Why the Commonwealth Games is a golden opportunity

Sandwell businessman Alan Taylor writes about the opportunities the Games will present for his area.

Boost for local dance community

Dance Hub Birmingham announces commissioning opportunities for regional artists and dance practitioners.

Solihull doctor runs New York Marathon

Fundraising for hospital emergency team.

Review: Abdullah Ibrahim at Warwick University

Richard Lutz takes his pew to listen to a jazz giant.

Cure Leukaemia win national award

Cancer charity recognised for successful fundraising initiative.

Energy Capital Conference to take place in Birmingham

Event to focus on the region’s energy matters.

Birmingham company wins industry award for training initiative

Recognition for success of apprentice programme.

Some fantastic songwriter

A conversation with singer, songwriter, author and talker Chris Difford.

Renowned music festival returns to Birmingham

University student to head innovative event.

The digital mirror

Richard Lutz rifles through his electronic life to find out who he is.

Midland firm to tackle workplace mental health

Seminars aimed to help health and well-being at work.

What took you so long?

Acclaimed and local-ish singer Sara Colman tells us what she’s made of.

Birmingham Poppy Run details unveiled

Fundraiser to help ex-forces personnel.

Fazenda Birmingham announces opening date

Restaurant to offer best of Brazilian food.

Ultimate building challenge comes to Birmingham

Lego convention set to hit NEC.

Running through the rain

Jamie Sircom tells of his experiences during Sunday’s Great Birmingham Run.

Style Birmingham winners announced

New talent defies weather to storm the catwalk.

Finding Joy again at Artrix

Return for acclaimed dementia-friendly play.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

Another night of quality music in store.

Luxury car link boosts Birmingham company

Bentley deal helps manufacturer celebrate its seventieth birthday in style.

Birmingham hotel work brings new business to Cannock company

Coolair conditions new university hotel and conference centre.

Screengrab: Assault on Precinct 13

Richard Lutz eyes up the best film on TV this week.

Birmingham Conservatives slam council over NEC sale

Call for public inquiry over subsequent profits windfall for bank group.

Praise for Birmingham social services

Care user Charlotte Price writes about some of the work done by Birmingham City Council.

LoveBrum launches causes conference as landmark donation celebrated

Charity reaches six-figure mark in donations to local projects.

Royal British Legion launches commemorative brooch

Winning design shines a light on centenary commemorations.

Birmingham youth debates the future

Brum Youth Trends summit gives voice to Young Birmingham.

Midlands businesses win to pitch to African buyers

Local companies get government help to win new export business.

Award for Birmingham Airport bar

Bottega Prosecco Bar at Birmingham Airport wins Airport Bar of the Year award.

Charity to shine a light on baby loss

First public candle lighting ceremony in Birmingham.