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Composer's masterclass for young musicians

WORLD-RENOWNED composer and music educationalist Christopher Norton will lead a keyboard and piano masterclass and workshop for young Solihull musicians on April 8. Read

Grandfather celebrates his 60th birthday with a 120 mile run

A REDDITCH grandfather plans to celebrate his 60th birthday in style - with a 120 mile run! Read

Dave Heeley prepares for marathon challenge

BLIND Dave Heeley departs the UK on March 30 as he attempts to become the first blind person to complete seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven days. Read

Four go wild in Mongolia!

DRIVING thousands of miles in a rally across some of the world's harshest terrain would be tough enough in a state-of-the-art 4x4, but doing so in a 20-year-old banger is really tempting fate. Read

International success for Solihull Mohawks skaters

THREE short track speed skaters from the Mohawks Ice Racing Club in Solihull have helped Great Britain achieve their most successful season for 15 years. Read

Chance for kids to learn how to swim

CHILDREN are being given the chance to learn to swim this Easter holiday. Read

The Big Blues Tribe come to Dudley

BLUES Festival favourites The Big Blues Tribe bring their own brand of big band blues back to The Lamp Tavern in Dudley on April 12. Read

Young Rep return with a new show

THE Young REP, the youth theatre branch of Birmingham's Repertory Theatre, present another exciting new play next week, following the successes of The Larime Project and Their Scarves Were Red. Read

Shawn Smith announces Birmingham gig

SHAWN Smith, the legendary Seattle singer/songwriter makes a rare solo appearance at The Medicine Bar, Birmingham, on May 6. Read

New production from Stage 27

AMATEUR dramatics group Stage 27 are back with a new production at The Dovehouse Theatre, Langley School, Olton. Read

Rhythmic gymnasts score a clean sweep

TWENTY-FIVE City of Birmingham Rhythmic Gymnasts competed in the National Team Championships at Burton on Saturday - and all 25 won medals. Read

Joe Allen through to final of talent contest

SINGER-songwriter Joe Allen from Redditch has won his way through to the final of the largest UK talent competition outside X-Factor, 'Live & Unsigned', taking place in London on April 13. Read

Kings Heath optician short-listed for national award

PORTLAND Eyecare is a small independent opticians based in Kings Heath. This year we have been short-listed for a national award, this being Healthy Sight Practive 2008. Read

Wednesbury Rotary Club launches new website

WEDNESBURY Rotary Club can be found in cyberspace following the launch of its new website. Read

Your News - Clifton Primary School to compete in America

A BIRMINGHAM school is to take on the rest of the world in America after winning a UK challenge. Read

New company aims to promote good live music in Birmingham

GOOD live music can be rather hard to find at the best of times. Often, it is a case of accidentally stumbling upon it, than of knowing where it is and when to go. That is, unless you are prepared to pay a lot of money. Read