City ready for protests

Police plan for business as usual as protesters visit Birmingham this Saturday.

It’s the same old song

Dave Woodhall is starting to query Villa’s title-chasing credentials.

Screengrab: The Old Megastar and the Sea

Richard Lutz swims in the swirling waters of the weekly TV schedules to come up with a movie treasure.

Valiant at the Valley

Andy Munro sees Blues battle for a point in South London.

On a Mission

Hannah Noble of Birmingham City Mission writes about their food appeal.

Hat trick of successes for Midland Metro

Operators scoop trio of awards.

Starting from scratch

This week’s event from Birmingham Jazz features an ensemble of local worthies.

Beauty and the Beast

Simon Hale reviews the latest production from Birmingham Royal Ballet.

It’s the final countdown

Less than 1,000 places remaining for Run.

Howard: Oslo pulls out of Winter Games because it “hates the cold”

From our sports editor Sir Howard ‘The Iceman’ Elston (OBE)

West Midlands arts organisations launch major cultural survey

Aiming to take a snapshot of the region’s cultural life in one single day.

Eye Candy Festival line-up announced

November date for Digbeth event.

Independence Street opens at local college

Training site to help visually impaired students.

Halloween Spooktacular at Cadbury World

Tricks and treats galore.

Lions tamed

Andy Munro has a possible change of heart regarding Lee Clark and Blues.

Leukaemia survivor’s positive approach to Run

Bupa Great Birmingham Run follows bike marathon.

BHX backs Gatwick expansion

Birmingham Airport and Gatwick join forces in call for a strong network of airports across Britain.

Boy with cerebral palsy set to abseil down art gallery

Aims to raise funds for disabled children.

Georgia continually on our minds – thanks to Putin

Richard Lutz warns us not to take our eye off the ball.

Birmingham’s tech talent on show at Pitch10

Leading companies from city’s tech scene showcase wares to City investors.

Cleaning up at Innovation Birmingham

UK-wide competition to discover the brightest clean-tech talent.

Online learning national conference announced

Education leaders to meet in Birmingham.

Cadbury commemorate Library’s birthday

Chocolate model to go on display.

Charity chosen to help city’s addicts

CRI to deliver Birmingham Drug and Alcohol services.

Old Joe to glow

University of Birmingham clock tower goes red for Midlands Air Ambulance.

Birmingham MP condemns Chancellor

Osborne accused on child poverty.

Flawed Pride

It’s all happening on stage at the Artrix Arts Centre.