Mike Wakelam, 1955-2020
Richard Lutz remembers Mike Wakelam, a major force in medical research who died suddenly of a suspected Covid-19 infection.
Villa’s Konsa challenge for Acorns
Aston Villa defender to take on Wolves star in charity FIFA 2020 match.
Witton Lodge food parcel distribution begins
67 food parcels delivered to vulnerable residents.
Cygnet Elms Birmingham joins the Rainbow Trail
Support for emergency services during pandemic.
Birmingham’s big charity night in
Celebrities line up for star-studded extravaganza.
The way I see it
Andy Munro comments on the current situation.
Skype first for Birmingham law firm
Birmingham lawyer advises in first trial via Skype in Court of Protection.
Watch out, there’s a snitch about
Sheilagh Matheson takes on the curtain-twitchers as we face Lockdown Week 2.
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Charity’s launch appeal
Support some of the most vulnerable in society with urgent COVD-19 appeal.
Sutton Town Hall to aid food banks
Town Hall to be used as donation drop off point.
Charity boost for frontline NHS staff
Thousands of lifesaving face masks donated to city hospital.
Dance like no-one’s watching
DanceXchange launch free online classes for all levels.
Contactless plea from West Midlands Railway
Train company urges customers to ditch cash to fight coronavirus.
Acorns Children’s Hospice launches emergency response
Plans announced to provide help for vulnerable famiies.
Erdington COVID-19 task force launched
Help organised for elderly and vulnerable residents.
Southside businessman helps with PPE
James Wong donates personal protective equipment to NHS.
Online drama classes for children launched
First-year theatre students create online DIY drama classes for parents and children.
Boiled Coins
Richard Lutz looks back at a weird old week.
New online forum for disabled people launched
Euan’s guide aims to help boost spirits and share ideas during isolation.
Irwin Mitchell helps youth suicide charity
Papyrus receives £50,000 donation from Birmingham lawyers.
Homeless charity makes urgent donations plea
St Anne’s appeal for help during current crisis.
It’s football, but not as we know it
Andy Munro ponders on a lengthy spell without a trip to St Andrews.
John Taylor Hospice launches art project
People at home urged to take part in anniversary celebration.
Young peoples support centre closes temporarily
Birmingham mental health drop-in to close for face-to-face support.
The Butchers Social to The Butchers Shop
How a small business is serving up community support for Henley in Arden.
Plea for help as Wolverhampton cinema closes
Light House urges ‘Virtual Attendance’ during temporary shutdown.
Property company goes virtual
Centrick unlocks virtual viewings to tackle COVID-19.
Living in a viral world
Richard Lutz re-adjusts to a life that has changed.
Friendliness campaign to launch in Birmingham
Birmingham citizens urged to connect together in innovative ways to help reduce loneliness and isolation.
Heart of England Community Foundation announces fund for communities
Charity launches emergency fund to support communities during the Covid-19 crisis.