Green awards to be launched in Birmingham
Businesses, community groups and schools are being urged to submit entries to Birmingham’s new Sustainability and Recycling Awards, which will be launched next week.
New spin – same old vision
Alan Clawley reports on a familiar tale and a misleading headline.
Review: Singing In The Rain
RICHARD LUTZ slaps on his taps to dance along with a stage classic.
Review: Birdsong
Richard Lutz gives his view of a haunting war play.
UK Central well on its way to 100,000 jobs boost
Momentum building around one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes in Solihull.
Police issue safety advice for a happy St Patrick’s Day
Police in Birmingham are wishing the region’s Irish community a happy St Patrick’s Day and encouraging those who join the city’s celebrations to have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Howard Saves Birmingham – And That’s Official
Our Social Affairs editor, SIR HOWARD ELSTON (DOA), rides in to save crisis-ridden Birmingham’s bacon. Read on:
Birmingham joins forces with record number of regional partners at MIPIM 2014
27 partners among Greater Birmingham team for world’s largest property show.
Duddeston Viaduct rediscovered by artist
Come along and see part of the city’s heritage.
Showing off in Cannes
Alan Clawley wonders whether Birmingham city council’s time in the south of France might be better spent elsewhere.
Review: A Life of Galileo
Richard Lutz watches Ian McDiarmid grab centre stage in the Brecht play about reason and faith.
A Capita Offence
Richard Lutz questions public spending.
Ammalife Charity Backed by Close Harmony Evening
Medical charity Ammalife invites you to a choral concert in Birmingham which will not only give great pleasure but help raise cash for its international work.
One Final Bon Voyage
Aviation enthusiasts descended on Birmingham last weekend for the final passenger flights of an iconic aeroplane. Steve Beauchampé reports.
Whitby and Gambles
Alan Clawley comments on the two main architects of the Library of Birmingham’s future plans.
Riots Reframed
Film and talk to examine the causes of the 2011 riots.
Journey to the centre of the city
Dave Woodhall ventures into dangerous territory.
Tell me why…
Dave Woodhall ponders on Villa’s weekend defeat.
MP leads the first Climb Jobs Fair for South Birmingham
Employment and training opportunities for local people.
Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
From Richard Lutz.
What Longbridge means to me
Competition winners revealed.
Two down, a few more to go
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s draw at Anfield and new signings.
Beatles Fans to Come Together in King’s Heath
Anniversary Celebration of first ever Birmingham concert in February.
Where shall they live?
Alan Clawley wonders about Birmingham’s housing strategy .
Birmingham scheme to help business owners in key areas
Council boosts entrepreneurship throughout parts of the city.
The ignoble arts
Dave Woodhall on Villa and dangerous fashions.
Drivers And Vehicles Wanted for Charity Mountain Challenge
From the newsdesk.
Capita petition: Towards greater transparency
Sir Albert Bore tells Committee that he wanted to see the contract published: “Sooner rather than later.”
New public art project for Erdington
Polish artist to create new work.
Contractors named for Mailbox redevelopment
Expasion set for completion in 2015.