Princess runs out of steam
Substitute for Britain’s poshest train blows in.
A load of Cobblers?
Andy Munro reports on Blues’ pre-season defeat at Northampton Town.
University live programme to advise new students
Comedian Sideman talks about overcoming adversity as part of Get ready for uni: live.
Hat-trick for WMCA
New sign-ups to help disabled people become more active post-pandemic.
Birmingham scores a winner with sporting conference nomination
Birmingham named International Host City for IWG Women & Sport World Conference 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Auditions open for South Asian dance students
Centre for Advanced Training for South Asian and Contemporary styles ready for September’s intake.
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.
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.
Countdown is on for Tilt Festival
One of the UK’s largest aerial and physical theatre festivals taking place.
Freddo the Frog welcomes families to Cadbury World
Enjoy chocolatey fun in the sun this summer.
When football came home
Dave Woodhall looks back at Euro 96 and how international football discovered Birmingham.
Culture comes to new city development
Birmingham Poet Laureate to lead on city’s new Poetry Garden.
Enjoy a night out at MAC this summer
Music, comedy and much more in the great outdoors.
Live jazz returns to Botanical Gardens
Sunday afternoons to host gigs throughout summer.