Duke of Cambridge visits Birmingham youth homelessness service

Royal seal of approval for city pledge on homelessness.

Local MP calls for investigation into political lobbying by the City of London

Criticism of “unfettered and unmonitored” access to senior politicians.

Christmas with Birmingham Bach Choir

Celebrate Christmas with two festive concerts and a special appearance.

Town Hall & Symphony Hall – forthcoming II

More new arrivals for Birmingham’s iconic venues.

Town Hall & Symphony Hall – forthcoming

The first of a bumper list of new dates announced for the city centre’s premier venues.

Angry reaction to news of pub sell-off

“Bad news for communities” says drinkers’ chief.

First World War bomber wings found in garage

The unique remains of a First World War Handley Page O/400 bomber aircraft have been saved by a team from the RAF Museum.

Call for cool heads over immigration debate

Senior Euro-MP says there should be “concentration on evidence-based solutions”.

Come heavy sleep

Passion-filled murder planned at Rep for December.

A panto at Bloxwich? Oh, yes there is!

A modern update on a traditional tale.

Another game of three thirds

Terry Wills gives the Albion perspective on Monday night’s clash.

The insane vandalism of Birmingham

Former Birmingham Cabinet member for Leisure, Sport and Culture Martin Mullaney argues against council proposals for the city’s baths.

Walsall childrens centres to close – claim

Warning comes in wake of proposed budget cuts.

Bigger than Dylan

Dave Woodhall talks to John Otway, music’s most successful failure.

New state of the art facility for Birmingham Airport

Up to 300 jobs new jobs to be created.

Howard: ‘No Affair With Wendi’ Shock

By our entertainment staff. Howard Elston, our roving editor, today denied he had ever had an indiscreet relationship with Wendi Deng, the ex wife of Roop the Snoop Murdoch.

HS2 would make UK more attractive place to invest, say foreign businesses

Investors list transport and logistics infrastructure as more important than tax rates, exchange rates and financial incentives.

A game of three thirds

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s Monday night encounter at the Hawthorns.

Southside celebrates a year of City Pastors

Support teams hailed as great success in Birmingham nightlife.

Force Rings in Change

West Midlands Police is set to improve the handling of its non-emergency calls with the launch of two new contact centres today.

Solihull musician with dementia performs on Christmas charity CD

Solihull trombonist Derek Harrison, 76, who has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for the last four years, is the star of a charity CD that goes on sale this week to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.