"Without Cure Leukaemia my daughter would not be here for Mother’s Day."

Labour councillors are opposing a move by Walsall council to discuss a tax-funded, multi-million pound project in secret session away from the eyes of the public and press.

Do we take democracy for granted? asks Alan Clawley.

Celebrating the life of a once vibrant lane, soon to be lost due to development.

A festival of art, commerce and love celebrating Stirchley, Birmingham

An alternative Valentine’s experience celebrating Stirchley

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a story about power and the inability to compromise.

Cost of controversial police deputy revealed.

Jabeur and Kasatkina to face off in LTA Viking Classic Birmingham.

Allowing local authorities to retain business rates only rights one of many wrongs imposed on them by central government writes Steve Beauchampé

Cure Leukaemia boss to raise funds for blood cancer centres.

Motorsport engineering students at Coventry University will be aiming for the top step of the podium at Silverstone next weekend

Design aims to monitor driver mood and energy levels.

Driverless car ‘grand prix’ is world first for Britain’s motor city

Charter 400 project marks anniversary of historic landmark.

Steve Beauchampé mourns the closure of Birmingham’s finest, but little known, sausage emporium.

New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop

Simon Hale reviews the Broadway production of Kinky Boots.

Richard Nevin watches Sleaford Mods and local heroes Big Special.

Richard Nevin goes on a voyage of discovery.

The sudden shutdown of all channels of Greece's national broadcasting company by the Greek government is 'unacceptable for an EU democracy', says West Mids and Warks Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion.

New green heart unveiled as part of ongoing regeneration of Longbridge.

Games organisers moving into new city centre premises.

Dave Woodhall on Villa's draw at Anfield and new signings.

Made In Brum platform launched for community groups and creatives.

Season of summer films launched at giant screen.

A weekend of themed blockbusters, cocktails and nostalgia.

Thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Stamford and Burghley House earlier this month

Women & Theatre's A Thousand Threads comes to MAC.

Richard Lutz remembers a dozen years of reviewing Midland performances. 

Suds Fest 2024: A celebration of craft beer and hop-tastic flavours.

A lunchtime treat enjoyed by Helen Annetts with fellow testers Charlie and Joe Statham.

Work begins on biggest ambulance hub of its kind.

Alan Clawley comes face to face with the realities of a 'low carbon' economy: "What's in it for me?"

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.

Only a week until Moseley Folk & Arts Festival returns to Birmingham's picturesque Moseley Park.

Dave Woodhall catches most of the Moseley Folk & Arts Festival.

Another memorable weekend ends triumphantly.

War and Craig Charles to perform in the park.

Sutton Coldfield project will attract employment and training opportunities.

Neal Martin Williams has a new photo exhibition opening in Birmingham, says our arts staff

Hmmmm… deep waters, indeed….Moseley Road Baths.

St. Modwen has submitted a planning application for a new phase of housing in Longbridge, Birmingham.

Talking to cellist, educator and broadcaster Julian Lloyd Webber.

Help save lives by donating to our charity, AMMALIFE, in this summer's Big Give

Fans of the show will get the chance to have their photo taken on the set; they’ll also get a free souvenir hard copy of the photo to take home.

Witnesses still sought to fatal incident.

Future music business talent initiative launches at major city festival.

Black Sabbath's original manager receives Honorary Doctorate in Music.

Andy Munro comments on recent developments at England games.