Show of world-changing kindness comes to The REP

Can being good change the world?

JFK: 50 Years Ago and What I Remember

If you are of a certain age, you will remember where you were…exactly…when you found out John Kennedy was shot 50 years ago today.

80 jobs created as BBC to invest in Birmingham

“This is the place to be” says director-general.

Avoid a silent killer

Advice from West Midlands Ambulance Service on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Up, up and away

Passenger numbers continue to grow at Birmingham Airport.

New centre of excellence for city dental students

College link to encourage training in Birmingham.

Malala Yousafzai receives EU’s highest human rights prize

Strasbourg award for girl who defied terrorists.

Love thy Neighbour

Terry Wills on old enemies from near and far.

Back to Victorian values at Blists Hill

See how Christmas used to be celebrated.

EU funding announced for West Midlands

Region given boost in European Parliament budget.

Restorative Justice project gets boost

Expansion for scheme aimed at bringing offenders face to face with victims.

Coming up at Artrix

The next few weeks’ highlights at the Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.

New support service for high tech companies announced

Coventry-based programme will allow entrepreneurial ideas to flourish.

Touchwood takes off for Christmas

Solihull shopping centre Touchwood is gearing up for the festive season with a host of attractions that will help shoppers, retailers and community groups alike.

Birmingham MP accuses council housing officials

“Conspiracy to withhold damning evidence from Ombudsman enquiry” claim.

Public arts piece wins prestigious award

Arts centre commended for excellence and innovation in digital accessibility for all.

Volunteers rejuvinate relatives rooms at Nuffield House

Local company employees provide improved facilities for patients families.

Ferry cross the Ouse

Perhaps thou clutchest tickets for tonight’s sold out Bryan Ferry gig at Symphony Hall? Or perhaps there will be a few stray returns at the door? Regardless, Martin Longley caught the show up in York last Thursday night…