Covid chronicles: Sharp practices

Richard Lutz finds a pensioner willing to tool up during lockdown.

Taking a Big Step against gambling sponsorship

Walk and petition kicks off campaign to end gambling sponsorship in football.

Million Poundland

Andy Munro talks about Blues’ summer transfer dealings.

Further projects supported by Birmingham 2022 Community Programme

More than forty initiatives now receiving Games programme funding.

Former Birmingham shelf-stacker launches online festival

Funds raised aim to tackle social justice and human rights violations.

Community cafés reopen with focus on health

Evolve grows to become city’s first wellbeing café.

Blues firmly in the saddle

Andy Munro on Blues’ friendly win over Walsall.

Theatre’s associate director steps out for the Rep

Walking to Leicester Square to raise funds for theatre’s work with young people.

Black Artists exhibition to display at city gallery

Black Artists for Black History Exhibition aims to give support to BAME talent.

Commemorate Battle of Britain 80 at RAF Museum Cosford

Online or in person, pay your tribute to war heroes.

New start for Birmingham Jazz

Meal and music deal kicks off new series of promotions.

Outfoxed and Spurred on

Andy Munro on Blues’ games this week.

Irish stew

Richard Lutz scurries over and round the Irish border.

Consultation launched as Solihull HS2 site takes shape

Public invited to have their say on proposals for £3 billion Arden Cross development.

New gym set to cross finish line at Five Ways.

Former sprinter aims to build up business at the double.

Aston Villa and the ticking clock

Dave Woodhall looks at Villa Park and sees… not much happening yet.

Re-release for memorable Birmingham band

The Quads to appear for the first time on download.

SIFA Fireside draws the city

Stroke of genius sees picture perfect fundraiser.

Brum beats for LoveBrum

Birmingham band’s single is music to charity’s ears.

Engineering work forces luxury train delay

Northern Belle’s trip to the seaside rescheduled.

Boost for commuters as rail services expand

West Midlands Railway to increase services from September.

Skipping for Sandwell

Families in Sandwell encouraged to be active with free skipping ropes.

Reasons not to be over-cheerful

Andy Munro on happenings at St Andrews.

Julian Lloyd Webber to step down from Conservatoire

Prestigious university status awarded in recognition of successful tenure.

Warwickshire design company offers a walk with the lions

Historic Woburn Safari Park reopens with an improved digital customer experience.

Global business wins put West Midlands on the map

Five major business wins to celebrate in the region.

Good news for Birmingham community gardens

Martineau Gardens receives funding for therapeutic horticulture.

Birmingham Royal Ballet to stage work at Rep

New partnership for Birmingham’s eminent cultural names.

Rock Up say thank you to NHS

Thank you climbing event sold out in hours.

CBSO celebrates centenary with showpiece concert

Sir Simon Rattle to return as guest conductor.