Funding boost for Midlands Arts Centre
MAC awarded Arts Council England funding for new accessible artist studios and renovation projects.
Aston Villa and the jaws of victory (continued)
Dave Woodhall reports on a rollercoaster day at Villa Park.
RSC review: Shakespeare swaps genders in the swinging sixties
Richard Lutz takes his pew for King John at Stratford’s Swan Theatre.
“There’s more to me than Oasis”
Dave Woodhall talks with legendary music business mogul Alan McGee.
The town that doesn’t see itself
Sheilagh Matheson works in an African community so poor it can’t afford mirrors.
No returns for Rovers
Birmingham City 1 Blackburn Rovers 0, as watched by Andy Munro.
Dudley College hosts careers event for primary pupils
Primary pupils get hands on with construction jobs in 2030.
Review: Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of)
A cheeky take on Jane Austen’s classic comedy of manners tickles Richard Lutz’s ribs.
Knight Fever
Angie Jackson watches the return of Birmingham’s finest.
Awards recognition for Nourish3d
Birmingham food company named Supreme Champion at Future Food Awards.
Review: Prism at The Birmingham Rep
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a moving journey through the past.
Birmingham’s Lady Mac nominated for opera ‘Oscar’
Opera production shortlisted for major award.
What autumn brings
Richard Lutz says goodbye to a friend.
Landmark project for Erdington launched
Support network for independent older people to begin.
Villa and another VAR-cical afternoon
Dave Woodhall on Villa, Burnley, equalisers and those three letters again.
Allegion UK raises awareness for fire safety
Fund raising by fire security company helps charities.
Southside Cinema leads to increase in local business
Film season sees visitor numbers increase in entertainment centre.
Howard: Thomas Cook bosses hit back over bonuses
Sir Howard Elston’s latest report on the big bucks doled out to troubled travel group chief honcho.
Right royal messes and other stories
Richard Lutz reports on another blighted week in Old Blighty.
Cameron is where the blame lies
Richard Lutz points the finger of blame at you-know-who.
Stylishly councilling
Dave Woodhall talks to Anthony Harty, original Style Council member and Grammy winner.
Britain: Broken, bedevilled, betrayed
Richard Lutz watches democracy go down the pan.
My no-deal letter to my MP
Richard Lutz tries to persuade his MP to turn his back on No Deal come October.
Report reveals widespread disaffection amongst Birmingham youth
Young people feel ignored by power, but would still turn out to vote.
Howard’s Big Ask: Is tough guy Putin in charge of Hodge Hill?
b>Sir Howie Elston, scourge of the left and enemy of the right, with the burning shock query of the millennium:
Requiem for a bloody nation
Richard Lutz on the double massacre in the US.
Black Country cyclist rides for Acorns
Fundraising physio conquers Europe’s toughest cycling challenge for hospice appeal.
The Rocky Boris Show and The Murder Hole
Richard Lutz holds his breath as Britain twists in the wind.
Bedlam festival programme announced
A celebration of how the arts improves people’s wellbeing.
The blue shoots of recovery?
Andy Munro is feeling optimistic after Blues’ latest pre-season friendlies.