Birmingham Rep announces 2014 season

World premieres and the return of old favourites.

Apple Day at Martineau Gardens

Celebrate the harvest in Birmingham’s green oasis.

First-ever festival to take place during school holidays.

Europe aids manufacturing technology breakthrough.

Ever fancied looking after a donkey?

Steve Beauchampé takes a trip.

Our Very Important expenses-laden Washington correspondent Lord Howard Elston on the latest chapter in the American fiscal crisis.

Dave Woodhall on the changing aspects of club v country.