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Midlands Co-operative Society announce strong trading over Christmas
Published on 19 Jan, 2013 at 14:29 in Birmingham, Business, Christmas, Food and drink | | No Comments
Midlands Co-operative Society, one of the region’s largest employers, has announced strong trading over the Christmas period.
Sir Albert’s Christmas card and coping with loss
Published on 22 Dec, 2012 at 11:07 in Architecture, Birmingham, Christmas, Environment, Style and Design | | 1 Comment
Alan Clawley spots a confusing, yet festive, dichotomy.
Happy Christmas
It’s THAT time of the year again and The Birmingham Press wishes all its readers a jolly time over the holiday (Winterval?).
Training staff help children’s hospice
Staff at a Black Country training company donned Santa hats and handed over hundreds of pounds worth of toys to Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Visit Birmingham unveils tips for the perfect Christmas
A series of infomercials featuring a range of practical ‘do-it-yourself’ tips have been launched as part of Visit Birmingham’s ‘Open for Christmas’ campaign
Get Ready: Instagram Owns You and Your Memories
Published on 18 Dec, 2012 at 18:20 in Business, Christmas, Comment, Most recent, Music, Shopping | | 1 Comment
Yes, Instagram, the free photo site , will own you and every image you slap on its site, warns RICHARD LUTZ.
Medical unit set for busy period
Published on 18 Dec, 2012 at 9:14 in Birmingham, Christmas, Emergency Services, Health | | No Comments
Casualties of Christmas spirit will be catered for at a specially-established unit in the city centre.
Domestic abuse campaign drive takes to the buses
Published on 17 Dec, 2012 at 14:21 in Christmas, Most recent, Police, Transport, West Midlands | | No Comments
“You are not alone” is the message from police.
Counting Christmas calories? No need to panic.
Published on 15 Dec, 2012 at 12:19 in Christmas, Food and drink, Health, Most recent | | No Comments
At this time of year lots of articles will warn of over-indulgence on Christmas day.
Alan Titchmarsh set to spread some Christmas cheer in Birmingham
Alan Titchmarsh is set to bring his own festive cheer to Birmingham this Christmas, as he joins the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and a number of local charities, for one of the city’s favourite festive events.
Tap into help before bills become a problem
Published on 14 Dec, 2012 at 7:16 in Birmingham, Christmas, Environment, Health, Property Press | | No Comments
Money is often in short supply around the festive season so Severn Trent Water is reminding its customers there are a number of ways to help them pay their water bill this Christmas.
Ambulance service in public plea
Published on 13 Dec, 2012 at 7:30 in Christmas, Emergency Services, Festivals, Food and drink, Health, Most recent, Motoring, West Midlands | | No Comments
‘Stay safe’ is the plea as the festive season begins.
Beer duty escalator takes its toll
Published on 12 Dec, 2012 at 11:03 in Business, Christmas, Eating out, Food and drink, Most recent, Politics, Property Press, United Kingdom | | No Comments
3 million fewer UK adults visit the pub on a regular basis
Sideways Theatre presents The Snow Queen
Published on 12 Dec, 2012 at 10:44 in Bromsgrove, Christmas, Most recent, Theatre, What's on | | No Comments
The popular Sideways Theatre Company brings its production of The Snow Queen to the Arts Centre on Friday, December 28th
We wish you a merry…
Published on 10 Dec, 2012 at 9:57 in Christmas, Features, Health, Most recent, The Press | | No Comments
At this time of year there are many people unable to enter into what others consider the spirit of the occasion. Alex is one of them.
Belgrade to help visually impaired theatre-goers experience the magic of panto
Published on 10 Dec, 2012 at 9:45 in Christmas, Coventry, Most recent, Theatre, What's on | | No Comments
Blind and partially-sighted theatre-goers can get up close and personal with the cast, set, costumes and props of the Belgrade Theatre’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty
Aldridge students full of festive cheer
Published on 7 Dec, 2012 at 10:12 in Christmas, Education, Most recent, Music, Staffordshire, What's on | | No Comments
Music students will keep an unbroken Christmas tradition alive when they perform at a carol service supported by Aldridge School for more than 50 years.
Santa Stroll takes place this weekend
Brindleyplace and Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust are on the hunt for people to take part in the charity’s Santa Stroll event taking place this weekend
Late lunch and laughs at thestudio
Published on 4 Dec, 2012 at 16:00 in Birmingham, Christmas, Comedy, Eating out, Food and drink, What's on | | No Comments
A Birmingham meeting space is opening its doors and celebrating Christmas with a ‘late lunch and laughs’ event, starring critically acclaimed comedian, Tom Craine.