Tone-ic attack

Overtones add extra Birmingham date.

Football – bloody hell

Dave Woodhall stops for breath after Villa’s 5-5 draw at home to Nottingham Forest.

Bushwhackers whacked

Andy Munro writes about Blues’ 2-0 win at Millwall.

High winds causing train delays

Passengers advised to check before making journeys.

Birmingham Conservatives attack council cuts in arts funding

Claims that spending cuts will be “much worse” than original figures.

Funding campaign launched for local horror film

West Midlands filmmakers launch official trailer for Off Grid.

Birmingham building services company converts sponsorship

JS Wright to sponsor Stourbridge Lions rugby team.

Peace offering

Stephen Pennell witnesses the homecoming of Birmingham legends-in-waiting Peace.

College Principal receives community award

Recognition for educational and charity commitment.

Celebrate Christmas with Birmingham Bach Choir

Traditional Christmas service Nine Lessons and Carols at St Alban’s, Highgate.

Feeling blue – but not for long

Andy Munro gives a Blue-tinged verdict on Sunday’s big match.

Social enterprise boost for community employment

Local recruitment drive on the road to help the country’s most vulnerable.

Train company’s advice for Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre

Plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey and known when the train home leaves.

Comedy favourite opens new charity shop

Housewife superstar Barbara Nice opens Acorns’ second Kings Heath shop.

Magic Lantern Festival lights up the festive season

See Birmingham Botanical Gardens in a different light this Christmas.

Villa’s Sunday to remember

Dave Woodhall talks about Villa’s dramatic 4-2 win in the Second City Derby.

Birmingham Royal Ballet cracks it!

Simon Hale is once again captivated by the BRB’s production of The Nutcracker.

Why women must log in to IT opportunities

Christine Hinson on opportunities for young women in the computer and tech industries.

Curry King of Birmingham crowned

LoveBrum charity challenge sees barristers come out on top.

Birmingham Airport experiences record October

Boost comes on top of recent expansion plans.

Survey reveals loneliness fears in Birmingham

British Red Cross releases new research on the extent of loneliness in the UK.

Campaign to raise awareness of increasing road accidents

Midlands Air Ambulance launches Drive4Life initiative.

Birmingham college recognised for specialist education provision

Queen Alexandra College shortlisted for prestigious award.

Fifteen years and counting

Bernadette Jackson visits Birmingham’s Christmas gift to the world.

Pinocchio comes to Birmingham

Diane Parks talks to the people behind the Old Rep’s Christmas production.

Recognition for Wolverhampton restaurant

Bilash celebrates four listings in major guides.

West Midlands Railway welcomes new community rail strategy

Train company recognises the importance of tackling loneliness.

Challenge Academy scales new heights with £150,000 funding

Grant to help with country park learning opportunities.

This week at the Robin

There’s certainly plenty to choose from.

Top toasters

Get in the mood for Christmas with some seasonal sandwich ideas in the city centre.