New air routes to boost Transatlantic traffic from Birmingham
Primera Air prepares for take off.
City MP slams length of NHS waiting lists
Waiting lists soar as Birmingham’s NHS faces cash crisis – claim.
The greatest show on earth
Birmingham the venue for burlesque fundraiser.
Let’s play vinyl
University to host sound system and vinyl exhibition.
The real Yorkshire puddings
Andy Munro isn’t pleased with Blues and their 2-0 defeat at home to Barnsley.
Magical history tour
Beatles aide to give talk in Kings Heath.
Why is Everyone so *&*$£ing Angry?
Is it just me or is everyone getting more pissed off? asks Will Mapplebeck
It’s not more important than that
Villa won 4-2 at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, watched by a slightly bemused Dave Woodhall.
Russia: Alive and cheating – a Howard Elston super exclusive
Bears grab Olympic gold, reports our semi-comatose sports correspondent Sir Howard Elston.
Lette’s on top
Brian Donaldson talks to comedian and author Kathy Lette.
Midlands UK showcase investment opportunities at MIPIM 2018
Region to present investment opportunities worth almost £10 billion to thousands of international investors.
Thousand students take part in Birmingham School Games
Praise for “biggest and best” games yet.
New operators for Rainbow Arena
Emphasis once more on live music at re-opening Digbeth venue.
Acclaim for BRIT students
ACM student Cyreez Lewis performs alongside Justin Timberlake at BRIT Awards.
Good wood for Wolverhampton
New social enterprise aims to help the environment while training prospective employees.
Cooking up a storm
Take a look at these gigs at the Kitchen Garden Cafe.
Mad Summer Hare bike ride returns
Ride with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in the Midlands’ biggest cycling event.
Swap shirts for charity
Gary Lineker calls on people in Birmingham to donate unwanted shirts.
Shopping theatre festival for Coventry
Theatre, performance and play in shops and spaces, precincts and places.
Birmingham nursery group celebrates accreditation
Bright Kids Nursery Group achieves Millie’s Mark recognition at all three settings.
Training the Wright way
Birmingham company launches new apprentice training programme.
Le grand projet
Birmingham needs a city centre park says Steve Beauchampé, not the thin strip of tree-lined greensward offered in the Smithfield development.
Bullet points
Richard Lutz looks back balefully on the week.
Midlands Engine Investment Fund launches £100 million equity fund
Launch is latest wave of £250 million Midlands Engine Investment Fund.
Air India launches UK’s only direct Amritsar service
Noisy welcome for inaugural flight.
Lunar Festival 2018 line-up announced
Thinking big while staying small.
Blues stung by lively Bees
Andy Munro talks about Blues’ 5-0 loss at Brentford.
Thanks, mate
Dave Woodhall watches Villa’s 1-1 draw with Preston North End.
Further investment and devolution call at mayoral summit
Metro Mayors in joint call for government to review housing funding allocation to city-regions.
LGBT History Month celebrated with Queer Quiz
Birmingham group to stage event celebrating diversity and changing attitudes.