Shelf life and good news
Richard Lutz hunts among the remains of the past week.
Review: Namiwa Jazz and friends
Stephen Pennell goes on a musical mission in Digbeth.
Concerns about commercial letting aired at property conference
Landlord raises alarm about pace of Birmingham office lettings.
The White
Richard Lutz is buried by another seven days.
Campaign group hits out at Edgbaston traffic proposal
‘Rat run’ fear over decision to open up street to through traffic.
Figure it out
Stephen Pennell witnesses another step towards global stardom for one of Birmingham’s finest.
London Midland plants community roots
Aston station adoption planting project helps local people grow.
City council undertakes rough sleeper count
Agencies combine in attempt to target homelessness.
Rail passengers urged to plan travel over bumper weekend
Birmingham gears up for Black Friday crowds.
City’s festive season kicks off
Christmas in Birmingham campaign to attract seasonal visitors for Christmas and beyond.
Local train passengers warned to plan early for Christmas
Advice comes as Birmingham gears up for record festive crowds.
New database to help Brummies discover their roots
City’s burial records go online for the first time.
Birmingham hoteliers enjoy best-ever summer
Sporting fixtures and cultural festivals help city’s hoteliers reach seasonal peak.
Lord Mayor remembers fallen heroes
Remembrance Day service details announced.
Police and council launch festive security plans
Partners working together on city’s Christmas safety.
Birmingham City University welcomes senior Chinese delegation
“Impressive” university hailed as further investment promised.
Core Issues
Richard Lutz harvests the last remnants of the past week.
Commonwealth Games 2022 – Box ticking success strategy
The government chose Birmingham because it offered a low risk, low cost Games fit for post-Brexit Britain says Steve Beauchampé.
Finding it in Birmingham
Opportunity for property developers to work with council.
Clock ticking for Birmingham athletics showpiece
200 day countdown begins for IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018.
Search for Birmingham Smithfield developer begins
City council looks to transform former markets site.
Birmingham’s big spenders boost night economy
Revellers help the city cash in after dark.
Birmingham is ‘community capital’ of UK
68 per cent of Brummies say community feel and diversity is makes city a great place to live.
Stars on the cars set for go-ahead
Plans announced for city private hire ratings scheme.
Choosing a conference venue in Birmingham
Renowned business consultant Sally McNamara explains what the city centre has to offer.
Tony Bennett takes his seat at Symphony Hall
A master of song is awarded a special place in the city, writes Richard Lutz.
Birmingham reveals world class arenas for Commonwealth Games bid
95% of venues identified for Birmingham 2022 already built.
Birmingham City Council to fit sprinklers in tower blocks
Work is “a matter of urgency” – council leader.
Five years
As Birmingham steps up its attempt to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Steering Group Chair Ian Ward talks with Steve Beauchampé.
Big Birmingham Bikes win prestigious Ashden Award
Cycling initiative praised for environmental impact.