Why live music is instrumental to recovery

Chloe-Jean Gray writes about the way forward for the entertainment industry.

Ambulance service trainees praised for pandemic work

Outstanding performance from apprentices hailed by bosses.

Third year secured for Black Country careers initiative

Black Country Careers Hub awarded funding to extend successful programme.

Aston Villa and the usual suspicion

Dave Woodhall watches Villa lose 2-1 at home to Chelsea.

Who is Hussain?

Birmingham community group continues to help disadvantaged.

Lessons after lockdown

Advice on helping your child’s worries around school.

Call for recruits on International Women in Engineering Day

Next generation of female engineers wanted to #shapetheworld.

Seven days: Bolton’s book, big business bonanza, Boris bungling

Richard Lutz survives another week that was…

Everything to Everybody Project focuses on Shakespeare

50 Treasures – Number 3.

Behind Closed Doors

Andy Munro comments on Blues’ goalless draw away at Albion.

Phone a friend for homeless help

Let’s Feed Brum calls on volunteers to deliver chat line support.

Birthday celebration for charity

The Cadbury Foundation celebrates 85 years of giving.

Aston Villa and the triumphant return

Villa draw 0-0 with Sheffield United and Dave Woodhall watches from a distance.

City entertainment area boss looks to future

How working from home could accelerate youthful and residential city centres.

Digital spotlight on urban wildlife

Explore the wonders of urban wildlife with The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust.

Local businesses invited to apply for new grant funding

£2 million fund launched by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Enterprise Partnership.

Light House future looking brighter

Funding boost for Wolverhampton’s Light House cinema.

The divided states of America

Richard  Lutz reports on a nation riven in two.

Apprentices return to studies at Birmingham Technology Hub

Make UK trainees return after lockdown.

Birmingham Royal Ballet Principal hosts Choreography Challenge

Online aim to stimulate students’ creativity during lockdown.

Air France resumes operations from Birmingham Airport

New procedures in place to maximise passenger safety.

Heart of England offers helping hand to Women’s Aid

Charities receive boost from pandemic fund.

New role for Birmingham conductor

Birmingham Opera Company appoints Alpesh Chauhan as musical director.

Help for mental health during lockdown

Lottery Funding brings to life Living Well UK’S virtual well-being platform.

Support call for West Midlands manufacturers during pandemic

Survey shows impact of virus – sector braced for lay-offs despite government help.

Reminder from West Midlands Railway

Face coverings are now mandatory on public transport.

Having a whine

Andy Munro has a forgettable experience.

Acorns shops re-opening across Birmingham next week

Charity appealing for volunteers to help staff shops.

Covid Chronicles: North of Somewhere Else

Richard Lutz roams through another week of lockdown.

Joshua Ribera Foundation secures housebuilding funding

Bereaved mum receives funds to continue knife crime awareness scheme.