Hospice staff delight patients with surprise festive party

Musical treat for Birmingham St Mary’s patients.

An off day in Aston

Dave Woodhall endured a cold and damp Villa Park as Villa drew 2-2 with Stoke.

Making a point

Blues draw at Blackburn with Andy Munro watching.

Record help for Birmingham homeless charity

Let’s Feed Brum gifted with city’s support this Christmas.

Birmingham Conservatives criticise council action over bin dispute

Lack of contingency plan will lead to “worst ever” Christmas collections.

Employers join forces with schools in careers workshops

Business and education join forces to deliver career boost to 3,500 Black Country pupils.

Christmas in full swing at City Social

Birmingham festivities ready for final frantic fortnight.

Christmas classic marks anniversary at Birmingham Rep

The Snowman celebrates 25 years on stage.

Grand Central Station to aid homeless charity

Christmas event at railway station in aid of SIFA Fireside.

Birmingham city council spending plans – have your say

A guide to what the city’s planning to spend and save next year.

Birmingham Rep links Christmas play with transplant appeal

Heart appeal is a Wiz of an idea.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

Looking for some midweek music? Head for the Jewellery Quarter.

Festival of Light enchants Bromsgrove town centre

Magical atmosphere created by carnival procession.

Concern over levels of career information to Birmingham youngsters

Survey reveals most young people in Birmingham lack knowledge about digital careers.

The Robbin’ Robins

Andy Munro watches Blues lose at home to Bristol City.

Super six pledge support to LoveBrum’s Bags for Brummies

Companies link up for Birmingham charity appeal.

Two-two to the referee

Dave Woodhall watches as Villa draw 2-2 at Albion.

Looking back, looking forward

Dave Woodhall talks to Pete Williams, Oldbury’s greatest musical export.

Countdown to Brindleyplace’s Winter Film Festival

City hospice to benefit from big screen spectaculars.

Arts initiative hailed as boost to Birmingham’s cultural scene

First two artists selected for year-long Bruntwood and Grand Union artists-in residence scheme.

Tech opportunities promoted to female students

Event gives students a taste of the world of tech.

Manufacturing group issues economic rallying cry

Sales boost eases fears of downturn.

Local charity benefits from Christmas giving

Econocom ditches Secret Santa for donations to Birmingham City Mission.

Carols and Capers at Town Hall

Folk legend to play Christmas show.

Train company improves service for lost items

West Midlands Railway lost property charges dropped.

Villa only score three goals

Villa’s goalscoring form continues with a 3-0 win at Middlesbrough, as Dave Woodhall reports.

Preston panned

Andy Munro reports on Blues’ 3-0 win at home to Preston.

Shock rise in foodbank claimants says city MP

Birmingham’s children now city’s biggest food bank recipients.

Childrens charity to stage Christmas concert

Hospitals choir performing at Town Hall to aid CLIC Sargent.

Camera works

Reviewing the Kodak Pixpro FZ43.