Grime can help education – report
Music education could keep disengaged young people in school, research says.
Birmingham charity to hold iconic radio programme
Thrive Birmingham to play host to BBC Gardeners Question TIme.
Community initiative aims to cut gang and knife crime
Birmingham entrepreneur launches Selly Park Community Hub to support local residents.
Jobs boost for Black Country students
Black Country announced as Careers Hub to help transform careers education.
City MP calls for homeless memorial
Liam Byrne backs calls for permanent memorial to those who died homeless.
Drag show for kids begins UK tour
Event aims to celebrate diversity in response to anti-LGBTQ protests.
Midlands hospices join forces for Birmingham Pride
Communities work together to raise funds and awareness.
PGS saves the day
Birmingham logistics firm steps in to save Coleshill Carnival parade.
Birmingham arts scene looking for volunteers
Voluntary groups to stage recruitment drive for new recruits.
Pioneering Victorian woman’s grave restored in Birmingham
Unveiling follows funding campaign aided by university.
Head of Smethwick community organisation honoured
Sandwell care organisation CEO wins Asian Women of Achievement Public Service Award.
Birmingham set for boost from Cricket World Cup
Tournament said to be worth £32.1 million from international visitors, ticket sales and matchday spending.
Birmingham charity announces new community fund
LoveBrum announces new funding grant for Impact Week.
Mural unveiled at Wolverhampton station
Wolverhampton station artwork celebrates city landmarks and history.
Urgent appeal launched for black blood donors
670 new donors needed at Birmingham Donor Centre.
Transforming Narratives project presents photography exhibition
Waterways photographs from Bangladesh and Birmingham to be displayed.
Reward offered after pensioner’s death
Charity offers £5,000 reward following a pensioner’s death following burglary at her home.
Hair help for foster parents
Afro haircare specialist launches dedicated hair education programme for foster parents and children.
Celebratory thanks to blood donors
Centurions honoured at awards event.
Older people in Birmingham “feel alive” through dance
Weekly classes help older Brummies find their feet, socialise and make friends.
Mums encouraged to take part in nationwide event
Local cafes join national campaign to support breastfeeding mums.
Dance takes centre stage in new Birmingham initiative
Diane Parkes writes about a new educational dance programme.
Boost for social housing in the Midlands
Midland Heart surpasses target for home building.
Station benefits from access investment
Jess Phillips MP welcomes scheme to improve access at Stechford station.
Step free access for more local stations
More railway stations across the West Midlands to become accessible for all.
Council united in support for No Outsiders programme
Conservative motion of support receives city council backing.
Funding boost for Wolverhampton independent cinema
Light House fundraiser shining bright with two weeks to go.
Youth orchestra to play at Conservatoire
National Orchestra for All brings WordPlay to Birmingham.
Perry Common revitalisation project almost complete
A new community – 25 years in the making.
Funding enables park date for Sutton children’s opera
Storytelling and music combine in a new commission for Sutton Coldfield.