Barclays to sponsor Press lunch
Annual event to raise money for children in hospital.
Badminton going from strength to strength in Birmingham
Mark Selwood writes of a local sporting success.
Screengrab: Speeding Bullitt
Richard Lutz poses the big question as he delves into the listings and finds the TV film of the week.
Jazz lions
More top-line jazz for next weekend.
Safer Travel officers on patrol for Christmas rush
Police presence means safer festive city centre shopping.
City’s top professional awards celebrate 15th year
Launch of prestigious challenge to city’s young businesspeople.
Robin rockers
There’s a few shows coming up at the Robin 2 worth looking out for.
Ambulance chiefs warn of delays during strike
More expected to take industrial action next week.
Young Tibetans share experiences in Coventry visit
Exchange programme helps raise awareness.
Core Cities meet William Hague to drive devolution agenda
Council leaders call for greater devolved powers.
City council reveals pledge to young people
Six principles to create a better Birmingham for the city’s young people have been unveiled today.
CBSO appoints new member
Addition for orchestra.
Born2Sing bring festive fun to the Fort
Birmingham’s out-of-city shopping park invites students to perform festive showcase.
Street food hits Coventry
Food and much more at Saturday fair.
Review: Carmen is fiery, saucy…and a bit flat
Richard Lutz takes a seat for that juggernaut of an opera, Carmen
Volunteers urgently needed to collect food donations
Foodbank looking for help with collecting at Tesco stores.
Well, if the Queen can do it…
Brindleyplace launches Big Selfie competition.
Hope at home and abroad
Incurable optimist Terry Wills on Albion and England.
European court rules against UK government on Birmingham air quality
Government has “taken insufficient action” to improve air quality.
Breaking point
We talk to Hazel O’Connor about fame and what comes next.
Christmas in Colmore
Business District launches its festive programme.
West End musical coming to Birmingham
Dates announced for award-winning production.
Winter Market at Digbeth
Eat, drink and buy presents.
Rugby set to boost city’s economy
Villa Park matches will bring major investment to Birmingham.
21 today – and tomorrow
Dave Woodhall with a reminder of an important event in the city’s history.
Coltman Wood: War hero celebrated
Andy Goff and some of his relatives joined a large crowd to watch the official opening of a WWI arboretum.
Millennium Point to host Birmingham expo
Birmingham Made Me set to once more highlight the city’s success stories.
Coming home to roost
The Library of Birmingham may be attracting both praise and visitors but Alan Clawley remains unconvinced.
Big banding together
More jazz for the weekend.
A Thousand Faces
Birmingham premiere for anti-violence dance piece.