Dodging around with Glee

Comic Larry Dean talks at length about his new show.

Birmingham music man wins lifetime achievement award

Local legend honoured at 2024 Birmingham Awards.

Northampton cobble together a point

Andy Munro watches Blues draw with Northampton Town.

Aston Villa and the forces to overcome

Dave Woodhall watches a familiar story as Villa lose to Liverpool.

Public Service Broadcasting – planes, trains and automobiles

Richard Nevin goes on a voyage of discovery.

If you knew Sooz

Comic Sooz Kempner gives a history lesson.

Aston Villa and the eventual return

Dave Woodhall tries to find comfort in Villa’s defeat to Brugge.

Trains warning for Blues supporters

West Midlands Railway to trial new service pattern at Bordesley for Birmingham City fixtures.

Award-winning Maneki Ramen to open in Birmingham

Japanese restaurant set for Jewellery Quarter.

Meet the Villa heroes of 1982

Villa legends to visit Aston brewery.

Penda’s Fen: “dated yet totally absorbing”

Jessica Harris watches a TV play revived for the stage.

Aston Villa and another opportunity

Dave Woodhall watches Villa go down at Spurs.

Blues avoid the banana skin

Blues beat Sutton United in the FA Cup, as seen by Andy Munro.

Chantelle Cameron on Birmingham title fight

Former world champion aims to regain her crowns.

Child safety and creativity given free workshop boost

Safety charity begins arts workshops to teach accident prevention.

Bright Places: “energy, empathy and humour”

Jessica Harris watches a challenging performance at Birmingham Rep.

Aston Villa and the great show of indifference

Villa go out of the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace. Dave Woodhall watches.

Blue Murder

Blues beat Fulham 7-1 in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Andy Munro keeps score.

Beatle Mania!: “happy if not excited”

Simon Hale watches the CBSO take on the Beatles.

Solihull Summer Fest 2025 announces headliners

Ali Campbell and Bananarama to star at Tudor Grange Park.

Live at the Rep: “daring and innovative”

Jessica Harris watches a night of comedy at Birmingham Rep.

Aston Villa and the great annoyance

A late equaliser costs Villa victory over Bournemouth, as Dave Woodhall writes.

Stags kept at bay

Blues draw at Mansfield as Andy Munro watches.

Bravo Juliet

Free festival welcomes Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s new Juliet organ.

Christmas with Ex Cathedra

Ex Cathedra return with their magical Christmas Music by Candlelight concerts this December.

Dear Evan Hansen: “a stunning show”

Simon Hale battles traffic to get to the Alex.

Blues at the Trot

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Bolton Wanderers.

Othello: “a tragedy not fully explored”

Jessica Harris watches the Royal Shakespeare Company come close.

Aston Villa and the lofty peaks

Villa beat Bologna and Dave Woodhall is impressed.

Aston Villa and the happy anniversary

Villa win at Fulham, with Dave Woodhall watching.