Villa’s new boys just fall short

Villa went down 3-1 at Spurs with Dave Woodhall remaining on the bright side.

New scheme is tackling homelessness in Birmingham

Funding enables job seeking initiative to be set up.

Gaming festival to support guide dogs

Gamers do good as Insomnia65 announces charity partners.

Peaky Blinders Escape experiences launched

Two new rooms set to be unveiled later this month.

Indian street food restaurant to open at Mailbox

New addition brings further diversity to destination’s range.

Rum, runs and righteousness

Richard Nevin has a day out to remember.

Report reveals widespread disaffection amongst Birmingham youth

Young people feel ignored by power, but would still turn out to vote.

Chinese Community Hub opens in Southside

New resource aims to provide venue for local workers and elderly residents.

Extinction Rebellion protest criticised

Conservative group on city council slam plans to block roads.

Causes combine to take heart to new heights

Digbeth charity ventures working together for night shelter residents.

Howard’s Big Ask: Is tough guy Putin in charge of Hodge Hill?

b>Sir Howie Elston, scourge of the left and enemy of the right, with the burning shock query of the millennium:

Requiem for a bloody nation

Richard Lutz on the double massacre in the US.

Villa look ready for the Premier League

Villa’s pre-season programme ended on Saturday. Dave Woodhall reflects on a summer of investment.

Bees stung

Andy Munro reports back from Blues’ 1-0 win at Brentford.

Who? I can’t explain

Andy Munro looks ahead a bit bewildered to Blues’ big kick-off on Saturday.

Acorns appeal gains Mayoral support

Andy Street announced as patron for Save Acorns Black Country Hospice Appeal.

The circus is coming

Extraordinary acts announced for Circus 1903 at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Mayoral candidate in homes pledge

Liam Byrne unveils plan to make homelessness history, endorsed by leading homelessness campaigners.

Birmingham carer service gets vital boost

£6 million funding goes to “lifeline” carer service.

Coleshill firm makes carnival a hit

Coleshill carnival breaks records thanks to PGS.

University event to commemorate Sikh landmark

Birmingham celebrates 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikh faith.

Greatest talent wanted

Search on for the star of The Greatest Show.

Distance learning college students encouraged to work in community

Oxbridge students taking courses and backing causes.

Birmingham motorbike manufacturers boost

Mutt Motorcycles set to expand thanks to £1 million growth capital facility.