New timetable brings extra West Midlands train services

Improved services for weekend and late night.

Christmas Robin

There’s a seasonal flavour to some of the acts appearing at the Robin 2 over the next couple of weeks.

Sharks and Other Tales

Richard Lutz wanders through Warwickshire, hears a choir, fails at a pub quiz and ponders the world of sharks 

Jurdassic park

Laura Jurd’s Dinosaur stomps all over the Hare & Hounds next month. Martin Longley caught the foursome up in Old York t’other week.

Birmingham dance company recognises new talent

DanceXchange launches inaugural dx Choreography Award.

Choc-in’ around the Christmas tree at Cadbury World

Festive celebrations marked by Bournville chocolatiers.

Leeding on from that

Villa slumped to a two-goal defeat to Leeds on Saturday. Dave Woodhall wonders how it will affect the team.

Barnsley stormers

Andy Munro witnesses Blues surprising 3-0 defeat at home to Barnsley.

Staying Cool means success

Rotunda apartments win two industry awards.

Local MP launches West Midlands Parlimentary group

All-Party group aims to “speak up” for region in Westminster.

New bus regulations in city centre

Change to routes as Broad Street scheme takes shape.

The dark shadow on the sidelines

As the British football sex scandal gains steam, Richard Lutz remembers his school where a sports coach preyed on boys. It has caused a national scandal in the US

The convenience of a scapegoat – why everyone’s giving globalisation a good kicking.

Will Mapplebeck takes a close look at how too many of our leaders react mindlessly to the worldwide finance crises that lurk on the political landscape.

Hull, Hornets and Hawthorns

Terry Wills on a week at the Hawthorns.

Kings Heath – home of the indies

String of new businesses open in city suburb.

Milestone for back to work initiative

150 Coventry and Warwickshire people sign up to Accelerate their way into work.

Carl Fogarty back for Bike4Life 2017!

Racing legend returns for charity bike event.

They’ve got Marty Feldman oven gloves

Forgotten films, timeless tv shows and cult comedians feature in Birmingham designer’s new range.

Charity events at Brindleyplace

Santa is spreading Christmas cheer for Heart UK.

New Cyprus service launched from Birmingham Airpiort

Twice-weekly flights to Cyprus from new carrier to city.

Warriors coming out to play

Stars of cult film to visit Birmingham.