Record BAME numbers receiving lifesaving organ transplants
Warning that Covid-19 threatens organ donation.
Aston Villa and the gathering evidence
Dave Woodhall on what Villa have done so far, and what else needs doing.
Industry experts warn of new live music threat
Rule of six could sound “death knell” for many in live music sector.
£4 million available from Support Fund
Birmingham and Black Country social enterprises urged to bid for funding.
Home is where the art is
Birmingham’s first Art House to open at Port Loop.
My City, My Home
International writing competition for women and girls from diverse communities launched.
Rosies re-opens on Broad Street
“No shouting” precautions as second Birmingham nightclub reopens.
Birmingham Indian Film Festival comes to Millennium Point
Double bill of strong female voices returns for slice of hybrid film festival.
Food for thought at Harvest Festival
Top city restaurant supports homeless charity.
Boost for Black Country careers information
HomeServe joins Black Country Careers Hub as Cornerstone Employer.
Broad Street’s Popworld to reopen after lockdown
No dancing, but more tables as Birmingham’s retro nightclub reopens.
Teen cancer survivor from Birmingham shaping the future
Young cancer patients work with charity to help assess needs and support.
Grieving over Grealish
Andy Munro watches England struggle against Iceland and sees an obvious solution.
Say Yes, Save Lives: register for organ donation
Appeal for potential donors to inform families about their wishes.
Bald Black Girl(s) to go on display
Birmingham gallery’s exhibition examines perceptions of masculinity, femininity and androgyny.
Advice for students worried about school return
Ways to access mental health support listed.
Charity offers support in aftermath of city stabbings
Witnesses also sought to fatal early hours attack.
Concentrating on the league
Blues lose one-nil to Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup. Andy Munro reports.
Hospice launches first virtual networking event
Zoom event aims to help Birmingham St Mary’s.
West Midlands Railway to expand services
Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of timetable increase.
Funding secured for lockdown community team
COVID team keeping vulnerable families safe in Erdington.
West Midlands announces Europe’s largest exclusive e-scooter trial
120 jobs to be created in green transport scheme.
Taking a Big Step against gambling sponsorship
Walk and petition kicks off campaign to end gambling sponsorship in football.
Million Poundland
Andy Munro talks about Blues’ summer transfer dealings.
Colleges join forces for charity enrol-athon
Local charities to benefit from fundraising challenge.
Looking to the future of the Third Sector
Charity head Tina Costello writes about community needs in a crisis.
Further projects supported by Birmingham 2022 Community Programme
More than forty initiatives now receiving Games programme funding.
Former Birmingham shelf-stacker launches online festival
Funds raised aim to tackle social justice and human rights violations.
Community cafés reopen with focus on health
Evolve grows to become city’s first wellbeing café.
Blues firmly in the saddle
Andy Munro on Blues’ friendly win over Walsall.