The long goodbye
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s week; losses, walkouts and grand farewells.
That was the week that was
I reveal why I like gardening and I find a windmill. Plus there is a gym I duck into, says Richard Lutz.
Hook line
Dave Woodhall talks to legendary bass player Peter Hook.
Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Stratford
Richard Lutz takes to the Athenian woods to watch Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love.
Cruz uncontrolled
If not Trump, just who is the US dangerman who would have the finger on the button, asks Richard Lutz.
Walsall commuters urged to have their say
Public invited to rail consultation event.
Heritage Weekend at Cadbury World
Chance to explore the early days of world-famous Birmingham name.
Barclays to join Birmingham start-up project
Bank announced as partner in Innovation Birmingham iCentrum® incubator.
Birmingham food business poised for expansion
Miss Macaroon marks birthday with millionth macaroon and 100 new jobs plan.
On the edge
World Festival of Theatre for Children and Young People Ccmes to Birmingham.
Saddle up for Birmingham St Mary’s
Cycle event to raise funds for hospice.
Freddie Goodwin
The death of former Birmingham City manager Freddie Goodwin was announced this week. Steve Beauchampé reminisces.
Dance to the music sublime: Romeo and Juliet
Richard Lutz takes his pew for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of a timeless story.
British Asian dance looks to the future
Internationally-acclaimed dancer/choreographers Akram Khan and Shobana Jeyasingh to deliver keynote speeches.
No Trotters walkover
Andy Munro on Blues’ midweek win over Bolton.
Students to hold St Basil’s fundraiser
City nightspot dance event will benefit homeless charity.
Millennium Point celebrates Birmingham photographers
Festival to highlight city’s creative talent.
Major investment for Midlands software firm
Extra funding will enable the roll out of services across North America, Europe and Australia Pacific.
City MP claims victory in HS2 site campaign
Byrne wins bid for 3,000 jobs at Washwood Heath.
Fledgling Warwickshire gaming company heading to California conference
Game developers helped by start-up advisers.
Rancour
The Left’s arguments for remaining in the EU are anathema to David Cameron and George Osborne. So go make them, urges Steve Beauchampé.
Reading between the lines
Terry Wills on an unhappy day for the Albion.
Contest to design banner for manor saved by Cadbury
Museum to honour philanthropist’s work.
Greater Icknield transformation vision revealed
Plan agreed for inner-city brownfield regeneration.
The Elston Report: Trump and Boris in shock jobs swap
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the left and nemesis of the right, with another exclusive from the extreme centre.
Blue Robin
Fans of the blues will be well catered for at the Robin 2 over the next week.
Betty does it Wright
Legendary soul singer to appear at the Drum.
Honour for Birmingham tech firm
Vanti wins international award at InAVation Awards 2016.
Birmingham arts organisation becomes national Good Practice Centre
Recognition for helping young people engage in creativity.
That was the week that was
Seven days of boneheads, old soldiers, new cars and… change, Richard Lutz finds.