Passengers flying from Birmingham are being asked to donate to an appeal in aid of earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
Plans have been approved for the new HS2 depot in Washwood Heath.
The first pier which will carry HS2 trains into Birmingham has been constructed.
Travellers heading from Birmingham will be able to enjoy trips to Naples after a new route was announced.
A new viaduct carrying the HS2 line into Birmingham's new Curzon Street Station will become an artwork.
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead over the festive period due to road closures for HS2 works to take place.
Strikes will bring more disruption to train passengers across the Midlands this weekend, operators have warned.
A formal Naval officer working to keep roads across the Midlands clear has spoken about swapping the sea for Spaghetti Junction.
Drivers are being warned of delays due to overnight closures of the M6 in the Midlands.
Resurfacing work will take place between junctions nine and 11 of the northbound carriageway
Passengers travelling by train in Birmingham are facing more disruption despite strikes being called off.
A decision to call off strikes this weekend came too late to reinstate a full timetable, train bosses have said.
Passengers are being warned that rail strikes will disrupt the first weekend of Birmingham's Christmas market.
