Plan ahead for Xmas rail travel
Festive advice from train operator.
Life saver or time waster?
Murray MacGregor from West Midlands Ambulance Service tells us when and when not to dial 999.
Christmas is coming to Southside
Birmingham’s most diverse district is spreading Christmas joy to its visitors this season with an array of festivities.
Birmingham supports campaign to reduce domestic violence and abuse
Council and agencies working together.
New sponsorship announced for German Market
Community engagement for local company.
Christmas descends on Longbridge
Festive fun in new shopping area.
Festive first aiders return to Birmingham
With the party season upon us, the Temporary Minor Injuries Unit is back in Birmingham for its seventh year to treat worse for wear revellers.
Local politician in designated driver initiative
Constituents encouraged not to drink and drive.
The 12 Days of Birmingham’s Christmas
Birmingham and the city region have Christmas all wrapped up, with a great choice of shopping, food and drink, seasonal events, culture and attractions – whatever time of day or night.
Annual Christmas concert being held at St Martins
Charities to benefit from festive concert.
Police step up Christmas drink-drive campaign
Drink and drug drivers named in force first.
Birmingham – the fastest growing Christmas destination
Markets and shopping boost visitors numbers.
Belgrade Theatre helps people in need
Campaign launched to enable needy and people in hospital to see panto.
Police launch Christmas drink-driving campaign today
“If you drink, don’t drive.”
Christmas with Birmingham Bach Choir
Celebrate Christmas with two festive concerts and a special appearance.
A panto at Bloxwich? Oh, yes there is!
A modern update on a traditional tale.
Solihull musician with dementia performs on Christmas charity CD
Solihull trombonist Derek Harrison, 76, who has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for the last four years, is the star of a charity CD that goes on sale this week to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.
Gospel at the Drum
Local award-winners celebrate Christmas.
Birmingham City Mission’s Christmas ToyLink
Hannah from BCM explains how they help at Christmas.
Be a record breaker at Brindleyplace
Hunt for people to take part in world record attempt.
Back to Victorian values at Blists Hill
See how Christmas used to be celebrated.
Touchwood takes off for Christmas
Solihull shopping centre Touchwood is gearing up for the festive season with a host of attractions that will help shoppers, retailers and community groups alike.
Christmas with the CBSO
Stars of stage and screen to celebrate musical festivities with orchestra.
How to have a crafty Christmas
If you’re looking for Christmas inspiration Crafts for Christmas, Hobbycrafts and Art Materials Live from 7th-10th November at the NEC is the place to be.
Shop early for Christmas
Plenty of opportunities at this unique craft fair.
They did visit Birmingham
Visit Birmingham’s Christmas campaign boosts city’s festive profile
Midlands Co-operative Society announce strong trading over Christmas
Midlands Co-operative Society, one of the region’s largest employers, has announced strong trading over the Christmas period.
Sir Albert’s Christmas card and coping with loss
Alan Clawley spots a confusing, yet festive, dichotomy.
Happy Christmas
It’s THAT time of the year again and The Birmingham Press wishes all its readers a jolly time over the holiday (Winterval?).
Training staff help children’s hospice
Staff at a Black Country training company donned Santa hats and handed over hundreds of pounds worth of toys to Acorns Children’s Hospice.