Mums encouraged to take part in nationwide event

Local cafes join national campaign to support breastfeeding mums.

Dance takes centre stage in new Birmingham initiative

Diane Parkes writes about a new educational dance programme.

Boost for social housing in the Midlands

Midland Heart surpasses target for home building.

Station benefits from access investment

Jess Phillips MP welcomes scheme to improve access at Stechford station.

Step free access for more local stations

More railway stations across the West Midlands to become accessible for all.

Council united in support for No Outsiders programme

Conservative motion of support receives city council backing.

Funding boost for Wolverhampton independent cinema

Light House fundraiser shining bright with two weeks to go.

Youth orchestra to play at Conservatoire

National Orchestra for All brings WordPlay to Birmingham.

Perry Common revitalisation project almost complete

A new community – 25 years in the making.

Funding enables park date for Sutton children’s opera

Storytelling and music combine in a new commission for Sutton Coldfield.

Plans for Birmingham school announced

Handsworth School for Girls bids for Selective Schools Expansion Fund.

Birmingham launches citizen consultation on environment

Take part in the Big Green Conversation.

Black Country businesses asked to Give an Hour

Campaign calls on small businesses to inspire young people.

Birmingham teen is poster girl for memorial award

Local girl to highlight campaign for Diana memorial award.

Crowdfunding launch for Birmingham chocolate education project

The Chocolate Quarter launches crowdfunder in a bid to educate children.

Cleaning the cut

Big Birmingham Canal Clean Up to take place next weekend.

Community groups meet in attempt to settle Parkfield dispute

LGBTI community ‘come out’ to break bread with concerned parents.

Support framework for regeneration unveiled

New Towns and Local Centres Framework launched to help reinvigorate our towns and local centres.

Transforming Narratives launches in Birmingham

Groundbreaking programme plans to establish Birmingham as leading international centre for Pakistan and Bangladeshi arts.

Plans launched to completely rebuild Reaside Academy

Government funding to enable new school to act as community hub.

Vodafone launch new report into technology and loneliness

West Midlands chosen to host free tech masterclasses.

Bangladesh to Birmingham

Immersive dining experience aims to showcase Birmingham’s Pakistani and Bangladeshi culture.

Gardening charity aims to get more people involved

Thrive launches It’s Not Just Gardening campaign.

Birmingham firm to sponsor West Midlands’ premier netball team

JS Wright goes Parkside.

Crimestoppers offers £5,000 reward to catch Oldbury attackers

Attempted murder of pensioner in his home prompts charity to offer a reward to catch those responsible.

South & City College to honour International Womens Day

College set to mark occasion with guest speakers and events.

Patients throw party to celebrate hospice’s anniversary

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice marks fortieth birthday.

International Womens Day celebrated at Birmingham Airport

Senior women employees give careers advice and raise awareness against bias.

Funding boost for history project

CASBA Secures National Lottery support for second heritage project.

Colmore district safety expert appointed

Former counter terrorism officer to steer Colmore Business District safety projects.