Teen sentenced for student stab murder

Bereaved family issue statement following sentencing.

Instant karma

Dave Woodhall looks back on a Special afternoon in B6.

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Friday, March 14th 2014

Gary Whitehouse watches one of the world’s great orchestras.

From the sublime…

A typically inconsistent week at St Andrews, as witnessed by Andy Munro.

Why architects resign

Alan Clawley on the latest controversy to hit the New Street station redevelopment.

Screengrab: Ride The High Banter

RICHARD LUTZ gets on his high horse about the films that will make you grab for the TV record button this week.

Benn There, Done That

The death of British politician Tony Benn conjured up a love/hate story with a politician who had been in the public eye for a half century. Richard Lutz remembers…

Howard: Welcome To Elstonville

Last week in this august organ, I revealed my plans for Birmingham now that I bought it in a car boot sale outside Redditch.

Airport and business leaders join up for new China tourism campaign

Birmingham Airport and Marketing Birmingham have become two of the first UK companies awarded a new Chartermark declaring they are fit to welcome Chinese visitors.

British Indian Awards 2014 launched

Nominations and votes sought for prestigious honours.

Journalistic talent at 2014 Midlands Media Awards

Nominations still open for local media recognition.

City architecture wins praise

Shortlist announced for RIBA West Midlands Awards.

Volunteers needed for ‘dream holiday’

Charity requires helpers to make dreams come true for disabled children and their families.

From Russia with love

Young Russian musicians to perform in Birmingham.

First UK charter flights from China announced

Birmingham to become first UK airport outside London to offer direct flights.

New safety website aimed at students

West Midlands Police have launched an innovative new website aimed at keeping the students of the region safe.

Nothing much happened

Terry Wills ponders on the unchanging Hawthorns landscape.

Over 50 free guided walks at the Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

Launching the New Ironbridge 100 mile Challenge .

UK Central well on its way to 100,000 jobs boost

Momentum building around one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes in Solihull.

JLR at Dudley apprenticeship event

Jaguar Land Rover were among scores of experts on hand to help school leavers find good quality training with jobs at a Dudley apprenticeship event.

Coventry showcases engineering excellence at industry event

The engineers of the future will be showcasing their skills at an industry backed competition at Coventry University this month.

Successful year for Health for Life in the Community

A programme aimed at supporting healthy lifestyles in communities across South Birmingham is celebrating a successful year.

Police issue safety advice for a happy St Patrick’s Day

Police in Birmingham are wishing the region’s Irish community a happy St Patrick’s Day and encouraging those who join the city’s celebrations to have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Pilot plans for 20mph limits announced

Proposals for a pilot 20mph speed limit scheme, covering significant parts of central, east and south Birmingham are due before the City Council’s Cabinet on March 17th.

Greater Birmingham takes to the stage as MIPIM 2014 begins

The world’s largest real estate show MIPIM kicks off later today, with Greater Birmingham showcasing its flagship development and regeneration projects across 11 events.