West Midlands re-opens for business
WMCA campaign highlights the region’s Covid-secure businesses.
Birmingham analysts predict summer of economic upturn
Retail set for resurgence as £50 billion shopping spree anticipated post-lockdown.
Entertainment chief attacks lockdown plans
“State mistrust of hospitality will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds” – claim.
Nightlife chief claims reopening will boost economy
Birmingham’s hospitality sector calls for government to unveil plans to lift lockdown.
Call to help fight domestic violence
Crimestoppers reminds the public to speak up anonymously to help save lives.
Lockdown visits plea from charity
Alzheimer’s Society urges supporters to help combat people “dying from loneliness”.
Lockdown laptop landmark for SIPS Education
Technology rollout enables pupils to continue home schooling.
Blues launch junior Zoom coaching sessions
Saturday morning sessions aim to beat the lockdown and unearth budding stars.
Birmingham cricket looks forward to 2022 Commonwealth Games
“A real light at the end of the tunnel” after lockdown.
Train company to reduce services during pandemic
West Midlands Railway unveils amended timetable to keep key workers moving.
Food charity continues to provide meals during lockdown
Collection service still open for vulnerable and needy residents.
Witton Lodge Community Association helping residents through lockdown
New co-ordinator appointed to help recruit and train volunteer befrienders.
Government help call for UK music industry
UK music venues and festivals face a “second consecutive year of silence”.
Lockdown Christmas: Sinkies by the sea
Richard Lutz lurches towards a Christmas with tiers.
How To Give Your Dog’s Energy A Boost
Banishing the winter blues on four legs.
Ask Howard: How will Scotland control its shut border?
More burning answers from our man on the spot.
One needle to save lives, another to kill
It’s a macabre prelude to festive fun in the US, says Richard Lutz.
Rail company issues festive travel plea
West Midlands Railway urges passengers to plan ahead this Christmas.
There are decades where nothing happens and there are weeks where decades happen
Richard Lutz joins a food queue and ponders the mistletoe.
Local hospitality bosses intent on court action
West Midlands restaurants seek judicial review of controversial Tier system.
Birmingham hospitality leaders slam lockdown announcement
Nightlife chiefs fear Tier 3 ruling may cause “irreversible” harm.
Orchestra to perform for isolated elders
CBSO launches activities for older people living in care settings.
Love Exploring app launches in the Black Country
New app provides programme of attractions for family visits.
One Night of Shakespeare to broadcast online
Children across the West Midlands stage Shakespeare in lockdown.
West Midlands Railway advice during lockdown
Rail company to keep trains running during enhanced restrictions.
Voi 4 Heroes initiative launches
Free scooter rides offered for NHS and emergency service workers during lockdown.
Women & Theatre to release film about lockdown.
Women in Lockdown highlights experiences of and impact on women during this time.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Lazuli Sky
Birmingham dance is back and it’s a joy, says Jessica Harris.
Video launched to highlight safe Birmingham venues
24 Birmingham hospitality venues where you can safely socialise with friends.
Survey shows gardening provides health boost during Covid
Birmingham charity findings reveal how gardening improves physical and mental health.
