Coriolanus review: When mother knows best
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a story about power and the inability to compromise.
Volunteers tackle loneliness across the city
Lottery funding helps community initiative.
Midland Heart scoop top prize at management awards
Housing association recognised for employee relations.
Eastside Jazz Club to open its doors
“A space for some of the best musical experiences you’re ever likely to hear.”
Half-price travel scheme for young people launched
West Midlands mayor announces under-18s travel plan.
Blues no longer an empty Vassall
Andy Munro watches Blues win at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
London Midland celebrates bumper year for Community Rail
More stations still up for adoption.
Hard Labour at Brighton Rock
Will Mapplebeck survives the Labour Party Conference as delegates enjoy the surf at New Dawn-by-the-sea.
Easing into gear
Dave Woodhall sees Villa win 4-0 away at Burton Albion.
New Twitter service lands at Birmingham Airport
Information service for passengers launched.
Screengrab: Fuhgedaboudit
Richard Lutz plunders the TV listings to find the movie of the week.
Parsons Knows
Veronica Lee talks to comedian Andy Parsons.
Birmingham Weekender’s return hailed as huge success
Huge crowds greet city centre arts extravaganza.
Birmingham charity launches alternative marathon
Everyone has a chance to help hospice.
Birmingham Northfield MP wins national road safety award
Accolade honours longstanding commitment to safe vehicle development.
Allen’s key
There’s more city jazz on Friday night.
Terry’s Law
Villa beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Saturday. Dave Woodhall bears witness.
West Midlands Combined Authority back Black Country development
£3.7 million support for Wednesfield industrial site.
The KISS strategy
Blues broke their losing streak on Saturday with a draw at Derby, watched by Andy Munro.
Contemporary artist offers new angle on pop art
New exhibition set to wow Birmingham art fans.
Car crash politics
Will Mapplebeck fishes for the best politico-TV on the box. It can make for disturbing viewing.
Plans revealed for new Selfridges restaurant
San Carlo unveils exclusive designs for Birmingham opening.
CBSO kick off Birmingham Weekender
London Midland brings classics to commuters.
Chocival back for sweet second year
Eat, drink and get covered in the stuff.
Chance for charities to get crowdfunding advice
UK tour heads for Birmingham.
Midland Heart boss makes the cut
Housing charity director on ‘most influential’ list.
Birmingham beauty queen prepares for international final
Student Noky to represent England in Vietnam gala.
Eight battle it out for Midlands Newspaper of the Year
Nominations announced for region’s media stars.
Howard: Bin strike ends with shock decision
Sir Howard’s exclusive on the story that saved the city.
Plan your Birmingham Weekender…
A guide to the city’s biggest festival, taking place this weekend.