Iconic Black Country pub beats the pandemic
Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory launches takeaway service.
Eugene Tzikindelean appointed new CBSO Leader
Romanian-born musician to head Birmingham’s world-famous orchestra.
Daimler Powerhouse to launch in Coventry
New creative hub for artists is to be built in City of Culture 2021.
Sporting legends makes virtual appearance for Acorns
Gabby Agbonlahor and Ian Bell amongst host of stars raising funds for childrens hospice.
Hospitality group helps feed key workers
The Caring Foundation donates meals to West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Sweet surprise for local community groups
West Midlands charities receive donations from Mondelēz International.
Aston Villa and Mayday plus one or three
Dave Woodhall looks back at this weekend in Villa’s history.
Covid chronicles: Coconut magic
Richard Lutz reports on life in lockdown.
Birmingham Arts Charity supports young asylum seekers
Volunteers prepare and deliver meals during Ramadan.
The take away culture
The Birmingham arts scene is coming to you wherever you are. Jessica Harris with details.
Birmingham Rep launches online engagement programme
Pioneering digital engagement provides for hundreds of young people across the West Midlands.
Wooden Spoon donates £200,000 to childrens’ charities
Rugby charity announces emergency support package to help West Midlands groups.
Pandemic prompts ‘stay at home’ theatre festival
BE at Home invites online audience participation.
DanceXchange Artists in Residence present Dance Insights Online
Chance to watch programme from dance company.
The Butcher’s Social Distancing
Henley-in-Arden restaurant offers retail service during lockdown.
Screama and Allwinsnoloss – two worlds collide
Stephen Pennell talks to two of grime’s finest.
The Pioneer Group sets up food distribution service
New food parcel service feeds vulnerable in Castle Vale and Stockland Green.
Same old same old
Andy Munro talks about what he’s been missing.
Survey reveals fears for future of Birmingham nightlife
Southside BID calls on government to #RaiseTheBar.
DanceXchange online dance classes begin
Birmingham dance company launches new, free online dance classes for children and families.
CBSO announces free concert tickets for health workers
Orchestra says ‘thank you’ to frontline staff.
Shakespeare images to go on show
Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with the Everything to Everybody Project.
No gamble for Grosvenor
Broad Street casino pays out to emergency services and NHS staff.
Castle Vale foodbank boost
£5,000 donation helps residents during coronavirus lockdown.
West Midlands culture sector-led unit launches
Initiative aims to help recovery of arts and cultural industries in the region.
Beer at home means Dig Brew
Dig Brew Co starts home deliveries with new beer launch.
Life in the time of Corona: Of farming and those facemasks
Richard Lutz, in isolation, watches the world go by.
Online ballet classes start up
Elmhurst Ballet School teacher keeps dancers on their toes during lockdown.
Covid-19 is a pussycat
We may be fighting a deadly enemy now, but Kate Spohrer argues that worse is on the way.
Lockdown leg stretch
Richard Nevin has a stroll through the city centre.