Birmingham to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Successful bid will generate over £390 million for local economy and provide lasting legacy.
Howard Shocker: cops gear up for Tory city conference danger
Howard Elston, our political editor, reports from the trenches of Britain’s second biggest city.
Midlands set for £19.3 million boost from Tory conference
Birmingham welcomes fifth Conservative Party Conference and 13th political event since 2008.
University strengthens bond with China
Birmingham’s educational links with China continue to grow with new launch.
Helping out
Terry Wills on Albion.
Novel clothing fair for city centre
Successful pay as you weigh concept returns.
B is for…
Villa a goal up with seconds remaining. Dave Woodhall fills in the blanks.
The cavern club
Stereolab’s Tim Gane is now fully-throbbing inside his Anti-Matter Cavern. Martin Longley lowers himself into the pulse-field.
Midland company receives national award for charity fundraising
Praise for Stafforshire company’s commitment.
Birmingham Airport makes £100 million infrastructure investment
Security high on list of priorities for airport improvements.
Trump flames out in prez deebate
Richard Lutz somehow stayed awake through the wee hours in England for the Trump/Clinton bunfight.
Greater Birmingham showcases global credentials
Region’s business leaders highlight plans for strengthening Greater Birmingham‘s global standing.
Weaves will rock you
Martin Longley quaffs a pint of laced maple syrup in Kings Heath.
Health for Life blossoms at horticultural show
Boost for community healthy eating programme.
Review: Dead Sheep
Richard Lutz takes a pew at the Birmingham Rep to watch Maggie savaged by a dead sheep.
It’s later than you think…
Villa draw again, but Dave Woodhall is happy to watch it for a change.
Sir Howard speaks on The Great Bake Off row
Thoughts on the great events of the day.
Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a legendary Stateside dance troupe
Starting Out at Rep
Five female playwrights tackle the world of work for young women.
Soho Road prepares for Diwali 2016
Community show to mark celebration.
New art night for Glee Club
Dance company collaboration with comedy venue.
Canalside brings events back to Birmingham city centre
Cube hosts new corporate entertainment venue.
Cadbury World to relaunch Afternoon Tea package
Iconic name to offer traditional fare.
Local activists join refugee march
Birmingham group mobilises in support.
World wide brides
Wedding shoe designer on firm footing for export growth with New York show.
Career opportunities on show at Millennium Point
Advice show gives young people chance to get employment advice.
Increased access on trains announced
London Midland continues to improve access for disabled people.
Fear of situations vacant across region
West Midlands firms urged to embrace young talent to avoid millions of unfilled vacancies.
Hollywood legend to perform in Coventry
John Carpenter set for Warwick Arts Centre gig.
Back to the past
Laura Payne talks about an upcoming vintage event.