The magnificent seven
Villa’s final away game of the season saw a one-nil defeat at Blackburn. Dave Woodhall reports.
The mayoral election and where to make your mark
Advice on where to find your local polling station published.
Just eat… and drink
Independent food producers and the convenience store trade came to the NEC this week. We look at some of the most eye-catching and mouth-watering offerings.
West Midlands Growth Company established to promote region
New company to co-ordinate business and tourism assets to secure investment from around the world.
Top half beckons
Terry Wills talks about Albion’s prospects for the rest of the season.
Deadline for food awards is today
Chance to recognise the region’s leading food and drink establishments.
Birmingham student wins national jewellery design award
Inaugural year honour for BCU designer.
Ort Gallery celebrate new membership scheme with exhibition
Balsall Heath art programme aims to help local community.
Shipston hotel named best pub in Warwickshire
County award sees recognition as part of anniversary celebration.
Tommy rocks into Birmingham
Classic rock opera reborn for a new generation.
The Eagle still flies
Dave Woodhall on the end of an era in Birmingham pub culture.
The Mayoral Race: Hustings Heaven
Richard Lutz joins the throng to listen to the six candidates for West Midlands mayor.
Letting Jeremy be Jeremy might be a bad idea
Will Mapplebeck wonders aloud about Jezza and his inability to find the killer comment.
West Midlands manufacturers urged to have their say
National Manufacturing Barometer aims to show state of British industry.
Danica’s coming home
Midlands actress returns from London with brand new show.
Spring into summer at Brindleyplace
New arrivals at city leisure complex.
Women mean business
New networking group to support Birmingham businesswomen.
Birmingham Airport acoops aviation marketing award
Prestige honour marks airport’s continued development.
General Election Week One: Where are the Tories?
Steve Beauchampé reviews the campaign’s opening week.
The pits
Andy Munro comments on Blues’ defeat at Villa Park and their future prospects.
Cometh the hour…
Dave Woodhall enjoys Villa’s 1-0 win over Blues.
Birmingham in bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
City ready to step in to replace Durban as hosts.
The queen is not dead
Steve Beauchampé woke up on Tuesday morning and thought the Queen had died. But it was worse than that.
Capture Kings Heath and win
Local photographers invited to dig out their cameras this spring.
First mayoral election postal ballot papers go out
Electoral packs sent out ahead of inaugural vote.
Quillow talk
Local company shortlisted for national award.
John Lewis Partnership begins support for local disabled college
New tie-up aims to support charity and strengthen community links.
Leading entrepreneur urges West Midlands businesses to start exporting
Series of events aims to boost region’s global reach.
Going for a song?
It’s the annual Record Store Day on Saturday. Here’s our guide to where in the West Midlands you can purchase music in physical form.
Principal named for Birmingham music college
Open day aims to showcase opportunities for students.