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Monthly Archives: December 2017

Happy old year

Villa saw out 2017 with a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough, as Dave Woodhall reports.

31 December, 2017 in Football.

Hallelujah!

Andy Munro enjoys Blues’ win over Leeds.

31 December, 2017 in Football.

Christmas tree recycling service at four city parks

Get rid of your trees the environmentally-friendly way in January.

29 December, 2017 in Christmas, Environment.

Sir Howard: Winter shock claim row horror exclusive

Sir Howard Elston lifts the snowy lid on the cold weather that has beleaguered UK-ville.

28 December, 2017 in Cycling, Most recent.

The situation now almost vacant

Villa lost to Brentford on Boxing Day, with Dave Woodhall pondering changes.

27 December, 2017 in Football.

Same old same old

Andy Munro watches Blues’ defeat at home to Norwich City. He’s seen it all before.

27 December, 2017 in Football.

Screengrab: Fjord fiesta

Richard Lutz peers into his crystal box set to unveil the best movies on TV this week. 

26 December, 2017 in Film, Most recent.

Where there’s life there’s hope

Andy Munro sees a straw to clutch in Blues’ 1-1 draw at Sunderland.

25 December, 2017 in Most recent.

End of season’s greetings

Villa drew at home to Sheffield United on Saturday. Dave Woodhall was not impressed.

24 December, 2017 in Football.

Avoid that Christmas quiz….and other dire Yuletide warnings

Richard Lutz sifts through the charred remains of another week

24 December, 2017 in Books, Christmas, Comment, Most recent.

One-off for Digbeth

Birmingham club night set for New Year’s Eve launch.

23 December, 2017 in Music.

Toys ‘R’ Them


The UK’s largest toy and collector’s fair is at the NEC on Wednesday December 27th.

23 December, 2017 in Attractions.

School collects 2,500 tins for struggling families

Solihull students collect for those in need this winter.

23 December, 2017 in Charities, Education.

Stephen’s Circuses

Ahead of his gig at Warwick Arts Centre on Thursday 18th January, Bria Donaldson spoke to Stephen K Amos.

22 December, 2017 in Comedy.

Finance now flowing from Midlands Engine Investment Fund


Four businesses secure backing as part of £250 million commitment to region’s SMEs.

22 December, 2017 in Business.

Honorary degree for record label boss

Founder of Revolver Records to be honoured at University ceremony.

22 December, 2017 in Business, Education, Music.

First Conservatoire concerts to be broadcast on Radio Three

Chance for all to hear stunning performers in new building.

22 December, 2017 in Classical, Music, Radio.

Festive revellers reminded: be safe, book your taxi home

Council issues Christmas warning against using illegal cabs rides.

22 December, 2017 in Christmas, Transport.

Yardley Santa and helpers brings cheer to hospice

Festive surprise for Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice patients.

21 December, 2017 in Charities, Christmas.

Green today, gone tomorrow for government number two

Sir Howard Elston, our Westminster man in the know, disentangles the laments of Damian Green.

21 December, 2017 in Most recent, Satire.

Concerns about commercial letting aired at property conference

Landlord raises alarm about pace of Birmingham office lettings.

20 December, 2017 in Birmingham, Business, Property Press.

Don’t be lonely this Christmas. Brummies urged

Birmingham widow takes steps against “harmful effects of loneliness”.

20 December, 2017 in Charities, Christmas, Comment.

The sin of Pride

Villa lost 2-0 at Derby on Saturday. Dave Woodhall talks about it.

18 December, 2017 in Football.

Screengrab: 241, Yankee style

Two films that helped define America’s image of itself hits the box this week, says Richard Lutz.

18 December, 2017 in Film, Most recent, Television.

Rock Bottom

Andy Munro gets a familiar feeling watching Blues get beaten 2-1 by QPR.

17 December, 2017 in Football.

Islamic Relief helps domestic abuse charity

Almost £50,000 given to help women affected by domestic abuse.

16 December, 2017 in Charities, Christmas.

Cadbury World unveils more dates for hit pantomime

Sweet treat for panto lovers at Bournville.

16 December, 2017 in Christmas, Family, Food and drink.

Boost for Birmingham property company

Barclays and Cambridge University join forces to help UK businesses scale up.

15 December, 2017 in Business.

£10,000 reward offered following pensioner death

Charity offers reward for information after death of pensioner subject to brutal attack.

15 December, 2017 in Crime.

Inspirational Conservatoire now in print

First illustrated history of one of Britain’s finest performing arts schools.

15 December, 2017 in A mayor for Birmingham?, Books, Music.

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