Updated 12:41pm 12 February 2012:

Get involved

RSS news for you | Forums
Send your stories

Powered by Google

Diane Parkes

Diane Parkes

Puns and pints at comedy night in Moseley

BIRMINGHAM comedienne Sheila M appears at the Patrick Kavanagh pub in Moseley on Friday October 14 starting at 8.30pm. Tickets are £6.Read

'Light baby' from Sutton Coldfield heads off to university

HE IS the baby who was not expected to reach adulthood but tomorrow Chris Platt celebrates his 19th birthday and heads off to university.Read

Birmingham Royal Ballet take Christmas to London

BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet changed the weather in London when they brought in snow to promote their performance of The Nutcracker at the O2 Arena this Christmas.Read

Theatre opportunities for youngsters with Stage2

WOULD-BE television and theatre stars can join a Birmingham-based stage school.Read

Radio presenter Katy Poulsom's fall from grace

RADIO presenter Katy Poulsom took a leap of faith when she joined a 10,000ft tandem skydive.Read

Theatre: End of journey is war time drama

YOUNG Bridgnorth-born actor Graham Butler returns to the Midlands next month with the most dramatic role of his career so far – playing a raw teenage officer sampling the horrors of trench life in the First World War.Read

Theatre: New mum Hannah Waterman takes to the stage.

AS MUM to a two-month-old baby, actress Hannah Waterman could be forgiven for taking a break from the day job. But next week she takes to the stage in a fund-raising show.Read

Dance: Taiwan's Billy Elliot comes to Birmingham

WHEN Tzu-Chao Chou was learning to dance in his native Taiwan, he was a real Billy Elliot as the only boy in his class.Read

007 Roger Moore supports Survive! musical in Birmingham

ACTOR Sir Roger Moore has signed up to support a Birmingham-based musical aiming to raise money for four cancer charities.Read

Birmingham born Malaika Rose Stanley tackles teen issues in Skin Deep

A WRITER who grew up in a Midland children’s home has told how battling cancer inspired her to write a series of books for teenage girls.Read

Musical walkers with sax appeal

A GROUP of musicians will be marching to a different tune when they play their saxophones while taking part in the Birmingham Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.Read

Walking your way to fitness in Moseley

PEOPLE are being urged to step out and take part in Walk4Life Day in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham School of Sewing opens a Sunday cafe

A FORMER school teacher is urging people to make a stitch in time by joining her sewing cafe in Birmingham.Read

Jo Enright heads Kings Heath comedy night

BIRMINGHAM comedienne Jo Enright heads the bill at a Laughing Cows comedy night in Kings Heath.Read

Birmingham's DanceXchange celebrates 10 years with a new programme

Autumn 2001 signalled a new beginning for the dance powerhouse as it moved into plush new facilities, including purpose-built studios in the renovated Hippodrome complex.Read

Special Report: Memories of Aston in Bread, Jam and a Borrowed Pram

IN HER newly-purchased blue suit and cap, Dot Compton peers through the slightly opened door. A little boy is pushing bread into his mouth and leaning on the door post.Read

Course for people living with HIV

PEOPLE living with HIV are invited to take part in a free course run by the Terrence Higgins Trust.Read

David Essex is fairground attraction in Birmingham

MUSICIAN and actor David Essex returns to Birmingham this week to headline a musical based on his smash hits.Read

Lunch date for parents in Kingstanding area

PARENTS are invited to enjoy a free lunch and find out about services for families in the Kingstanding, Perry Barr and Oscott area.Read

Les Dennis at Blues ground

ACTOR and comedian Les Dennis provided some half-time entertainment with a serious message at St Andrew’s.Read

Author Profile

Diane Parkes has worked in journalism for 14 years and has been with the Birmingham Mail for ten. She is Women's Editor covering health, fitness, education, fashion and beauty features. As Dance and Theatre Editor she is also responsible for professional arts coverage across the region.