Birmingham health care provider establishes virtual home service

Primary care checks continue through pandemic.

Call for construction investment to kickstart UK economy

Birmingham City University experts claim £11 billion investment can deliver massive returns.

Unity Trust Bank announces aid package for West Midlands SMEs

Support for SMEs during coronavirus crisis following £900,000 funding.

Mental health charity launches live chat function

Living Well UK aims to provide online access to trained therapists.

From retailers to the frontline

Addmaster delivers its ‘bag for life’ to care and NHS staff.

Desert Island discs

In a variation on a theme, John Russell picks his eight choices.

Stay home Shakespeare set to replace al fresco theatre

Something wicked this way still comes.

Miss England contest goes online

Virtual catwalk show to go ahead despite lockdown.

Restaurant owner warns of closure fears

Family-run Asian restaurant hit by lockdown backs #RaiseTheBar campaign.

“Essential journeys only” as railway timetables change

West Midlands Railway urges passengers to only use the train when necessary.

Ben Foster backs Cure Leukaemia campaign

England keeper supporting fundraiser to provide nursing support.

Sandwell College thanks key workers

Giant rainbow display shows appreciation on campus.

Covid chronicles: Across the blue water

Richard Lutz continues his route through Lockdown Land.

2022 Commonwealth Games invites you to (virtual) dinner

Dinner With Strangers aims to bring people together to share lockdown experiences.

Digital grants launched to support arts and arts organisations

Transforming Narratives begins Digital Collaborative Grants programme in Birmingham, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

New grants available for grassroots football

Football Foundation continues to support local communities.

RAF Cosford lights up VE Day 75

RAF Museum Spitfire marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Birmingham and the Black Country – an urban jungle

Environmental project shows extent of wildlife to be found in the region.

Iconic Black Country pub beats the pandemic

Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory launches takeaway service.

Bojo and the bunglers

Richard Lutz is repulsed by the government’s incompetency and deceit over Covid-19.

Eugene Tzikindelean appointed new CBSO Leader

Romanian-born musician to head Birmingham’s world-famous orchestra.

Staff to volunteer with Charity Matcher

Online platform launched to help charities source local furloughed workers as volunteers.

Public asked to mark VE Day at home

“Stay home and celebrate VE Day” says ambulance service.

Daimler Powerhouse to launch in Coventry

New creative hub for artists is to be built in City of Culture 2021.

Serco grant boosts Witton Lodge service provision

Funding will aid community work during pandemic.

Healthcare options reminder for bank holiday weekend

Pointers for anyone needing Birmingham & Solihull NHS serices.

Funerals during lockdown

We spoke to funeral director Kate Spohrer about her work during this difficult time.

How to look after your mental health

Tips on remaining mentally well during lockdown.

Sporting legends makes virtual appearance for Acorns

Gabby Agbonlahor and Ian Bell amongst host of stars raising funds for childrens hospice.

Hospitality group helps feed key workers

The Caring Foundation donates meals to West Midlands Ambulance Service.