Scrutiny too late
Alan Clawley asks what city councillors were doing four years ago.
Get online with free Wi-Fi at Bull Ring markets
Technology link-up boost to historic venues.
Pop goes art
New string to the bow of Birmingham musician.
Summer – time to protect yourself against doorstep crime
Jacqui Kennedy, Birmingham City Council’s Acting Strategic Director of Place, warns of the dangers of rogue DIY traders during the summer months.
No return for Rovers
Andy Munro watches Blues winning in Bristol.
Finance Birmingham rolls out £90 million SME funding programme
Funds open to growing businesses looking for support to grow.
Billionaires beat Baggies
Terry Wills on Albion’s start to the season.
Birmingham Chilli Festival 2015 launched
Entries open for annual chilli eating challenge.
Delirium Tremblies
Please, could I have a double dose of psychedelic folk rock?, asks Martin Longley.
Public health cuts – warning
“Don’t hit the city’s vulnerable,” plea from council chief.
Caudwell help dreams come true
Walk raises over £1,000 towards disabled children’s dream holiday.
Imagineers in Coventry
Festival inspires and entertains the crowds.
More West Midlands addresses get superfast broadband
Homes and businesses benefit from government initiative.
In:Site Festival returns to Birmingham in September
New design graduates to transform Birmingham Cathedral.
A Ruddock good gig
Martin Longley discovers a hidden Edgbaston venue, and a lesser-spotted jazzman.
Last call for young animators and film makers
Film course available at Light House.
Mother runs to thank life saving support
Premature baby appeal to benefit from Great Birmingham Run.
Theatre show in fully functioning hotel in Birmingham
Rep in novel production of atmospheric thriller.
Coming to Artix
An old favourite and an older production.
Ruining the opening
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s successful start to the season.
Nice result against the Biscuitmen
Andy Munro shreds his nerves watching Blues beat Reading.
Live, loud and lewd
Some upcoming gigs for your perusal.
Birmingham company secures Olympic legacy contract
Installations for housing development near Olympic village.
The things they say
Spot the difference in BBC coverage.
Goodtime George
George Huxley is one of the finest traditional jazz practitioners in the land. Martin Longley checks out his new club night in Solihull.
Students triumph in coding challenge
BBC Birmingham takes on the Festival of Code for the third year running.
Albion anticipation
Terry Wills looks at Albion’s prospects for the forthcoming season.
Village green preserved for society
Bournville’s historic Green named one of the best in UK.
Guide dog charity to benefit from run
Solihull man takes on Great Birmingham Run despite visual impairment.
The John Peel of politics
Britain’s next Prime Minister could be a 70-year old former Beard of the Year who’s become a hit with young voters. Steve Beauchampé assesses Jeremy Corbyn’s chances.