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.

A festival of art, commerce and love celebrating Stirchley, Birmingham

An alternative Valentine’s experience celebrating Stirchley

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

Suspect hands himself in to police.

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

Will Mapplebeck dives into his Christmas flatscreen and gets a right royal bucket of enjoyment.

The latest report from the hot desk of Sir Howard Elston

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a dance rendition of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Richard Lutz takes to the terraces for a classic comedy at the Rep.

Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Canadian dance troupe.

Food and gardens combine at the NEC.

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

Richard Lutz reviews his week and barely leaves Edinburgh alive after three days at the city's incessant Festival.

Richard Lutz looks at a study that reveals how audiences are reacting to lockdown and beyond.

Walsall councilors donate to needy.

Proposed budget "political cowardice" claim.

Labour group say "bar set far too high".

Dream opening for booksellers.

Report follows Walsall Labour group claims.

Change of meeting "prevents council change" - claim.

Optimistic signs for borough's economy.

New anthology of town's writing published.

PP Electrical Systems worker is Young Engineer of the Year.

Fifty years of writing marked by civic ceremony.

International sports legacy experts will convene at the University of Birmingham this week to discuss the rationale behind hosting global mega-events and their lasting impact.

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.

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.

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

Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds OBE was guest of honour when she went back to her old school in Aldridge to meet marathon readers.

Wrestling is being dropped from The Olympics. Richard Lutz remembers his high school career

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.

Solihull School has paved the way to sporting excellence for female pupils after expanding its Physical Education Department.

Steve Beauchampé takes issue with government and corporate hypocrisy, tazered with a dose of racist malignancy within the private sector.

So what do we make of the current copyright regime? Join in the debate at The Ropewalk, 15-20 St. Paul’s Square, Birmingham

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

In the week that saw British Airways lose a case over someone wishing to wear a crucifix at work, Gordon Harley takes issue with external emblems of belief.

Laurence Inman continues his campaign against the hypocrisy surrounding the nation’s love of vehicular transport.

As the demand for meat rises inexorably, Anna Rose explains why this doesn’t have to be the case.

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, is set to challenge all comers to a record breaking debatathon on April 17th

Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June - but ideas are still being proposed for its future

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.

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Huddersfield Town.

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

Dave Woodhall sees Villa draw with Manchester United.

Joe Costello sees The The at The Halls, Wolverhampton.

Taking care and keeping safe.