Blues launch junior Zoom coaching sessions

Saturday morning sessions aim to beat the lockdown and unearth budding stars.

Four top Birmingham restaurants win Michelin recognition

City eateries continue to set high standards despite pandemic.

How New Year’s resolutions can change Birmingham lives

Local Foster Carers explain how you can make a difference in 2021.

Aston Villa and the grim north

Villa lose at Burnley. Dave Woodhall watches and learns.

Children’s hospice banks on benefit for families

Acorns’ pandemic work given boost by Barclays grant.

Jewellery Quarter station greens up

Eco-garden to be installed following community grant.

Survey reveals worrying pandemic impact on sport development

Covid could be final whistle for Sport for Development sector.

Sexual Health Issues You Need To Be Aware Of At Any Age

Advice is always at hand.

Transfer travesties

Andy Munro wonders what’s going on at St Andrews.

Raising funds for reptile project at Birmingham park

Project aims to provide wildlife habitats in green spaces.

Sonia Sabri announce Good Vibrations festival

Free online arts festival set to attract international music, dance and crafts.

HS2 archaeologists uncover “Warwickshire’s Hampton Court”

One of the most exciting garden archaeological sites in England unearthed.

Apprenticeship provider assess training and recruitment situation

In-Comm Training launches Skills Barometer to discover impact of Brexit and Covid-19.

In search of the vaccine

Andy Munro gets on a trek to get jabbed.

HS2 reveals new viaduct designs

New green public spaces to be provided in Water Orton.

Housing association attacks home plans for West Midlands

Local housing policies still failing disabled and older people.

Team England athletes demonstrate lockdown home workouts

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Team England unveil 22 exercises to try at home.

Michelin award for Birmingham chef

Kray Treadwell wins the Michelin Young Chef Award.

The not so magnificent seven

Andy Munro has a bit of a moan.

Ask Sir Howard: What about this Boris/Biden phone call?

Sir Howard Elston, the greatest with the latest, answers all queries.

Aston Villa and the matter of routine

Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Newcastle without having to try too hard.

Lockdown Lit List

Richard Lutz flips through the books he read in 2020 – the good, the bad, the downright appalling.

CBSO conductor to remain in post

Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla extends contract with the orchestra.

Six appeal

West End stars launch Birmingham Hippodrome’s digital masterclasses.

BSKET makes a case

A new way to shop for everyday essentials arriving first in Birmingham.

The Spanish football Inquisition

After Blues lose at home to Preston, Andy Munro looks for a way forward.

Aston Villa and so much to answer for

Villa lose to Manchester City. Dave Woodhall watches another element of farce.

Social enterprise helping re-offenders moves to Birmingham

Funding package helps The Skill Mill expand employment programme for young offenders.

Birmingham Press Club director dies

Tributes paid to city accountant.

Virtual work experiences launch during lockdown

Speakers for Schools working with GBSLEP to bring opportunities to businesses and schools.