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Birmingham Conservatoire celebrates composer Claude Debussy

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:25:00 GMT

A celebration of the French composer kicks-off a run of major festivals. Christopher Morley finds out what's in store.

60 patients a week left in ambulances outside Birmingham hospitals

Birmingham Post — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:55:13 GMT

More than 60 patients a week are being left waiting in ambulances for at least an hour outside Midland A&E departments, it has emerged.

Majestic perfection at the Symphony Hall

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The creation of a grand concert hall put Birmingham on the world stage writes Christopher Morley.

Buying into art's possibilities

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Respected antiques expert Judith Miller gives her top tips on how to bag a quality bargain at a sale.

Anita Dobson had all the right moves...

Birmingham Post — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Actress Anita Dobson tells Roz Laws how a stint on Strictly has opened up a new world of possibilities.As she glides across the floor in a gorgeous gown, in the arms of a handsome man, she looks the picture of elegance.

Excited shoppers queue up at Bullring from 2am

Birmingham Post — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:35:13 GMT

Shoppers queued up from 2am today at the Bullring in a bid to grab a bargain.

All the right impressions with Alistair McGowan

Birmingham Post — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Impersonator Alistair McGowan will be summoning up the pirate in him for a New Year's Day show, writes Roz Laws.

A short lesson in the diversity of life from Kiruna Starnell

Birmingham Post — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

As a dwarf, Kiruna Stamell has suffered discrimination, but she refuses to let it stop her getting on with a successful acting career, writes Lorne Jackson.

Clarke Willmott aids St Mary's Hospice

Birmingham Post — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:13:00 GMT

Law firm Clarke Willmott has chosen its charity partner for the coming 12 months – and has already completed the first of a programme of fund raising events scheduled for the year.

Review: Birmingham Bach Choir, at The Oratory, Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Over a cracking programme, the Birmingham Bach Choir displayed a wealth of qualities and gave a performance of which they should be truly proud. The static, a capella textures of John Tavener’s Mother of God, and two works by American composer Eric Whitacre, placed big demands on breath-control and tuning. But the group met these superbly. Whitacre’s ethereal Lux Aurumque shimmered in all the right places, but second on the bill did feel a tad early for this luminous show-stopper.