Ladywood and Handsworth photo challenge launched

City’s children in competition with European counterparts.

That Jersey Sound

Richard Lutz remembers how the Four Seasons were king-dogs of radio back in the early sixties. And, today, are staying alive with the musical that has gone ’round the world.

Birmingham Rep nets hat-trick

Three national awards for theatre.

CBSO appoint new Development Trust chair

Prominent business leader to head orchestra fundraising body.

Crowdfunding aim for Birmingham camera obscura

Project aims to build mobile photography prototype.

Go to the end of the world and carry on

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s expedition to the wastelands of South London.

Green campaigners criticise road expansion plans

M42 investment “a road to nowhere” – claim.

Daily Air India flights to start this month

Further boost for Birmingham Airport.

Birmingham students on Maltese project

Ormiston Academy take part in work for tourist board.

Stripped bare

Rachel Watts talks about reunions and Status Quo.

Friends get funding for city park

Lottery money for Eastside.

Art at Artrix

Local artist’s work goes on display.

Birmingham hotel makes wishes come true

Hyatt guests can add Christmas magic to childrens hospital.

Acoustic sessions for Lichfield

New music venture for cathedral city.

National award win for Colmore Business District

Honour recognises transformation of “under-used” area.

Millennium Point to ho-ho-host festive films for all

Big screen for the holidays.

Graduate film maker releases sci-fi short

Debut release comes after encouraging reception at US festivals.

How to save money and waste less

Emma Barnett of environmental group Love Food Hate Waste on their new local initiative.

Inaugural media students awards launched

Next generation’s rising stars to be recognised.

Hometown gig for acclaimed singer

Show will coincide with album release.

Crowdfunding aids Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

Record number of new works to be performed.

Artrix winter season launched

Film, theatre and live music amongst the highlights.

Historic Town Hall painting ‘comes home’

“The civic vision of Birmingham has to be renewed in every generation” says leading historian.

Howard: Mystery bear held as illegal alien, faces charges

The Paddington Bear movie hit the screens in Britain this week. But as Sir Howard Elston (DOA) reports, the cute furry animal may be chucked out of the UK.