Local charity’s Lent challenge
What are you giving up for Lent? Birmingham City Mission have some ideas.
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.
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.
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.
Visitors get the chance to meet their favourite Cadbury characters
Freddo, Creme Egg, Caramel Bunny and Mr Cadbury’s Parrot will all be on hand to entertain guests at Cadbury World’s first ever Character Weekend.
Staffordshire University graduate wins prestigious art prize
Staffordshire University fine art graduate Ali Reed has been named the overall winner of New Art West Midlands.
Howard: At The Oscars
Our entertainment editor Sir Howard Elston is on the red carpet in Hollywoodtownville for the Academy Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Going to the Movies.
And about time too
Dave Woodhall watched Villa finally hit form at home.
Maintenance company offer support to Handsworth community
Building firm Willmott Dixon Partnerships has made a further donation to local organisations in the area.
Rolled over by the tractor boyz
Andy Munro reports from Blues’ game at Ipswich.
Birmingham joins in yellow themed fun for Big Yellow Friday
Children’s charity set to stage fun day around the city.