Birmingham’s Lip Sync War arrives
Broad Street bars join forces to host national competition.
Solihull travel firm links with KLM airline
Two-year deal signed to expand company’s services to airport.
Final straw at Balsall Common
White Horse bans plastic drinking straws.
Commonwealth Games 2022 – Something they forgot to mention
Two Sandwell community swimming pools to close to help fund Commonwealth Games Aquatics Centre, reports Steve Beauchampe.
Record year for Birmingham Airport
Highest-ever passenger numbers as airport development begins.
Virtually Warwick
Step into boundary-pushing virtual reality experiences at Warwick Arts Centre this month.
Consultation starts on Wolverhampton bus scheme
Driving cleaner air and better facilities for Wolverhampton city centre.
Pop into the Mailbox
Work by internationally-renowned pop artist to be showcased at Mailbox gallery.
Basketball stars help lift spirits at hospital
Visit coincides with call to raise organ donation awareness.
Details of Holocaust Memorial Day announced
Lord Mayor to lead city’s marking of memorial.
One gained or three lost?
Andy Munro on Blues’ 1-1 draw at Preston.
Villa on song but pitch imperfect
Villa beat Barnsley 3-1 on Saturday, with Dave Woodhall looking around.
The Sam Factor
Talking to X Factor singer Sam Lavery.
Oh yes it is!
Cadbury World reopens with panto magic.
Swan way
Discount orchestra tickets available for health service employees.
The biggest wardrobe in ballet
Sir Peter Wright’s dazzling production of The Sleeping Beauty returns to Birmingham Hippodrome.
Take a chance on ex-offenders, WMCA skills boss urges business
Conference hears calls to ensure labour market is used to its fullest.
Confidence boosting is aim for Birmingham pupils
Birmingham school puts mental health and wellbeing high on its agenda.
Awareness week to highlight isolation across Birmingham
Community group aiming to reduce loneliness amongst city’s elderly.
Dance Hub Birmingham announces further funding opportunities
Second round of grants available for region’s dance professionals.
Birmingham company to fit out one of city’s tallest buildings
New contract boost from major residential development.
DanceXchange announce spring performance season
Full programme launched by city dance house.
Scotland comes to Birmingham city centre
Nicholson’s pubs to stage Burns night celebrations and whisky showcase.
Charity launches Birmingham gun crime campaign
“Speak Up about who is carrying a gun” to help make the city’s streets safer.
Lifelites helps Acorns
Charity donates specialist technology for children at Birmingham children’s hospice.
Cyrille Regis: 1958-2018
Cyrille Regis transcended football. Here, Dave Woodhall talks about the impact he made on the Midlands, and on the wider world.
Jail warning for racing motorists
Street race suspects arrested as WMP promises no let up on road menaces.
Stepping together for hospice
Charity challenges Brummies to walk the world in memory of loved ones lost.
Birmingham Airport to begin flights to Antwerp
Further routes to Belgium will start in February.
Money multiplies for charity
Breast cancer charity looking for fundraising teams.