The Lewisham swings into action at Dartmouth golf course.

Sir Howard Elston, our community affairs editor, lifts the lid on local social media groups.

A stress-relieving rant courtesy of Andy Munro.

Birmingham celebrates 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikh faith.

Richard Lutz says goodbye to a friend.

Lichfield date marks one hundred years of Bach in the city.

Gaming festival's eco village set for debut at i66.

We may be fighting a deadly enemy now, but Kate Spohrer argues that worse is on the way.

Question Time Style Debate on Changing Politics chaired by Adrian Goldberg

On Saturday 2nd April some of the region’s top authorities on voting reform will gather in Kings Heath, Birmingham, to present their perspectives

News that another well-known local has declared themselves a potential mayoral candidate prompts Dave Woodhall to wonder what the criteria for the job will be.

Alan Clawley has been to Wales and wonders if the English are missing a trick.

Forget the current obsession with reforming the EU, reform of our domestic political institutions is far more important says Steve Beauchampé.

Fundraisers share their own poignant memories.

Run along and raise money for hospice.

Charity challenge aims to help local community work.

Sheilagh Matheson works in an African community so poor it can’t afford mirrors.

Richard Lutz tours the geometry of a grey Evenlode valley.

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Question 1: will there be live country music in 2020? Continue reading…

Businesses in the region are being encouraged to find out more about the importance of the growing digital economy at a free event taking place at Coventry University in January.

Milestone marked by new productions.

Acclaimed local writer added to theatre board of directors.

Health journalists are being urged to join some of the leading writers in their field for a major industry event at Coventry University later this year.

"Stay home and celebrate VE Day" says ambulance service.

Return of the all-womens comedy night at arts centre.

Successful crime thrillers set in Birmingham come to an exciting end.

Light to shine on historical Smethwick landmark - with a little help from its friends.

Free art exhibition set to make waves at Moseley Road Baths.

Upwards of 90,000 people expected to attend Digbeth festivities.

How a warden's intervention put a life back on track.

Jonathan Agnew speaks about cricket, Test Match Special and his tour with Geoff Boycott.

Conservative group call for travel tax to be delayed following vehicle checking "fiasco".

Supporters raising funds to help fellow fans's treatment.

Top-end property specialists launch in West Midlands and Warwickshire.

Midlands leaders encourage businesses to join search for global investment.

Villa's run of poor form leads Dave Woodhall to draw an obvious conclusion.

Dave Woodhall gets Wilde about Villa's FA Cup defeat.

£25 million awarded in 25 years.

Rugby charity announces emergency support package to help West Midlands groups.

Online platform launched to help charities source local furloughed workers as volunteers.

A negative list will clearly spell out what’s not allowed, allowing other activities to resume.

The company had recently contributed Rs 15 crore to PM CARES Fund.

The data could get worse, which “should be expected as the lockdown continues to get prolonged,” CMIE chief said. “Initially, a lockdown only hurts the most vulnerable labor that is informally employed in unorganized sectors. Gradually, it starts hitting the more secure jobs. Startups have announced lay-offs and industry associations have warned of job losses.”

It further said that although 2020 is a lost year, in terms of trade, India can think long-term and build relations so that it can occupy the space vacated by China.

In April, Zomato initiated a voluntary salary reduction programme, which also offers affected employees’ additional stock in lieu of the cash cut from their pay cheques.

The May 5-7 poll median of more than 40 economists predicted India's annual consumer price inflation fell to 5.68% in April from March's 5.91%, still above the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4.00%.