Poetry in Digbeth
Ramblers Ball to return in September.
300 whiskies at Midlands Whisky Festival 2018
Sixty distilleries to exhibit at unique event.
Crumbling to the Biscuitmen
Andy Munro reflects on Blues’ League Cup defeat at Reading.
Chocolate-inspired obstacle course coming to Birmingham
Award-winning fun run returns – with a giant assault course twist.
Villa un-Huished
Villa beat Yeovil 1-0 in the League Cup round one, with Dave Woodhall commenting on proceedings.
Double delight for Turkish Airlines
Birmingham Airport to increase flights to Istanbul.
Comedy in Bromsgrove
September brings top acts to Artrix.
Wine, dine and Maribel
Get a seat at the table for Maribel Restaurant’s first wine dinner.
Birmingham woman to shine in final
Monika aims to become international Face.
2018 Midlands Fashion Awards finalists announced
42 finalists to Showcase at this year’s awards.
Early daze
Andy Munro on Blues’ 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough.
UK’s largest jewellery-making store launched at Jewellery Quarter
Cooksongold to mark its 100th anniversary with new opening.
Runner returns home to say thanks to Acorns
Luke heads back for epic challenge as thank you to charity.
Festive opportunity for young local stars
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall to stage first professional pantomime.
Still let down by the Stereophonics
David Wilson takes up the story of the Welsh band and the weather.
Construction students get funding from industry body
Donation from National Federation of Builders will help improve learning.
Leading health think tank to visit Birmingham
Reducing long stays in hospitals conference to be staged in October.
Blues times two
Another night of good rocking comes to the Robin.
Acclaim for Longbridge redevelopment
Cofton Grange named one of the UK’s Best Regeneration Projects.
Substance over style at Villa Park
Dave Woodhall on a packed Villa Park, a last- minute winner and heroes old and new.
Kismet, Hardy
Brian Donaldson talks to comedian Jeremy Hardy.
Tap-ing on heaven’s door
A visit to the Tap & Tandoor, Solihull.
Midlands building society appointing Member Council
New council will influence West Brom’s strategy.
Announcing Kenilworth Arts Festival 2018
Prize-winning novelists and acclaimed international musicians dominate third festival.
Birmingham graduate opens city’s first Indonesian coffee shop
Visa programme aids unique venture.
National Burger Day at Tom’s Kitchen
New creations to mark the occasion.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Young People’s Role in the Political Climate
A comment piece by West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street.
And if we tolerate this…
Steve Beauchampé calls for the media to take Conservative racism more seriously.
Return of the Curry King
City’s top chefs sign up to battle for the title Curry King of Birmingham 2018.
Changes to Shiiine On festival
New venue and additions to line-up.