Archive for May, 2009

Russ picks out the highlights for June (that's Birmingham Music Month), UFO, The Sweet, BB King and other rock dinosaurs included…
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Danny Smith was writing lots of guides to Brum for the Itchy guide, last year. It never happened, so we present his guide to the past in a number of parts (see all the parts): The Rectory Bar and Restaurant 50-54 St Paul’s Square, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1QS +44 (0)121 605 1001 “Can we have some bread while...
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‘scuse me while I churn this: Timed to coincide with the official Le Mans 24 Hour race, Stan’s Café have converted their factory Headquarters into the site of a major scalextric track on which six teams will do battle in a gruelling 24 hours of slot-car racing. Running alongside the race will be a...
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Rich summarises the AWM report into noise in Digbeth, it's not particularly heartening reading – but there's a hint of optimism.
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While we wait for the results of the Big City Plan consultation, for the new report and it’s follow-on consultation, and its passing by central government for approval, it seems that decisions are dripping out. Here’s a round-up of things announced and “happening” that I’d have considered to be still part of the consultation...
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Whilst going through the park behind the Ackers in Small Heath this week a cyclist was punched in the face by one of a gang.  He suspected he was about to be mugged, but fortunately two other cyclists turned up and they ran away. He reported the incident to the police, who advised: “always...
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Back in March we mentioned that the next series of Hustle was to be filmed in Brum — the man from UNCLE is thinking about living in the Rotunda. It’s now official, as Screen West Midlands are announcing it and their involvement/investment in making it happen. Whether they need to pay to make things...
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  Eight photos for the price of one today!   From top left: The Anchor Inn, Bradford Street. Big Bulls Head,Digbeth High Street. The Old Wharf, 21 Oxford Street (I *think* it may have closed down recently). The Eagle & Tun, 12 Banbury Street. The Spotted Dog, 104, Warwick St, Digbeth.  TJ’s (formerly the...
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The Big Paws radio show in June — as part of Birmingham Music Month — will be a Birmingham Music only special. We’re going to turn half the show over to you — to pick your favourite Brum bands and songs. You can suggest anything you like, but we’ll not be deviating too far...
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