HS2 helps create wildlife haven
New rail line the catalyst for introduction of rare species.
Villa’s penalty prize
Villa book a Wembley date after a dramatic night at the Hawthorns. Dave Woodhall reports.
West Midlands Universities combine to address UK’s future challenges
New paper showcases real-world solutions to the UK’s grand challenges.
Birmingham Conservatives in ‘climate emergency’ bid
Motion to be put to full council calling for action on environment.
Acorns play a Blinder
Red carpet treatment as stylish charity ball raises £29,000 for children and families.
Sponsorship boost for Birmingham Music Awards
Global music distributor to provide headline sponsorship.
Birmingham arts scene looking for volunteers
Voluntary groups to stage recruitment drive for new recruits.
Birmingham Airport takes part in Airports Safety Week
Passengers and staff to be shown the importance of aviation safety.
First venues announced for Birmingham Cocktail Weekend
Four days, five years and fifty bars for cocktail extravaganza.
Birmingham link for TV garden
Jewellery Quarter-inspired Garden to feature at BBC Gardeners’ World Live/
Four new occupiers to open at the Mailbox
Boost for Birmingham’s premier lifestyle complex.
Halfway house for Villa
Dave Woodhall watches as Villa beat Albion in the first leg of the Championship play-offs.
Marvel comic illustrator in Birmingham exhibition
City art gallery presents debut collection by local artist.
Kings Heath country
American artist set for Kings Heath date.
Funding boost for West Midlands SMEs
£11.8 million business support to help businesses address skills issues.
Pioneering Victorian woman’s grave restored in Birmingham
Unveiling follows funding campaign aided by university.
Head of Smethwick community organisation honoured
Sandwell care organisation CEO wins Asian Women of Achievement Public Service Award.
Ex-England footballer backs Brindleyplace Dragonboat Race
Annual event continues to raise money for cancer charity.
Railway lost property money donated to charity
Alzheimer’s Society first to benefit from new initiative.
Birmingham MP calls for radical plans on climate change
West Midlands needs to lead Green Revolution creating jobs and cutting poverty – claim.
Line-up revealed for star-studded tennis tournament
Nature Valley Classic brings the best to Birmingham.
Environmental message to be performed at city gardens
Picnic and a play to show the effects of sea pollution.
Birmingham set for boost from Cricket World Cup
Tournament said to be worth £32.1 million from international visitors, ticket sales and matchday spending.
New Sound Clash events for Sutton Town Hall
Dance night with a difference to continue.
Birmingham Jazz presents
Pianist brings trio back for weekend event.
Innovative Birmingham nursery group expands
Jewellery Quarter opening for daycare centre.
46 down, three to go
Villa lost to Norwich in the final league game of 2018-19. Dave Woodhall looks to the next test.
Nice!
Blues end the season with a nil-nil draw at Reading. Andy Munro reports.
Mayhem at MAC
Exhibitions aim to show Birmingham’s place as the centre of heavy metal.
Eat, drink and help charity
Parkinson’s UK to host Champagne Afternoon Tea with support from local bands.