Birmingham scores a winner with sporting conference nomination
Birmingham named International Host City for IWG Women & Sport World Conference 2026.
UK first for West Midands anti-violence strategy
WMCA bosses appointed as champions to tackle violence against women on public transport.
Birmingham artist creates lockdown work
Anna Chudnovsky tells how she found inspiration through adversity.
Midlands company helps deliver sports qualifications
Digital platform leads to 18,000 sports qualifications during lockdown.
Create Central TV Production Bootcamp is back
Helping West Midlands creative talent into jobs.
On your marks for hospital charities
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity appealing to participants in Great Birmingham runs.
Highest Islamic Council opens in Birmingham
Group aims to provide help for Muslims throughout Europe.
Special Edition of BBC Gardeners’ World Live arriving
Late summer celebration of gardens and gardening comes to NEC.
C’mon every beatbox
SK Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids comes to Birmingham.
Review: Neville Staple
Chris Winter watches Coventry’s festivities kicked off by their cultural ambassador to the world.
Scott lands the brave
Dave Woodhall talks to Wolverhampton singer-songwriter Scott Matthews.
It’s only a friendly?
Andy Munro looks at Blues’ first pre-season friendly.
Every ball counts for Edgbaston extravaganza
The search is on across Birmingham and Solihull to find hidden tickets to The Hundred.
Train companies appeal as restrictions lifted
“Wear a face covering out of respect for others.”
Titanic family fun this summer in Worcester
If you’d like somewhere different to visit, try this exhibition.
As you like it
New graffiti murals put Shakespeare in the heart of Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath.
B-Hop Festival goes to Coventry
Joint venture to launch Coventry City of Culture festival.
Reward offered for information regarding baby’s death
Charity offers £5,000 reward over tragic discovery of baby’s body in Walsall canal.
Four moments graffiti helped express hope in adversity
Street art still a crucial medium to express solidarity and hope, says Birmingham academic.
Auditions open for South Asian dance students
Centre for Advanced Training for South Asian and Contemporary styles ready for September’s intake.
Heart of England Forest invests in its future
Green Recovery Challenge Fund grant safeguards jobs and enables progress in biodiversity.
Ambulance service to receive additional funding
£5.6 million boost as Trust at its busiest ever.
Iconic Birmingham fashion designer to be celebrated
Photographic exhibition pays tribute to Patti Bell’s contribution to the city.
Commonwealth Games tickets on sale
West Midlands residents offered exclusive access to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games tickets.
Summer of Fun ‘n’ Flight at Cosford
RAF Museum ready for holiday take off.
Creative Producers appointed to Transforming Narratives programme
New arrivals to boost Birmingham cultural project.
Birmingham summit aims for new climate change commitment
Local leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet Net Zero.
New holiday routes for Birmingham Airport
easyJet launches first flights on new summer domestic routes.
Date for M6 work confirmed
New video gives insight into scale of Junction 10 bridge works.
New CBSO dates announced
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus announce August performances at Symphony Hall.