Blues get a wiggin

Andy Munro comments on Blues’ defeat on Saturday.

Screengrab: Heading West Into Fear

RICHARD LUTZ rides west to find the outstanding film on the box this week…and it’s a modern classic

Young Birmingham unemployed in national work campaign

“Get involved” call to food and grocery businesses.

Stardom beckons for Birmingham pub quizzers

Reality TV show to feature city centre pub.

From Simpsons to Star Wars

British Science Festival comes to Birmingham.

Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival launched

Opportunity to enjoy and learn more about the Gorge.

Ross Noble heads line-up for Glee Club Anniversary Gala

News from the Glee Club.

Energy provider expands into Birmingham

extraenergy supplies Birmingham with investment boost.

Critically acclaimed Beckett trilogy comes to Birmingham

Rep date for best-selling performances.

Job training opportunities for West Midlands young people

Record fall in youth unemployment.

Co-operation urged to prevent potential threats

Police renew calls to the public to help identify would-be terrorists.

Yes words

We talk to Steve Howe, a true guitar legend.

Shadow minister lays out 21st Century university reform debate

Call to use knowledge to “build a richer, fairer country.”

Smethwick cancer survivor backs Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Local teenager calls for raise awareness of support charity.

Black Cats lucky

Andy Munro watches Blues go out of the League Cup.

Report reveals 5.5% annual growth on West Midlands residential development land values

Construction levels “healthiest for some time.”

Grant funding enables free arts

Adrian Lester OBE and players of People’s Postcode Lottery support free weekend of creative activity at mac.

Living wage “out of reach for most women working part-time” says Midlands TUC

Call for wage initiative to reduce pay discrepancy.

Kids and cars don’t mix

“Stay alert” reminder to drivers.

Screengrab: Downey The Ironic Man

Richard Lutz surfs the TV listings to find the gems among the bilge when it comes to films on the flatscreen.

Top Birmingham chef dished up recipes for runners

Bupa Great Birmingham Runners can also dine at a discount.

Happening at Artrix

There’s a couple of interesting events coming up.

The language of comedy

Dave Woodhall talks to Jimeoin, a comedian for all nations.

Howard’s Big Q and A

SIR HOWARD ELSTON, THE GREATEST WITH THE LATEST, GIVES ALL THE DETAILS TO THE BURNING QUESTIONS OF THE DAY.

Scotland and the Debates

RICHARD LUTZ takes in the Scottish independence debate – round two.

A lesson learned

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s lack of goals at either end.

Tony to Killer Dictator: ‘Keep Cool and Shoot Straight’

Another foreign exclusive from Sir Howard Elston.

Bees sting

Andy Munro on Blues game at the weekend and their start to the season.

Birmingham aid worker returns from harrowing visit to Iraq

Multi-ethnic approach to humanitarian crisis.

Travel advice for Fusion Festivalgoers

Make sure you don’t miss anything – including the last train.