15th June.
A Tolkien Tour of Birmingham
10/06/2019
Are you a fan of the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings? For Tolkien enthusiasts, there are numerous places to see around Birmingham that are thought to have directly influenced characters and locations in his most famous works.
Where to Watch the Fifa Women’s World Cup in Birmingham
10/06/2019
The Fifa Women’s World Cup kicks off on 7th June and England and Scotland are among the 24 teams taking part. Hosted in France, the tournament will be played in nine different venues across nine cities, with the final being held in Lyon on 7th July.
Lessons from the pointless election
06/06/2019
Frank McKenna outlines the lessons our politicians should learn, but probably won’t, from the results of the recent Euro elections.