Lifestyle Opinion

Environment National plan to reduce the grey squirrel population Policy and Action the Government is trying once more to reduce the grey squirrel population to protect both trees and red squirrels.

Environment Peter Shirley: Evergreen plants for the festive period Peter Shirley takes us through the evergreen plants that have played a part in winter celebrations for thousands of years.

Christmas Top wines for Christmas from national retailers Richard Saxton's selection of the top wines to go for this Christmas from national retailers.

Environment Peter Shirley: The funding roundabout in West Midlands parks When reduced budgets are imposed it is natural for councils to look first at cutting such discretionary activities, in order to protect those they are legally required to do.

Environment Improvements to the international protection for wildlife In distant Quito in Ecuador governments, including ours through the EU, have been meeting to improve international protection for wildlife.

Environment Clipping the RSPB's Wings The Sawley Hall shoot in Yorkshire claims that the RSPB does not apply enough of its substantial income to owning and managing nature reserves

Environment The 40,000 different insects in Britain help support all other life on earth The 40,000 different insects and their close relatives in Britain play a crucial role in supporting all other life on earth, including us

Environment Peter Shirley: Politicians obsessed with economy don't think about our wildlife We need healthy ecosystems and thriving populations of animals, insects and birds to provide food, clean air and water and an amenable climate.

Environment Peter Shirley: Britain's butterflies count Our butterflies seem to be recovering following the very wet summer of 2012, but long-term fortunes are still not good

Environment Peter Shirley: Ministers' parks and open spaces tax proposal Ministers have suggested that people living near parks, and whose houses increase in value because of this, should pay extra tax to contribute to the upkeep of the parks.

Lifestyle Opinion Richard Saxton on Folding Hill's "Orchard Block" Pinot Noir 2010 Richard Saxton sampleds Folding Hill's "Orchard Block" Pinot Noir 2010.

Environment Peter Shirley looks into urban trees in Birmingham and the Black Country Birmingham and the Black Country are famous for their street trees.

Environment Owen Paterson's view of the environmental movement Former Environment Secretary Owen Paterson described parts of the environmental movement as 'the green blob'.

Environment Mixed progress for Midlands nature Progress and local successes here and there mask a continuing and worrying decline in the variety and abundance of plants, animals and birds.

Environment Precaution or Profit For a host of reasons both wild bees and domesticated honey bees continue to decline, both here and in other parts of the world.

Environment Still much to learn about the common Blackbird The Blackbird is very much a European species, although there are populations in parts of China and elsewhere in Asia.

Environment Natural England are ruffling feathers Recently it seems that the Government's nature conservation agency, Natural England, are doing the opposite of helping our beleaguered species.

Environment How the EU Elections can alter nature conservation Without European laws and regulations, weak and badly implemented as some of these are, our wildlife would be even worse off than it is.

Black Country Black Country insect miners remind us of their presence Mining bees in particular remind us of their presence throughout the spring months.

Environment The Nature of Birmingham There is still an assumption that nature is something found only in the countryside, that it is surprising to find genuine wildlife in a city.

Environment Where have all the flowers gone?Although woodland flowers currently dominate the scene later the focus is on grasslands, and there lie many problems.

Black Country Wonderful or whimsical? A Black Country garden city The Black Country's innovative garden city proposal has been entered for a £250k prize for new garden city designs put up by the Wolfson Foundation.

Lifestyle Opinion GALLERY: Monochrome fashion - it's all there in black and white Cool, clean and classic, the fashion pack love monochrome. Emma Johnson picks out easy pieces

Environment Enjoy a free concert with International Dawn Chorus Day Suddenly blossoms are filling our waysides, parks and gardens instead of incessant rain and floods.

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Lifestyle Lord Clive's is a tale of triumph and tragedy The accumulation of wealth dominated the life and mysterious death of Lord Clive of India, writes Chris Upton.

Worcestershire A former celebrity hideaway in Herefordshire is poised for a new lease of life A getaway for celebrities in Herefordshire awaits reinvention as a stunning home, hotel or holiday lets.

House & Homes Birchwood House in Hoar Cross in Burton upon Trent Birchwood House in Hoar Cross in Burton upon Trent

Worcestershire £1,895,000 Napleton House in Worcestershire Handsome period property, Napleton House, which sits in sits in Kempsey, Worcestershire, is in a spot that has proven popular over the centuries, says Alison Jones

Edgbaston £650k detached home in Edgbaston There are wide open spaces next to this modern detached in sought after Birmingham suburb, Edgbaston, writes Alison Jones

Brindleyplace Chef Richard Turner back in the kitchen at Maribel Richard Turner is back in the kitchen with the launch of Maribel, the latest addition to Birmingham’s thriving culinary scene

Regional Affairs Birmingham Civic Society appoints youngest ever chairman Amelia Ladbrook will take over the role later this year to champion campaign group's heritage work in the city

Birmingham Town Hall The Birmingham choir that's not very vocal about its many triumphs!Founded in the 1880s, Birmingham Choral Union is still going strong. Christopher Morley finds them in fine voices ahead a concert at St Paul’s in the Jewellery Quarter

Marks & Spencer M&S confirms Walsall store closure date High street retailer says it will shut up shop at The Saddlers Centre in August as part of wider reduction in portfolio of stores

CBSO Concert hall's winning friends in high places As the Opening Festival of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire continues apace, Christopher Morley talks to its principal, Julian Lloyd Webber

Local News A Christmas surprise for bin collections is predicted in Birmingham And it comes despite a rise in missed collections after changes were introduced in September

Local News Birmingham Cathedral Market - what you can find from food, drink and craft stalls We went to check out the first Christmas market to be held at St Philip's Cathedral off Colmore Row

Local News This is how many Brits reject Theresa May's Brexit deal - according to YouGov A YouGov poll conducted on Thursday after the Prime Minister's deal with Brussels was unveiled found twice as many people oppose it as support it, 42% to 19%

Home Ten shopping areas that are set to be transformed across Birmingham These are the shopping centres that are being remodelled as part of the plan

Local News Massive step forward for huge housing estate on 30-acre site Plans for Bilston Urban Village were this week given a unanimous green light

Post People Stratford Park Golf Club celebrates 25th anniversary More than 10 former captains turned out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stratford Park Golf Club

Business News Annual fundraising lunch for the Journalists' Charity's West Midlands Annual fundraising lunch for the Journalists' Charity's West Midlands

Business News Stratford Park Golf Club 25th anniversary Stratford Park Golf Club celebrates 25th anniversary

Post People Grant Thornton celebrates the addition of two new partners Grant Thornton hosted a celebratory evening to welcome new corporate finance partner Nick Gillott and the promotion to partner of transaction advisory services specialist Alex Hyde.

Business News Grant Thornton celebrates the addition of two new partners Grant Thornton celebrates the addition of two new partners