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The man tasked with writing a new chapter for BBC Birmingham
Enterprise
The first interview with Birmingham-born Tommy Nagra, who is eight weeks into his role as head of business development at the BBC in the city
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BBC Radio 1Xtra Live heads to Birmingham
BBC
The urban music event will take place in the city on November 15, it is unveiled at the Rethink Media event in Birmingham, and the BBC’s head of business development in Birmingham said it would be the first of many
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New BBC Birmingham plans welcomed by businesses
Enterprise
New Guerrilla Group and digital commitment shows progress, according to creative sector boss
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BBC unveils Birmingham 'Guerrilla Group' to drive digital content
Enterprise
New group will be based in the city as work continues to address a shortfall of investment from the broadcaster into the Midlands
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Ministry move could see Super Prix back on track
Economic Development
Hopes are rising that the street race could return after the government launched consultation that would allow local authorities to close roads for motor sport events.
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Jazz Diary with Peter Bacon
Retail & Consumer
Peter Bacon rounds-up the coming week of jazz events in the West Midlands.
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Budget 2014: Chancellor promises Budget for 'resilient economy'
Economic Development
The Chancellor is expected to unveil a further rise in the personal allowance above the £10,000 level promised by the coalition, and confirm heavily-trailed childcare subsidies among other measures to help those on lower and middle-incomes
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Rethink Media at BCU: Buzzfeed vice-president Jonathan Perelman talks about future of digital media
Enterprise
Perelman will be speaking at the Rethink Media event at Birmingham City University on Tuesday March 25 about BuzzFeed’s plans to produce more ‘serious’, long-form journalism and digital trends to watch.
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Pebble Mill plans get green light for 'final piece in the jigsaw'
Commercial Property
With the scheme already 75 per cent let, Edgbaston-based developer Calthorpe Estates has been granted planning consent for a 53,800 sq ft healthcare facility on plot four
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Touring is a dream for TV choirmaster Gareth Malone
Retail & Consumer
TV choirmaster Gareth Malone has re-invigorated people's passion for singing. He talks to Roz Laws about his first º£½ÇÊÓƵ tour
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Tributes paid after former BBC journalist dies
Enterprise
John Wood, who had been suffering with diabetes-related problems for several years, rose to Chief Press and Public Relations Officer at Pebble Mill after starting his career with the corporation in London in the 1950s
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Tributes paid after photographer Willoughby Gullachsen dies
Economic Development
Willoughby Gullachsen, who has died aged 92, spent more than 70 years as a renowned photographer – in the process capturing 189 productions for the Birmingham Repertory Theatre
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Birmingham bids farewell to DC-10 aircraft
Economic Development
The very last passenger flight on the iconic Douglas DC-10 will depart from Birmingham at 3pm today and will be given a water arch salute to mark the special occasion
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Wrangling over Sherlock a tricky issue
Opinion
It appears that Sherlock Holmes belongs not in Baker Street, but in two different copyright worlds and jurisdictions.
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The pioneers who switched us on to local independent radio
Opinion
It's impossible from the vantage point of the 21st century to appreciate what an impact BRMB made 30 odd years ago.
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Ashley Blake makes return - as City TV launch is delayed
Enterprise
The former BBC presenter is poised to resume his broadcasting career four years after his release from a two-year jail term
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Pretentious nonsense of Olympic proportions
Opinion
Are we inclined to elevate what blokes do with a ball above its proper station?
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A class in class as Solihull pupils get a lesson in etiquette from the master
Retail & Consumer
Manners guru offers insight into those little things which could save blushes at those all-important works dinner parties in years to come
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Pitch battle with pubs over games is still live and kicking
Opinion
Premier League fights back with plans to bring 100 prosecutions.
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M6 to be focus of new BBC documentary series
Economic Development
The BBC is planning a documentary on the M6 motorway, and is desperate to speak to Midland road users for their tales of woe.
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Top men at city's LEP commit for three years
Economic Development
The GBSLEP board has approved the extension of Andy Street’s spell as chair and Steve Hollis’s tenure as deputy chair, both for a further three years
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£1.3 million European funding boost to support region's film and TV companies
Economic Development
Issue has been a bone of contention for business and community leaders in the city, with broadcasting investment far below rival regions, and the likes of BBC show Peaky Blinders being based in Birmingham but largely filmed in Liverpool and Yorkshire
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Robin Valk: Why it's so hard to keep loving the BBC
Economic Development
Broadcaster Robin Valk looks at how the Midlands has been left behind by the BBC
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Thousands turn up for Peaky Blinders auditions
Economic Development
A queue of applicants snaked almost half a mile round the streets of Digbeth, as they waited for their chance to be chosen to play a new character in the BBC Two TV drama
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