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Free lecture tackles the challenges facing sport

A free professorial lecture being delivered at Coventry University on Thursday 31 January 2013 will address the major issues facing the global sport industry in the 21st century.






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Birmingham Opera Company hitting the highs

Mittwoch Aus Licht by Stockhausen, a commission for the London 2012 Festival, produced by Birmingham Opera Company last August in a disused Digbeth factory has been shortlisted for the two top awards in the world of opera.






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The making of Stirchley Park

Three workshops will be taking place in Stirchley Park over next month for local people interested in discussing the park's future.








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The green on Pineapple Grove

Young people are often portrayed in the media as being feral creatures up to no good. A Birmingham Press reader offers the alternative, and more common, view of children just enjoying themselves in the holidays.




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Stirchley attack – suspect named

Police are also appealing for anyone who saw the attack in Stirchley to come forward.






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Public arts piece wins prestigious award

Arts centre commended for excellence and innovation in digital accessibility for all.




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Another game of three thirds

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







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Boinging in the rain

Terry Wills offers an Albion perspective on last night's derby.




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Birmingham move leads to ad agency success

M3 announces record year as it looks to push the West Midlands’ creative talent.




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Lyra McKee awarded posthumous Masters degree

"Very special student" honoured at Birmingham City University.





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West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run.






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Free panic alarms for residents at Moseley home

Helen Dixon House receives grant aid from police charity.




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Police patrols increased as security state rises

Greater visible presence of officers on the streets to reassure the public.





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Police clampdown on gang crime continues

Six guns seized and five arrested in space of 24 hours.





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Police complaints ruling on Birmingham death

Police response followed policy before missing man found murdered.




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Safety advice at Birmingham rail station

Security roadshow heads to Snow Hill.





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UK Central well on its way to 100,000 jobs boost

Momentum building around one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes in Solihull.




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World record breaker completes marathon row in support of local-based charity

A Solihull woman celebrated her 50th birthday with a world record breaking marathon row in aid of national organisation The Brain Tumour Charity.




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Touchwood named top cycling location

Award recognises centre's bike-friendly credentials.




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Business Lifecycle Forum to help local entrepreneurs

Help and advice for new businesses.




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Greater Birmingham delegation reflects on positive MIPIM

Region’s showcase of ambitions sees 50% increase in media profile.






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Greener buses scheme set for expansion

Bus scheme driving cleaner air and better facilities for Solihull town centre.



  • Environment
  • Solihull
  • Transport
  • Advanced Quality Bus Partnership
  • Cllr Bob Sleigh
  • Cllr Roger Lawrence
  • Transport for West Midlands
  • West Midlands Combined Authority

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Solihull plan for new urban quarter receives double boost

Groundbreaking partnership with HS2 Ltd to design new infrastructure and connectivity.




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Boost for Good Hope patients with recovery at home service launch

Good Hope Hospital - in partnership with Healthcare at Home Ltd - is launching its first recovery at home (R@H) service this week





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Good Hope leading the way internationally with bladder cancer laser treatment

A Good Hope consultant has won international recognition for leading a new treatment study




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Taylor is a welcome addition to Walmley Cricket Club

England wicket keeper Sarah Taylor is arguably one of the best female cricketers in the history of the ladies game and she could make history this summer by becoming the first woman to play men's second XI county cricket.




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Adopt a donkey this Valentine’s Day

A Birmingham-based donkey riding charity is calling on the fun loving public to adopt a donkey this Valentine's Day to help raise vital funds