In this week's Birmingham Post, which is on sale from Thursday, December 17:

We reveal the true cost of building the new Birmingham Library in Centenary Square

The latest on the saga of the mysterious Wrekin Ruby

Win an all expenses-paid VIP football experience at Aston Villa or Birmingham City FC

The fight to save Highbury Hall in Moseley

The cities battling against Birmingham for the City of Culture crown

The tiny Aston-based company taking on - and beating - the internet search engine giants

A closer look at the artistic vision behind the new Birmingham Coach Station

Christmas books for art, food and wine lovers

Behind the scenes at Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime

A closer look at the brewing industry in the West Midlands

A Warwickshire energy firm's hopes to build a wind farm in Norfolk

A profile of William McGrath, chief executive of Aga Rangemaster

Cecil Duckworth on his future plans for Worcester Warriors RFC

Spotlight on the Aston Villa Old Stars XI

Plus a pull-out selection looking back on the decade, your TV guide, your photos, Post Property magazine, the usual columnists and analysis and much more.

The Birmingham Post is available from all good newsagents, priced £1.