Happy Hour again

New play set to end British tour in Birmingham.

New acts for Artrix

Bromsgrove’s arts centre is showcasing some up and coming talent.

Egg-citing Easter at Cadbury World

Family fun lined up at Bournville.

Never mind the possession stats

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s one-nil win at home to Derby County, plus the latest in a sad series.

Howard exclusive: Trump globally lauded for righteous hack ban

Sir Howard Elston, our media reporter, on a secret report of who backs the Presidential ban on journalists 

Lambo to the slaughter

Andy Munro sees Blues beat Wolves at Molineux.

The Oscars: Moonlight best but will it win?

Richard Lutz explains why this movie about love and generosity is the natural choice for the best film award this Sunday.

Best of Birmingham get their paws on The Big Sleuth

Children’s Hospital to benefit from this year’s summer bear hunt.

St Patrick’s Day Parade announce entertainment expansion

Music stages add to festive atmosphere.

Bel’s Mini World – a tasty little dish

Show exhibits almost good enough to eat.

HS2 go-ahead to power West Midlands renaissance

Royal Assent to be granted for London to West Midlands route today.

Manufacturing support package launched in Birmingham

£9.7 million business programme to unlock SME potential.

Cheers across the world

Drink manufacturers urged to raise a glass to export success.

When the going gets tough

Silvia de Sousa of social enterpise company Beware of the Bulls, offers help in attracting third sector funding.

Bring on the clowns (and the motorcycles and the flame jugglers)

It’s circus time at the Birmingham Rep as the Cirque Beserk sets up the big top. Richard Lutz was there with a helper.

First steps

Dance novice Alex Simpson describes his first time at DanceXchange.

Safe journey

West Midlands Safer Travel Restorative Justice scheme goes from strength to strength.

Summer in Sutton

World-class music and family fun in Sutton Park gets the go-ahead.

Birmingham technology campus seeks investment

Innovation Birmingham seeks new investor to double size.

Time and tide wait for no man

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s Monday night misery at Newcastle.

Brindleyplace to the rescue

Annual charity Dragonboat Race breaks all records.

Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival announce fun run

Emerald Mile event will help safeguard future of the parade.

It always gets worse before it gets worse

Andy Munro witnesses Blues’ defeat at home to Queens Park Rangers.

Cinderella: Review

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s interpretation of the classic ballet impresses Simon Hale.

Peaky Blinders provide novel fundraising approach

Homeless charity set to benefit from student initiative.

New investment for Millennium Point

Further expansion planned at city meetings venue.

Kings Heath Great Easter Egg Hunt launched

Return of family attraction for school holidays.

Ready, set, bake!

Sooty’s Birthday Bake Off arrives at Cadbury World.

Drawing to a conclusion

Dave Woodhall talks to Derek ‘the Draw’ Hussey, singer with the seminal, legendary Blockheads.

Dragging it out

Birmingham City University student Zoe Summers writes about a charity event she’s helping promote.