The new edition of the Birmingham Post is on sale now and this week features:

The crisis facing the region's high streets as shoppers stay away;

The Birmingham-based rail ticket website which has seen turnover soar;

Architect John Madin discusses his 40-year project to develop a village in Wales;

Two competitions to win luxury weekend breaks - one at a Cheltenham spa, the other at Mallory Court Hotel;

Sir Ian McKellan talks about a return to his theatrical roots in Coventry;

Former Holby City and Strictly Come Dancing star Tom Chambers discusses his new stage role;

Richard McComb meets the food champions of Warwickshire;

The £48,000 Audi TT RS Roadster is put through its paces in Motoring;

Travel visits the south Wales valleys.

Plus your seven-day TV Guide and Post Property magazine.

The Birmingham Post is on sale now, priced £1.