CBSO Review: Shostakovich’s Fifth
Simon Hale watches the continued return of the CBSO to Symphony Hall.
English Tourism Week shows regional attractions
Spotlight on West Midlands’ visitor offer as businesses reopen and rebuild.
The poem now arriving…
West Midlands Railway unveils poems for Shakespeare Line stations.
Socially distanced cinema to reopen at Millennium Point
Classic films brought back on the giant screen.
Brand, New and Heavy
Dave Woodhall talks to acid jazzster supreme Andrew Levy.
Charity foundation boss calls for new approach
Technology is on the rise for the Third Sector in the West Midlands.
Lottery boost for local employment chances
National Lottery funding for young people to learn new skills through Commonwealth Games.
Community-based awards to recognise unsung heroes
MBCC Awards make dazzling return for 2021.
Black Country business network launched
Register your interest for the Peer to Peer Networks Programme.
Local u3a group sees post-lockdown surge
Membership boost for Kings Norton community group.
Local beauty spots begin fundraiser
Preserving the magic of Moseley Bog.
Conservative group attacks council decision on traffic measures
Group leader hits out after refusal to abolish Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
Solihull Summer Fest 2021 given the go-ahead
Tudor Grange event set to return.
Dragons to fire up charity drive
Mailbox hosts Birmingham Women’s & Children’s Hospital Charity dragon boat race.
Russell Kane to headline Sutton comedy event
First live stand-up show at Town Hall for eighteen months.
Aston Villa and the Class of ’21
Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Liverpool to lift the FA Youth Cup.
New life for Queens Square
Local investor launches bold new vision to save high streets.
FOOD Club comes to Falcon Lodge
Bringing quality food at low cost and reducing waste.
Campaigners battling to save green space
Yardley residents criticise “betrayal of trust” over playing fields.
West Midlands Cycle Hire comes to Birmingham
Hire bikes now available throughout the city centre.
City venues act in spitting case
Woman faces lifetime ban after racially abusing and spitting at doorman.
Acorns announce new Ambassadors
Big names in business join forces with Birmingham-based children’s charity.
Diversity award for rail company
West Midlands Trains hailed for commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Bowls club aids British Legion
Erdington Court helps to mark ex-services charity centenary.
Blues blunt Blades
Blues’ under-23 side beat Sheffield United. Andy Munro runs the rule over the successful side.
Aston Villa and the fond farewell
Villa end the season by beating Chelsea as Dave Woodhall looks forward.
Birmingham and the Black Country score in biodiversity
2021 City Nature Challenge shows the spread of the region’s wildlife.
Digbeth date for Wolverhampton singer
Cariss Auburn to showcase new release at re-opened venue.
West Midlands post-lockdown recovery groups acclaimed
Winners of competition to help boost communities announced.
Birmingham Jazz announce 2021 festival
Three-day event welcomes back jazz to the city.