Birmingham delegation visits Doha to discuss trade and investment
UK-Qatar Trade and Investment Conference cited as a signal of strengthening relationship between nations.
Goodbye sausagemonger
Steve Beauchampé mourns the closure of Birmingham’s finest, but little known, sausage emporium.
Birmingham hotels experience busiest-ever October
Conservative Party Conference and Justin Bieber help to increase overnight stays in city.
Birmingham ballet dancer grabs international bronze
Hamish Scott (above), from Birmingham’s Elmhurst Ballet School, has come third in an international dance competition.
Donation bid for Birmingham charity
Christmas appeal launched to aid maternal heath care.
Boom for Marketing Birmingham partnership programme
More new companies join strategic marketing partnership.
Birmingham voted conferencing capital by UK event organisers
City ranked most popular location for business tourism events outside London.
Rail advice to Christmas shoppers
Passengers advised to plan their travel as Birmingham gears up for festive crowds.
Christmas is Bigger in Birmingham campaign launched
City businesses collaborate in anticipation of record high in seasonal visitors.
Kiss Me Kate: sharp, funny, an absolute winner
Richard Lutz brushes up his Shakespeare, thanks to the Welsh National Opera.
City council response to Improvement Panel report
Welcome for recognition of council’s progress.
Review: What Shadows at The Birmingham Rep
Richard Lutz reviews a new play about Enoch Powell, the politician who polarised a nation with a venomous speech made more than four decades ago.
Delegation from USA Track and Field visit Birmingham
Athletics bosses aim to strengthen Olympic ties.
That was the pizza wars that was.. and other tales
Richard Lutz reviews the shards of the last week, taking in woods, squandering a British heritage and the passing of a good man.
Trolleyed, boozed up, smashed and receptions that start just short of midnight- welcome to the party conference circuit
Will Mapplebeck, a Newcastle-based lobbyist, attends the party conferences. Here, he drinks in the Tory knees up
The Tempest- plots a plenty and a lovers’ waltz
A second member of our reviewing team, Simon Hale, assesses the world premiere of the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the premiere of a Shakespeare classic at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Northfield landmark available to public on Saturday
Ice Age relic to be focus of attention thanks to work of local geologist.
Review: Tamsin Waley-Cohen
Richard Lutz reviews the classical violinist suffused with the blues
Exhibition dedicated to Birmingham film-maker opens
City university launches celebration of noted producer’s work.
Birmingham to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Successful bid will generate over £390 million for local economy and provide lasting legacy.
Midlands set for £19.3 million boost from Tory conference
Birmingham welcomes fifth Conservative Party Conference and 13th political event since 2008.
Greater Birmingham showcases global credentials
Region’s business leaders highlight plans for strengthening Greater Birmingham‘s global standing.
Review: Dead Sheep
Richard Lutz takes a pew at the Birmingham Rep to watch Maggie savaged by a dead sheep.
Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a legendary Stateside dance troupe
Major Chinese deal to boost Birmingham economy
Trade mission leads to new business agreement.
Gujarat delegation visits Birmingham to promote Indian investment opportunities
Indian business leaders aim to build relationships ahead of biannual international investment summit.
John Malkovich to headline Symphony Hall season
Richard Lutz reports on the new Symphony Hall/Town Hall season about to open in Birmingham
Spring occupancy at Birmingham hotels reach 13-year high
Major business tourism conferences, sporting events and festivals boost figures.
Birmingham leader seeks urgent talks with new PM
City has “big contribution to make” in post-Brexit UK.