Rugby World Cup countdown begins

Trophy visits Birmingham this week.

Full programme as Conservatives return to Birmingham

Over 300 city centre fringe events planned for Tory conference.

Sir Howard Elston (DOA) noted journalist and all around mediocrity fields your queries.

An old face returns to the city’s music scene this evening.

Father’s death led to campaign.

Richard Lutz guides you through Movieland on the box for this week.

A magical dance troupe, made entirely from a heap of rubbish, comes to Warwick Arts Centre next month.

Environmental group appoint new Chief Executive.

Improvements come as airport is busier than ever.

Festival to highlight problems of low pay.