Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is back

Expect author events, music gigs and children’s activities in April 2026.

Aston Villa and the road best travelled

Villa win at Brighton with Dave Woodhall enjoying life.

The tale of Birmingham’s great friend

Living Brummie legend Carl Chinn talks about Charles Dickens and Birmingham while Dave Woodhall listens.

I guess that’s why they call it the Blues

Andy Munro sees Blues beat Watford at St Andrews.

Acclaim for new Hollywood Shakespeare production

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the release of new Hamnet film.

Aston Villa and the old traditions

Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Wolves at Villa Park.

Comedy at the Castle 2026 line-up announced

Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland Joanne McNally, and Russell Kane headline a bumper fourth year.

Squeezing into Birmingham

Biggest-ever venues for iconic band.

Aston Villa and expecting the unexpected

Villa beat Young Boys with Dave Woodhall watching and learning.

Blues bag a point

Andy Munro watches Blues draw with Albion.

Keep smiling and leave the audience happy

Dave Woodhall speaks to Skids frontman Richard Jobson.

Aston Villa and the new improvement

Villa win at Leeds, Dave Woodhall is happy.

Canaries snuffed out

Andy Munro sees Blues convincingly beat Norwich City.

The Nutcracker: “captivating from beginning to end.”

The Hippodrome’s pre-Christmas offering is enjoyed by Jessica Harris.

Sleeping Beauty: “a panto not to be missed”

Helen Annetts and Joe Statham take a trip to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre as Christmas begins.

Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas

Jessica Harris has a mixed time with Birmingham Rep’s seasonal offering.

Miss Saigon: “powerful themes remain timeless”

Simon Hale is entranced by a heart-wrenching Alexandra Theatre performance.

Dickens, Birmingham and Christmas, and Chinn

Dickens’ love affair with Birmingham to be explored at Christmas event.

Birmingham Town Hall to receive blue plaque

Landmark commemoration of Charles Dickens’ first public reading of A Christmas Carol.

United By 2022 launches Ideas Made Real campaign

£50,000 funding available for social action projects.

Bringing the Light in December

CBSO to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham.

New book brings city university’s story to life

Birmingham City University’s 182 year-old history celebrated in print.

Royal honour for Birmingham charity

Conies childrens’ charity given highest accolade.

Stars gather to honour ELO legend

Richard Tandy Memorial Concert Raises £9,000 for RBC Scholarship Fund.

B:Music launches special fundraising auction and lottery

The chance to win memorable prizes and support refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall.

Drummer to the stars promises fireworks in Birmingham

David ‘Greenie’ Green set to star with Adam Ant at Symphony Hall.

B:Festive this Christmas and New Year

Seasonal spectaculars at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall.

Aston Villa and going through the gears

Villa beat Bournemouth as Dave Woodhall looks forward with optimism,

Blues get lost in the smog

Blues are beaten at Middlesbrough, watched by Andy Munro.

Aston Villa and getting back to football

Dave Woodhall sees Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv on a thankfully quiet night all-round.