The Midlands Racing Club are holding their Grand National Preview on Tuesday

Suspect hands himself in to police.

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

Food and gardens combine at the NEC.

Richard Lutz finds the toughest TV film of the week on his 90" flatscreen.

Walsall councilors donate to needy.

Proposed budget "political cowardice" claim.

Labour group say "bar set far too high".

Optimistic signs for borough's economy.

Olympians Geraint Thomas and Steven Burke attended the Black Country University Technical College’s ‘Accelerate Live’ event last weekend, inspiring students to learn about science and engineering.

The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month.

Olympic hockey star Sally Walton took a festive step forward to help Solihull School’s Parents Association achieve a new fundraising goal.

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.

State schools should offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control according to Dr Anthony Seldon

Birmingham Yardley MP John Hemming has pledged his support for renewable energy and green jobs across the West Midlands

Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Sir Bernard Zissman has put his famed public speaking skills to the test during a debatathon which raised more than £16,000 for charity

Dave Woodhall sees Villa win at Wycombe in the Carabao Cup.

Dave Woodhall witnesses a memorable night as Villa beat Bayern Munich.

Dave Woodhall sees Villa draw with Manchester United.

A lesson from history.

A late equaliser costs Villa victory over Bournemouth, as Dave Woodhall writes.

Cost of controversial police deputy revealed.

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

Andy Goff has an admission to make.

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

Last week staff at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham received a cheque of £4,900 from Sainsbury's Castle Vale store.

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 13th July

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

Councils shine at awards for Small Business Friendliness.

Richard Lutz goes to The Edge.

Watson bids to reach last four of LTA Viking Classic Birmingham.

Simon Hale watches the CBSO take on the Beatles.

Two Chinese faces peep out from the front pages of the papers this week: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and activist Ai Weiwei.

A group of Birmingham residents are to take part in an extraordinary exhibition at Ikon Gallery later this month.

Constituents encouraged not to drink and drive.

Ice Age relic to be focus of attention thanks to work of local geologist.

Nick Hancock to host stage show with TV sporting legends.

Former England captain launches sport and education initiative.

JS Wright to sponsor Stourbridge Lions rugby team.

Athletes lend a helping hand to stock food bank in Birmingham.

Labour’s West Midlands Mayor candidate pledges to build 3,000 new affordable homes per year.

Aim to boost central government help for devolved region.

Jessica Harris attended the launch of BRB's new season.

New multicultural lifestyle complex to be unveiled in Birmingham.

"Wear a face covering out of respect for others."

UB40 help put Birmingham music heritage on the map.

CBSO announce pop-up performance at New Street.

Call for local runners to raise money during pandemic.

Dust off your trainers and run for Birmingham's women and children.

Richard Lutz takes in the autumn.