The BOLD route for Brum’s Commonwealth Games Marathon has been REVEALED – and it’s AMAZING: taking in a host of Birmingham gems that will light up TV screens around the world.

Wishing EVERYONE celebrating in coming days the most WONDERFUL Diwali. Did YOU know Diwali is also known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are sometimes decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'?

A 3.5m-tall puppet of a nine-year-old Syrian refugee named Little Amal was welcomed by hundreds of Erdington residents at a super-moving event yesterday, 28 October. We want refugees not just to survive but THRIVE in BRUM!

THREE of our four bids for the national Levelling Up Fund have been successful, with the city securing more than £52 million in new funding.

Did YOU know 12- to 15-year-olds are NOW eligible for COVID jabs? Don’t let them miss out on the things they love!  Give YOUR consent when contacted by their school.

We’ve launched a 10-week consultation for tenants, residents, landlords, letting agents and businesses: and we want to hear YOUR views on private renting!

Lord Mayor, Cllr Muhammad Afzal, is all set to mark the upcoming season of remembrance, encouraging us ALL to show our gratitude and respect for past and present members of our armed forces.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will start to take shape in coming days – as well as the ever-popular big wheel and ice rink. Discover Brum’s plans to celebrate safely this Christmas.

Winter clear-out?

Winter is coming – and, from Monday, 1 November, Birmingham's Household Recycling Centres change to winter opening hours. Find out more, and book YOUR tip slot, HERE.