Finance provided for rail company
New rail funding to fast track innovation.
Make some NOISE
New theatre from Birmingham playwright debuts at Old Rep.
Virgin Media boost for Comic Relief
Staff volunteer to handle Red Nose Day calls.
Further developments at city music college.
Architects’ designs revealed for BIMM Institute.
Greater Birmingham welcomes prospective investors during MIPIM 2017
Key projects showcased while panel discussions draw large crowds.
Survey finds Birmingham volunteering boosts self-confidence
Home visitors tell how voluntary work has improved their personal lives.
The folking Robin
Coming up at the legendary Bilston venue.
..Same as last week
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s 2-0 win at Wigan.
Sir Howard special interview: Trump’s first two months
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the left, enemy of the right, answers the Big Question.
No winners at the Blaydon races.
Andy Munro on Blues’ goalless draw with Newcastle.
Ballad of The Arousal Cafe – and other tales
Richard Lutz combs the smoking ruins of another seven days.
The strange state of a post-Scotland UK
Will Mapplebeck looks at a disunited Kingdom.
MK Ultra: “ A one way paranoid dance to the world of The Illuminati…”
Richard Lutz gets led into a bizarre twilight of half baked conspiracy theories at The Birmingham Rep that include Walt Disney, Justin Bieber and the CIA. Yes, really…
Black Country High Value Manufacturing City showcased on world stage
£1 billion boost to local economy from energy investment opportunities.
Boost for Birmingham modern slavery campaign
Lottery funding awarded to aid victims.
Start ups work with London Midland
Technology challenge to improve rail passenger experiences.
Getting horsey in Herefordshire
Brooks Country House introduces vintage horseboxes as stylish glamping option.
Greater Birmingham connectivity entices MIPIM investment
Events range from discussions about HS2 to the launch of The Hub’s Growth & Investment Plan.
Black Country LEP in move towards Garden City principles
Agencies and local authorities to work together.
First Midland Engine trade summit a great success
Delegates aim to deliver export success.
Flying high
Midland Mencap hockey team in European Championships fundraiser.
Birmingham Airport celebrates two years of month on month growth
Record passenger numbers using airport.
Events, dear boy, events
Steve Beauchampé considers the prospects for a Birmingham bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
UK Central Hub sets out HS2 site growth plan
Plan outlines potential to add £4.1 billion GVA to local economy and create 77,500 new jobs.
WMCA gives backing towards Birmingham factory site development
Combined Investment Fund helps with £5.5 million investment.
Housing company director goes back to the floor
Inspiration as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Birmingham “leading English city outside London for quality of life”
Birmingham retains its position in Mercer’s global Quality of Living Index.
Birmingham development set to attract 10,000 jobs
New scheme will be worth £350 million to the local economy.
Conference aims to change the educational landscape
Bringing together public sector and teaching leaders to develop new approaches.
Bruised, battered but definitely unbowed
Dave Woodhall looks at Villa’s week and the damage incurred.