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Walsall council and college support Real Apprentice Showcase

Thousands of young people from schools across the region are being invited to find out about apprenticeship schemes at a series of events this week.


The Public’s architect in attack over budget cuts

He is the man responsible for the £72 million pink and black building in West Bromwich known as The Public.


The Public in West Bromwich attracts 230,000 visitors

The number of visitors to the controversial arts centre The Public has almost doubled in the past 12 months, it emerged today.


The Public to get another £600k boost

Another £600,000 of public funds will be ploughed into Black Country arts centre The Public over the next three years, it was announced today.


Midlands Halloween events this weekend

Halloween is on its way and this weekend you can find some creepy events to keep you entertained.


Concert review: The Humans at The Public, West Bromwich

There is no doubt that Brummie singer Toyah Willcox enjoyed herself on stage during a very intimate gig in the Black Country.


Patrick Monahan’s perfect weekend

Patrick Monahan was the winner of ITV1’s comedy talent series, Show Me The Funny, scooping a £100k prize. He’s currently midway through a two-month UK tour but found time to share a perfect weekend.


Creditors at The Public are owed thousands

Eighty five businesses remain out of pocket following the collapse of the company that formerly ran £72 million Black Country arts centre The Public.


Blaze Bayley’s perfect weekend

Rock star Blaze Bayley is perhaps best known as lead singer with Iron Maiden from 1994 until 1999. Born in Birmingham, he is also the lead singer of Wolfsbane and has enjoyed solo sucess as both Blaze and Blaze Bayley. He tells us about his perfect weekend.


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