Bournville opens up for gardens scheme
Rare chance to take a peek behind some of the city’s finest gardens.
Birmingham charities in fundraiser collaboration
Charities join forces to help Midlands most vulnerable.
Wolverhampton charity golfers in the swing
Transport firm raise record amount for childrens charity.
Wimbledon afternoon tea at MPW
Marco Pierre White to serve up seasonal treats.
Terry’s all gold?
Villa are reportedly in the hunt to sign John Terry. Dave Woodhall ponders the issue.
NEC exhibition marked in chocolate
Cadbury World and Dinosaurs in the Wild celebrate arrival of the Chocolatosaurus.
Jazz said Fred
Birmingham Jazz presents a band that pushes the genre to its limits at the Red Lion this week.
Family fun at Artrix this summer holiday
Bromsgrove’s arts centre has fun in the sun for all.
Sixteen again
Dave Woodhall watches auld Scotish punks the Skids, and gets a reminder.
NEC date for hopeful new businesses
Entrepreneurs to pitch for £3.95 million investment and cash prizes.
Money available to projects helping ease school run issues
Bids to Young Active Travel fund being welcomed.
Shropshire celebrity chef headlines Cosford Food Festival
TV chef tops list of special guests at food show.
Birmingham City Council to fit sprinklers in tower blocks
Work is “a matter of urgency” – council leader.
£100,000 fundraising target for Brindleyplace Dragonboat Race
Record-breaking attempt on behalf of cancer charity.
New hotel to land at Birmingham Airport
Hilton Garden Inn to be developed using innovative modular construction technique.
Birmingham businesses launch car share venture
Green Hub aims to help reduce pollution on roads.
Volunteers wanted for Weekender festival
Birmingham artists and performers invited to be part of Birmingham Weekender.
Food and drink event trials in Boldmere
Craft beer and street food to hit Boldmere High Street.
Birmingham Airport conducting airspace consultations
Residents to be asked about potential new flightpaths.
Golden anniversary for Coventry theatre group
Festival of Young Theatre Makers celebrates fifty years of youth theatre.
Crimestoppers renews appeal for information about murder suspect
Reward tripled for information on the whereabouts of murder suspect Niron Parker-Lee.
Emma returns to her roots
Kidderminster hair stylists join forces once more.
Five years
As Birmingham steps up its attempt to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Steering Group Chair Ian Ward talks with Steve Beauchampé.
£200m Midland Metro plans presented to transport secretary
Further expansion planned for local transport network.
Look after yourself and others in hot weather
Advice from ambulance services on coping with the current heatwave.
Local culture celebrated at Rolfe Street station
New artwork by Sandwell College students unveiled.
Award-winning mysteries to delight theatregoers
Comedy detective dates for Birmingham and Redditch.
Birmingham law firm to set up HR collaboration
Legal experts establish bespoke employment service to businesses.
The continuing diary of a rock’n’roll star
Dave Woodhall gets a lesson in musical history from the legendary Ian Hunter.
New Coventry University research on security threats announced
Funding will help investigate law enforcement agency planning.