The take away culture
The Birmingham arts scene is coming to you wherever you are. Jessica Harris with details.
Birmingham Rep launches online engagement programme
Pioneering digital engagement provides for hundreds of young people across the West Midlands.
Castle Vale library saved from closure
HS2 funding enables community facility to survive.
Wooden Spoon donates £200,000 to childrens’ charities
Rugby charity announces emergency support package to help West Midlands groups.
Pandemic prompts ‘stay at home’ theatre festival
BE at Home invites online audience participation.
DanceXchange Artists in Residence present Dance Insights Online
Chance to watch programme from dance company.
Marking VE Day 75 years on
National Military Service Museums to bring nation together in Virtual VE Day Festival.
The Butcher’s Social Distancing
Henley-in-Arden restaurant offers retail service during lockdown.
Screama and Allwinsnoloss – two worlds collide
Stephen Pennell talks to two of grime’s finest.
The Pioneer Group sets up food distribution service
New food parcel service feeds vulnerable in Castle Vale and Stockland Green.
Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme looking for support groups
Funding available to help local residents.
Heart of England Community Foundation beats target
£25 million awarded in 25 years.
Covid chronicles: Four deliveries and a virtual funeral
Richard Lutz wanders though another lockdown week.
Same old same old
Andy Munro talks about what he’s been missing.
Plea for apprenticeships to be maintained after lockdown
Don’t put next generation of manufacturing talent on lockdown says Make UK.
Tips on working from home
Distance learning expert reveals the secrets of working from home well.
Midlands company sets up communications for support groups
Mushroom helps Covid-19 community groups use communications software and phone lines.
Survey reveals fears for future of Birmingham nightlife
Southside BID calls on government to #RaiseTheBar.
DanceXchange online dance classes begin
Birmingham dance company launches new, free online dance classes for children and families.
Brummies Networking goes online
Top city networking group clicks online during COVID-19.
COVID-19 taskforce keeping Erdington safe
Support still needed in helping vulnerable residents.
CBSO announces free concert tickets for health workers
Orchestra says ‘thank you’ to frontline staff.
The Dickhead Tapes
Sir Howard Elston, our diplomatic reporter, watches a circus of ambiguity, deceit and governmental stupidity.
Shakespeare images to go on show
Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with the Everything to Everybody Project.
No gamble for Grosvenor
Broad Street casino pays out to emergency services and NHS staff.
Birmingham creative agency announces free online webinars
Help for businesses affected by pandemic.
Charity supports mental health of essential staff
Living Well UK launches dedicated crisis call-line for key workers.
Community group issues plea for donations
Urgent supplies needed for vulnerable residents.
Covid-19 safety breakthrough from Birmingham City University
University develops world’s first Covid-19 digital safety certificate to protect suppliers and consumers.
Castle Vale foodbank boost
£5,000 donation helps residents during coronavirus lockdown.