Birmingham city council spending plans – have your say

A guide to what the city’s planning to spend and save next year.

Birmingham Rep links Christmas play with transplant appeal

Heart appeal is a Wiz of an idea.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

Looking for some midweek music? Head for the Jewellery Quarter.

Howard: Shock exclusive with May

Sir Howard Elston (DOA) grants an audience to Prime Minister Theresa May as she stops Brexit vote.

Festival of Light enchants Bromsgrove town centre

Magical atmosphere created by carnival procession.

Concern over levels of career information to Birmingham youngsters

Survey reveals most young people in Birmingham lack knowledge about digital careers.

The Robbin’ Robins

Andy Munro watches Blues lose at home to Bristol City.

Super six pledge support to LoveBrum’s Bags for Brummies

Companies link up for Birmingham charity appeal.

Two-two to the referee

Dave Woodhall watches as Villa draw 2-2 at Albion.

Dog day afternoon and other tails

Richard Lutz goes to The Edge.

Looking back, looking forward

Dave Woodhall talks to Pete Williams, Oldbury’s greatest musical export.

Countdown to Brindleyplace’s Winter Film Festival

City hospice to benefit from big screen spectaculars.

Arts initiative hailed as boost to Birmingham’s cultural scene

First two artists selected for year-long Bruntwood and Grand Union artists-in residence scheme.

Tech opportunities promoted to female students

Event gives students a taste of the world of tech.

Manufacturing group issues economic rallying cry

Sales boost eases fears of downturn.

Howard: New Brexit stamps issued- exclusive

Sir Howard Elston, The Queen’s Surveyor of Great Art, lifts the lid on HM’s new series of postage stamps .

Local charity benefits from Christmas giving

Econocom ditches Secret Santa for donations to Birmingham City Mission.

Carols and Capers at Town Hall

Folk legend to play Christmas show.

Train company improves service for lost items

West Midlands Railway lost property charges dropped.

Villa only score three goals

Villa’s goalscoring form continues with a 3-0 win at Middlesbrough, as Dave Woodhall reports.

Screengrab: Never forget Irving Bacon

Richard Lutz plunges into TV movieland to dredge up a gem or two. 

Preston panned

Andy Munro reports on Blues’ 3-0 win at home to Preston.