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.
Fears for tiers
Andy Munro offers his opinion on new lockdown restrictions.
IT Training to connect people during pandemic
Community group offers training and support classes to help maintain family links.
Home working here to stay – survey
Majority of Midlands workers planning a mixed working style.
Hair salon styles out team expansion
Joshuaa Shaun Hair gains new customer experience specialist.
Hospitality boss slams 10pm shutdown
Curfew “a disgrace” and “doing more harm than good”.
New fund offers opportunities to city’s homeless charities
Heart of England Community Foundation and Deutsche Bank work together to support disadvantaged.
Other tales from Birmingham
Richard Lutz goes for a lockdown stroll.
How the government stole £3 billion from the West Midlands’ economy
Natalka Antoniuk talks about the crisis in the events industry.
