Restoration of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ bandstand complete

Extensive work finishes on historic Edgbaston landmark thanks to fundraiser.

Extension for Erdington community project

More support for the vulnerable in north Birmingham.

Workshops aim to help mental health during lockdown

Near Neighbours-funded Mindfulness Workshops for Black women established.

Urban Splash announce new housing development

Go ahead for next phase of Port Loop.

Blues draw the Bees sting

Blues draw nil-nil at Brentford with Andy Munro seeing further improvement.

Review: Celebrating Piazzolla: 100 Years of Tango

Simon Hale enjoys the latest digital offering from the CBSO.

Lightbearers initiative launched at Birmingham Rep

New initiative aims to remedy the racial tensions that exist within schools.

Aston Park to host pandemic memorial art installation

BrumYODO and Birmingham Hippodrome to host open-air artwork In Memoriam.

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall foodbank continues

Town Hall reflects on one year of foodbank donations.

Funding available for local charities

Prime Foundation welcomes applications to support community projects in Birmingham.

Bullring restaurant ready for service

Vietnamese Street Kitchen finally opens after pandemic setbacks.

Iimproved public transport set for rapid start

Works to begin on Sprint rapid bus route along A34.

Aston Villa and the changing seasons

Dave Woodhall watches as Villa beat Fulham 3-1.

Hogan’s the hero

Blues’ win over Swansea City leaves Andy Munro hopeful.

Review: Birmingham’s Museums on Demand programme

Jessica Harris goes online to learn about the past.

Birmingham arts venues get funding boost

Culture Recovery Fund provides lifeline to enable events to take place.

Birmingham City Community Trust links with city college

Blues and University College Birmingham give school leavers pathway into sports career.

Ring and Ride services returning

Return to regular duties after helping NHS key workers during pandemic.

Birmingham analysts predict summer of economic upturn

Retail set for resurgence as £50 billion shopping spree anticipated post-lockdown.

More Broad Street venues to re-open

Marquees and new outdoor areas enable plans to go ahead.

Erdington Task Force – one year on

A year of reflection and achievement for community group.

Leading business figure declared High Sheriff

Historic ceremony goes online for the first time.

MPs receive nature ‘news from the future’

April Fool’s Day publication gives a serious green message.

Metro Bank launches accounts for dogs

Pawprint ID technology employed as Hound Pound set to be new purchasing power.

Birmingham Rep community work continues

Creative Civic Change brings inner-city communities together during lockdown.

Reimagining Worcester for dance anniversary

Free outdoor photographic exhibition in the centre of the city.

Black Country School Supplier Hub launched

The go-to place for schools to find local organisations to support physical activity.

Birmingham Holiday Activities scheme launched for Easter

Free online events to help local families.

Ride-hailing business gives back to community

Solihull venture launches a string of charity initiatives.

Broad Street preparing to open up again

Twelve bars and restaurants plus other businesses reopening from 12th April