Getting out of a Jam
City centre venue saved.
RIP: Blues Great Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter, who has died, was everything a white albino blues guitarist should be, says Richard Lutz
All that jazz
The 30th Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival starts today. Here are some of the early highlights.
Local MP supports medical research Bill
“Unlock access to lifesaving breast cancer drugs” call.
Take extra care of your dog
Warning from vets as temperatures soar.
Ciderfest – the core of summer drinking
What could be better on a hot summer’s day?
Thestudio cements best sales year to date with new appointment
Good times for city centre business venue.
B Sides the point
Dave Woodhall takes issue with the B Sides announced yesterday.
Pupils donate thousands to charity
Funds raised in memory of schoolmate.
Love Locks wall opened in Wolverhampton
Lovers and One Direction fans wanted.
Screengrab: Sunshine On Leith
RICHARD LUTZ checks out the best film on the box this week, and it’s a bright wee thing from Scotland.
West Midlands sees largest fall in annual unemployment rate
Unemployment is reducing according to new figures.
Dine and dash at Touchwood
And eat for free.
RSA Academy students celebrate results
University beckons for Diploma graduates.
Dream job for Black Country youngster
Daniel on the right career track thanks to Kickstart Plus.
Volunteers help SIFA Fireside hold breakfast service
Birmingham community workers help out with homeless charity.
Sir Howard: Hague shocker as he heads for the rebel front
Sir Howard Elston (DOA), celebrity diplomatic editor for the stars, gives the rundown on the new UK government
Central Plaza nears completion
Birmingham city centre development to be finished by mid-August.
Cannonball express
Jazz in the Jewellery Quarter.
Local MP says ‘no’ to security bill
Warning of government “intrusion”.
Coming up at Artrix
Holiday fun and quality music.
Brummies speedway team forced out of business
Governing body steps in to close team “with immediate effect”.
Birmingham Honey Show returns to Martineau Gardens
Gardens to show off the best of bees.
Local jeweller appointed head of trade association
Accolade for director of company established in mid-nineteenth century.
All change at Five Ways
Alan Clawley describes the ongoing development of one of the city’s busiest junctions.
Boost for airport as travel company reveals expansion plans
More destinations and flights starting next summer.
Police officers to remember fallen colleagues
Arboretum to stage service as part of weekend to support officers’ families.
Daring to be Different
Jas Thiara talks about her recent fundraising fashion show.
Group race to success thanks to seized bikes
Disabled people are benefitting from thousands of pounds worth of bikes donated by Birmingham police.
Python plays the Light House
If you want to look on the bright side of life, Wolverhampton’s the place.