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.
Buyers dig Digbeth – new homes attract creative community
Report praises area as ideal for young creatives.
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.
Bournville makes it snappy
Families invited to add self-portraits to community archive.
Date confirmed for Kings Heath Street Festival
Annual event set to bring community together.
Birmingham City Council scoops awards for training and building
Council schemes praised for providing jobs and housing.
Review: Sergeant Pepper in King’s Heath
It was fifty years ago today, trumpets Richard Lutz, as he re-lives that great album.
Haircut and other stories
Richard Lutz wrestles with the wreckage of another week.
Happy Birthday dear Affie
Stephen Pennell goes to a special party.
Global finance firm create 100 jobs in city centre
Birmingham business base continues to expand.
The Mayoral Race: Hustings Heaven
Richard Lutz joins the throng to listen to the six candidates for West Midlands mayor.
Birmingham in bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
City ready to step in to replace Durban as hosts.
Capture Kings Heath and win
Local photographers invited to dig out their cameras this spring.
Root problems and other tales
Richard Lutz painstakingly looks back in anguish at the week that was and a spring that will be.
2022 and all that
Commonwealth Games bid timescale announced.
Why Channel 4 should move to Birmingham – council leader
“The type of place where audiences live.”
Greater Birmingham welcomes prospective investors during MIPIM 2017
Key projects showcased while panel discussions draw large crowds.
Events, dear boy, events
Steve Beauchampé considers the prospects for a Birmingham bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham “leading English city outside London for quality of life”
Birmingham retains its position in Mercer’s global Quality of Living Index.
Birmingham development set to attract 10,000 jobs
New scheme will be worth £350 million to the local economy.
Notes from a small planet
Bob Densmore ponders the universe and words without meaning.
Greater Birmingham to enter the spotlight at MIPIM
Key events include new proposals for Peddimore and discussions around housing.
Greater Birmingham & Solihull heads growth league
Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership named top core city LEP for economic growth.
Transatlantic Sessions: “…roots that encompass Celtic and Appalachian music.”
Richard Lutz watches a night of pure roots at Symphony Hall.
What’s in a Name at The Rep: “…sharp wits, deep secrets around the dinner table..”
Richard Lutz sits down to a quip-heavy dinner party at the Birmingham Rep.