Desert Island Gigs
In a twist on the usual, Richard Lutz picks the live music he’ll never forget.
Port Loop development continues with new arrivals
New factory-built homes craned onto site as sales office reopens.
Fundraising family step up for hospice charity
Lockdown exercises raise money for John Taylor Hospice.
Residents renew fight to save playing fields
Appeal launched to help save Yardley community facilities.
Teachers’ response to coronavirus sparks parents gratitude
What Birmingham parents are saying about teachers in lockdown.
Hospice benefits from lockdown exercise
Couple raise over £8,600 for Acorns in memory of precious son.
Training opportunities continue for West Midlands manufacturers
Employers urged to take ‘Skills Pledge’ to protect pipeline of apprentices.
England international previews new TV series
Former Villa star Lee Hendrie in a revealing interview.
Desert Island Discs – part four
Helen Annetts give us her choices to be stranded with.
Saltley Stallions charge on
“COVID-19 has not affected our Ramadan” says grassroots football club founder.
Vandalism threat to train safety
West Midlands Railway issues vandalism warning after graffiti takes trains out of action.
Lightpost Theatre Company appoints new artistic leaders
“It’s not just a theatre company, it’s a movement.”
Broad Street to host social distancing trials
Social distancing pavement markings launched in Birmingham city centre.
Mental health helpline launched for Birmingham and Solihull
24/7 mental health support now just a phone call away.
Desert Island Discs – part three
It’s Stephen Pennell’s turn to be stranded.
Survey gauges audiences when Covid crisis ends
Richard Lutz looks at a study that reveals how audiences are reacting to lockdown and beyond.
Solihull Summer Fest re-scheduled to next year
Ticket-holders urged to hold on until 2021.
SIFA Fireside celebrates fundraising milestone
£50,000 raised following Big Brummie Camp Out.
Foodbank hero recognised for pandemic work
Pastor Lebert Dawkins named Westside Hero.
Virtual quiz raises £5,600 for Acorns
Celebrity guest appearance rounds off charity night.
Desert Island Discs
This time it’s balti king and Blues fan Andy Munro.
‘Stay away’ plea from West Midlands Railway
“Only catch the train if you have no other choice.”
Michelin-starred chef’s lockdown concern
New Birmingham restaurant “won’t survive without government aid”.
Foundation continues to support local communities
Money distributed to charities during lockdown.
Birmingham health care provider establishes virtual home service
Primary care checks continue through pandemic.
Call for construction investment to kickstart UK economy
Birmingham City University experts claim £11 billion investment can deliver massive returns.
Unity Trust Bank announces aid package for West Midlands SMEs
Support for SMEs during coronavirus crisis following £900,000 funding.
Mental health charity launches live chat function
Living Well UK aims to provide online access to trained therapists.
From retailers to the frontline
Addmaster delivers its ‘bag for life’ to care and NHS staff.
Desert Island discs
In a variation on a theme, John Russell picks his eight choices.