New at Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Singers, comedians, chefs, poets, (ex-) prison officers. Anything we’ve left out?

Harry’s Game

Andy Munro watches Blues at home to an out of form QPR. The outcome is inevitable…

Birmingham joins forces with record number of regional partners at MIPIM 2014

27 partners among Greater Birmingham team for world’s largest property show.

Milestone call answered by 111 service

Quarter of a million responses in four months.

Local charity’s Lent challenge

What are you giving up for Lent? Birmingham City Mission have some ideas.

First World War Epic for the Hippo

Theatre to mark war centenary with new production.

A day under the wires with London Midland

A London Midland employee will travel the entire length of the company’s electrified rail network by train this Saturday to raise money for charity.

Duddeston Viaduct rediscovered by artist

Come along and see part of the city’s heritage.

Belgrade Theatre celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has been celebrating their award-winning creative apprenticeship scheme by collating a blog to hear the experiences of the current apprentices and to encourage future applications.

Youngsters have a whale of a time while fighting meningitis

Fundraising and fun for under fives.

Howard: Crimea Hints of ‘Scottish Tie-Up’

Sir Howard Elston, our man on the diplomatic spot, with the latest from the world’s crisis zone.

Key employer warns of EU exit danger

“Uncertainty” over UK’s European role “being used against us.”

Growth in region’s business confidence

West Midlands manufacturing companies set to invest in capital equipment to meet demand.

Wolverhampton apprenticeship event packed out

More than 400 would-be apprentices packed a Wolverhampton roadshow aimed at helping them find work with good quality training.

Sixth form scientists hit the heights

Sixth Form pupils from Solihull School tapped into the latest advances in scientific and technological research on a knowledge-boosting visit to Chicago.

It’s not just in Eastenders

Terry Wills is getting concerned about Albion’s prospects.

Pop-up Birmingham market showcases streetfood, art and music

Over 50 traders signed up to serve artisan food, beer and local art in the shadow of Selfridge’s.

Lichfield apprentices volunteer at National Memorial Arboretum

Challenge bid as part of National Apprentice Week.

Showing off in Cannes

Alan Clawley wonders whether Birmingham city council’s time in the south of France might be better spent elsewhere.

Innovative approach sees Coventry University triumph at business awards

Coventry University’s entrepreneurial activity has been recognised with a top prize at a recent awards ceremony.

Review: A Life of Galileo

Richard Lutz watches Ian McDiarmid grab centre stage in the Brecht play about reason and faith.

Martineau Place helps Harry reach world record

Birmingham shopping centre Martineau Place has launched a partnership with regional charity, Help Harry Help Others.

Coming up at Artrix

There’s theatre and comedy arriving in Bromsgrove.

Century-spanning concert from Birmingham Bach Choir

Return to The Oratory for a concert that spans nearly 300 years.

TV star set for Midlands cycle event

Life on Mars star Dean Andrews will be jumping in the saddle to raise money for a national children’s charity next month.

MP supports employment pathway for disabled people

Charity has championed disabled rights for over a century.

Back to basics approach helping rescue sufferers of domestic abuse

As the national police lead for tackling domestic abuse calls on forces to “get the basics right”, we look at the evolving approach in south Birmingham that’s encouraging more victims to take a stand.

Birmingham Youth Dance Company Leaps Into Action

A dance company comprised of young performers is celebrating its first birthday.

Review: Never Try This At Home

Richard Lutz stirs childhood memories.

Pardew, another view

Andy Munro on the weekend’s big football talking point.