A slice of history
In the aftermath of the general election, Ian Payne unearths a fascinating piece of local life.
1,400 set to compete at Black Country School Games
Young athletes set to bring sporting strategy to grand finale.
London Midland wins international award
Rail company’s community work honoured.
Another record month for Birmingham Airport
Month on month passenger totals continue to grow.
Life’s Grand for Noky
Birmingham student off to Vietnam after winning pageant.
Hospice hero wins acclaimed volunteering award
Reward for help in organising and fundraising.
Classical broadcaster to host Concerts in the Park
Big names lined up for Sutton event.
National survey sees satisfaction soar on Midland Metro
Record number of passengers as further extension planned.
Putting ability first
Helping to provide work in areas of high unemployment.
Big Birmingham Bikes win prestigious Ashden Award
Cycling initiative praised for environmental impact.
Local airline captain and son fly together into Birmingham Airport
Norwegian’s first father and son flight crew take to the skies.
Birmingham City ladies star at Solihull School
Return to classroom for international footballer.
Academy of Contemporary Music announces new Birmingham campus
Skunk Anansie guitarist talks about the band’s tie-up with education.
Hippodrome to launch season of Accessible Performances
Birmingham theatre to offer performances aimed at special needs.
Combined authority investment welcomed by new mayor
Coventry regeneration schemes awarded £3.7 million loan.
Birmingham open air theatre dates announced
Theatre company provides magical theatre in magical surroundings.
Bournville makes it snappy
Families invited to add self-portraits to community archive.
Date confirmed for Kings Heath Street Festival
Annual event set to bring community together.
Further expansion for Birmingham property specialists
City presence boosted with acquisition of general rating division.
18 things you didn’t know about the Brindleyplace Dragonboat Race
Countdown underway for city charity challenge.
Birmingham City Council scoops awards for training and building
Council schemes praised for providing jobs and housing.
Festival finale for Birmingham Conservatoire
Two day marathon will herald the end of city musical landmark.
Roll call for Lichfield Festical
World-class music, theatre and film are amongst the attractions.
Errol Christie : 1963-2017
Coventry boxer Errol Christie died on Sunday, aged 53. Dave Woodhall looks back on his life and times.
Is it ‘arrys game?
Andy Munro wonders what’s ‘appening at St Andrews.
An evening with Anthony Joshua
World heavweight champion hits the samba beat in Birmingham.
The Elston Report: UK news as it happens somewhere
Media editor Sir Howard Elston gives the inside line on how TV reports breaking news today.
General Election 2017 – For God’s sake woman go!
Steve Beauchampé considers a political humiliation of Shakespearian proportions.
Developed in Birmingham
Festival honoring photography pioneers to open in city.
May ends in June but Sir Howard rides to the rescue
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the right, enema of the left, reveals his plans for the tottering British government