Plea to increase numbers of child organ donors

Parents less likely to donate child’s organs, new figures show.

West Midlands Trains join forces with social entrepreneurship agency

New partnership to improve opportunities for social enterprises.

“Game plan” call to tackle city’s isolated communities

Calls for “fulfilling future” for thousands at risk of isolation in Birmingham.

Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Young People’s Role in the Political Climate

A comment piece by West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street.

Be Heard in Birmingham

Working together in Birmingham’s neighbourhoods – share your views.

Community event for Small Heath

Bank Holiday event aims to bring community together.

Birmingham philanthropist tells the story

Local social entrepreneur Bhavesh Patel puts his story on the map.

Words Save Lives campaign launched to boost organ donation

Organ donation adverts take over Birmingham for British Transplant Games.

Light House launches campaign to stay open

Support builds as Wolverhampton’s cultural hub faces fight for survival.

Tea & Company

Older residents in Birmingham invited to join new socials in M&S cafe.

Dear Birmingham…

Following yesterday’s storyabout a city centre park, environmental campaigners have issued a letter to the city.

Independent Wolverhampton cinema becomes community award winner

Warning about Light House’s future as venue celebrates.

TV legend says – “Watching butterflies is good for you!”

Sir David Attenborough calls on West Midlands to help Big Butterfly Count.

Hat hat trick trick hero hero

Bob Haywood writes about his revived football career.

Birmingham photographer to be given honorary doctorate

Richard Lutz reports on a city artist who portrays his hometown through the telling eye of a monochrome lens 

Charity boost to homeless fight

Enterprise Rent-A-Car donates £6,000 to West Midlands Homelessness Task Force.

Schools showcase healthy eating

Birmingham pupils showcase their passion for healthy eating, cooking and growing.

Birmingham MPs back Red Cross at parliamentary reception

Call for more public support after record year for emergency organisation.

Free train travel for Transplant Games competitors

West Midlands Railway to provide travel and help raise organ donor awareness.

Celebrate Black Country Day with #MadeintheBlackCountry

Black Country LEP encourages local businesses to get involved.

Prince’s Trust opens new centre in Birmingham

Helping young people develop skills and encouraging business ideas.

Birmingham firm helps huge project at Grenfell Tower

Assistance sent in response to DIY SOS call.

WMCA award grant to employment support pilot

Scheme to help disadvantaged into work given the go-ahead.

Dance programme a hit with city communities

Bollywood fitness classes bring “life-changing” results to Birmingham’s isolated.

Solihull School head launches social media crusade

Campaign aims to help parents deal with children and social media.

Birmingham support programme inspires refugee

Young refugee ‘gives back’ by volunteering with charity project.

Mayor warning for region’s bosses

Lack of diversity amongst bosses risks damaging the economy and wider society.

Scouting for girls

Scouting group set for Symphony Hall date.

New Birmingham photography competition launches

Environmentally-based competition for 16-25 year olds offers chance to be exhibited.

Resident MAC band to play arena

Outdoor performance for young musicians.