Coventry University’s Phoenix Racing team has won the Shell-sponsored award for the ‘Most Fuel-efficient Car’

Black Sabbath’s heavy metal bench used by global debt-climate protesters.

Coventry University and its successful spin-off firm Microcab are set to show off their zero-emission vehicle expertise at the 2013 Automotive Engineering Show at the NEC in Birmingham next week.

Draft maps have today been published, outlining which roads are set to be covered by the city’s 20 is Plenty scheme.

Glynn Purnell steps up to the plate at Longbridge Dining Club.

Mayoral candidates challenged to prove their commitment to green issues.

West Midlands candidates urged to stand up for pedestrians.

Wondering about Christmas presents already? Get some ideas here.

The area's culture celebrated over eleven days.

The University of Warwick has extended its open access courses and offers a taster in Acocks Green this coming weekend.

The British Heart Foundation Acocks Green Furniture & Electrical Store was broken into last Thursday.

Lifesaving equipment installed in local shops.

Joe Costello is at Birmingham Town Hall watching Teenage Fanclub.

Joe Costello rocks out to Queens of the Stone Age at Resorts World Arena.

Here's a run-down of what's happening at the venue.

A return for a legendary name, amongst others.

There's definitely some unusual events taking place.

Old favourites, new arrivals and good causes.

Some things are straightforward and some defy description.

The Masters of the Universe, amongst others.

Volunteers recently helped rejuvenate a garden for pupils at Broadmeadow Junior School in Kings Norton.

How to make the most of your display.

Leamington’s finest opens its doors once more

There’s a definite eighties feel in Leamington.

Icons, influences and young whippersnappers.

After a few quiet weeks Leamington’s finest is springing back into life.

Birmingham hair salon gives team a head start for mental health.

Birmingham salon announces latest sustainability initiative.

A £1.4m University of Wolverhampton scheme funded by the Government to help economic growth and job creation is now inviting grant bids from regional businesses.

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.

Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Ben Johnson classic that caustically sends up his fellow Londoners of 1610.

Imagine a 30 foot high Ariel towering above Propero - that’s what you get in this groundbreaking performance, says Richard Lutz

Richard Lutz gets lost in Shakespeare country.

Get ready for a weekend of free performances in Digbeth.

First participants confirmed through the Birmingham Weekender in Digbeth Open Call.

More reasons than ever to visit Birmingham’s Creative Quarter.

Scotland takes stock of the vote against Independence.  And John Knox, a former BBC political correspondent, forwards this letter from Edinburgh.

Homeless charity's annual Sponsored Sleepout is looking for participants.

Supreme residential city living with unique heritage.

Local investor launches bold new vision to save high streets.

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

New exhibition co-curated by Craftspace opens at mac Birmingham.

Panel discussion as part of LGBT+ History Month.

Birmingham Royal Ballet director Carlos Acosta presents Electric Cinema event.

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

Chalking event adds a splash of colour to city streets.

Both Paul McGrath and Michael Rosewall lead English Touring Opera musicians through Barber of Seville and Eugene Onegin for the next two weeks in both University of Warwick and Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre.

Celebrate the new Bond film in style.

Richard Lutz ponders the last seven days...filled with twins, storms and cursed time

Terry Wills gives the Albion perspective on Monday night's clash.